Kasdan is known for both writing and directing his films , which have ranged from Westerns and romantic comedies to thought-provoking dramas . He has received four Academy Award nominations , for screenplays to '' The Big Chill '' , '' Grand Canyon '' , and '' The Accidental Tourist '' , for which he also earned a nomination for Best Picture . '' Grand Canyon '' won the Golden Bear at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival
42nd Berlin International Film Festival
42nd Berlin International Film Festival
Lawrence Kasdan