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Filmmaking

Chicks behind the flicks: Ten of Hollywood's most powerful women sit down to discuss the state of the movie business -- why there aren't more female directors, why blowing things up is fun, and more.; By Rebecca Traister Oct 11, 2007
Film's not dead, damn it!: Interviews with some of today's leading cinematographers -- the real magic-makers of the movies -- suggest that George Lucas' overhyped "digital revolution" is mostly marketing buzz.; By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 3, 2003
Mormon misogynist goes soft: Director Neil LaBute surprises everyone but himself with "Possession." On the eve of its release, LaBute talks about a case of mistaken identity.; By Dimitra Kessenides Sep 4, 2002
Priit Pärn: The Lenny Bruce of animation comes from Estonia, but his influence is felt all the way to "Rugrats" and "Duckman."; By Chris Robinson Jul 3, 2001
Show and tell: A filmmaker relives the hysterics of high school in a serialized short film she's screening online.; By Janelle Brown Feb 25, 2000
The force of "G": Filmmaker Rolf Gibbs smashed more than a few camcorders while making a film that replicates a 30,000-foot free-fall.; By Janelle Brown Feb 8, 2000
Take three: We test three new digital video cameras in an homage to film noir.; By Heather Mund Dec 30, 1999
Short attention span theater: Is the Web the perfect place for short films? Cheaper and easier than a trip to the cinema, it may spawn a rebirth of the 10-minute talkie.; By John Geirland Jul 21, 1999
The films of Stanley Kubrick on DVD: Triumph or tragedy?: Warner Home Video recently released its new Stanley Kubrick video and DVD collection -- and already the purists are pointing out its imperfections.; By Bill Wyman Jul 15, 1999
Method madness: The "The Blair Witch Project" directors wanted to create a film that was "100 percent real." Why did they bother making a movie?; By Charles Taylor Jul 14, 1999
Screensaver: On his own turf: Director-writer Paul Schrader talks about his acclaimed modestly budgeted "Affliction" and the pleasures of working the fertile emotional territory the big studios can't touch.; By Cynthia Joyce Jan 7, 1999
Lights, camera, point, click, action!: Some subjects -- like filmmaking -- were made for educational multimedia; By John Alderman Jul 14, 1998
The really big picture: Billion dollar summer pic to buoy sinking studios; By Randolph Heard Jun 18, 1997

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