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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Making movies

Book • 1995

In 'Making Movies', Sidney Lumet provides a comprehensive insight into the process of filmmaking, from choosing a script to the final editing and screening.

Drawing on his 40 years of experience, Lumet shares anecdotes and practical advice on working with actors, staging complex scenes, and managing studio expectations.

The book is praised for its clarity, candor, and wealth of detail, making it invaluable for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts.

Mentioned by

Andrew Garfield

Brian Koppelman

Chris Winterbauer

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an influential book on filmmaking, using Lumet's own movies as examples.

Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

while discussing the movie "Dog Day Afternoon."

Ep. 286: Rethinking Self Help

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a nuts and bolts book about making major motion pictures.

Ep. 291: Do Better, Do Less

Mentioned by

Lauren Sherman

as the book that Les Wexner read, which inspired him to apply cinematic experience to brand building.

Victoria’s Secret wants you back

Mentioned by

Andrew Garfield

while discussing Sidney Lumet’s approach to directing and the actor’s responsibility for personal revelation.

Andrew Garfield

Mentioned by

Brian Koppelman

as a book that takes you through each part of the filmmaking process from a master's perspective.

#424: Brian Koppelman on Making Art, Francis Ford Coppola, Building Momentum, and More

Mentioned by

Chris Winterbauer

as Sidney Lumet's own account of filmmaking, used as a source for the episode.

Dog Day Afternoon

Mentioned by

Craig Brewer

as one of the books he read to learn filmmaking.

F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’

Mentioned by

Amanda Dobbins

as a book that the character Mason is reading.

Best Picture Power Rankings and the Super-Sincerity of ‘Sentimental Value,’ With Joachim Trier! Plus: Regretting ‘Regretting You.’

Mentioned by

Sean Fennessey

as one of the most readable books about the process of making movies.

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