David Fincher and production designer Don Burt talk with us about the myth of perfection; Tyler Perry and Franklin Leonard weigh in on what to do about Georgia; a brand-new trailer for the ecstatic stripper saga Zola.
But First: Here’s how tall Godzilla is.
David Fincher and Don Burt: Mank director David Fincher and production designer Don Burt, who have worked together since Zodiac, talk about the myth of perfectionism in the latest episode of MovieMaker:
https://shows.acast.com/moviemaker-interviews/episodes/david-fincher-and-don-burt-mank
What to Do About Georgia: Here’s Black List founder Franklin Leonard responding to James Mangold saying he will not direct films in Georgia because of the state’s new anti-voter law: “I’m from Georgia, as is my family going back to literal enslavement. While I understand the instinct, I hope you’ll reconsider and seek guidance on the best way forward from those who have been doing the work on the ground there — Black women in particular.” He also offered to make introductions.
Tyler Perry: The filmmaker, who has helped turn Georgia into a crucial filmmaking hub, hopes for federal intervention against a law that would, among other things, make it illegal to give food or water to a person waiting to vote: “I’m resting my hope in the DOJ taking a hard look at this unconstitutional voter suppression law that harkens to the Jim Crow era. As some consider boycotting, please remember that we did turn Georgia blue and there is a gubernatorial race on the horizon — that’s the beauty of a democracy.”
Encouraging: May I editorialize? This doesn’t feel at all like the typical liberal circular firing squad that breaks out every time someone discovers a bad tweet from a decade ago. It’s notable how much Hollywood seems dedicated to working out a shared, respectful and effective response to a basic attack on our most basic right as citizens. You love to see it, and can get more information here.
Intrigue: IndieWire‘s always g0od Anne Thompson looks into why Christopher Nolan’s Tenet didn’t get more Oscar attention — and considers whether his clash with Warner Bros. over the decision to make all 2021 releases available on HBO Max cost him in terms of studio support.
Zola: Here’s the fantastic trailer for Janicza Bravo’s Sundance darling Zola, a stripper caper movie for people who thought Hustlers was too subdued. The film, inspired by an infamous Twitter thread about a moneymaking trip gone wrong, stars Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, and Succession piñata Nicholas Braun. What else do you need?
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Georgia Voting-It is amazing and appalling how misinformed so many people are regarding the legislation in Georgia. People saying they won't work or direct in Georgia only displays ignorance of the situation. Water is NOT being withheld or prohibited. Hours are NOT being cut from voting days, but expanded (Washington Post gave 4 Pinocchios to Biden on that misstatement), and who believes that a citizen does not or can not possess and ID in this country has lost a grip on reality. If voters are not verified, then it is only a matter of time before EVERY vote, or any person or party does not count. Whoever is in control of the government will pick the "candidate" and assure that is the person elected. So before you choose to be fool enough to disenfranchise yourself, please do a little research and critical thinking.