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In Their Words

Born On This Day — February 12, 1969

February 12, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

There’s always been a lot of pressure and tension on the line. If Pi didn’t work out, I have no idea what my career would be. I don’t think I would have gotten another shot at it. If Requiem for … Continue reading Born On This Day — February 12, 1969

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THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT SUBJECTS — LIVE ACTION

February 11, 2014March 11, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Of the twenty-four categories, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences devotes three categories to honor achievement in a short subject: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Submissions must be less than 40 minutes in length and have held a … Continue reading THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT SUBJECTS — LIVE ACTION

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Born On This Day — February 11, 1909

February 11, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

I felt the urge to direct because I couldn’t stomach what was being done with what I wrote. —Joseph L. Mankiewicz Continue reading Born On This Day — February 11, 1909

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Born On This Day — February 10, 1961

February 10, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

One of cinema’s greatest uses or values lies not just in its ability to capture reality, but to capture or suggest dreams. And silent films excelled from the start in fully embracing the weirdness of real-life and dream and how … Continue reading Born On This Day — February 10, 1961

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Born On This Day — February 10, 1941

February 10, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

I’ve never much been interested in doing films that no one gets to see. —Michael Apted Continue reading Born On This Day — February 10, 1941

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THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT SUBJECTS — ANIMATION

February 9, 2014March 12, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Of the twenty-four categories, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences devotes three categories to honor achievement in a short subject: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Submissions must be less than 40 minutes in length and have held a … Continue reading THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT SUBJECTS — ANIMATION

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Born On This Day — February 8, 1894

February 8, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

The director is the channel through which a motion picture reaches the screen. —King Vidor Continue reading Born On This Day — February 8, 1894

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Born On This Day — February 7, 1929

February 7, 2014December 5, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Most directors make films with their eyes; I make films with my testicles. I never suspected that El Topo would be seen. All Mexico was against it, they wanted to kill me—they thought I was making a black mass! I … Continue reading Born On This Day — February 7, 1929

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LES MISTONS

February 6, 2014September 6, 2024 Michael J. Casey

Les Mistons is a short film that follows five teenage boys as they, in turn, follow two lovers. The boys are all in love with the girl and try to turn her against the guy. It is often given the English … Continue reading LES MISTONS

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