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Ep. 104: Romancing the Stone (1984)

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)

On this episode, join Mercedes in celebrating the amazing work of the late Diane Thomas. Hear her thoughts on sexy vs. sexual, harnessing your inner Angelina, and persistence in your writing practice in her breakdown of Romancing the Stone.

Researched, Written, and Produced by Mercedes K. Milner

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Ep. 104: Romancing the Stone (1984) The Write or Die Chicks

Source Articles for Further Reading:

“Diane Thomas” - Wikipedia

“How to Write a Car Chase Scene in a Screenplay” - Herman Wilkins, StudioBinder

“In Memory of Diane Thomas (1946-1985)” - Scott Meyers, Go Into the Story

“What is a Meet Cute?” - Mike Bedard, StudioBinder

“Writer of Romancing the Stone Killed…” - Leonard Greenwood, The LA Times