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Matthew Shear discusses the personal inspiration for the story and characters, dialing in the visual tone, and a brief reflection on the eight-year filmmaking journey.
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Dan Bucatinsky discusses his career transitions from acting to writing and producing, the evolving landscape of TV and film, and the significance of collaboration and controllable variables.
Liz Sarnoff discusses staying true to the characters’ ideals while allowing for creative liberties and how her past work experience has prepared her for this project.
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Writer and filmmaker Joe Swanberg on returning to features, the alchemy of improvisation, and why relationships will always be unfinished business.
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Screenwriter Review
Time Travel, Gangsters, and Two Vince Vaughns Walk Into Chaos
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6 Documentaries That Asked Hard Questions, Found Unexpected Beauty, and Refused to Look Away
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A Love Triangle That Feels Uncomfortably Real and Impossible to Look Away From
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