Anatomy of a Scene: Damien Chazelle Narrates a Scene From 'La La Land' by Mekado Murphy

The director discusses a musical sequence from his film featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

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L.A. Transcendental: How 'La La Land' Chases the Sublime by Mekado Murphy

Damien Chazelle discusses how he created the look, sound and texture of his latest film, which stars Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and, yes, Los Angeles.

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Mike Birbiglia Discusses 'Don't Think Twice' at SXSW by Mekado Murphy

The writer and director talks about his film about a troupe of improv performers.

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'Boating' With Philip Seymour Hoffman by Mekado Murphy

Philip Seymour Hoffman discusses his role in the drama "Jack Goes Boating," which he also directed.

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Critics' Picks Video: 'The Shop Around the Corner' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back the holiday classic starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.

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A Clip From 'Score: A Hockey Musical' by Mekado Murphy

A clip from the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, "Score: A Hockey Musical."

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Critics' Picks Video: 'The Shop Around the Corner' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back the holiday classic starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.

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Bruce LaBruce on 'Virginia Woolf' and Other Influences by Mekado Murphy

The Canadian filmmaker discusses his influences, ahead of a retrospective at MoMA of his work.

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Kenneth Branagh Narrates a Scene From 'Cinderella' by Mekado Murphy

Kenneth Branagh discusses a scene from "Cinderella," with Lily James and Richard Madden.

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Jody Lee Lipes Narrates a Scene From 'Ballet 422' by Mekado Murphy

The director of the documentary "Ballet 422," about the choreographer Justin Peck, discusses his work.

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The Carpetbagger: Below the Line: The Sounds of 'Into the Woods' by Mekado Murphy

Blake Leyh, the supervising sound editor for "Into the Woods," discusses the falling trees and cow burps he recorded for the movie.

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Rob Marshall Narrates a Scene From 'Into the Woods' by Mekado Murphy

The director discusses a musical sequence from his film.

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Matthew Warchus Narrates a Scene From 'Pride' by Mekado Murphy

The British drama "Pride" looks at a group of gay and lesbian activists from London who reach out to support a town of miners during a strike.

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ArtsBeat: Toronto Festival 2014: Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan on 'The Last Five Years' by Mekado Murphy

The stars of the musical "The Last Five Years" discuss their roles in the film.

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Anatomy of a Scene: Video of 'Cold in July' by Mekado Murphy

Jim Mickle narrates a sequence from his film featuring Michael C. Hall and Sam Shepard.

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Anatomy of a Scene: Video of 'Dallas Buyers Club' by Mekado Murphy

Jean-Marc Vallée narrates a scene from his film.

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Toronto Video: Jessica Chastain on 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' by Mekado Murphy

Jessica Chastain discusses her role in a movie that shows two sides of a relationship in two separate films: "Him" and "Her."

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Anatomy of a Scene: 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Mekado Murphy

Joss Whedon discusses a scene from his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing."

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Q. and A.: Geoffrey Fletcher on 'Violet & Daisy' by Mekado Murphy

An interview with Geoffrey Fletcher, the Oscar-winning screenwriter who makes his directorial debut with "Violet & Daisy."

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Video: Sam Mendes on 'Skyfall' by Mekado Murphy

Sam Mendes, the director of "Skyfall," discusses making the latest film in the James Bond franchise.

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ArtsBeat: In Toronto, Joss Whedon Discusses 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Mekado Murphy

Joss Whedon discusses his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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ArtsBeat Blog: Close Out the Summer With 2-For-1 Broadway Tickets by Mekado Murphy

Tickets to a number of Broadway's biggest hits will be offered at discounted pricing during Broadway Week.

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Film Series in Washington Square Park to Feature New York Musicals by Mekado Murphy

The series, "Movies on the Square: All Singing! All Dancing! All New York!," begins Sept. 8.

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Critics' Picks Video: 'Sweet Smell of Success' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks at Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 film starring Burt Lancaster as a powerful gossip columnist and Tony Curtis as an ambitious press agent.

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Anatomy of a Scene: 'Hanna' by Mekado Murphy

The director Joe Wright discusses a scene from the film "Hanna," with Saoirse Ronan.

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