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3 things about Mike Leigh’s TOPSY-TURVY
Topsy-Turvy [1999] 1. “It’s this heat, it muddles the noodles.” 2. Oysters and stout. 3. She places her hand delicately on her stomach. “How long have you known?” he asks.
Grief, two years later.
As I work towards finishing Pause of the Clock, I have naturally thought an awful lot about the time when we were making the film. During the course of shooting, many, many people worked on the film. Cast, crew, and … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: behind the scenes.
Cinematographer Tchavdar Georgiev (left) and assistant cameraman Thomas C. Gaunt prepare a shot. Tchavdar actually appears as an actor in this scene. I think you can sense his bemusement! (Note the sound blankets on the walls in addition to … Continue reading
3 things about Jean Negulesco’s THE BEST OF EVERYTHING
The Best of Everything [1959] 1. “I’ve never asked for more and I won’t settle for anything less. Now you and your rabbit-faced wife, go to hell!” 2. Her new boyfriend the doctor arrives with a variety of pills that … Continue reading
Logging the film.
This photo was taken near the end of our first burst of shooting, January 1995. You can see us all busily logging the film and sound (from L to R: cinematographer Tchavdar Georgiev, me, sound recordist Phil Jones).
3 things about George Clooney’s THE MONUMENTS MEN
The Monuments Men [2014] 1. Historical inaccuracy: when she sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” she uses the revised lyrics to the song. Lyrics that didn’t appear until the 1950’s. 2. “If it was not for you, I might … Continue reading
3 things about Ron Mann’s ALTMAN
Altman [2014] 1. Jack Warner: “That fool has all the actors talking at the same time!” 2. Altman’s grandson played Swee’pea in Popeye. 3. Lily Tomlin’s definition of Altmanesque: “Making a family.” Attempting to capture the essence of Robert Altman … Continue reading
The cast and crew.
You’ll be reading more about this remarkable group of folks in the months to come, so I wanted to share our “official” portrait. It was taken by our still photographer, Yu-Jean Choi. This was us, January 1995. Filming continued off … Continue reading
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Paprika and Cumin
The name of the recipe is pretty much the recipe itself. I made these last night and they made an excellent movie snack. Good for ya too! 1 pound brussels spouts 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin … Continue reading
3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR
Interstellar [2014] 1. A dishtowel on top of the water pitcher to keep out the dust. 2. Plastic sheeting, warm liquid bath, wet t-shirt, snorty embrace. 3. Infinite bands of multicolors: Bruce Conner meets Donald Judd.
