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DMF Episode 296 — Writer and Producer Alan Katz (Part 9): "You Won't Believe What Scared Tim Curry During Filming!"

DMF Episode 296 — Writer and Producer Alan Katz (Part 9): "You Won't Believe What Scared Tim Curry During Filming!"

Update: 2025-10-02
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Welcome to the DMF! I’m Justin Younts, and today we’re exploring the fascinating world of filmmaking through the experiences of Alan Katz.

Alan recalled the immense challenges of working with Tim Curry on a project that pushed everyone involved to their limits. The creative process was daunting, especially when Tim was tasked with playing three different roles in a single story. It terrified him—and, as Alan admitted, it scared the entire team as well.

But that fear transformed into a powerful opportunity for collaboration and creativity. Alan remembered how carefully the team worked to ensure that the music, acting, and overall tone of the scenes reflected the gravity of the story rather than slipping into unintended comedy.

One surreal highlight was guiding the legendary Michael Kamen on how to score a pivotal moment—an experience Alan described as both intimidating and unforgettable. For him, the key takeaway from the process was simple: always stay open to feedback and collaboration, because the best ideas often come from unexpected places.

Alan’s behind-the-scenes stories remind us that filmmaking is as much about resilience and adaptability as it is about creativity and vision.


00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:05 - The Death of Some Salesmen: Concept and Casting

00:00:26 - The Challenge of Playing Multiple Parts

00:00:55 - Casting Tim Curry

00:02:27 - Scoring the Sex Scene

00:04:05 - The Importance of Being Open to Criticism

00:05:43 - Working with Tim Curry

00:07:20 - Casting Against Type

00:07:33 - Dead Weight: The First Episode

00:08:22 - The Importance of the Script as a Technical Document

00:10:45 - What's Cooking: Writing and Casting

00:11:38 - Challenges with Special Effects

00:14:04 - Conclusion


Check out his other podcast:


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-how-not-to-make-a-movie-podcast/id1616014436

⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0441623/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-how-not-to-make-a-movie-podcast/id1616014436⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://thedonorpodcast.com/



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DMF Episode 296 — Writer and Producer Alan Katz (Part 9): "You Won't Believe What Scared Tim Curry During Filming!"

DMF Episode 296 — Writer and Producer Alan Katz (Part 9): "You Won't Believe What Scared Tim Curry During Filming!"

Justin Younts