About this episode

Billy Ray discusses his experiences in filmmaking, friendship, and the future of Hollywood with Tim Conway Jr.

Hour 3 (9.08) Screenwriter and director Billy Ray joins Tim for a full hour on friendship, filmmaking, West Point, and the future of Hollywood. Ray also shares insights from  Animals , his upcoming Ben Affleck thriller, and weighs in on media consolidation.  8:05 PM   Writer and director Billy Ray joins Tim to talk about growing up together, the differences between male and female friendships, and the discipline required to succeed as a screenwriter. Ray also previews  Animals , the upcoming Ben Affleck crime thriller that he co-wrote.   8:20 PM   Billy Ray sticks around to talk sports, reflect on Rob Reiner's impact on filmmaking, and discuss a recent project connected to West Point. The conversation turns to mentorship, storytelling, and the people who shaped his career.  8:35 PM   Ray goes deeper into his experience working at West Point, explaining why the academy left such a strong impression on him. He highlights the culture, discipline, and work ethic he witnessed while developing a new series connected to the campus.  8:50 PM   Tim asks Billy Ray about the proposed…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Conway Jr.

Guest: Billy Ray

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• friendship
• media consolidation
• screenwriting
• Hollywood
• sports

Keywords

• Billy Ray
• Ben Affleck
• Animals
• Hollywood
• media consolidation
• West Point
• screenwriting
• Rob Reiner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warner Bros., Paramount, Rob Reiner

Books & works: Animals

Places: West Point

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