DP/30: Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan

His first two screenplays? Sicario and Hell or High Water. Next up, he directs his third script/ Meet Taylor Sheridan, Hollywood's latest overnight sensation (after a couple decades). He spoke to David Poland about his films and how he got where he is.

Shot in Los Angeles, October 2016

[ggsay]

his films is like fresh water in the world of CGI

[notabot]

One of the most talented screenwriters working today.

[jumpyonthehill]

This young man is probably the greatest western screen wrighter, producer, director of this century .
He has the rare ability to bring out the absolute best in the actors in his films

[DiceProductions]

Great screenwriter, I loved both of his movies. After seeing them I'll see anything he's attached to from now on; especially since he is moving to directing now.

[meverick]

Such a down to earth guy. Amazing to hear his story in the interview.

[StirfriedKpop]

That was a great interview. He seems like a very humble guy, and he has so much respect for the art of storytelling.

[flamenco]

Taylor Sheridan took the western genre and transcended it in a beautiful and creative way - The western genre is the American myth story. That's the magic of his script. Having lived in Texas and seen the economy steadily decline and people lose their livelihoods, would make the banks a logical villain. However, he doesn't stay with the "evil banks" for long - That would have been predictable. He has the tension and dramatic argument between the brothers and the feeling of failed fatherhood as part of his characters' arcs. Their motivations are universal emotions and therefore, his characters are extremely engaging. If he sticks to the basic emotions, he'll be writing and directing like Clint Eastwood. Very talented guy on a good writing path.

[muzikmania]

His writing is the reason why I'm anticipating Wind River.

[Patriot]

Jeff Bridges character was very close to his partner, that teasing is what men do to each other, especially alpha males. His reaction to his partners death really says it all, he was so devestated. His character was more of a ball buster, not so much a racist.

[fergie]

Found his gift and we get the benefits of great stories told incredibly well ❤️

[jberczi]

You can tell that this guy is just so in control of his stories

[theejcookproductions]

After seeing this and reading his UPROXX interview.. he is my favorite screenwriter. He's so smart and yet so down to Earth. It's not like he's a neurotic or super weird or over the top dorky personality. He's a wise man who knows how to tell a fkn amazing story. He inspires me because he's real af and honest about how he approaches his writing career. Kudos to him.

[RonsonJonson]

Awesome interview. I cannot wait for Wind River. The fact that Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River are a thematic trilogy makes them even greater films. (Hopefully Wind River is up to par with the previous films. I have a feeling it will be.)

[iyah]

I wouldn't say he's the most talented but I definitely would see anything he is a part of.

[Boygonebad]

Such a simple yet brilliant movie “Hell or High Water” was.

[lookoutsmithers]

Bloody good interview. What a legend bloke.

[broheim]

Taylor Sheridan's approach to life is an excellent model for how we should all live: some success, failure, learning a lesson or two, and then regrouping, which allows for even greater success. He has become, in my view, one of the most exciting story tellers in the business today for one simple reason: he writes what he knows and listens to the story.
This interview is a Master Class that concisely explains how to become successful. 👍

[cameronpatterson]

The traveling in these films is something that made an impression on me. Those scenes separate the action while also giving more depth and background of the places we go in the films. The haunting echoes in Wind River, the banter between the sheriff's and brothers in Hell or Highwater, and the intense driving scenes in Sicario. They highlight the tension so well in my opinion!

[BillyDee]

Seems like a down to earth normal guy. He must have a big brain. He definitely has a feel for what people want to watch great storyteller Hell or Highwater is one of my favorite all-time films. I also think he’s done a tremendous job in Yellowstone. Class act.

[pjj]

Great movie....great writer...love Taylor