“Collaboration is the running theme” says Hauger, as sequences were consistently being inherited from each other. There was a lot of restructuring during the edit, with one of the biggest challenges being all of the intersecting plotlines that the story follows and trying to find the best way to intercut them.
The film festival universe is contracting even faster than print media. Compared to previous years, the 75th edition of the Berlinale seemed a shadow of itself. Off the record, publicists told me that requests for interviews were down about half. Netflix and Apple used to be strong presences, but this year, they were barely visible. A transit strike put many screenings out of reach.
The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and important festivals of the year. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States. The festival itself has had its drama as to where it will take place after next year’s fest, its contract with Utah will expire and there are rumblings that it will relocate elsewhere. Since its debut 46 years ago, it has become synonymous with Hollywood legend Robert Redford, the state of Utah, and the ever-changing landscape of independent film. Redford is not getting younger, indie films will keep changing but the state of Utah should do everything in its power to retain this cultural landmark.
AFI Fest wrapped its 38th edition this Sunday as the last of the major festivals in the fall preceding awards voting. AFI is an amazing institution in the heart of Hollywood, the festival echoed its mission statement as a leading institution that supports filmmakers, promotes film culture, and preserves film heritage. The AFI Fest showcased many of the best festival films to Los Angeles audiences. It debuted several films with Red Carpet Premieres, hosted documentaries, and shorts, and had some interesting Q&As with filmmakers.
We have Johnny Marr and Pharrell to thank.
The two musical juggernauts convinced Hans Zimmer to hit the road, to leave the dark room, play live, and connect with audiences. For the last few years, composer Hans Zimmer has done just that, thanks to Marr and Pharrell’s advice. On stage, Zimmer and his 40+ band are a cinematic force of nuance and bombast.
Sometimes calling a movie “good” or “bad” doesn’t feel appropriate. Certain films just don’t fit such binaries. Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited Megalopolis is one of those movies, a fever dream of a picture that features all the highs and lows of a rambling fever dream. It’s as messy as the world around us.
The Toronto International Film Festival continued to impress with its 10-day run. It was easy to get swept up in the spirit of the absolute love of film that flowed through King Street and beyond.
The Toronto International Film Festival is a sanctuary for film lovers.
Tim Burton famously broke rules, but after a decade or two of following them, he needs to let the Juice loose.
The production designer behind Lady in the Lake and Beyoncé’s Lemonade has wise advice and a personal story to share with all the future production designers out there.
