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Bosnian War
Angelina Jolie ‘Felt a Responsibility’ to Learn About Bosnian War

  By Phoebe Goldenberg • July 2, 2014 Uncategorized
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Angelina Jolie explains the reason why she “felt a responsibility” to learn about the Bosnian War. Ultimately, Jolie’s personal interest in its harrowing legacy inspired “The Land of Milk and Honey,” her directional debut. The famous actress and humanitarian describes the making of the film and her experience while interviewing … Continue reading

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Martin Scorcese
Scorsese as a NYU Professor to Oliver Stone

  By Sarah Dejak • June 19, 2014 Uncategorized
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Legendary film director Martin Scorsese recalls what it was like to have Oliver Stone, another acclaimed film director, in one of his introductory film classes at New York University. Scorsese comments on the first impression he had about Stone’s personality, describing him as quiet and gentle. He also reminisces about … Continue reading

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Orson Welles
On Orson Welles: ‘He Was a Great Actor’s Director’

  By Virginia Choi • June 9, 2014 Uncategorized
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In this clip from Gary Graver’s film, “Working with Orson Welles,” Cameron Mitchell discusses what it was like to act in Welles’s unfinished film, “The Other Side of the Wind.” Mitchell expresses awe at the script that Welles put together and explains how other directors he had worked with stressed … Continue reading