Paris in Film

New York Times film critic A.O. Scott reminds readers why Paris will always endure as the ultimate film setting.

Check out the article HERE.

Pixar: Creative Powerhouse

The Economist had an interesting take on the Pixar animation movie studio and how their unique creative process lends itself to really high quality work - evidenced by hit after hit. The article cites two primary reasons why their creativity is unparalleled: (a) they put people before projects - hiring the right talent first and then letting them brainstorm ideas and (b) they promote extensive collaboration and peer criticism - allowing minor problems to come to the surface before they turn into major crises.

Definitely an interesting approach (one that the company actually borrowed from Toyota of all places) and the short article's worth the read.

Check it out HERE.

Remembering John Hughes

Vanity Fair did a great piece on John Hughes, director, writer and/or producer (or some combination) on major classics like Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Breakfast Club, Home Alone, etc.

From VF: "After a wildly prolific decade of screenwriting and directing that made him the king of teen comedy, John Hughes receded from the cinematic landscape, his legend preserved by the classic 80s trilogy of Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Following Hughes’s sudden death, at age 59, last summer, the author delves into his intense connections and sudden breaks with his Brat Pack actors, as well as the essential anomaly of his brief Hollywood reign."

Read the article HERE.