Great Adaptations
Season 8 Episode 16 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
In this episode, the writers behind Arrival, I Love Dick and more discuss book-to-film ada
In this episode, the screenwriters behind Arrival, Kubo and the Two Strings, and I Love Dick discuss book-to-film adaptations and translating themes and literary devices to the screen. The art of writing them is as advantageous as it is demanding especially within the constraints of a 90-minute film.
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On Story is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS
Support for On Story is provided by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation and Bogle Family Vineyards. On Story is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.
Great Adaptations
Season 8 Episode 16 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
In this episode, the screenwriters behind Arrival, Kubo and the Two Strings, and I Love Dick discuss book-to-film adaptations and translating themes and literary devices to the screen. The art of writing them is as advantageous as it is demanding especially within the constraints of a 90-minute film.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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