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January 22, 2015
It can be difficult to find the comedy in subjects like racial tension, addiction, and alcoholism, but that gray area is where directors like Mike Binder thrive. Known for his “dramedy”-filled body of work (Reign Over Me, The Upside of Anger), the comedian-turned-filmmaker’s latest is Black or White, the story of Elliot (played by Kevin Costner), a grieving widow who lost his wife in a car accident.
January 5, 2015
In honor of Robert Duvall’s 84th birthday, we’re revisiting our most recent interview with the ever-opinionated, hardworking acting legend. At SXSW 2014, MovieMaker caught up with Robert Duvall, who was looking forward to a good barbeque with his “crazy Texas ranger” friends before premiering his performance in A Night in Old Mexico. With his latest film, The Judge, opening October 2014, the actor looked back at his incomparable career and shared his philosophy about rehearsals and the state of the film industry.
November 12, 2014
MovieMaker correspondent Andy Young reports on the recently announced winners of the 21st Austin Film Festival, October 23 – 30, […]
October 8, 2014
Directed by Neil Berkeley (Beauty is Embarrassing), the road documentary Harmontown follows Dan Harmon, creator of NBC’s Community and co-creator of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty, as he takes his live podcast on an unpredictable tour.
July 10, 2014
How cinematic visionary Richard Linklater pulled off his most ambitious film yet: the 12-year labor of love, Boyhood.
October 30, 2012
When you first watch Red Flag, a new dark comedy from HBO “GIRLS” star and independent director Alex Karpovsky, it […]
July 13, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
June 22, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
June 15, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
May 25, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
May 11, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
April 27, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
April 25, 2012
The first thing you need to know about Richard Linklater is that he’s a Texas moviemaker. From his breakout hit […]
April 19, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
March 30, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
March 16, 2012
This is an interesting week to be the Duplass brothers. Jeff Who Lives at Home, Jay and Mark’s biggest film to date, is hitting theaters in wide release.
March 2, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
February 17, 2012
You can’t take care of each department’s every need, but at least you can be prepared. So here are 10 things I’m always sure to have with me on set.
February 10, 2012
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
January 13, 2012
Right off the bat, I want to say that Jason McHugh’s Shpadoinkle: The Making of Cannibal: The Musical is the […]
December 9, 2011
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
November 18, 2011
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
November 4, 2011
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]
October 28, 2011
Welcome to Directing on a Dime, where indie moviemaker Andy Young provides tips and insight for moviemakers whose budget is […]