…And got rejected by about a zillion agents who didn’t recognize it as an Academy Award-winning screenplay?
His name was Chuck Ross, and 30 years ago Film Comment Magazine published his article on what Chuck calls “the most outrageous ‘test’ ever conducted with those who work in the movie industry.”
Well, of course he is. And, honestly, our little fannish selves are thrilled:
The Peer Production bug strikes again, bay-bee!!!
My mother has said every single one of these things to me. But she’s never called me a “creative” writer.
My father, OTOH, has said none of the above to me. Yet he always tells me, “You’re very creative with the truth.”
Anybody wonder about my motivation for doing what I do?
When it’s this one:
Monty Python Feature ‘Absolutely Anything’ Attracts Gemma Arterton, Benedict Cumberbatch (Exclusive) – by Liza Foreman (TheWrap.Com)
The long-gestating Monty Python project “Absolutely Anything” is moving full steam ahead, with Gemma Arterton confirmed for the project and Benedict Cumberbatch in talks to join the comedy, TheWrap has learned.
To be directed by Terry Jones, “Absolutely Anything” will include voiceovers from Monty Python alumni, including Jones, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and John Cleese. Robin Williams will also do a voiceover.
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