In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Lorien Mckenna about: Philadelphia Story, Shakespeare In Love, and Overboard. Discover how these films shaped her screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Lorien Mckenna discusses how mentoring can make you a better writer.
Movies That Changed Your Life
Find out about how mentoring can make you a better writer and the lasting impact of cinema on Lorien Mckenna’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.
Three common aspects of script feedback Lorien Mckenna gives to writer:
[1:20] Mentoring
3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life
Philadelphia Story (1940): Fast dialogue
[10:20] Lorien Mckenna loved Philadelphia for the fast dialogue and the fantastic performances across the entire leading cast.
Shakespeare In Love (1998): Sign up for playwrighting MFA
[15:25] Shakespeare In Love made Lorien Mckenna decide to apply to a playwrighting program to get her MFA
Overboard (1987): Holds up in terms of storytelling
[21:00] Overboard really holds up in terms of structure and storytelling
Key Take Aways:
Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.
How mentoring can make you a better writer;
Why mentoring will make you a better writer
Understand cinema’s transformative power through Philadelphia Story (1992), Shakespeare In Love (1992), Overboard (1997)
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About my Guest:
Lorien Mckenna is a screenwriter and co-host of THE SCREENWRITING LIFE.
For more The Screenwriting Life and details about writer workshops see https://www.thescreenwritinglife.com/
Credits:
Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)
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