“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”
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An ordinary person who dreams of leading a romantic life may be called a “Walter Mitty.”
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As a producer, Goldwyn’s credits include “Dexter,” “Hot Rod,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Masterminds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2020
His work as a director began 25 years ago with the Gen-X touchstone “Reality Bites” and continued with “Zoolander,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Tropic Thunder.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2018
Thurber was a prominent writer for The New Yorker, known for his drawings and for such stories as “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “The Catbird Seat.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2016
Steve Conrad’s screenplays for “The Pursuit of Happyness” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” found unusual, resourceful ways to handle material that wasn’t easy to put on screen, at least by typical Hollywood standards.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2015
His final production credit was for “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in 2013.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 11, 2015
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