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“Man, the Next Movie I Do May Be My Last”: Six of the World’s Greatest Filmmakers Dish on THR’s Directors Roundtable
- The directors emphasize authenticity as a core value guiding both intimate scenes and big-budget projects.
- James Cameron discusses heart-driven storytelling, describing his films as love stories despite technical prowess.
- Chloé Zhao opens up about personal growth influencing her choice to direct Hamnet and other projects.
- Ryan Coogler explains his decision to revert ownership of Sinners after 25 years as a strategic, ethical choice.
- The group discusses the realities of moving from independent films to large studio systems and maintaining control.
- Directors share how second units and coordination evolve in larger productions, including how they handle on-set dynamics.
- Yorgos Lanthimos notes how collaboration with Emma Stone has grown into a trusted, theatre-like troupe around their films.
- Chloé Zhao describes using dream work and somatic exercises as rehearsal tools on Hamnet.
- The piece highlights Cameron and Bigelow as veteran directors offering perspectives on craft and collaboration.
- The roundtable touches on the personal motivations and influences behind each filmmaker’s career choices.
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