SUMMER 2009 ISSUE
The DGA Interview JAY ROACH IS THIS GUY REALLY FUNNY?
After directing three Austin Powers films and two Meet the Parents pictures, Jay Roach still doesn’t think of himself as a funny guy. But he sure knows how to make people laugh.
BREAKING THE RULES TYLER PERRY Some people would tell Tyler Perry you can’t direct two TV series and a movie at the same time—and on a budget. But the Atlanta-based mogul has created a comedy empire doing things his own way.
APATOW & FRIENDS
Collaborating with a group of like-minded directors, Judd Apatow has made a string of charmingly raunchy movies. But behind the madness, there’s plenty of method.
DIRECTING DAVE Late Show Director Jerry Foley and his Team With David Letterman’s spontaneous and unpredictable antics, there is never a dull moment on the set of the Late Show for director Jerry Foley and his team. Stupid Pet Tricks aren’t the half of it.
DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE TALKING SITCOMS Sitcoms aren’t what they used to be—or are they? We assembled a panel of accomplished directors to talk about how their job has changed, what’s funny now, and the future of television comedy.
BLAKE EDWARDS OLD SCHOOL Inspired by the silent clowns, Blake Edwards created The Pink Panther franchise and some of the craftiest comedies to come out of Hollywood. But sight gags, mistaken identities and flying pies were not all he had in his bag of tricks.
Independent Voice Kevin Smith Kevin Smith says he can't help himself. In films like Clerks and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, he just has to say what's on his mind. That's why it's so funny.
Funny Business By Larry Charles Directing Bob Dylan is not like directing any other actor. Larry Charles recalls the adventure from his first movie, Masked and Anonymous.
Shot to Remember Fast Times at Ridgemont High A comedy classic as much for its knowing portrait of teenage life as Sean Penn's unforgettable performance as stoned-out surfer dude Jeff Spicoli.
