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Steven Soderbergh and Neil LaBute on filmmaking
One of the most informative commentators is Steven Soderbergh, whose quote I have up on the right hand side of the main page about what he thinks about commentaries as a resource for any wannabe...
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Jack Lemmon on acting (and David Mamet)
In a rare offering – Jack Lemmon – master thespian graces us with his knowledge about acting and David Mamet. For those interested in the other side of the camera, here’s your chance. Follow me on...
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Frank Urioste on film editing
The editor who was John McTiernan‘s perfect collaborator for Die Hard because he was happy to “cut on movement” when any other film editor would deem you as a filmmaker who doesn’t know what he’s...
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Christopher McQuarrie on filmmaking
Christopher McQuarrie along with his composer Joe Kraemer sit down to discuss some of their thoughts on filmmaking and motivations on certain scenes. Stick through until the end to find out the...
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Frank Darabont on filmmaking – Part 3 & 4
The man who is known for spending multiple sessions actually recording his commentary tracks returns with more well prepared information on how he threw away all of his trademark film technique out...
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Gus Van Sant on remaking Psycho
What drove Gus Van Sant to remake Psycho? What is the reason? Personally speaking, as someone who is fascinated with the cinematic language I found Van Sant’s reason to be a worthy and justifiable one...
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Steven Soderbergh and Mark Romanek on filmmaking – Part I-III
In what I found to be one of the most illuminating discussions about the filmmaking process I’ve heard in a while, Soderbergh touches upon low budget filmmaking. Extensively covered points are about...
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Albert Hughes on filmmaking – Part I & II
Albert Hughes (and briefly cinematographer Peter Deming) discuss the filmmaking process and approach to learning, set design, camera technique, and in Part II on Hollywood and what it means to love...
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John McTiernan on beginnings + filmmaking philosophy – Part II (2014)
Since the release of John McTiernan from his stint in federal prison early this April, he’s been invited to the Deauville American Film Festival last month where he gave not one, but two Masterclasses...
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John Carpenter and Jared Harris on acting
John Carpenter and Jared Harris sit down to talk about acting, where Carpenter acts as a moderator asking questions and gets answers about the craft from master thespian Jared Harris, son of an even...
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John Carpenter and Jared Harris on stage fright
Hear a story about Laurence Olivier, what can cause it, and how to get through it. Brought to you by John Carpenter and Jared Harris. If you missed their discussion on acting, check it out here Follow...
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John Carpenter and Jared Harris on filmmaking
In which Jared Harris takes on the role of a moderator and asks John Carpenter about filmmaking. Discussions include production design, film looks, anamorphic, audiences, directing, film style and how...
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James Mangold on filmmaking
Alexander Mackendrick‘s teaching assistant turned filmmaker James Mangold talks filmmaking and acting. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube channel
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James Mangold on filmmaking – Part II
Alexander Mackendrick‘s teaching assistant turned filmmaker James Mangold yet again illuminates on topics such as; point-of-view, blocking, favorite sequences to direct, action, comic book films and...
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James Mangold on filmmaking – Part III
Part III of the filmmaking series with James Mangold covers the following topics; teamwork, intimacy, specifics of actor-director relationship, actor’s courage, widescreen, “noir” look, what movies...
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Ridley Scott on filmmaking – Part VIII
Part 8 of Ridley Scott’s thoughts on cinema and filmmaking. Remember, it’s all about intuition. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube channel
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Steven Soderbergh on filmmaking – Part VI and VII
Part VI – On process, editing. Part VII – Writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien join Steven Soderbergh in a discussion on the nuts and bolts of filmmaking. Discussions include on cutting the...
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Renny Harlin & David Mamet on Hollywood
Renny Harlin and David Mamet briefly talk about the negative side of the allure of Hollywood. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube channel
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Ellen Hovde, Muffie Myer, and Susan Foemke on documentaries
Three women who had edited one of the Maysles brothers‘ documentaries and further established the art of cinema vérité talk briefly about the challenges and philosophy of editing Grey Gardens or a...
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