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  • S2019E01 How "Free Solo" Filmed The First El Capitan Climb With No Ropes

    • January 11, 2019
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    Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo,” discuss how they captured rock climber Alex Honnold’s free solo climb (without any ropes, harnesses or protective equipment) of Yosemite’s El Capitan in June 2017. The film crew was challenged to record his incredible achievement without affecting Honnold’s climb.

  • S2019E02 Fast Five's Stunt Coordinator Breaks Down the Vault Car Chase Scene

    • February 11, 2019
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Jack Gill, a stunt coordinator on "Fast Five," breaks down the car chase scene in the movie's climax as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker's characters steal $100 million dollars in a bank vault. Jack explains how the stunt team and director Justin Lin created the scene with largely practical effects including a real 9,000 pound steel vault dragged behind two Dodge Chargers.

  • S2019E03 Captain Marvel's Directors Break Down the Train Fight Scene

    • March 8, 2019
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Captain Marvel's directors, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, break down the fight scene on the train.

  • S2019E04 Game of Thrones’ Director Breaks Down Ned Stark’s Final Scene

    • March 25, 2019
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Alan Taylor, one of the directors of "Game of Thrones," breaks down Ned Stark's final episode.

  • S2019E05 Tim Burton Breaks Down Dumbo's Parade Scene With Colleen Atwood

    • March 27, 2019
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    In this episode of "Notes on Scene," director Tim Burton and costume designer Colleen Atwood break down the parade scene from Dumbo.

  • S2019E06 Animal Trainer Breaks Down Dog Acting in Movies

    • May 18, 2019
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Bonnie Judd, the animal coordinator and head trainer for "A Dog's Journey" breaks down dog acting in movies like "Air Bud: 7th Inning Fetch" and "Marley and Me," and explains how she trained the dogs who star in "A Dog's Journey."

  • S2019E07 Forrest Gump’s Production Designer Breaks Down Lt. Dan’s First Scene

    • July 8, 2019
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    In this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” Rick Carter, Forrest Gump’s production designer, breaks down the “Vietnam” scene from the film. Forrest Gump is now available with a newly remastered 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray, as well as on a 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack from Paramount Home Entertainment.

  • S2019E08 Jon Favreau Breaks Down The Lion King's Opening Scene

    • July 22, 2019
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    In this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” Director Jon Favreau breaks down The Lion King's opening scene. Jon explains the intricate steps that were taken to make the opening scene as amazing as the original.

  • S2019E09 Leonardo DiCaprio & Quentin Tarantino Break Down Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Main Character

    • July 31, 2019
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    Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino break down how they wrote and developed Rick Dalton, the main character in their new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Tarantino explains how important early 1960s Hollywood leading men like Edd Byrnes and George Maharis were for the concept of Rick while DiCaprio goes into the challenges of playing him.

  • S2019E10 Hollywood Stuntwoman Breaks Down Her Career in Stunts (GLOW, Iron Man 3 & More)

    • August 28, 2019
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," stunt coordinator and stunt double Shauna Duggins breaks down her career in stunts. Shauna explains her path in the industry, from jumping onto a helicopter in Charlie's Angels to becoming the Emmy nominated stunt coordinator on Netflix's GLOW. Shauna also talks about her work on Iron Man 3, Kill Bill Vol. 2, and more.

  • S2019E11 Renée Zellweger and Rupert Goold Break Down a Scene from 'Judy'

    • September 27, 2019
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    In this episode of 'Notes on a Scene,' actor Renée Zellweger and director Rupert Goold break down a scene from their film 'Judy.' From style to makeup, they explain the artistic process for the film, bringing theatrical tropes to the big screen, and their determination to pay homage to Judy Garland.

  • S2019E12 Mean Girls Costume Designer Breaks Down Lindsay Lohan's Costumes

    • October 31, 2019
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    Costume Designer Mary Jane Fort, the designer for the original 2004 film, "Mean Girls" breaks down some of Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Rachel McAdams' most iconic looks in the film. From "on Wednesdays, we wear pink" to the Christmas pageant scene, Mary explains her concepts and inspirations for each design.

  • S2019E13 Ad Astra Filmmakers Break Down the Lunar Scenes

    • October 4, 2019
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    Director James Gray and production designer Kevin Thompson break down a few scenes from their new Sci-Fi film Ad Astra starring Brad Pitt. They explain how important it was to create a CGI world that was both futuristic and realistic by using footage of the Moon and Mars and focusing on present-day space technologies.

  • S2019E14 Joker Director Breaks Down the Opening Scene

    • October 7, 2019
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    Director Todd Phillips takes us through the opening scene of "Joker." He explains how the necessity of an unsettling dynamic tension throughout the film was the driving force that dictated his artistic decisions. Through location, costume, makeup and lighting Phillips created a truly frightening world.

  • S2019E15 Kevin Smith Breaks Down a Scene from Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

    • October 11, 2019
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    Comic book legend Kevin Smith takes a deep dive into a scene from his new movie "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot." He talks about the different cameos, the use of CGI and his unique filmmaking style.

  • S2019E16 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Director Breaks Down the Dinner Scene

    • October 18, 2019
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    Director Joachim Rønning takes us through his process for creating the dinner scene in his new film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Joachim discusses the difficulties in filming a sit-down dialogue scene, the costume choices that were made, and the CGI design that went into creating Angelina Jolie's wings.

  • S2019E17 Puppetry in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Explained by Creators

    • October 21, 2019
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    Lisa Henson and Louis Leterrier break down the carriage chase scene from their new Netflix original series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. They take us through the process of filming a fast-paced action-scene with puppets. From melding the worlds of CGI and practical effects to the detailed choreography and defined camera movements, both creators give us an inside look at what it took to create this series.

  • S2019E18 Taika Waititi and Stephen Merchant Break Down a Scene from 'Jojo Rabbit'

    • October 30, 2019
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    Taika Waititi and Stephen Merchant break down a scene from their new film "JoJo Rabbit." They discuss the complications with melding comedic undertones and drama while trying to present the events of World War II in a new light. The film is meant to remind people of the horrible events that occurred during this time and to make sure we never forget.

  • S2019E19 'Terminator: Dark Fate' Director Breaks Down a Car Chase

    • November 8, 2019
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    On this episode of 'Notes on a Scene,' Tim Miller, director of 'Terminator: Dark Fate,' walks us through a high-speed chase led by hybrid cyborg human, Grace. Miller offers his seasoned perspective on the complexities of crafting a dangerous scene with CGI and the physical challenges faced by Mackenzie Davis and her stunt double.

  • S2019E20 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho Breaks Down the Opening Scene

    • November 12, 2019
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    Writer-director, Bong Joon-ho, and actor, Woo-sik Choi, break down the symbolism of the opening scene in their critically-acclaimed foreign film, 'Parasite.' They take us through the bizarre moment we first see the scholar stone and explain how scavenging for set materials and costume design helped create a world that highlights the disparities of wealth and poverty. Bong is honored his film coincides with the celebration of Korean film's 100th anniversary.

  • S2019E21 Elizabeth Banks Breaks Down a Scene from 'Charlie's Angels'

    • November 15, 2019
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    In this episode of 'Notes On A Scene,' Elizabeth Banks breaks down a scene from 'Charlie's Angels' inspired by 'The Thomas Crown Affair.' As the writer, producer, director and star of her new film, Elizabeth explains how she tied together action movie tropes and female camaraderie to pay homage to the 'Charlie's Angels' franchise.

  • S2019E22 ‘Rocketman’ Director Breaks Down a Scene with Taron Egerton

    • December 4, 2019
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    ‘Rocketman’ director Dexter Fletcher and Taron Egerton break down the swimming pool scene where Elton John meets a younger version of himself during a near-death experience. They take us through the poetic transition of a young Elton John, played by Taron Egerton, coming out of the experience having journeyed to a peak in his career.

  • S2019E23 Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern & Greta Gerwig Break Down a Scene from 'Little Women'

    • December 17, 2019
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    On this episode of 'Notes on a Scene,' stars of 'Little Women' Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, and director Greta Gerwig break down the scene where all of the March women are introduced to the Laurence family. With strong emphasis placed on subtle detail, Gerwig compares the complexity of shooting such a dynamic scene with the value of each actor's timing.

  • S2019E24 ‘The Irishman’ Costume Designers Break Down Dressing 5 Decades of Crime

    • December 23, 2019
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    On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” costume designers Sandy Powell and Christopher Peterson explain how they dressed Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci across five decades in Netflix's ‘The Irishman.’ They take us through the challenges and triumphs of reinventing vintage clothes and creating a 50-year-spanning wardrobe for the film’s characters.

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 Matthew McConaughey, Guy Ritchie & Cast of 'The Gentlemen' Break Down a Scene

    • January 24, 2020
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    On this episode of Vanity Fair's 'Notes on a Scene,' Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery and director Guy Ritchie take us through a scene from their new film ‘The Gentlemen.’

  • S2020E02 Noah Baumbach Breaks Down the ‘Marriage Story’ Courtroom Scene

    • January 28, 2020
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    Writer and director of ‘Marriage Story’ Noah Baumbach takes us through the tense courtroom scene where Laura Dern and Ray Liotta are going head-to-head as divorce lawyers, fighting on behalf of Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Baumbach explains the nuances of filming a scene that relies heavily on body language to communicate emotion and why he was deliberate with physical direction in the script.

  • S2020E03 Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in 'The Photograph'

    • February 14, 2020
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    On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” star of ‘The Photograph' Issa Rae and writer-director Stella Meghie take us through Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael’s (Lakeith Stanfield) first date. To craft such an intimate scene, Stella explains the importance of Issa’s ad-libbed lines, the chemistry felt through their flirtatious banter, and how they set a strong romantic tone that carried through the rest of the film.

  • S2020E04 Director Rian Johnson Breaks Down a Scene from 'Knives Out'

    • February 25, 2020
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    'Knives Out' director Rian Johnson takes us through the scene where Harlan Thrombey's dysfunctional family comes together before reading the crime novelist's will. Johnson explains all of the different quirks Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, and the rest of the cast brought to their performances and how this scene set the stage for the rest of the mystery to unfold.

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 Sacha Baron Cohen Breaks Down 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' with Aaron Sorkin

    • April 14, 2021
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    On this episode of Vanity Fair's 'Notes on a Scene,' Sacha Baron Cohen and director Aaron Sorkin take us through a courtroom scene from their film 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' and explain why Sacha was the perfect fit to play activist Abbie Hoffman.

  • S2021E02 Sacha Baron Cohen Breaks Down 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm's' Cake Scene

    • April 16, 2021
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    On this episode of Vanity Fair's 'Notes on a Scene,' Sacha Baron Cohen takes us through the cake scene of 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' and explains the challenges of filming the sequel under new disguise.

  • S2021E03 Zack Snyder Breaks Down a Zombie Heist Scene from 'Army of the Dead'

    • May 24, 2021
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    In this episode of 'Notes On A Scene,' Director Zack Snyder breaks down a zombie heist scene from 'Army of the Dead.' Zack guides us through the nuances and challenges of working with CGI zombies, and explains how he was able to edit Tig Notaro into his 'Army of the Dead' universe.

  • S2021E04 John Krasinski Breaks Down The Opening Scene From 'A Quiet Place Part II'

    • May 31, 2021
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    Director and actor John Krasinski takes us through the opening scene of 'A Quiet Place Part II.'

  • S2021E05 Paul Feig Breaks Down 'Bridesmaids' Airplane Scene After 10 Year Anniversary

    • June 7, 2021
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," director Paul Feig breaks down the iconic airplane scene from 'Bridesmaids' after the film's 10 year anniversary. Paul explains the competing dynamics between Kristen Wiig, her co-stars, and Flight Attendant Steve (aka 'Stove').

  • S2021E06 Hugh Grant Breaks Down a Scene from 'The Undoing' with Director Susanne Bier

    • June 17, 2021
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    In this episode of 'Notes On A Scene,' Hugh Grant and director Susanne Bier break down the prison scene from 'The Undoing.' With strong emphasis placed on the tense dynamic between Dr. Jonathan Fraser, Grace (Nicole Kidman), and their son, Bier and Grant explain the complexity of shooting such an emotional scene.

  • S2021E07 M. Night Shyamalan Breaks Down The First Jump Scare From 'Old'

    • July 27, 2021
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," writer-director M. Night Shyamalan breaks down the scene where everything takes a turn in his new movie 'Old.' He explains how he created a slow building of tension and suspense by juxtaposing the playful innocence of the children and their parents uneasiness.

  • S2021E08 Matt Damon and Director Tom McCarthy Break Down a Scene from 'Stillwater'

    • October 6, 2021
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Matt Damon and 'Stillwater' director Tom McCarthy break down the scene where Damon's character, Bill Baker, meets Virginie, who plans to help him exonerate his estranged daughter convicted of murder. McCarthy and Damon explain how they created a highly vibrational world by using a small crew and allowing real life in a Marseille, France to play out around them as they filmed.

  • S2021E09 Dove Cameron Breaks Down the Picnic Scene from Schmigadoon! with Cinco Paul

    • August 13, 2021
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Dove Cameron and Schmigadoon! writer and showrunner Cinco Paul break down the scene where Dr. Josh Skinner (Keegan-Michael Key) and Betsy (Dove Cameron) have a picnic date.

  • S2021E10 'The Green Knight' Director Breaks Down the Green Knight's Introduction Scene

    • August 16, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'The Green Knight' writer-director David Lowery breaks down the scene where Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) meets the Green Knight for the first time. He explains his vision for the summoning of the Green Knight while King Arthur addresses his court and how he created a looming atmosphere that draws on both historical references and his own inspiration.

  • S2021E11 Sean Penn & Dylan Penn Break Down Their Scene Together in 'Flag Day'

    • August 23, 2021
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    On this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'Flag Day' director Sean Penn and daughter Dylan Penn break down the scene where the film's father-daughter duo meet up after she's run away from her mother's house. Sean and Dylan explain how they created an authentic bond between their two characters and what it was like working with each other in the very first scene they shot together.

  • S2021E12 'Shang-Chi' Director Breaks Down the Bus Fight Scene

    • September 29, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' director Destin Daniel Cretton breaks down the scene where Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) fights off a handful of assassins. You never know what is real from fake in a Marvel movie and Destin Daniel Cretton is here to pull you right into the bus fight scene.

  • S2021E13 Andy Serkis Breaks Down a Fight Scene from 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

    • October 1, 2021
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    On this episode of 'Notes on a Scene,' 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' director Andy Serkis break down the scene where Venom and Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) finally come together in an argument turned fight. Serkis walks us through his vision for the action sequence frame by frame and highlights where exactly Tom Hardy adds his own sound effects.

  • S2021E14 Ben Affleck, Matt Damon & Nicole Holofcener Break Down 'The Last Duel' Script

    • October 19, 2021
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    Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and writer Nicole Holofcener take us through the script they wrote for 'The Last Duel.’ Line by line, they explain their writing processes from first to final draft.

  • S2021E15 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Breaks Down the Gom Jabbar Scene

    • October 22, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'Dune' director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the scene where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is challenged to a test, the Gom Jabbar, to see if his humanity will overcomes his animal impulses. A poisoned needle is held to his neck to incentivize him to complete the test. Denis explains how he built such a tense scene with the layering of an ancient aesthetic and visual effects.

  • S2021E16 Tessa Thompson & Rebecca Hall Break Down the Dance Scene from 'Passing'

    • October 29, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Tessa Thompson and 'Passing' director Rebecca Hall break down the scene where Irene (Tessa Thompson) attends the NWL dance while "passing." Rebecca explains her artistic decision to shoot the film in black and white and the push back she received to shoot it in color.

  • S2021E17 Edgar Wright Breaks Down Scenes from 'Shaun of the Dead,' 'Last Night in Soho' & More

    • November 15, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'Last Night in Soho' director Edgar Wright breaks down scenes he's directed from his film and television career, including 'Spaced,' 'Shaun of the Dead,' 'Hot Fuzz,' 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,' 'The World's End,' 'Baby Driver' and 'Last Night in Soho.'

  • S2021E18 Andrew Garfield & Lin-Manuel Miranda Break Down 'tick, tick...Boom!'s' Party Scene

    • November 23, 2021
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    In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Andrew Garfield and 'tick, tick...BOOM!' director Lin-Manuel Miranda break down the scene where Jon (Garfield) gets the party started with an impromptu a capella performance of "Boho Days." Lin-Manuel shares the odd connection him and Andrew shared in a mutual massage therapist that coupled the two of them together for this film.

  • S2021E19 Squid Game Director & Cast Break Down The Red Light/Green Light Scene

    • December 17, 2021
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    Hwang Dong-hyuk, writer-director of the hit Netflix series "Squid Game" breaks down the infamous "red light/green light" scene from episode one with stars HoYeon Jung and Lee Jung-jae.

  • S2021E20 Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dakota Johnson Break Down a Scene from 'The Lost Daughter'

    • December 29, 2021
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    Dakota Johnson and 'The Lost Daughter' director Maggie Gyllenhaal break down a scene from their new film starring Dakota and Olivia Colman.

Season 2022

Season 2023

  • S2023E01 Sadie Sink & Darren Aronofsky Break Down 'The Whale' Scene

    • January 9, 2023
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    Sadie Sink and director Darren Aronofsky break down a scene from their new film 'The Whale' starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink and Ty Simpkins.

  • S2023E02 'Puss in Boots' Director & Harvey Guillén Break Down the Wagon Scene

    • March 4, 2023
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    "Throughout the movie, there's like five hundred hidden kitty paws." 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' director Joel Crawford and Harvey Guillén (Perrito) break down the first action scene featuring Puss, Kitty and Perrito all together in a wagon chase.

  • S2023E03 'RRR' Director Breaks Down the Oscar-Nominated Naatu Naatu Scene

    • March 6, 2023
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    S. S. Rajamouli, director of Indian smash hit film 'RRR,' discusses everything about the Oscar-nominated "Naatu Naatu" scene from selecting the Mariinsky Palance in Kyiv as the location, working with Prem Rakshith for the choreography, the inspiration behind the costumes and more.

  • S2023E04 Succession Director Mark Mylod Breaks Down That Scene From Connor's Wedding

    • May 25, 2023
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    "On Succession, we really like to mess up weddings." If you haven't seen Connor's Wedding yet, feel free to buzz off. Director Mark Mylod breaks down that scene from Connor's Wedding you should have seen by now.

  • S2023E05 Chad Stahelski Breaks Down 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Fight Scenes

    • June 15, 2023
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    Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, discusses everything about the intense fight sequences from 'John Wick 4,' like creating "movable mazes" for the Arc de Triomphe car chase scene, the intricate details inspired by the painter Caravaggio for the Dragon Breath scene and so much more.

  • S2023E06 'Oldboy' Director Park Chan-wook Breaks Down Hallway Fight Scene

    • August 18, 2023
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    Park Chan-wook, director of the 2003 hit film 'Oldboy,' discusses everything about the intense hallway fight scene from the movie on its 20th anniversary. From determining the art direction with color tone to getting inspiration from medieval paintings for their props, Park Chan-wook gives you a detailed look inside how the iconic scene came to life.

  • S2023E07 Sofia Coppola, Jacob Elordi & Cailee Spaeny Break Down 'Priscilla' Chair Throw Scene

    • October 31, 2023
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    Sofia Coppola, director of the biographical drama film about America's most iconic rock n' roll couple Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu, discusses everything about the chair throw scene along with stars Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny. Get the full breakdown of the set, the lighting and the emotions that went into creating the memorable scene.

  • S2023E08 'Nyad' Directors Break Down Historic Cuba to Florida Swim Scene

    • November 2, 2023
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    Oscar-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin dive into one of their favorite scenes from their first scripted feature 'Nyad.' Get their full breakdown of the historic 110-mile swim scene, from shooting the sequences underwater to working with Annette Bening and Jodie Foster to bring this story to life.

  • S2023E09 Taika Waititi Breaks Down the Mountain Climbing Scene from 'Next Goal Wins'

    • November 14, 2023
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    Academy award-winning director Taika Waititi discusses one of the highest scenes from his new film 'Next Goal Wins.' Get his full breakdown of the top-of-the-mountain scene, from spiritual meanings to shooting the scene in Hawaii.

  • S2023E10 Hunger Games Director Breaks Down Scenes from 'Mockingjay,' 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' and More

    • November 16, 2023
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    Director of 'The Hunger Games' franchise Francis Lawrence breaks down some iconic scenes from 'Catching Fire,' 'Mockingjay: Part 1,' 'Mockingjay: Part 2' and the newest film 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.' Get his full breakdown of how he brought the movies to life, from location to the intricacies of the sets and styling.

  • S2023E11 Emerald Fennel Breaks Down the Arrival Scene from 'Saltburn'

    • November 20, 2023
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    Academy award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennel discusses one of the most meaningful scenes from her film 'Saltburn.' Get her full breakdown of the arrival scene, from working with the art department to create the glamorous yet toxic spirit of the film to working alongside actors Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan.

  • S2023E12 Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo & Director Yorgos Lanthimos Break Down 'Poor Things' Scenes

    • December 18, 2023
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    'Poor Things' director Yorgos Lanthimos is joined by Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo as he discusses everything about the multi-layered ship scene from his film. Hear them break down the CGI intricacies, the dark symbolism behind certain moments and how he used plenty of wide-angle and fish-eye lens with cinematographer Robbie Ryan to create the surreal world of 'Poor Things.'

  • S2023E13 Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson & Director Sean Durkin Break Down 'Iron Claw' Scenes

    • December 20, 2023
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    'The Iron Claw' director Sean Durkin is joined by stars of the film Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Harris Dickinson as he breaks down the scene where the Von Erich brothers legendarily steps into the ring together. Hear them discuss the intricate details that went into production, the rhythm and coordination behind the physicality and even getting WCCW referee James Beard who was very close with the family in real life.

  • S2023E14 Adam Driver & Michael Mann Break Down the Fight Scene from 'Ferrari'

    • December 22, 2023
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    'Ferrari' director Michael Mann is joined by Adam Driver as he discusses everything about the emotional scene between Enzo Ferrari and his wife in the film. Hear them break down how they built the characters from the "inside out," the monochromatic colors on set to keep focus on the emotion, Penelope Cruz playing the role of Laura Ferrari and so much more.

  • S2023E15 Leonardo DiCaprio & Lily Gladstone Break Down 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Table Scene

    • December 28, 2023
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    Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone discuss one of the most emblematic scenes from their film 'Killer of the Flower Moon.' Get their full breakdown of the table scene, from the intricate details included as cultural symbols to working alongside Martin Scorcese to create the poignant moment shared between characters at a critical time in their lives.

Season 2024

  • S2024E01 'Dune: Part Two' Director Denis Villeneuve Breaks Down the Sandworm Scene

    • March 18, 2024
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    'Dune: Part Two' director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the glorious scene where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) uses the thumper for the first time to draw a sandworm out from beneath the surface as Chani (Zendaya), Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and the Fremen look on. Denis explains how he built the "most important" scene of the film over the course of 44 days, with the use of various sunlight levels and blending of visual effects to make it feel edgy and real.

  • S2024E02 Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt & David Leitch Break Down 'The Fall Guy' Stunt Scene

    • May 3, 2024
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    'The Fall Guy' director David Leitch is joined by stars of the film Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt as he breaks down the scene where Jody and Colt unpack their relationship in front of the whole crew on set…while getting lit on fire. Hear them discuss the intricate details that went into production, whether Jody's character was really inspired by Greta Gerwig and so much more.

  • S2024E03 Austin Butler & Jodie Comer Break Down a Scene From 'The Bikeriders'

    • June 21, 2024
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    'The Bikeriders' stars Austin Butler and Jodie Comer break down a pivotal scene where their characters Benny and Kathy meet for the first time. Jodie and Austin provide an inside look at working alongside director Jeff Nichols to create the moment where Kathy is introduced to the world of the Vandals, an intense moment full of allure and nostalgia.

  • S2024E04 MaXXXine's Mia Goth & Director Ti West Break Down a Scene

    • July 8, 2024
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    Director Ti West breaks down an eery scene from 'MaXXXine' alongside star Mia Goth, where her character Maxine Minx gets her head cast for a movie. Ti provides an elaborate explanation of the intentional nods to the previous movies 'X' and 'Pearl,' details he incorporated to achieve the '80s Hollywood feel and so much more.