Screenwriter JEFF NATHANSON: Tricks of the Trade

Jeff Nathanson is easily among the A-list of Hollywood screenwriters, His script for "Catch Me If You Can" earned him much critical praise, as well as the devotion of Steven Spielberg, who also brought him to work on his next movie, "The Terminal". Nathanson has also collaborated with Jan de Bont on "Twister" and "Speed 2: Cruise Control" and with Brett Ratner on the "Rush Hour" films. In this interview, learn more about why he dreads pitching, never speaks during a notes meeting, and finds he can do almost all his research with the Internet and old Playboys.

This video is an excerpt from the full interview, available on DVD at TheDialogueSeries.com .

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[caxassax]

Jeff Nathanson mouthpiece???

[drkaller]

go Jeff! kudos to your mom.

[MattKoval]

Try ordering one. They're really good - like 90 minutes each.

[Tiflep832]

Yeah me too.its good info but not long enough to get in depth

[613themacs]

i wish these videos were longer...