WINTER 2009 ISSUE
The DGA InterviewROMAN POLANSKIA LIFE IN PICTURES
Roman Polanski's life has had more drama than a Shakespearean tragedy. But in his nearly 50-year career as a director, he has created some of the most unsettling images and haunting films ever made.
KINETIC CAMERAKATHRYN BIGELOWKathryn Bigelow has always been a director with a lot of energy. In her new war film. The Hurt Locker, she takes her high-wire intensity to new heights.
REALITY BITESTONY CROLL Director Tony Croll and his team race the clock and fight the weather and unknown elements to capture the drama of America's Next Top Model.
THE BOND MAKERSDIRECTING JAMES BONDThe eight surviving directors of the longest-running franchise in film history reminisce about their adventures making James Bond come to life.
In the Screening RoomSEXY BEASTSince high school, David O. Russell has been a big fan of Mel Brooks' Young Frankestein. Now that he takes a closer look at how all the pieces fit together.
MIRACLE WORKERS UPMs UPMs have to deal with the financial realities of a production while helping the director execute his vision. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Independent VoiceGreg MottolaGreg Mottola always wanted to make serious movies. He still does, but with Superbad and the upcoming Adventureland, he's doing it with comedies.
Funny BusinessBy Dennis DuganThe exact way to direct hit comedies.... Sometimes trying to make funny movies will leave you talking to yourself.
Shot to RememberDance of DeathWith the climatic scene in Bonnie and Clyde, Arthur Penn forever changed how violence was portrayed on screen. He explains how he created his brutal ballet.
The DGA Interview