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Blockbusting; Blowing Off ‘Hurt Locker’

A hefty new book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter? The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal went to Iraq.

By Kim Masters • Feb 15, 2010 • 30m Listen

A hefty new

book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter?

The Hurt Locker's

Mark Boal went to Iraq.

Kim Masters
partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'

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Blockbusting; Blowing Off ‘Hurt Locker’

A hefty new book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter? The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal went to Iraq.

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The Business

Blockbusting; Blowing Off ‘Hurt Locker’

A hefty new book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter? The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal went to Iraq.

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