eloquence and wit

His screenplays masterfully blend sharp, rapid-fire dialogue with clever social commentary, exemplified in films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Some Like It Hot.'

Pioneer of sophisticated comedic timing and innuendo-laden dialogue, the 'Lubitsch Touch' elevated wit through elegant visual storytelling and clever wordplay.

His characters deliver intelligent, barbed dialogue layered with subtext, as seen in 'The Social Network' and 'Gone Girl,' where eloquence becomes a weapon of power.