15 episodes

On Story - Season 14

First aired Apr 22, 2024Season 14

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo

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Apr 22, 2024

Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties on "The Bear" with creator Christopher Storer, and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.

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Episode 2

Inside the Making of Lawmen: Bass Reeves

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Apr 29, 2024

"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" creator Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano discuss their revival of the television Western.

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Episode 3

On Making American Fiction

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May 6, 2024

Cord Jefferson discusses writing and directing his debut feature, "American Fiction."

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Episode 4

On Past Lives: A Conversation with Celine Song

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May 18, 2024

One of this year’s most talked-about films, Past Lives is an achingly beautiful love story about lost chances. Hear from playwright turned filmmaker Celine Song on navigating the differences between writing for stage and screen, and how to connect emotionally with an audience.

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Episode 5

Script to Screen: Dolemite is My Name

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May 25, 2024

Writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film "Dolemite Is My Name."

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Episode 6

On Writing Severance: A Conversation with Dan Erickson

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Jun 1, 2024

Join the creator of Severance to learn about the inspiration and creative process behind the grounded sci-fi thriller that has enthralled both audiences and critics, including writing an intriguing pilot, creating characters that audiences love, and keeping your viewers on their toes.

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Episode 7

A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner

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Jun 8, 2024

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy."

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Episode 8

Script to Screen: Warrior

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Jun 15, 2024

Writer, director and producer Gavin O'Connor discusses writing and directing his character-driven sports drama "Warrior."

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Episode 9

The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols

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Jun 22, 2024

Filmmaker Jeff Nichols explains his approach to adapting a photobook into a character-driven dissection of American subculture in the 1960s for his film "Bikeriders."

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Episode 10

A Conversation with Karyn Kusama

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Jun 29, 2024

Karyn Kusama sheds light on her body of work, including "Girl Fight," "Jennifer's Body" and "Yellowjackets."

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Episode 11

Film to TV Adaptations: A Conversation with Noah Hawley

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Jul 6, 2024

"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley talks about adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.

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Episode 12

A Conversation with Max Borenstein

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Jul 13, 2024

Screenwriter Max Borenstein talks about the challenges of creating a cinematic universe on film.

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Episode 13

A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt

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Jul 20, 2024

Screenwriter Katrin Benedikt discusses selling an idea, shepherding the script during production and collaborating with other writers on "Olympus Has Fallen" and "Expendables 3."

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Episode 14

Writing a Period Piece

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Jul 27, 2024

"Bridgerton" producer Alison Eakle and "Ratched" creator Evan Romansky talk about researching a period piece, making decision about accuracy versus creative liberties and marrying a modern audience with a bygone era.

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Episode 15

A Conversation with Lee Eisenberg

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Aug 3, 2024

Writer Lee Eisenberg talks about "The Office" episode "Dinner Party" and creating the reality-sitcom hybrid "Jury Duty."