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Writing & Filmmaking Lessons From DRIVE (2011)
DRIVE Video Essay The crime drama DRIVE, with a screenplay by Hossein Amini adapted from a James Sallis novel, established Ryan Gosling as a bona fide star. Made on an indie budget, it went on to become a hit with audiences and critics worldwide and for a few years the soundtrack became inescapable. Set in Los Angeles, Ryan Gosling stars as the unnamed driver. By day he works at his friend Shannon’s (Bryan Cranston) garage and drives stunts for the