The Golden Ticket for Wonka Lovers

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

1. 50 Memorable Quotes from our First 50 Issues…
   Fifty memorable quotes from our first 50 ... read on
2. 50 Memorable quotes from our first 50 issues…
   Fifty memorable quotes from our first 50 ... read on
3. On Location: San Francisco
   Independent moviemakers are finding all the inspiration they need on the streets of San ... read on
4. Lisa Cholodenko
   With one foot in contemporary cinema and the other back in the 1970s, Lisa Cholodenko creates a sense of place and purpose in Laurel Canyon. ... read on
5. Lasse Hallström
   Oscar-winning writer/director Lasse Hallström finds comedy in the oddest places as he prepares for his latest venture, An Unfinished Life. ... read on
6. The Fall of Bollywood
   A country whose film industry has long been considered their one "unifier" is coming to terms with a changing market-and audience. ... read on
7. Park City 2003
   MM hits the Park City scene at Sundance, Slamdance, Nodance, Slamdunk and ... read on
8. The Chinese Shoes
   Actor/musician John Hawkes has made a career out of embracing the underdog. ... read on
9. Once Upon a Time in America
   Two new documentaries, Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and A Decade Under the Influence, investigate the disillusionment-and brilliance-of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s. ... read on
10. The Golden Ticket for Wonka Lovers
    If you've ever craved a Scrumdidilyumptious bar, steered clear of those with the name Slugworth, wondered why Grandpas Joe and George and Grandmas Josephina and Georgina slept in one bed, hummed a few bars of "I've Got ... read on
11. Callboard
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12. Letters
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13. MM Notebook
    Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor, independent moviemaker and icon of the American cinema, who recently turned 72, told me he's going shopping for a DV camera sometime soon. He thinks he might like to use one for ... read on
14. Have Films, Will Travel
    The traditional film festival is defined not only by its film selections, but by its geographical location. Cannes wouldn't be Cannes without Southern France, Sundance wouldn't be Sundance without Park City, condos and ... read on
15. Time to Squelch the Sequels Trend
    Now that every movie since the Eisenhower administration has been remade and/or digitally enhanced, it's time for Hollywood to go back to making sequels-films featuring the same old characters that no one gives a damn ... read on
16. Mogul by Day, Screenwriter by Night
    One could look at today's studio landscape and say that screenwriters have never been in a better place than they are today, with three WGA members occupying key seats of power at major studios. But is anything going to ... read on
17. The Right Way to Raise Money for a No-Budget Film
    A veteran indie film consultant and production accountant shares his thoughts on the best ways to raise money for a no-budget film. ... read on
18. Making Waves: Sound Technology in the Field
    With a wealth of new toys comes a host of technical variables to ... read on
19. Getting the Best Sound for Your Movie
    Sound is one aspect of the film craft which, because of the medium's overwhelming visual bias, is often undernourished-even by experienced moviemakers. But savings taken out of the front end of production can come back ... read on
20. The Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue
    For as many conversations as we engage in and eavesdrop on every day, it's still not easy to duplicate that natural energy, flow and realism in a screenplay. ... read on
21. Could You Shoot The Deer Hunter on DV?
    Twenty-five years after its release, Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter still holds up as cinematic masterpiece. But could today's moviemakers create similar emotional impact using DV? Top cinematographers weigh in on the ... read on
22. The Zen of Screenwriting Software
    Finding true love in the world of writing programs isn't easy, but MM recently went on a dating spree, test-driving the best-selling software on the market. ... read on
23. James Mangold’s Identity Crisis
    At the age of 21, James Mangold was the envy of every aspiring moviemaker, landing a development deal at Disney only weeks after graduation. But things don't always work out the way you plan. On the eve of his latest ... read on
24. Squeezed, Screwed and Hardballed
    Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli, screenwriting-partners-turned-digital-moviemakers, discuss how to navigate the marketplace without selling out. ... read on
25. Small Market, Big Box Office
    Leave the New York or LA metro areas and you're likely to face a dearth of independent cinema at local theaters. But film companies, distributors and festivals are devising innovative ways to engage smaller film ... read on
26. Something Old, Something New
    While the thought of seeing Chucky, Rocky or Freddy yet again may cause even diehard film buffs to cringe, Hollywood studios have more than 20 sequels in the pipeline. Screenwriters Adam Herz (American Wedding), Kate ... read on
27. Robert Duvall: Soldier of Fortune
    He's a writer, producer, director, Oscar-winning actor-and we believe him when he says his best work is yet to ... read on
28. Robert Duvall: Soldier of Fortune
    He's a writer, producer, director, Oscar-winning actor-and we believe him when he says his best work is yet to ... read on

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