002 - Joshua Todd James’ Conversations with Van Damme
In this episode of Fights with Friends, Paul and Steve take a deep dive into writing action with Joshua Todd James. Joshua is a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, lifelong martial artist, and BJJ Black Belt behind JCVD’s Pound of Flesh (2015) and the upcoming Hulu feature Take Cover (2024), starring Scott Atkins. Our discussion begins with a breakdown of the bible fight from Pound of Flesh and springboards into Joshua’s career, the writing process, the importance of story and authenticity when writing action, what goes into getting a screenplay made, and so much more. You will not want to miss this one!
JOSHUA TODD JAMES
- Website: https://joshuatoddjames.com/
- Josh’s substack: https://joshuatoddjames.substack.com/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatoddjames/
- Bible Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV_qKfQq_Ew
- Pound of Flesh Trailer: https://youtu.be/0Ynsh_gLA2Y?si=0kEc3g12PUTf2ldW
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Executive Producers:
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Paul Varacchi
Thiago Benedetti
Produced by:
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-Matthew Kaplowitz
-Richard Butler
-Corey Gumbs
Associate Producers:
Becca GT
Jared DiCroce
Video Editor
Matthew Kaplowitz
Original music by:
Ahrue Luster
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