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Things I’ve Learned: Gus Van Sant’s Six Golden Rules of Moviemaking

Gus Van Sant is one of America’s most heralded, iconic independent auteurs.  Based in Portland, Oregon, the low-key Van Sant…

3 years ago
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Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker: Matt Dillon

The longevity of Matt Dillon's laudable career is a byproduct of his self-reinvention. Oscillating between charismatic leading and comedic supporting…

5 years ago
  • Cinematography

What’s in Your Kit? Pocket-Sized Prep and Beer-Proof Gear In DP Christopher Blauvelt’s Simple Yet Effective Arsenal

Lensing and re-lensing Oregonian terrain through fresh eyes has become something of a cottage industry for cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt. His…

6 years ago
  • Directing

A Proper Collaboration: Joaquin Phoenix and Gus Van Sant’s Big Step Forward in Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot

In the 33 years since he made his first feature, the now classic Mala Noche, director Gus Van Sant has…

6 years ago
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No Worries: Joaquin Phoenix and Gus Van Sant Drop Their Guard in Our Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot Gallery

Reflecting on the 23 years he and Joaquin Phoenix have stayed close since making To Die For in 1995, Gus Van…

6 years ago
  • Interviews

Pitch Perfect: Seven Lessons on Getting Your Actor to Nail That Tricky Accent, From Dialect Coach Erik Singer

Having come from an acting background himself, dialect coach Erik Singer understands the integral role accent and speech play in…

7 years ago
  • Interviews

Capturing The Free World: A Quick Chat With Cinematographer Bérénice “Bear” Eveno

Cinematographer Bérénice Eveno, a.k.a. Bear, uses her camera to represent the complex themes of The Free World—freedom, confinement, isolation and…

8 years ago
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Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2014, Big Cities: #8. Portland

It's MovieMaker’s 2014 edition of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker! We’re counting down through our…

10 years ago
  • Acting

The Thinking Woman’s Sex Symbol: William H. Macy

Less than 10 minutes have passed since William H. Macy and I sat down at our table to do this…

20 years ago