Charlie Kaufman Slams Hollywood Formula, Premieres 'How to Shoot a Ghost'
Charlie Kaufman, frustrated by financing woes and a stalled feature, is promoting a new short, How to Shoot a Ghost, as Eternal Sunshine is re-released. He rejects chasing studio formulas or doing work he considers "garbage," arguing Hollywood’s repetitive, AI-like machine fuels cultural harm. Candid about anxiety and art, Kaufman insists true creativity comes from lived experience and refuses to sacrifice that for mainstream clout.