26 Things We Learned From the ‘Batman: The Movie’ Commentary
“Look at those two idiots.” Read More
July 19, 2012
Filmmaking
6 Filmmaking Tips From Christopher Nolan
Born in July of 1970, Christopher Nolan was always sort of made for Summer. As an adult, that promise has… Read More
July 18, 2012
34 Things We Learned From the ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ Commentary
It was about this time last year that I began looking over the shelves of the book cases holding my… Read More
July 12, 2012
6 Filmmaking Tips From Michael Haneke
We compiled filmmaking advice from Austrian auteur Michael Haneke, director of such movies as 'Funny Games' and 'Cache.' Read More
July 11, 2012
29 Things We Learned From the ‘Spider-Man’ Commentary
*sung to the tune of the original "Spider-Man" theme*Sam Raimi, Sam RaimiDoes whatever a Raimi doesHear him talk about his… Read More
July 5, 2012
6 Filmmaking Tips From Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron’s film career - despite three Oscar nominations and credit with re-inventing an entire genre - somehow doesn’t get… Read More
June 27, 2012
6 Filmmaking Tips From Ridley Scott
Welcome to Filmmaking Tips, a long-running column in which we gather up the shared knowledge of a particular filmmaker and assemble… Read More
June 6, 2012
Ken Burns Explains His Storytelling Philosophy of Acceptable Manipulation [Video]
One plus one equals three. It’s a fascinating idea in its simplicity and in its wrongness, but it’s the key… Read More
May 18, 2012
Court Rules that Documentary Filmmaking is More Than Just A Hobby
Apparently it’s okay to run a business and have fun and express passion doing it. You don’t have to hate… Read More
April 27, 2012