The Vision Alan Rudolph
At long last, the direg last, the director of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle decides to deal with reality.
by Tim Rhys

Columns & Departments

Home Cinema: Raising Cain with Abel Ferrara
The director of Bad Lieutenant has developed a cult following by exploring the deepest, darkest corners of humanity.
by Rustin Thompson

Cover: Oliver Stone Unturned
Oliver Stone tells MovieMaker about his early career, his conversion to Buddhism, and what he thinks of Quentin Tarantino. Just for starters.
by Time Rice and Tom Allen

Shame, Fame and the Publicity Game
Publicity is something independent moviemakers generally think about when it's too late. What should a publicist be doing for you?
by Keith Bearden

Of Guerillas and Weasel
One moviemaker offers his intrepid strategies for making a film with little or NO MONEY DOWN! Presenting 'Budget Lite' 101.
by James Westby

Richard Linklater's All-Nighter
The unpretentious Austin native goes mainstream with his third film, Before Sunrise. Vienna is a very long way from Slackerville.
by Alice Hicks

Robert Benton's Film Landscapes
From Bonnie and Clyde to Nobody's Fool, Robert Benton has always made movies with wit, style and sophistication.
by Paula Nechak

Columns & Departments

MM Notebook

Home Cinema: John Cassavetes
by Rustin Thompson

In Gear: ARRI I6S, D/VISION PRO
by Jack Watson

On Acting: From Stage to Screen, Made Easy
by Colleen Patrick

Profiles: Ron Shelton, Milcho Manchevski, Rena Owen
by Tim Rice, Andrew Hamlin and Cullen Gerst

How They Did It: Not Our Son
by George Wing

Festival Beat: Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
by Brian O'Hare

Crossing the Line: Woody Strode
by Sam Franklin

Ray Carney Hacks Up Hollywood
Outspoken film visionary, historian and consumer advocate Ray Carney takes Hollywood's sacred cash cows to the slaughterhouse. You'll love his sure-fire formula for winning an Academy Award.
by Diane Cherkerzian

Columns & Departments

Home Cinema: Five Fabulous Film Fatales
Directing has traditionally been a man's game, but the success of this quintet is helping to change the rules.
by Rustin Thompson

Henry Jaglom, The Independent's Independent
He's been making movies for 20 years and with his new film, Last Summer in the Hamptons, he may become a household name.
by Tim Rhys

Secrets of Hollywood's Top Screenwriters
A discussion with Robert Towne, Buck Henry, John Milius, et. al. on the joys and sorrows of creating the blueprints for the movies we love.
by Lyall Bush

Cover: Nice Girls Finish First, Mira Sorvino
With a slew of indies and Woody Allllen's new movie about to be released, would-be wild woman Mira Sorvino is in serious danger of becoming The Next Big Thing.
by Tim Rhys
Profiles: The Father of Hollywood
Producer Father Bud Kieser brings his mission to the movies.
by Tony Leahy

Columns & Departments
Home Cinema: The Reformation of a Rebel Without a Crew
Robert Rodriquez, the former desperado of El Mariachi fame, shows Hollywood how to make a movie.
by Rustin Thompson

John Schlesinger Rides the High Road
Blood and guts is the easy way out, says the creator of Midnight Cowboy, and old master John Schlesinger is having none of it, thank you very much.
by Tim Rhys and Tom Allen
In Gear: Hellooo, Dolly!
Most moviemakers believe the cost of owning a dolly to be prohibitive. They may reconsider when they hear about this light, compact version.
by Jack Watson

Cover: Becoming Jodie Foster
One of the greatest actors of our day says that directing it actors of our day says that directing is more suited to her personality. Here's what she thinks it takes to become a great director.
by Tom Allen

Edward Dmytryk, Odd Man Out
Some call him the father of film noir. Undebatable is the fact that he helmed some to the greatest movies ever.
by Tim Rhys and Tom Allen

The Wrath of Werner Herzog
Bloodsucking monster, obsessive visionary or simply dedicated artist, you'll love Herzog more than ever after reading this interview. Or you won't.
by Lyall Bush

Columns & Departments

Profiles: Mike Figgis, Taking a Shot in the Dark
Mike Figgis scores big in Las Vegas by returning to his Super 16 indie roots.
by Kathleen McInnis