There are only a few names in Hollywood that are as legendary as the place itself, and one of them is Billy Wilder. Wilder is an incredible writer and director who seems to master every genre. Wilder has the kind of career you can't even dream of emulating. But that's because it's so crazy how many important movies he made. He made one of the greatest film noirs of all time, Double Indemnity, one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, with The Apartment, and many other all-time-great movies, like Sabrina, Ace in the Hole, Sunset Blvd, and The Seven Year Itch, to name a few. Wilder is a certified legend, to say the least. But, don't let his talent and success intimidate you—allow watching and reading about Wilder to lead you to some incredible lessons in filmmaking. Whether it's his rich characters or expert use of irony, Wilder was a master storyteller and legendary filmmaker. Let's dive into how you can learn from the legend himself. Thinking Like Billy Wilder Look, before we dive in, it's so much fun to have Every Frame a Painting back. In this new video, they tackle Billy Wilder and break down his career as a writer and a director. Wilder was insanely collaborative, frequently co-writing all of his scripts and always giving credit to the people who inspired him. This collaboration helped him craft stories on the page. But what made those stories so great? The first thing is clarity. We always knew...
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