James Cameron on 'Terminator' Writers: "We've Got the Best of the Best of the Best"

The transcript describes a rewarding experience in a writing room with top screenwriters, including David, who played a significant role. The team brainstormed and refined ideas over months, discarding and revisiting concepts to achieve the best results. The process led to the creation of three exceptional movie scripts.

What did the speaker emphasize about David's role in the writing room?

• David was actively involved and central to the process.

• David was absent most of the time.

• David was a passive participant.

• David was only involved in the initial stages.

How many top screenwriters were involved in the brainstorming sessions?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the team's approach when they thought an idea wasn't good enough?

• They discarded it permanently.

• They immediately implemented it.

• They ignored it completely.

• They revisited and refined it later.

What was the ultimate goal of the brainstorming and refining process?

• To write a book.

• To create a single movie.

• To produce a TV series.

• To develop three outstanding movies.

What does the speaker believe about the final scripts?

• They are average.

• They are the best possible versions.

• They need more work.

• They are not ready for production.