CALLIE KHOURI Screenwriting Lesson

Callie Khouri's seminal, Oscar-winning® screenplay for Thelma & Louise, released in 1991, gave voice to a profound cultural moment and became one of the most provocative cinematic landmarks of the '90s. It was the Kentucky native's first attempt at a screenplay. In this enlightening interview, Khouri describes how spending years doing music video production in the '80s inspired her not only to write, but to write with a purpose. A passionate activist with a resume that includes Something to Talk About and her adaptation of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which she also directed, Khouri discusses in detail the pressure of living up to such early acclaim, what it's like to be a woman in the industry, and how the state of the world around you fuels and shapes your creative mindset. Also a frequent script doctor and former Writers Guild of America board member, Khouri delves into the ongoing issues facing the WGA, its membership, and its much-maligned arbitration process.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• film
• script
• movie
• thelma
• screenwriter
• screenplay

[BradAu73]

this interviewer is a wanker

at 8:45 she was talking about how she can make a difference as an artist and he ignores it to ask about suspense

what a tool

[rawkus1167]

These Dialogue-interviews are priceless. Callie is a talented writer. Though her last movie was garbage (Mad Money), as an aspriring screenwriter any kind of advice like this is very important. Thanks for posting these!

[SenorCajones]

And before anyone says "Thelma and Louise", why does anyone think that was a good film? How the fuck did that win an Oscar? How did it happen that anyone ever saw that one?

[SenorCajones]

@railcatcher2 That's the thing...the editing is so seamless, we don't see that he has any other character trait up his sleeve, but his wankerishness. Though, the way he pauses at the words "tries to rape her"...

[SenorCajones]

To be honest, I haven't seen a good film from her. Haven't seen a good film from almost anyone. I mean these are all pop-crap. Same old shite.

[PeacefulVibes]

@chicotacos chick pea tacos? like a felafel taco?

[Hugo411]

Who the hell is Mike De Luca??

[chicotacos]

@PeacefulVibes depressing

[railcatcher2]

@BradAu73 This is an abridged version of a longer conversation, so to judge Michael De Luca's wankerishness might be a little too soon.

[PeacefulVibes]

@chicotacos i put spinach and rice in tacos tonight

[chicotacos]

@PeacefulVibes you should try some orville redenbacher popcorn till this very day

[chicotacos]

orville redenbacher produces some of the best popcorn till this very day..try it.