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The Reformation of a Rebel Without a Crew
Robert Rodriguez, the former desperado of El Mariachi fame, shows Hollywood how to make a movie.
Robert Rodriquez, the former desperado of El Mariachi fame, shows Hollywood how to make a movie.
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Hellooo, Dolly!
Most moviemakers believe the cost of owning a dolly to be prohibitive. They may reconsider when they hear about this light, compact version.
Most moviemakers believe the cost of owning a dolly to be prohibitive. They may reconsider when they hear about this light, compact version.
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John Schlesinger Rides the High Road
Blood and guts is the easy way out, says the creator of Midnight Cowboy, and old master John Schlesinger is having none of it, thank you very much.
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Secrets of Hollywood’s Top Screenwriters
A discussion with Robert Towne, Buck Henry, John Milius, et. al. on the joys and sorrows of creating the blueprints for the movies we love.
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Henry Jaglom, The Independent’s Independent
He's been making movies for 20 years and with his new film, Last Summer in the Hamptons, he may become a household name.
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Five Fabulous Film Fatales
Five Fabulous Film Fatales
Directing has traditionally been a man's game, but the success of this quintet is helping to change the rules.
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Ray Carney Hacks Up Hollywood
An Interview with Ray Carney
Outspoken film visionary, historian and consumer advocate Ray Carney takes Hollywood's sacred cash cows to the slaughterhouse. You'll love his sure-fire formula for winning an Academy Award.
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Oliver Stone Unturned
Oliver Stone tells MovieMaker about his early career, his conversion to Buddhism, and what he thinks of Quentin Tarantino. Just for starters.
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Shame, Fame and the Publicity Game
A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick
Publicity is something independent moviemakers generally think about when it's too late. What should a publicist be doing for you?
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Of Guerillas and Weasel
One moviemaker offers his intrepid strategies for making a film with little or NO MONEY DOWN! Presenting "Budget Lite" 101.
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Richard Linklater’s All-Nighter
Before Sunrise director Richard Linklater survived the sophomore jinx with Dazed and Confused, but Austria is a long way from Austin
The unpretentious Austin native goes mainstream with his third film, Before Sunrise. Vienna is a very long way from Slackerville.
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Robert Benton’s Film Landscapes
An interview with Robert Benton
From Bonnie and Clyde to Nobody's Fool, Robert Benton has always made movies with wit, style and sophistication.
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MM Notebook
John Cassavetes
The raw, challenging films of one of America's indie pioneers are finally becoming available on video
The raw, challenging films of one of America's indie pioneers are finally becoming available on video.
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ARRI I6S
A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick
A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick.
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D/VISION PRO
Touch Vision Systems has designed a popular non-linear editing system with traditional film editors in mind.
Touch Vision Systems has designed a popular non-linear editing system with traditional film editors in mind.
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From Stage to Screen, Made Easy
If the next stage of your acting career is film, you'll want to hear what "Pocahontas" director Daniele Suisa has to say
If the next stage of your acting career is film, you'll want to hear what "Pocahontas" director Daniele Suisa has to say.
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Ron Shelton
"Tell the story and stay on schedule. Tell the story and stay on schedule. That's how I got here. "
"Tell the story and stay on schedule. Tell the story and stay on schedule. That's how I got here. "
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Milcho Manchevski
In the shadow of the War in Bosnia, Milcho Manchevski completes Macedonia's first feature film, Before the Rain
In the shadow of the War in Bosnia, Milcho Manchevski completes Macedonia's first feature film, Before the Rain
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Rena Owen
Kiwi actress Rena Owen, newly crowned Best Actress at the Montreal Film Festival, stars in New Zealand's biggest box-office smash.
Kiwi actress Rena Owen, newly crowned Best Actress at the Montreal Film Festival, stars in New Zealand's biggest box-office smash.
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Not Our Son
Northwest arson spree kindles inspiration for former "A Current Affair" field producer's television movie of the week
Northwest arson spree kindles inspiration for former "A Current Affair" field producer's television movie of the week.
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Woody Strode
Veteran character actor, legendary athlete and pioneer, Woody Strode was the last of The Professionals
Veteran character actor, legendary athlete and pioneer, Woody Strode was the last of The Professionals
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Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Sundance spillover finds indie oasis in Tinseltown
Sundance spillover finds indie oasis in Tinseltown.
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Raising Cain with Abel Ferrara
The director of Bad Lieutenant has developed a cult following by exploring the deepest, darkest corners of humanity.
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The Vision Alan Rudolph
At long last, the direg last, the director of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle decides to deal with reality.
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Lessons From Orson
One of Orson Welle's closest friends in his later years, Henry Jaglom shares advice from his mentor. Plus, a review of a "new" Welles film.
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What Do Distributors Want From Us, Anyway?
How To Avoid Distribution Hell
The second installment on our continuing series on "How to Avoid Distribution Hell." This time we talk to four microdistributors.
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Wild Hill
Walter Hill Rides The Western Wave.
Like Peckinpah before him, Walter Hill has been accused of making movies that revel in violence. He answers that charge and talks about his new film, Wild Bill.
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Is Film School Worth It?
How Valuable is Film School?
Didn't two or three really great movies get made before anyone ever heard of film school? Is formal education really the answer for aspiring moviemakers? Several successful motion picture directors give us their opinions.
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Lina Wertmüller, Lost and Found
Not Missing, Just Misinterpreted
Although Ciao, Professore! is an upbeat departure from her previous work, that doesn't mean the brilliant Italian director is any easier to understand.
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The Motion Picture Association of America: Natural Born Censors?
Like it or not, the MPAA ratings code discourages artistic freedom, but the worst part is that the system may not even be fair to independents without much clout.
When Clerks got slapped with the dreaded NC- 17, Jeff decided to recap the MPAA's reasoning behind a ratings system he believes is seriously out of order.
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Bloody Sam’s Misogynistic Vision
Seduced by booze and drugs and fascinated by prostitutes, Sam Peckinpah took whatever he needed to satisfy his creative urges.
Did Sam Peckinpah hate women? While the director's cinematic voice was lone and eloquent in his idealized depiction of the traditional American male, his females definitely got no respect.
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“Heads Up” Video Monitoring Is Here
Don't throw away the SteadiCam, but this new system can improve your field monitoring.
Virtual Vision's "heads up" video monitor may soon be a practical alternative in the field.
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Stars in Your Eyes? Here’s Looking at You
Great directors will tell you that one of the secrets to becoming an effective movie actor is the ability to communicate through the eyes.
Take it from Frank Capra - using your eyes effectively is one of the keys to becoming a film star.
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Festival Beat
The Independent Feature Film Market in New York sets itself apart as a premier marketing opportunity for independent moviemakers by encompassing scripts, shorts, and works-in progress.
The Independent Feature Film Market in New York is where indies go to get noticed.
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James Schamus Honored with Trailblazer Award at Woodstock
James Schamus, the man behind Focus Features (think The Constant Gardener, Atonement), was chosen to receive the 2008 Trailblazer Award from the Woodstock Film Festival. Prior to working at Focus he was co-president of independent production company Good Machine for 11 years and won numerous awards for his own work, including the award for Best Screenplay at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival for The Ice Storm.
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