William Friedkin: Directing is like jazz improvisation
The director of "The French Connection" reflects on Gene Hackman, Wang Chung and 50 years in Hollywood
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The director of "The French Connection" reflects on Gene Hackman, Wang Chung and 50 years in Hollywood
Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:00 PM UTCTwo new films take aim at the legendary director -- and shed light on the dark side of his genius
Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 3:00 PM UTCI have a successful film career, but when people ask me what I do I just mumble
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 15Today's catch: Gwyneth Paltrow is a 9/11 hero, Gerard Depardieu pees on people, and "Lone Ranger" nixes werewolves
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 10:01 PM UTCWhat the films of the "Transformers" auteur can teach you about dealing with pressure and everyday hassles
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 7:14 PM UTCRumors of adapting the cult manga/revenge film for American audiences still include Will Smith
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 6:07 PM UTC 13"Dark of the Moon's" dark secret: Shots from "The Island" appear in summer blockbuster
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 6:06 PM UTC 21An animated short exposes one of the 20th century's greatest artists as a cat burglar and art-eater
Friday, Jun 3, 2011 5:50 PM UTCWhat happens when "Rachel Getting Married" meets "Donnie Darko?"
Friday, Apr 8, 2011 7:09 PM UTC 11As the Scorsese film celebrates its 20th anniversary, two critics go head-to-head about its legacy
Monday, Sep 27, 2010 10:01 PM UTC 90The Oscars want to celebrate the legendary French director, but he's nowhere to be found. More power to him!
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 6:31 PM UTC 22Film recuts can destroy a classic or salvage a lost gem: Here's your guide to the successes -- and disasters
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010 12:20 AM UTC 114So long, farewell, adieu and thanks -- and a trove of directorial wisdom from Robert Altman and Billy Wilder
Monday, May 3, 2010 6:04 PM UTCHe may be frustratingly opaque and comically prolific, but he isn't afraid to gamble -- or fail
Monday, Dec 21, 2009 2:01 AM UTC 10Documentarian Joe Berlinger on the amazing Amazon pollution case in "Crude" -- and its link to the West Memphis 3
Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 10:19 AM UTCThe director of "Julie & Julia" opens up about her great passion, on-screen and off: Food
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2009 10:20 AM UTC 15Oscar-winning director of "English Patient" and other high-class literary adaptations dies suddenly in London.
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 4:28 PM UTC 12I know it's part of the game, but it's beginning to defeat me.
Monday, Aug 13, 2007 10:31 AM UTC 56The director of "The Cat's Meow" discusses the truth about "Citizen Kane," the philanderings of Charlie Chaplin and the lies Hollywood tells us about death and dying.
Friday, Apr 19, 2002 7:00 PM UTCThe grandfather of cin
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