Daniel Waters (Heathers, Batman Returns) — The Stories You Haven’t Heard

About this episode

Patrick Labyorteaux interviews screenwriter Daniel Waters about his work and stories from Hollywood.

You know him as the screenwriter who created Heathers, wrote the screenplays for Batman Returns, Demolition Man, Hudson Hawk, Ford Fairlane, and is one of Hollywood's best script doctors. I know him as the man who created my favorite character, my favorite film, and the number one favorite project I've ever been involved in. Please welcome my buddy Daniel Waters.

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Labyorteaux

Guest: Daniel Waters

Topics covered

• screenwriting
• Hollywood
• film history
• interviews
• character creation

Keywords

• screenwriter
• Heathers
• Batman Returns
• Hollywood
• script doctor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Heathers, Batman Returns, Demolition Man, Hudson Hawk, Ford Fairlane

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