On Story

Season 14

15 episodes · Apr 22, 2024

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

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  • S14E1

    The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo

    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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  • S14E2

    Inside the Making of Lawmen: Bass Reeves

    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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  • S14E3

    On Making American Fiction

    May 6, 2024

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

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  • S14E4

    On Past Lives: A Conversation with Celine Song

    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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  • S14E5

    Script to Screen: Dolemite is My Name

    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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  • S14E6

    On Writing Severance: A Conversation with Dan Erickson

    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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  • S14E7

    A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner

    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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  • S14E8

    Script to Screen: Warrior

    Jun 15, 2024

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

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  • S14E9

    The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols

    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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  • S14E10

    A Conversation with Karyn Kusama

    Jun 29, 2024

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

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  • S14E11

    Film to TV Adaptations: A Conversation with Noah Hawley

    Jul 6, 2024

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

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  • S14E12

    A Conversation with Max Borenstein

    Jul 13, 2024

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

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  • S14E13

    A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt

    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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  • S14E14

    Writing a Period Piece

    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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  • S14E15

    A Conversation with Lee Eisenberg

    Aug 3, 2024

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

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