As exemplified by aspiring actor Mia’s multiple messy attempts in Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land,” reading a script in preparation for an audition can be overwhelming. Though it will never be easy, ...

In 1998, Ben Affleck became the youngest-ever winner of the Academy Award for best original screenplay. And Good Will Hunting, co-written with Matt Damon, is a fine film indeed, though thanks largely ...