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SmartLessMarch 7, 2022
Paul Thomas Anderson
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Guest: Paul Thomas Anderson
Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life. Motto panukeiku! Hai?
3 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
I Am My Own Wife
Doug Wright
“Doug Wright, who won the Pulitzer for I Am My Own Wife, is the writer of the brand-new play being discussed.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Doug Wright's writing
For: Theater enthusiasts and fans of Pulitzer Prize-winning literature.
Key quote: “Doug Wright, who won the Pulitzer for I Am My Own Wife, and he wrote the movie Quills, and amazing writer.”
The host mentioned Doug Wright in relation to his new play, highlighting his previous work that earned him a Pulitzer Prize. This reference serves to establish Wright's credibility as a writer and the significance of the current project.
ASIN: N/A
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“The play being rehearsed is called Good Night, Oscar.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: rehearsal for Good Night, Oscar
For: Theater enthusiasts and fans of new plays.
Key quote: “It's a brand-new play by Doug Wright, who won the Pulitzer for I Am My Own Wife, and he wrote the movie Quills, and amazing writer.”
The host briefly mentions the play 'Good Night, Oscar' while discussing the rehearsal process with Sean. They highlight the play's challenging nature and the rewarding experience of developing the characters' backstories.
ASIN: 1508780242
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“The speaker mentions having the script for Holy Grail, which was published as a little book, and expresses a love for it.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: learning from scripts
For: Aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers
Key quote: “I had, uh, the script for Holy Grail.”
The host mentions the script for 'Holy Grail' as a significant learning tool in their writing journey. They appreciated the formatting and structure, which helped them understand scriptwriting better.
ASIN: B0CC9ZYFQP
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