Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something to say, but also funny and incredibly entertaining. Douglas Wood altmanbasiscover Change image and share on social
That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with some of the most powerful and successful people in the business including Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner. Douglas Wood addallowbusiness share on social
The major studios don't differ very much from one another as they all operate under essentially the same principles and pressure. Douglas Wood differessentiallymajor Change image and share on social
While I've lived in L.A. since 1985, I'll always consider Chicago my home town and have much affection for it. My parents and sister still live there so I try to visit as often as I'm able. Douglas Wood affectionchicagohave Change image and share on social
All of the material for 'The Fine Line' was created via improvisation with my partner, but not in front of an audience. We'd continue to refine it in front of an audience based on their responses until it was set and scripted. Douglas Wood audiencebasecontinue share on social
I'm more concerned with getting them to find and strengthen their original voice as writers rather than imposing my own subjective tastes, judgements or sensibility on the project. Douglas Wood concernfindimpose Change image and share on social
Write the kind of movie you would want to see, in a genre you love. Douglas Wood genrekindlove Change image and share on social
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards. Douglas Wood animateanimationbeginner Change image and share on social
I love all of Albert Brooks' work from 'Defending Your Life' back to his first film, 'Real Life', but am sorry that he seems to have lost his edge in his more recent work. Douglas Wood albertbackbrook Change image and share on social
I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest contributor to lousy scripts. Douglas Wood bigbusinesscontributor Change image and share on social
