Through his dedication to the process, Stanley Kubrick fully realized his creative vision for the 1975 film ‘Barry Lyndon.’
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Vast Intimacy: The Voyage of 'First Man'
‘First Man’ observes Neil Armstrong up close to humanize an astronomical achievement.
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Ang Lee on set. Image via ShotOnWhat?
Ang Lee: Faith in the Journey
The story of Ang Lee’s early career is a lesson on the importance of support and protecting your dream.
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Ryan Coogler and Rachel Morrison on the set of Black Panther. Image via IMDb.
Rachel Morrison, Ryan Coogler, and the Power of Collaboration
The collaborative relationship of director Ryan Coogler and cinematographer Rachel Morrison illustrates the fruitfulness of lasting creative partnerships.
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‘Moonlight’ (2016). Image via LensCulture.
In Barry Jenkins's 'Moonlight', Humanity and Vision Shine Through
Barry Jenkins’s film ‘Moonlight’ is a profound artistic achievement.
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. Image via HBO. Screencap: JG.
Remembering James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini passed away five years ago this month. He was a brilliant actor.
Read MoreMann at 75: Cinema as Expressionism
Director Michael Mann turns 75 this month. His unique filmography has established Mann as an expressionistic auteur.
Read MoreThe appeal of 'Blade Runner'
With the release of a new 'Blade Runner' short film, we explore the appeal of the 1982 original.
Read MoreChristopher Nolan on working with the 70mm IMAX format
"It allows you to hold shots longer. Capturing detail in a frame is a powerful storytelling tool. When you’re cutting it together, there is the feeling that you want to give the audience time to scan the whole image. You tend to cut a little bit slower, let things play out a little bit longer..."
via an excellent interview with Little White Lies.
Read MoreArmy of Shadows
“I never remember plots in movies. I remember how they make me feel and I remember emotions and I remember visual things that I’ve seen, but my brain can never connect the dots of how things go together.”
— Paul Thomas Anderson
I saw Jean-Pierre Melville's 'Army of Shadows' at Film Forum in the summer of 2015, and I mostly recall the plot. It is about the French Resistance, and explores the emotional and physical tolls of espionage. But what struck me most about the film - and still resonates with me today - is the quality of the imagery and the filmmaking.
Read MoreBarry Jenkins discusses 'Moonlight' with Gene Demby
There are plenty of interviews with 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins, but his conversation with Gene Demby is this writer's personal favorite.
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