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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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

The article presents a profile of the filmmakers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, focusing on the pending release of their film "Despicable Me 2" in 2013. Details are given describing the plot and commercial success of the film's first episode, the screenwriters' views regarding the craft of writing film stories for children, and the differences seen in the creation of an computer-generated animated film compared to traditional methods.

The article discusses the filming and production of the motion picture "What Maisie Knew," an adaptation of the novel by the same name by Henry James, directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. It addresses the portrayal of custody disputes, issues of working with young actresses and specifically the process of working with child actress Onata Aprile, and the casting of actors Alexander Skarsgård, Julianne Moore, and Steve Coogan.

The article discusses the process of filming and producing the motion picture "Trance," directed by Danny Boyle and starring James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel, and Rosario Dawson. It addresses issues related to filming while Boyle was also directing the 2012 Summer Olympic Opening Ceremony in London, England, as well as notes the themes of character development and moral ambiguity.

The article discusses the stop motion animated film "ParaNorman," directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. Written by Butler, the film centers on Norman, an 11-year-old boy who has the ability to see and converse with dead people. Comments by Butler and Fell regarding the writing, production and direction of the film are included. Particular focus is paid to the use of storyboards in the development of the film.

The article features film producer Dean Zanuck, founder of the film outfit Zanuck Independent that focuses on films with strong and unusual story values. Zanuck inherited his "story-above-all" orientation to filmmaking from his film producer forebears that include his father, Richard Zanuck, and his grandfather, Darryl F. Zanuck. Dean's filmography includes "Two Soldiers" and "Road to Perdition" and his latest film is "Get Low," which is about an old galoot who throws himself a funeral party so he can attend it, starring Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek.

This article discusses the production of Dreamgirls, a motion picture adapted from a musical of the same name. The film is directed by Bill Condon and stars Beyoncé Knowles and Jamie Foxx. It recounts how the idea for the film adaptation started, how the script was created, and how the lead and supporting stars were selected. Brief information on the stars is also provided.

Features director Alfonso Cuarón of the motion picture "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." His background on filmmaking; Information on the making of the film; Casts of the motion picture.

The article offers information on how Martin McDonagh directs Frances McDormand in "Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri," a sardonic drama of a woman who seeks justice. McDormand, a Tarantino of Irish persuasion with London and Broadway theatre cred, specializes in telling stories which surprise with brute force's blunt bursts. According to McDonagh, he have never written strong female characters for the screen.

This article focuses on the planning and making of the film "Ghostbusters," directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. It discusses the decision to have an all-female cast for the film, the making of the villain by scriptwriters Katie Dippold and Paul Feig, and the film's visual effects.

The article discusses the making of the motion picture "Mao's Last Dancer," directed by Bruce Beresford and featuring Chi Cao and Camila Vergotis. Producer Jane Scott hired Jan Sardi to adapt the story into a manageable film length. "Mao's Last Dancer" is said to be the first dance film of Beresford. According to him, he never looks at any of his finished films again because he sees them so much while editing them.

This article features the production of the biographical film "The Duchess," directed by Saul Dibb. Keira Knightley played as the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer, while Ralph Fiennes played as the Duke. Producers Michael Kuhn and Gabrielle Tana got Dibb on the film as a writer first and then as a director. The production availed itself of five or six sprawling estates.

This article features the production of the western film "The Appaloosa," written and directed by Ed Harris. Viggo Mortensen was selected by Harris as his cowboy friend in the film. He chose "Renée Zellweger and Jeremy Irons in supporting roles. Harris said he enjoyed the process of directing the film.

The article presents an interview with actor Tommy Lee Jones regarding his feature-length film directing debut, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. He offered an overview of the plot of the movie. He described how they shot the fall of a packhorse from a high cliff. His views on the landscape and scenery featured in the movie are presented.

The article focuses on the experience of Rob Marshall in directing the motion picture "Memoirs of a Geisha." Most people did not expect him to follow his acclaimed "Chicago" with the period film. The factors he considered in choosing for the lead role included the ability to dance and speak English. Having a cast that speaks different languages presented challenges to the director.

The article focuses on Craig Brewer, director of the motion picture "Hustle & Flow." Brewer was born in Virginia and was raised in California. He always compares the lead character and other cast of the film. Johnny Cash, Isaac Hayes and Ike Turner are among the cast of the motion picture.

Presents an interview with movie director Garth Jennings about the film "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Information on the movie; Influence of George Lucas, creator of Star Wars films, on Jennings; Role of actor Martin Freeman in the film.

Focuses on the relationship of Thomas Carter, director of the biographical film "Coach Carter," with the film's main character basketball coach Ken Carter. Background on the director and the coach; Reason behind the director's decision to direct the film; Achievements of the director.

This article offers information on the motion picture "Miracle," featuring Kurt Russell. The plot of the movie is given. The details of the production, headed by director Gavin O'Connor, are given.

Features Mike Newell, the director of the movie "Mona Lisa Smile." List of the films directed by Newell; Sources of his ideas in depicting women in the movie; Challenges in directing the film.

Details the production and direction of the film 'Auto Focus,' directed by Paul Schrader and starring Willem Dafoe and Greg Kinnear. Reason for Schrader's interest to direct the film; Comments from Schrader on the difference between the character of Bob Crance in 'Auto Focus' and other characters he directed; Performances of Dafoe and Kinnear in the film.

Focuses on the production of the motion picture 'Teddy Bears' Picnic,' written and directed by Harry Shearer. Views of Shearer on the cast; Cost of making the film; Information on the contributions of the film on adult comedies.