Take 119 - Writers and Producers Eric Johnson and Paul Tamasy, The Fighter, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

We talk to Oscar-nominated writing partners Eric Johnson and Paul Tamasy,
They talk about their fight to get the Fighter written, battling both the mob and Hollywood, the joy of an Oscar nomination and the slog of the promotional campaign.
They talk about how they savour every moment of red carpets and parties, the importance of never giving up and the frustrations of the arbitration system.
They joke about their fear of TV writing and reveal the secret to Hollywood success - playing football with British people!
A fascinating discussion about the slog of making movies and the joy of watching them make it to the big screen.