"Darren Aronofsky: Collaborating With the Best"
The writer-director of Pi and Requiem for a Dream talks about working with novelist Hubert Selby on the Requiem adaptation, and of upcoming projects such as a new Batman film created together with famed comic book artist and writer Frank Miller.

"Hampton Fancher: On Blade Runner and The Minus Man"
The screenwriter of Blade Runner relates his production nightmares during the film, and tells of his directorial debut on The Minus Man.

"Fred Mauney: Roadsite Pitch Artiste"
A true outsider who used an eye-catching sign in an attempt to be a film industry player during the Sundance Film Festival, Mauney proved to be a colorful figure with a repertoire of unique experiences that would make most screenwriters jealous.

"An Interview with Gary Ross"
In depth Q & A about screenwriting, storytelling, and artistic point of view with the creator of Pleasantville, Big, and Dave.

"Liquor, Women, and Personal Poetry: Mark Borchardt of American Movie"
The star subject of the documentary American Movie tells of his hopes, dreams, and Hollywood experiences. Read Part 2 here.

"The Mixing of Blood: David Cronenberg"
An in depth discussion with this legendary director of such disturbing visions as The Fly, Scanners, Naked Lunch, Crash, and Dead Ringers.

"The Light in the Picture: Mike Figgis"
The controversial and brilliant director of Leaving Las Vegas, Timecode, and One Night Stand, Figgis talks about making The Loss of Sexual Innocence and his directorial process.

"John Milius: The Joy in the Struggle"
This Hemingway-esque screenwriter and director, who loves guns, cigars, and other manly pursuits, tells of writing Apocalypse Now, the controversy around Red Dawn, and how he ended up narrating A Turning of the Earth, Nick Redman's documentary about John Ford's The Searchers.

"Shrouded Lives and Habitats: Paul and Aidan Quinn"
The Quinn brothers on their beautiful film, This is My Father, and how a familiar collaboration with family members leads to a labor of love.

"Axe Happy: Guy Ritchie and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
Before he was "Mr. Madonna," he was the hot young director of a quirky British crime film. Hear the inside story of how he used real criminals for his smashing debut.

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"Matters of Life and Death: Actress Mirjana Jokovic of The Powder Keg"
Read the terrifying truth behind the shooting of this film about the violence hidden within the souls of Yugoslavians, which was miraculously shot in the midst of that country's bloody civil war.