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Eric Roth
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Oscar-Nominated ‘Dune’ Screenwriter Eric Roth Tells Us He Didn’t Love the Book, but That Was a Superpower
On the joys of working with Denis Villeneuve and Martin Scorsese, and why sharing a screenwriting credit can be challenging but inevitable.
By
Anne Thompson
February 21, 2022 3:30 pm
Features
Denis Villeneuve Gave ‘Dune’ Writer Mandatory Goal: Focus on the Women Characters
Villeneuve said it was of utmost importance to bring "more femininity" to Frank Herbert's story.
By
Zack Sharf
September 29, 2021 10:42 am
Features
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Writer Says Arguments with Leonardo DiCaprio Forced Script Changes
Roth says filming is eyeing a March 2021 start, exactly one year after cameras were originally supposed to begin rolling.
By
Zack Sharf
November 16, 2020 12:49 pm
Features
‘Mank’ Producer Says Fincher’s New Film Feels Like a 1930s Movie: ‘It’s an Incredible Piece’
Producer Eric Roth is raving about Fincher's return to filmmaking, which is eyeing an October release.
By
Zack Sharf
June 12, 2020 11:56 am
Features
‘Forrest Gump’ Sequel Would Have Involved OJ Car Chase and Princess Diana, According to Screenwriter
Eric Roth, who went on to write "The Insider" and "A Star is Born," also cites 9/11 as a main reason the follow-up film never happened.
By
Steve Greene
March 20, 2019 9:40 pm
News
Robert De Niro Ruminates on the Immigrant Experience in ‘Ellis’ Trailer
The immigrant experience has inspired two of the best movies of the last few years in "Brooklyn" and "The Immigrant." Aided by the talents of Robert De Niro, the short film "Ellis" looks to join that august company.
By
Michael Nordine
June 1, 2016 12:20 pm
Features
Anonymous French Artist JR on Why Sponsors Ruin Art and His New Robert De Niro-Starring Short Film
Anonymous French Artist JR on Why Sponsors Ruin Art and His New Robert De Niro-Starring Short Film
By
Sonya Saepoff
October 8, 2015 10:21 am
Features
Cary Fukunaga Returns To TV To Direct Event Series Based On Caleb Carr’s ‘The Alienist’
Cary Fukunaga Returns To TV To Direct Event Series Based On Caleb Carr's 'The Alienist'
By
Kevin Jagernauth
April 14, 2015 12:37 pm
News
Sony Leaks Reveal Bickering Over ‘Jobs,’ ‘Cleopatra’; Clooney Predicted Hack
Sony Leaks Reveal Bickering Over 'Jobs,' 'Cleopatra'; Clooney Predicted Hack
By
Anne Thompson
December 10, 2014 1:28 pm
News
Watch: Oscar Winner Eric Roth Tells You How To Write a Screenplay
Watch: Oscar Winner Eric Roth Tells You How To Write a Screenplay
By
Kat Delby
September 22, 2014 2:42 pm
News
Eric Roth to Receive Excellence in Screenwriting Award at 2013 San Francisco International Film Festival
Eric Roth to Receive Excellence in Screenwriting Award at 2013 San Francisco International Film Festival
By
Beth Hanna
April 10, 2013 2:07 pm
News
Eric Roth Honored with Austin Film Festival’s Distinguished Screenwriter Award
Eric Roth Honored with Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award
By
sophia savage
September 6, 2012 1:27 pm
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