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The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
C’mon C’mon with Mike Mills and Spike Jonze (Ep. 337)
Dec 21, 2021
Mike Mills and Spike Jonze discuss the making of C'mon C'mon, the importance of performance and creating a playful atmosphere on set, the music in 'I'm Easy to Find', the themes of parenting and relationships, reflections on friendship and stress management, and their love for prank calls and stress-relief exercises on set.
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- Writing and directing involve navigating and dancing with the lack of control in the creative process as one grows older.
- Creating the right tone for a film is crucial, with emphasis on collaboration and the aliveness of actors to enhance the overall experience for the audience.
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Theater of Understanding Control
The speaker reflects on the misconception that writing and directing entail complete control. They emphasize the realization that as they grow older, they understand more about the lack of control in these processes and learn to navigate and dance with that understanding.
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