The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
Directors Guild of America
Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, ”The Director’s Cut” will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today’s most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.
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Jan 2, 2016 • 35min
Episode 5: Star Wars: The Force Awakens with J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan
Director J.J. Abrams discusses the unique opportunity to re-boot the iconic Star Wars saga with co-writer and fellow director Lawrence Kasdan.
Dec 26, 2015 • 35min
Episode 4: The Hateful Eight with Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan
Two of Hollywood's top directors and film preservation advocates, Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino, discuss Tarantino's latest film The Hateful Eight, including why he shot on Ultra Panavision 70mm film, and creating a film score with legendary film composer, Ennio Morricone.
Dec 19, 2015 • 25min
Episode 3: By The Sea with Angelina Jolie Pitt and Marc Levin
Angelina Jolie Pitt talks about her most recent film By the Sea, with director Marc Levin, covering topics like the challenges of writing, directing, as well as acting in a lead role in the film.
Dec 12, 2015 • 35min
Episode 2: Crimson Peak with Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro Iñárritu
For our special bonus episode to celebrate the launch of The Director's Cut, longtime friends and fellow Mexican-born directors Guillermo del Toro and Aléjandro G. Iñárritu discuss, "Crimson Peak," Mr. del Toro's latest visual masterpiece and genre mash-up of horror and gothic romance.
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Dec 12, 2015 • 42min
Episode 1: Bridge Of Spies with Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese
In our premiere episode, master filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese engage in a lively discussion of Mr. Spielberg's newest film, "Bridge of Spies". They talk about their shared memories of the Red Scare in the 1950s and '60s, their philosophies on visually interpreting a story, and where to get the best tacos when shooting in Queens.
