September 6, 2019
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Composer David Newman Talks Heathers, Serenity, and West Side Story

...Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler); Maria’s brother and Sharks leader Bernardo (David Alvarez); and Sharks members Quique (Julius Anthony Rubio), Chago (Ricardo Zayas), Chino (Josh Andrés Rivera), Braulio (Sebastian Serra)...

September 10, 2019
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Linda Ronstadt. Courtesy Greenwich Entertainment

Directors Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman on Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

...her career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1eZ3Fljb0U Was she heavily involved in the narrative of the documentary as well? Epstein: No, she wasn’t. She only saw the film when we were finished. Fortunately for us, she...

August 29, 2019
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 'Fleabag.' Courtesy Amazon.

Best of Summer 2019: Fleabag's Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer on Capturing Cutting-Edge Comedy

...cinematography, if you’re aware of the lighting, I’ve failed.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2ViKQFL_k When you talk about Fleabag, you usually begin by talking about Waller-Bridge breaking the fourth wall. In what could be a comedy...

September 6, 2019
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Nisha on the set of Hallmark's Chronicle Mysteries. Photo Credit: Farah Nosh.

Director Nimisha Mukerji is one of Canada's Many Rising Filmmakers

...America. It was acquired by Hulu, too, and was broadcast all over the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McuxAi1f1MY What did you do with this fairly sudden visibility? I was selected for TIFF’s prestigious Talent Lab,...

September 13, 2019
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The Creators of Netflix's Unbelievable on Their Urgent New Series

...with attention, but she’s extraordinary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447lEBXr76I There’s so much non-verbal communication in the show. Was that discussed, or was it something that happened organically? Cholodenko: I think I adjusted them early on...

September 17, 2019
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Hustlers Cinematographer on Capturing Glamour, Grime, & J. Lo's Knockout Performance

...all this from this oppressively voyeuristic position. It came down to lensing. Very wide, bold, cinematic lensing, and very tight oppressive lenses.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzSsXvpSgrE Banhazl spoke about using a tight or skewed eye-lines...

September 24, 2019
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A scene from 'Ad Astra.' Credit: Francois Duhamel. Copyright Twentieth Century Fox

Ad Astra's Editors Talk Space Pirates, Murderous Monkeys & More

...so riveting and unusual. How’d you put it together? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stOVFXuyyWQ John: This scene was shot in Death Valley, and it was shot in the summer. So it was close to 120-degrees when...

November 18, 2019
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Photo credit: Kevin Baker / Netflix

How The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance's Production Designer Helped Expand Thra

...be designed, I’m just amazed. The detail that’s in that work, it’s never-ending.” The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is streaming now on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01EnbauN8c Featured image: Photo credit: Kevin Baker /...

September 20, 2019
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Brad Pitt stars in 'Ad Astra.' Credit: Francois Duhamel. Copyright Twentieth Century Fox

How the VFX Team Behind Ad Astra Achieved Deep Space

...outermost atmosphere when a sudden power surge puts his life in danger. The entire sequence became an early hurdle for visual effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykC_wu6ffOU “We started thinking about the opening sequence immediately,” says...

September 23, 2019
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Brad Pitt stars in 'Ad Astra.' Credit: Francois Duhamel. Copyright Twentieth Century Fox

How Ad Astra's Sound Team "Weirded Things Up"

...perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stOVFXuyyWQ&t=2s “The first gun that’s fired in that scene you don’t hear anything until the impact. Seeing something and not hearing it – those moments for the audience can be more...