While presenting Emmanuel Lubezki with the Best Cinematography prize at the 2014 LAFCA Awards, Kirk Honeycutt referred to the celebrated DP as an auteur. That designation is usually reserved for directors, but in “Chivo’s” case it fits — few artists’ or technicians’ work is so immediately recognizable. James Hayes would likely agree, as he’s put together a new video essay called “Emmanuel Lubezki: Making Beautiful Movies.” Watch it below. The video includes clips from Lubezki
Martin Scorsese’s Manhattan office, in a midtown building a few blocks northwest of the cordoned-off Trump Tower, may be the most concentrated bastion of reverence for cinema on the face of the Earth. There’s a small screening room where Scorsese screens early cuts of his films and classic movies for his daughter and his friends. There’s his personal library of thousands of films, some he taped himself decades ago. Film posters line the walls. Bookshelves are stuffed with fil
Edge of Tomorrow is one of those movies where if you haven’t seen it, someone who has will list off at least a dozen reasons why you should. Fans of the scifi thriller have been clamoring for a sequel since 2014, along with star Tom Cruise and director Doug Liman. While things are still up in the air, the movie’s definitely moving forward, with an official title and confirmed return of co-star Emily Blunt. In an interview with Collider, Liman confirmed that the new movie will
A quick history lesson: Before Industrial Light & Magic’s inception in 1975, the technology required to bring the Star Wars universe to life simply didn’t exist. But since then, the techniques they invented and visual effects mastery they achieved, are for all to see in movies beyond just the Star Wars franchise. Pixar & Photoshop were created by the geniuses at ILM -- something that not many people know. The visual effects that Industrial Light & Magic’s talented bunch of ci
Director cites changes in the film industry David Lynch has indicated that he may not direct another movie again in the future, citing changes in the film industry. Lynch – known for his classic films Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead and The Elephant Man – recently spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald when he suggested that he has no plans to pursue any future feature film. “Things changed a lot,” Lynch said. “So many films were not doing well at the box office even th