Monthly Archives: October 2009

MakingOf Celebrates Halloween

This weekend MakingOf dusts off the cobwebs and digs deep into the Vault to pull out behind-the-scenes footage from some of the scariest, jump-out-of-your-seat films of the past thirty years. Take a trip with MakingOf as we explore the designs … Continue reading

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Mark Duplass on Resourceful Filmmaking

Four years after Mark Duplass co-created the indie sensation "The Puffy Chair." The film still maintains cult status. Watch this interview with Mark Duplass as he reflects on co-writing, co-producing, co-directing and starring. “It’s sort of the available materials school … Continue reading

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Actor Aidan Quinn discusses picking a project

Actor Aidan Quinn has touched fans of film, theatre and television for more than two decades. He has worked on films ranging from big budget studio films such as "Legends of the Fall" to independent films including "Songcatcher", "Nine Lives" … Continue reading

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John Krasinski discusses starting out

John Krasinski is best known for his role as Jim Halpert on NBC’s “The Office.” Before the show started it’s 6th season, Krasinski sat down with MakingOf to talk about getting started in the industry. One of his first roles … Continue reading

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Writer-Director Rian Johnson on his debut “Brick”

In 2005, Rian Johnson burst onto the festival circuit with his first feature film “Brick.” This MakingOf exclusive interview looks back at how he got his debut made, discloses what artists he drew inspiration from and highlights how lead Joseph … Continue reading

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Director Marc Forster on inspiration and making a film your own

Marc Forster is an established director who is known for his esteemed body of work and the wide range of subject matter his filmography covers. He has directed actors like Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Johnny Depp, Will Ferrell and Daniel … Continue reading

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45th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Audience Choice Awards

The centerpiece film of the 45th anniversary Chicago International Film Festival, Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, was named the Festival’s Audience Choice Award winner Friday. “Like everyone else who’s seen it, I was left absolutely shattered by … Continue reading

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“Motherhood” creator Katherine Dieckmann describes film as the female version of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

Writer-director Katherine Dieckmann sat down with MakingOf to discuss her take on parenting and how she channeled it into her new film "Motherhood" which stars Uma Thurman, Anthony Edwards and Minnie Driver. Through highlighting her changing New York neighborhood and … Continue reading

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Uma Thurman on her lead role in “Motherhood”

MakingOf is home to a new, exclusive clip that features Academy Award nominated actress Uma Thurman discussing her latest film, the indie comedy “Motherhood,” which opens in select theaters Friday. Thurman describes “Motherhood” as “honest, lifelike, and human,” and further … Continue reading

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SAW VI Screenwriters Dunstan and Melton Discuss the Creation of the “Saw” Series

Screenwriters Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, the team responsible for scaring audiences around the world every Halloween for the past three years, now bring us "Saw VI". Dunstan and Melton sit down with MakingOf to discuss their detailed writing process, … Continue reading

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