William Goldman

Stephen King's 'Misery' gets stage adaptation in Pennsylvania

2012-09-27 07:17:00

Prepare the sledgehammer and the Dom Perignon. A new stage adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" will have its world premiere this fall. The play is scheduled to debut in late November at the Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania. It was written by...

‘Princess Bride’ sequel? Inconceivable! says writer William Goldman

2012-10-03 08:52:34

Nora Ephron dies at 71; writer of sharp-edged romances

2012-06-26 18:07:00

This article has been corrected. See note at the bottom for details. Nora Ephron, who cast an acerbic eye on relationships, metropolitan living and aging in essays, books, plays and hit movies including "Sleepless in Seattle," "When Harry Met Sally..."...

The Morning Fix: 'Devil Inside' on fire! Disney's Carney on way out?

2012-01-09 16:33:48

Disney's search for marketing president has Hollywood abuzz

2012-01-12 21:33:42

Book review: 'Robert Redford: The Biography' by Michael Feeney Callan

2011-05-15 19:15:00

In Michael Feeney Callan's fawning new biography, we get plenty of the actor, director and environmentalist we already know but only a tantalizing, too-brief glimpse of a young man we almost never hear about: Charles Robert Redford Jr., Angeleno. From...

When it comes to watching, Angelenos are focused on writing

2010-10-04 21:34:17

Sports Legend Revealed: Did a missed free throw by an Austin Peay player in 1987 change the direction of the New York Knicks?

2011-05-25 16:34:20

The Morning Fix: OWN's debut numbers solid. Lions Gate thinks Icahn's up to something. Cowell declares himself a Pepsi drinker

2011-01-04 16:33:00

How a girl's stark words got lost in the Polanski spectacle

2009-10-25 00:00:00

In the flat light of the grand jury room, a nervous, deeply embarrassed 13-year-old girl sat alone -- no attorney, no mother, no friend -- facing three tiers of middle-aged strangers silently studying her from their leather armchairs. The questions...

With HBO's 'Special Relationship,' Peter Morgan gets top billing

2010-05-13 21:32:33

Who knew? David Fincher adores 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

2010-03-29 16:32:35

Affleck teamed up with his childhood buddy Damon to write a screenplay. With a bit of input from Hollywood heavies like Rob Reiner and William Goldman, the script got a makeover and eventually became "Good Will Hunting." Both Damon and Affleck scored Oscars for best original screenplay.

2012-10-04 15:38:00

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"The Princess Bride" cast members Cary Elwes, left, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal were joined by director Rob Reiner and writer William Goldman for the 25th anniversary and Blu-Ray release of the 1987 adventure comedy.

2012-10-02 00:00:00

and "Empire Strikes Back," but as a director, his reputation was built on being the mouthpiece of the baby boomer generation, with dramas such as "The Big Chill" and "Grand Canyon.

2011-11-16 15:51:37