Oscar winning actor, filmmaker & author Tom Hanks talks about his novel The Making of Major Motion Picture Masterpiece and how Nora Ephron liked to rehearse a movie like a play whereas Steven Spielberg never rehearses and Bob Zemeckis had no idea if Forrest Gump would be a hit. SUBSCRIBE for more speakers ► SUPPORT the Oxford Union ► Oxford Union on Facebook: Oxford Union on Twitter: @OxfordUnion Website: ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY: The Oxford Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. Since 1823, the Union has been promoting debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe. The Oxford Union is deeply grateful and encouraged by the messages of support in response to our determination to uphold free sp
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