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Bobby's Flu Game w/ Tom Segura | Ep 305 | Bad Friends

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The conversation highlights the unique, aggressive friendship dynamic between Lee and Segura, while also touching on Lee's health concerns, late-night food preferences, and industry observations regarding Ryan Murphy's dsummaryLee selected Louis C.K. to direct his special because C.K. knows his act better than Tom Segura, though he jokes about Segura's potential directing capabilities.takeawayTom Segura criticizes Ryan Murphy's directing style as overly hypersexualized, citing examples from 'House of Gucci' and the 'Menendez Brothers' series where he felt the content was inappropriate for the subject matter.takeaway

Ben Affleck Gets REAL About Hollywood, Matt Damon and Michael Jordan

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He reflects on his career trajectory, highlighting how early fame and subsequent failures taught him humility, the importance of directing for creative control, and the value of his long-term partnership with Matt Damon.summaryAffleck's career rebound came from shifting focus from acting (which relies on external validation and likability) to directing (which offers authorship and control), allowing him to rebuild his reputation through hard wtakeaway

Taylor Swift Explains the Red Scarf (And Why It Still Hurts) | TIFF

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He details Swift's evolution from observing music video sets to co-directing and eventually taking full creative control by re-recording her master albums, a move that allowed her to revisit emotionally difficult songs lsummarySwift's transition to directing involved 'baby steps,' starting with observing sets and learning from legends like Joseph Khan before co-directing and eventually writing her own treatments.takeaway

Jan Eliasberg in conversation with Tony Shalhoub at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Director Jan Eliasberg and actor Tony Shalhoub discuss Eliasberg's transition from directing to writing her debut novel 'Hannah's War,' which intertwines the real-life stories of physicist Lise Meitner and Nazi scientistsummaryCreative Identity Crisis: Eliasberg experienced a 10-15 year tension between her lucrative career directing television (which required conforming to studio formulas) and her desire to write complex, character-driven ficttakeaway

Eric La Salle Talks NBC’s ‘Chicago PD’ and ‘Coming 2 America’ | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Career Evolution through Ownership: La Salle moved from acting to directing and producing to gain control over his career trajectory and avoid being fired, citing an early experience where he was fired from a movie for ltakeaway“I realized then I was like yo I don't want to be 50 years old and somebody even if you're doing it the right way somebody can fire you. So directing became a means for me having power over my journey.”quote

Michael B. Jordan Talks New Action Thriller ‘Without Remorse’ | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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He emphasizes the importance of strategic activism, rigorous physical preparation for roles, and his transition into directing the next 'Creed' film while honoring the franchise's legacy.summaryJordan is directing the next 'Creed' film, aiming to expand the franchise's cultural roots while maintaining the blueprint established by Sylvester Stallone and learning from mentors like Denzel Washington.takeaway

Julius Onah Redefines Captain America: Brave New World 🛡️ | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Director Julius Ona discusses his journey from MTV associate producer to directing Captain America: Brave New World, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, iteration, and empathy in filmmaking.summaryHe highlights the collaborative nature of Marvel productions, the challenges of directing large-scale VFX sequences, and the significance of releasing the film during Black History Month.summaryJulius Ona transitioned from being an Associate Producer at MTV in 2005-2006 to directing a major Marvel film, crediting his early work on shows like 'My Block' and 'Growing Up Black in America' for teaching him productitakeaway

8/2/21: An Interview with J.J. Abrams | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

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JJ Abrams shares insights on his career trajectory from writing music to directing major franchises, emphasizing the importance of empathy derived from childhood experiences of not being popular.summaryOriginal vs. IP: Abrams expresses a preference for creating original universes (like 'Felicity' and 'Lost') over directing existing franchises (like 'Star Wars'), noting that original creation allows for more authentic stakeaway

11/15/21: An Interview with Halle Berry | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

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Halle Berry discusses her historic Oscar win for 'Monster's Ball,' the frustration of being reduced to her physical beauty despite her talent, and her journey directing the MMA film 'Bruised.' She shares how she channelesummaryDirecting 'Bruised' required a mental fortitude built over three years of MMA training, which helped her endure physical injuries (broken ribs) and production challenges without quitting.takeaway

James Burrows on bringing sitcoms to TV, Will & Grace, Cheers, Friends, his secret sauce | SmartLess

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Legendary director James Burrows discusses his new book and shares insights on directing multi-camera sitcoms, emphasizing the importance of casting funny actors over perfect scripts and protecting the audience's comedicsummaryHe recounts specific anecdotes from shows like 'Cheers' and 'Taxi', highlighting how small directing choices and actor chemistry create lasting hits.summary