Want to spend an hour getting insight into the craft of directing from some of the most talented, celebrated filmmakers in the industry? Fortunately, THR has finally revealed their full director’s roundtable from 2017 and its jam-packed with thoughtful analysis, interesting set stories, and all kinds of musings from the first-rate panel of talent. This year’s squad featuresGuillermo del Toro(The Shape of Water),Greta Gerwig(Lady Bird),Patty Jenkins(Wonder Woman),Denis Villeneuve(Blade Runner 2049),Angelina Jolie(First They Killed My Father), andJoe Wright(Darkest Hour), who chat about the making of their awards contenders and lessons from their career. Gerwig and del Toro both scooped up Best Director nominations today for the 90th Academy Awards.
The director’s chat about which one movie they’d take with them on a lifeboat, their working relationships with studios, which films they felt most welcome making, what Gerwig learned from her first film, and even some thoughts on love. And in case you’re curious and don’t have an hour to watch here are the lifeboat movies: Jenkins picked the classic romanceI Know Where I’m Going!, Villeneuve opted for2001: A Space Odyssey, Jolie shouted outSydney LumetandThe Hillin particular, Wright went withWings of Desire, Gerwig opted forSingin' in the Rain, and del Toro, GOAT, pickedThe Road Warrior.
Check out what they had to say, and learn a whole bunch about how some of the best in the biz' approach their trade in the video below.
For more on the 2018 awards race, check out the links below:
