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Andrew Dominik Dispels Myth Of 4-Hour ‘Jesse James’ Cut, But Says His Longer Version Is “Better”

April 17, 2022 12:17 pm

There’s good news and bad news for fans of “The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford,” the 2007 Western from filmmaker Andrew Dominik starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck and featuring a gorg...

Olivia Colman Sam Mendes Empire of Light

‘Empire Of Light’: Olivia Colman To Star In A Romantic Drama Written & Directed By Sam Mendes

Charles Barfield

April 6, 2021 12:29 pm

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It’s been well over a year since Sam Mendes’ “1917” debuted in theaters and would go on to earn good box office and acclaim, including a stunning 10 Oscar nominations (winning 3). Clearly, Mendes is taking his...

Roger Deakins Laments Loss Of The 4-Hour Version Of ‘The Assassination of Jesse James’

Rodrigo Perez

November 16, 2020 4:17 pm

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Cinephiles may argue about many things, but Andrew Dominik's 2007 masterful film, "The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford," is generally not one of them. While the film was an expensive box...

Roger Deakins Says ‘Interstellar’ Opening Sequence Is “One Of The Most Precise & Beautiful” In Years

Kieran Davey

August 27, 2020 1:27 pm

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Roger Deakins is one of the most important cinematographers in the film industry. Best known for his work with directors like the Coen Brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve, his filmography includes “The ...

Joel Coen Talks Switch To Digital Filmmaking, Hating Orson Welles & His New Fave Filmmaker: Andrey Zvyagintsev

Rodrigo Perez

August 4, 2020 3:01 pm

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The pandemic is awful, obviously, but there have been some highlights inspired by it. One of those highpoints is Team Deakins, the podcast that legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins—known for his work with t...

Cinematographer Roger Deakins Says ‘Kundun’ Is His Best Feature That No One Saw

Charles Barfield

July 21, 2020 12:54 pm

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In interviews with filmmakers, there’s a pretty common question that is lobbed at some of the more accomplished artists—what is your best film that no one saw? Obviously, every filmmaker (outside of a few rare...

Denis Villeneuve Watches Terrence Malick Films On His iPhone & Supports Watching Films On Any Screen

Charles Barfield

July 14, 2020 11:17 am

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While we have bigger issues to discuss with the theatrical experience (considering there’s no such thing as a theatrical experience for many people right now due to COVID-19), there is still the ongoing debate...

Denis Villeneuve Shot Two Endings To His Thriller ‘Prisoners’

Rafael Motamayor

July 11, 2020 4:53 pm

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Before he moved on to big-budget arthouse blockbusters like "Blade Runner 2049" and his upcoming "Dune," Denis Villeneuve made a big first impression with his English-language debut "Prisoners." The film was e...

Watch Roger Deakins’ Recent 2-Hour Masterclass For Film Students, Discussing ‘Blade Runner 2049’ & Much More

Charles Barfield

May 11, 2020 1:16 pm

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Just recently, we shared the news that Roger Deakins and his wife, James, have begun a new podcast that goes into the nitty-gritty of filmmaking, featuring tips and advice about different aspects of the art fo...

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Roger Deakins & His Wife Started A New Filmmaking Podcast During Lockdown

Charles Barfield

May 5, 2020 1:44 pm

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If you’re a regular reader of The Playlist, you know that we, much like the vast majority of film fans, love Roger Deakins. The Academy Award-winning cinematographer is one of the best to have ever worked in H...

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