I took it to TriStar and we were lucky enough to get it optioned.” That script found its way to producer Gary Foster, who in a 1993 LA Times article said, “I got choked up a few times and was real touched by it. Nora is very open on the Sleepless in Seattle commentary that she was “one of several screenwriters who worked on it.” The original script written by Jeff Arch, then an English teacher in Virginia, was a romantic drama. So in just under 1,500 words here are some take aways from Nora that I hope will make you a better writer and/or filmmaker. (That last film was co-written by Nora Ephron, the director/co-writer of Sleepless in Seattle, reminding us of how talented she was.)Īfter her recent death, I revisited the director’s commentary of Sleepless in Seattle and it’s a great example of the collaborative filmmaking process. I often think about it as a reminder that we can be creative and clever with structure.”Įven if you don’t like mainstream Hollywood romantic comedies, there is much to appreciate about Sleepless in Seattle. Afterall it not only made more than $250 million back when it was released in 1993, but it’s listed as one of AFI’s top ten romantic comedy of all-time. A list that includes City Lights, Annie Hall, The Philadelphia Story and When Harry Met Sally. “While my informal and unscientific Twitter poll revealed that When Harry Met Sally might be Nora’s most beloved film, I think Sleepless in Seattle is my favorite. Timestamp: 1:48 | Scene: 2nd song in end credits.Ī recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.“A word that was very important to me when I was making the movie was timeless.”ĭirector Nora Ephron on making Sleepless in Seattle "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" by Louis Armstrong Timestamp: 1:45 | Scene: 1st song in end credits. "When I Fall In Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin Timestamp: 1:44 | Scene: Sam, Annie and Jonah get into the elevator at the empire state building. At the office she talks to Becky on her way out. Timestamp: 1:24 | Scene: Annie opens up a card from Walter. She tracks them down at the beach we're Sam and Jonah are playing and watched them from afar. Timestamp: 1:09 | Scene: Annie drives to Sam's house but he's not in so she drives off. "A Wink and A Smile" by Harry Connick Jr. Timestamp: 0:49 | Scene: Sam comforts his son in his bed then heads out onto the balcony. Timestamp: 0:43 | Scene: Sam flicks through his contacts and calls a woman to ask her on a date. She listens to the show as she peels an apple. Timestamp: 0:35 | Scene: Annie gets out of bed, heads downstairs opens the fridge and turns on the radio. "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" by Carly Simon Timestamp: 0:34 | Scene: Jonah and Sam clean their teeth. He has a beer and turns off the TV and imagines his wife is there. Timestamp: 0:28 | Scene: Sam puts Jonah to bed and heads downstairs to watch the new year fireworks outside. Timestamp: 0:27 | Scene: Sam carries Jonah to bed on New Years Eve/Day. "Auld Lang Syne" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians Jonah is asleep next to Sam and a boat floats past on the water. Timestamp: 0:19 | Scene: The radio host wraps up the show. Timestamp: 0:11 | Scene: Straight after Sleigh Ride, Annie continues to sing even after she turns over. "Jingle Bells" by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Timestamp: 0:11 | Scene: Annie drives in her car singing along to the radio. "Sleigh Ride" by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Timestamp: 0:02 | Scene: Opening credits.
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