The Treatment

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Anthony Minghella Feb 07, 2007

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Breaking and Entering, the title of director Anthony Minghella's new film, could be used to describe the furtive movement between classes dramatized in his work. It's found in his Talented Mr Ripley, Cold Mountain and here.

George Miller Jan 31, 2007

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There's not as big a gap between the Mad Max cycle of films, the Babe movie and Happy Feet as you might think. They all come from filmmaker George Miller, whose instincts as a entertainer also connect to using film as fable. He discusses the difference between making film for kids and for adults.

Christine Vachon Jan 24, 2007

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Christine Vachon, one of most prolific forces in independent films, has opened the door for some of the most singular talent in movies.

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Jan 17, 2007

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Communication is not only a theme in the films of Alejandro González Iñárritu. In Amores Perros, 21 Grams and his newest, Babel, it's also a plot point.

Bill Condon Jan 10, 2007

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Writer-director Bill Condon adapted Chicago, and he finally brings Dreamgirls to the big screen.

Steven Soderbergh Dec 27, 2006

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Director Steven Soderbergh (Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Erin Brockovich, Traffic) likes to use each film he makes as a way to clear his head and palate. He goes from low budget, stark digital film to lush the studio film, The New German. He'll discuss navigating both worlds and what they have in common.

Phil Rosenthal Dec 20, 2006

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As creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal did more than just add humor. He helped the cast--from novice to veteran--understand its reality. It's all in his book, Youre Lucky You’re Funny.

Morgan Freeman and Brad Silberling Dec 13, 2006

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Writer-director Brad Silberling (Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Moonlight Mile) came up with the film 10 Items or Less about an iconic star affair to dip his doe into indie-film waters. Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby, The Shawshank Redemption) decided to take the role as star and producer. Hear all about the ripple effect.

Edward Zwick Dec 06, 2006

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Integrating movie stars into ensemble dramas is not just a social experiment for director Ed Zwick (About Last Night, Glory, Thirtysomething, Legends of the Fall, The Last Samurai), it's how he works. You can see it in his new film, Blood Diamond.

Darren Aronofsky Nov 29, 2006

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Writer-director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream) continues exploring themes of life, death and rebirth in his new film, The Fountain. It's a lot to cram into an action-adventure, melodramatic epic.

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