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The article analyzes the film "Papillon" directed by Michael Noer. Topics discussed include plot of a Parisian hood who flew the penal colony on Devil's Island; portraying the character of Henri Charrière by actor Charlie Hunnam; and classical arc of the film and relevance of imprisonment and what it does to human soul.

The article focuses on the views of Mike Mills, film writer and director of the film "20th Century Women," on the characters, plot and making of the film. He discusses his films' inspiration from his parents, actress Annette Bening portraying the role of Mills' mother in the film, his mother's androgynous personality, and other characters in the film played by Greta Gerwig and Lucas Jade Zumann. Mills also reflects upon the success of his film at the 2016 New York Film Festival.

The article offers information on the work and life of an octogenarian Robert Redford. It mentions the information on his family background and profession. It also mentions the information on his book "Adventures in the Screen Trade" and the achievement of Best Actor nominations for the film, All Is Lost.

The article analyzes the film "Puzzle," directed by Marc Turtletaub. Topics discussed include plot of a disaffected housewife discovers a talent for jigsaw puzzles that leads to an improbable romance; portraying the character of Agnes by actress Kelly Macdonald; and technique of Turtletaub in bringing out the characters.

The author presents a personal narrative of his experience as a film director dealing with his time while making the film "The Seagull", his work with playwright Stephen Karam, and Anton Chekhov's plays.

The article reports on film director John Curran making a film based on the Chappaquiddick incident, which was a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, on July 18, 1969, caused by U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy's negligence, resulting in the death of his 28-year-old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne. The original screenplay of the film "Chappaquiddick" was written by Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan.

The article discusses the experience and the views of director Jay Roach on his movie "Trumbo" which is based on the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. Topics include the performance of the cast of the movie including actress Helen Mirren in the words of Roach, and the preparations the cast went through in order to perfect the portrayal of the characters they play on screen.

The article discusses works of motion picture director Terence Davies and several movies directed by him including "A Quiet Passion." It mentions his role in exploring life and work of poet Emily Dickinson with actress Cynthia Nixon who played the character of Dickinson in the movie "A Quiet Passion." It also mentions Davies directed several movies like "Children" in 1976 and "Death and Transfiguration."

The article discusses the film "The Invisible Woman," directed and starring Ralph Fiennes. The film chronicles the romantic relationship between the British author Charles Dickens, played by Fiennes, and a much younger woman named Nelly Ternan, played by Felicity Jones. Written by Abi Morgan, the film is based on biography of Ternan by Claire Tomalin. Comments by Fiennes are presented.

The article discusses the film "August: Osage County," directed by John Wells and based on a play of the same title written by Tracy Letts. Topics addressed include: the casting of the film, which includes performances by Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts; filming of the movie in Osage County, Oklahoma; and how the film compares to the play. Comments by Wells are presented.

The article provides information about the production of the film "The Devil's Double," which stars Dominic Cooper and Ludivine Sagnier. Topics discussed include a look at the film's basis on the sons of deceased Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and information on the film's director Lee Tamahori. The fact that the film is a gangster film, not a true biopic, is also discussed.

The article reports on the British film producer, David Heyman, who has produced all eight installments of the "Harry Potter" film series. Topics include his reflections on working with the cast and crew of the films, the London premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" on July 7, 2011, and his contributions towards the science fiction movie "Gravity" which began filming in May 2011.

The article discusses the creation of the film "A Better Life," directed by Chris Weitz. Weitz says that the story has a classic simplicity but is actually true to life. The film was reportedly shot in 69 different locations within 38 days. Weitz relates that he opted for Mexican actor Demián Bichir for the lead role as familiar actors may create presuppositions on the audience's minds.

The article features American filmmaker Jacob Bernstein. Topics covered include his co-direction of the documentary film "Everything Is Copy" with Nick Hooker, the film's focus on Bernstein's mother, journalist and film director Nora Ephron, and the film's winning of the Audience Prize for Documentary Feature at the 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Also mentioned are celebrities appearing in the documentary to pay tribute to Ephron such as actress Meryl Streep.

The article reports that on July 20, 2007, comes another reincarnation of "Hairspray," New Line's film version of the stage success, produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Truly music men of the new millennium, they have kept the Broadway-musical beat alive and throbbing in movies. Their company, Storyline Entertainment, is kind of a latter-day Arthur Freed Unit, a happy throwback to the midsection of 19th century when MGM stood for Makes Greater Musicals.

Discusses the status of the motion picture industry of Europe as of July 2002. Evolution of the motion picture industry in Europe; Increase of motion picture audiences; Profile of motion picture director Jerry Bruckheimer; Recipients of the Cinema Expo 2002 awards.

The article discusses the experience and the views of director Paul Bettany on his movie "Shelter". Topics include the performance of the cast of the movie including actress Jennifer Connelly according to Crowley and his experience directing his wife, and the character research that went into the making of the movie with Bettany getting in touch with homeless organisations to get his portrayal of street life correct.

The article describes the experiences of director Joe Wright in the making of the film "Pan". Topics include how Wright got involved in the making of the movie, the large movie set created to replicate Neverland in Great Britain by the film studio Warner Brothers and the process of casting the title character Peter for the movie which was eventually played by Levi Miller.

The article analyses the upcoming thriller film “Pawn Sacrifice" directed by American filmmaker Edward Zwick and based on the 1972 World Chess Championship won by Bobby Fischer, the U.S. chess champion in the backdrop of prevalent Cold War tensions. Special focus is given to the director's portrayal of the mental aspects of Chess in developing the role of Bobby Fischer essayed by American actor Tobey Maguire. Effectiveness of sound editing and casting in the film are also dealt with.

The article analyzes the movie "Still Alice" directed by Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer and discusses challenges faced by the directors while shooting for the movie. Topics discussed include actress Julianne Moore portraying a professor suffering from early Alzheimer's, difference between Alzheimer's and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and addressing of subjects related to stories of real people on screen by Westmoreland.

The article looks at the work of actor Timothy Spall and director Mike Leigh on the 2014 motion picture "Mr. Turner," a biographical film of 19th-century British painter Joseph Mallord William (JMW) Turner. Topics covered include their previous collaboration on the films "Life is Sweet" and "Secrets and Lies," the body language of Spall's character, and the work of cameraman Dick Pope.

The article profiles motion picture director Will Gluck and focuses on his work on the 2014 film "Annie," an adaptation of the musical starring Quvenzhané Wallis. Topics covered include efforts to modernize the lyrics and music of the story's songs, the involvement of producers Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), and the choreography of Zachary Woodlee.

A criticism of the film "Two Faces of January," adapted and directed by Hossein Amini and starring Viggo Mortensen, Oscar Isaac, and Kirsten Dunst, which is based on a novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith is presented. Details related to the film's plot and character development are provided. Other topics include Amini's use of storyboards, the screenwriter's adaptation process, and the book and film's character Chester.

The article profiles actor and director Rob Reiner following him being awarded the 2014 Chaplin Award by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Topics discussed include his 2014 romantic comedy "And So It Goes" starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton, his founding of production company Castle Rock Entertainment, and his documentary film "The Case Against 8."

The article discusses the comedy film "Fading Gigolo," written, directed and starring John Turturro. The article presents comments by Turturro in which he discusses the advice he received from screenwriter and director Woody Allen, who has a major supporting role in the film. In addition, Turturro discusses the film's plot and the role played by actress Vanessa Paradis.

The article discusses the comedy film "Bad Words," directed and starring Jason Bateman. The film tells the story of a 40-year-old man, played by Bateman, who manages to enter a spelling bee contest. Comments by Bateman are presented in which he discusses his first experience as a director of a major motion picture.

The article discusses the direction of the film "Dallas Buyers Club," directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. It addresses the issues associated with depicting gay men infected with HIV and AIDS, Leto's approach to method acting, and the physical demands of loosing weight for the film's accuracy.