From 'Ocean's Eleven' to 'Logan Lucky' to the forthcoming 'No Sudden Move,' Soderbergh has madeand continues to make . [39][40] Rolling Stone credited the movie with "[spawning] a new era of heist movies". If the Walt Disney Co. had made a movie about male strippers, it might look something like "Magic Mike's Last Dance," a soft, in-name-only sequel to the . A year ago, Steven Soderbergh was putting the finishing touches on "Logan Lucky," but had yet to reemerge publicly from his four-year filmmaking retirement. It's helpful for everybody to have a sense of what's working and what's not . Was one of your takeaways that if you make sure to get a lot of close-ups of people thinking, you can get out of a lot of jams when youre editing?Oh, absolutely. [9] At 26, he was the youngest solo director to win the award and second-youngest director after French directors Louis Malle and co-director Jacques Cousteau (Malle won it aged 23). But that wasn't the best representation of meeven as a person. I wanted to control that. We all know Steven Soderbergh has a penchant for working fast, but who knew he could assemble a film thatstarsMeryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, and Candice Bergen that finished principal photography in two weeks? I want to lock and fold him! Soderbergh was born on January 14, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Mary Ann (ne Bernard) and Peter Andrew Soderbergh, who was a university administrator and educator. They were rehearsing in water for weeks and weeks and weeks to do that. My dad was a college professor, but he had six kids. If you cant be Roger Deakins, being Albert Maysles is not a bad trade-off.Not at all! Money really didnt matter to them. Hes like, Okay, Harry, try doing a lap dance. And Harry does these moves. On a scale of laminated-eyebrow drama to Lemon Lady Secrets. exit, says writer Movies News, "Exclusive: Steven Soderbergh Spies Other Plans, Won't Direct 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 33. This is how we want to do this so that every two years, whoever comes on, has the freedom to create their universe. The film was released on June 29, 2012, to a strong commercial performance and favorable critical acclaim. "He was doing the camerawork, so you sort of watched his brain right behind the camera, spinning like a top. No crew other than Sound. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. American movies have gotten a little weird about sex. In his first job he worked as a game show composer and cue card holder; soon after which he found work as a freelance film editor. Hes never been with anybody for whom where the moneys coming from is not an issue. Thats where Soderbergh saw the production and was just so knocked out that I wanted to glom onto what they had done, he explains. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 00:57. Cinema is a specificity of vision. You can fall and somebody can get seriously hurt. Why Steven Soderbergh's 'Solaris' Sets the Standard for Movie Remakes. Neither Tatum nor Soderbergh had any intention of revisiting the Magic Mike universe after the 2016 sequel, Magic Mike XXL, on which Soderbergh served as producer, cinematographer, lead cameraman, and editor (he left directorial duties to his longtime producer Gregory Jacobs). His feature films are often distinctive in the realm of cinematography as a result of his having been influenced by avant-garde cinema, coupled with his use of unconventional film and camera formats. "Steven held the camera in a wheelchair and just rolled along. Not that complicated. Now, with two seasons of "The Knick". You will need to see the picture again and again until you understand everything". [132] A primary way he achieves suspenseful soundscapes is by introducing audio before visuals in cut scenes, alerting the viewer of a sudden change in tone. [42], Before returning to the Ocean's series, Soderbergh directed K Street (2003), a ten-part political HBO series he co-produced with George Clooney. Will I just at some point feel like Im out of ideas? Soderbergh has always been a creature of role models, a guy who emulates from the outside more than he obsesses from the inside, and that may be one of the reasons that he's such a chameleon as . [52] National Association of Theatre Owners chief executive John Fithian indirectly called the film's release model "the biggest threat to the viability of the cinema industry today. [106] It stars Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Matthias Schoenaerts, James Cromwell and Sharon Stone and premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2019[107] before airing on Netflix. Everything You Never Thought to Ask About In-flight Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discoverys licensing chief on how movies and TV get on planes, editing decisions, and the curious case of. [77], Soderbergh had planned to commence production in early 2012 on a feature version of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., also written by Scott Z. Burns. 8 pages a day. There was no compelling reason to make a third film prior to that. Did Cirie go too far by bringing family matters into the game? [5] He attended the Louisiana State University Laboratory School for high school before graduating and moving to Hollywood to pursue professional filmmaking. I was just chasing them. But its also, for me, my favorite thing a process film. 15. Steven Andrew Soderbergh (/ s o d r b r /; born January 14, 1963) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. "[75] In the end, while promoting Side Effects in early 2013, he clarified that he had a five-year plan that saw him transitioning away from making feature films around his fiftieth birthday. [108], No Sudden Move (formerly Kill Switch) is a 1950s period crime film shot in Detroit from September[109] to November 2020. When you break it down you have: [145], Starting with Out of Sight (1998), Soderbergh's heist films explore themes of vengeance, characters on a mission, and the morality of crime. It meant the shots needed to be longer and I had to do it in fewer cuts than I might normally. It works on a couple of different levels if you execute it as well as she does. [89] In September 2015, Soderbergh was announced to be directing Mosaic, a series for HBO. A pioneer of modern independent cinema, Soderbergh is an acclaimed and prolific filmmaker. Steven Soderbergh Assembled The 'Ocean's' Cast 'Carefully,' Starting With George Clooney . "[47][48] Also in 2004, Soderbergh produced and co-wrote the adapted screenplay for the film Criminala remake of the Argentine film Nine Queenswith his longtime assistant director Gregory Jacobs, who made his directorial debut with the film. Well, yeah, it does, because it is, Streep said. I never saw anything "unwatchable" made by soderbergh. Theres one big argument scene they have about whether the Suavemente performance should be in the show You dont have a climax! and theyre just really going at it. I mean, Im excited about people seeing the movie and, eight minutes in, watching this sequence between Channing and Salma which involves activity that you dont see movie stars engage in very often. I miss when its I dont know if controlled is the right word? The other possibility is that you dont want to be boxed in by any preconceptions you brought to the set.Im sure people would appreciate more of an idea of what were going to do. Benicio del Toro played Argentine guerrilla Ernesto "Che" Guevara in an epic four-hour double bill which looks first at his role in the Cuban Revolution before moving to his campaign and eventual death in Bolivia. In your heart, I wonder if youre not a cameraman? Steven held the camera in a wheelchair and just rolled along. The script for the movie was written by Scott Z. Burns based on Kurt Eichenwald's book, The Informant. Why add narration? All rights reserved. [163], Soderbergh is married to Jules Asner, whom he often credits for influencing his female characters. Im aware that this stuff is gonna get judged and compared to other movies that have musical sequences. And thats always been central to these movies: Mikes attempts to make a living while hes figuring out what hes good at. The answer is that the movie will be absolutely unwatchable, just like almost every other Soderbergh movie. Literally, hes like, How do I make money so I can pay my rent and eat? Also, I didnt follow through on it, but I had this idea: I wanted to create a logo for IMAX showings with a trademark card that says, Photographed in GUYMAX., Its a pity, in my opinion, that American movies dont have a place for Channing Tatum to be dancing all the time.I think if you asked him, he would tell you he left it all on the field. [126] He is known for tracking aesthetic transitions with a variety of colored washes, most notably yellow to symbolize open, socially acceptable situations while blue washes typically symbolize illegal or socially illicit endeavors. His most prolific collaborators are considered to be George Clooney (who started Section Eight Productions with him and has appeared in six of his films), Matt Damon (his most frequent collaborator, who has appeared in nine of his films), Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, and Channing Tatum. [32] The critical reception of the movie began a multi-movie artistic partnership between Clooney and Soderbergh. George Clooney was set for the lead role of Napoleon Solo but had to drop out due to a recurring back injury suffered while filming Syriana. Soderbergh gave the cast . [7] The movie tells the story of a troubled man who videotapes women discussing their lives and sexuality, and his impact on the relationship of a married couple. I was willing to accept the fact that my talent in that area has a ceiling in order to gain this momentum and a closer relationship with the cast. [11][12] At age 26, Soderbergh became the youngest solo director and the second youngest director to win the festival's top award. Steven Andrew Soderbergh (/sodrbr/; born January 14, 1963)[2] is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. Steven Soderbergh, in full Steven Andrew Soderbergh, (born January 14, 1963, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.), American film director who worked in disparate genres, directing both idiosyncratic independent films and popular box-office successes. It was shot in April 2012 and was released on February 8, 2013. Okay, TikTok, You Can Calm Down About Aubrey Plaza at the SAG Awards Now, Shakira Takes Some Pointers From Taylor Swift, Maybe punting on the larger plot can be forgiven if we get a sweet. I just want to make sure Ive got this correct: This movie was built around the preexisting live show?Yup. A spit take to me is just always funny, and I wish I had more of them in my filmography. [152][153] Singani is a traditional spirit of Bolivia, and Soderberg doesnt like to label singani a brandy, because he says, "Millennials hate brandy." Steven Soderbergh, Joined by Slamdance co-founder Peter Baxter, talks about his experiences at Park City's other film festival, filming on an iPhone, taking a movie to Netflix and why his ret [57] The film concluded what would later be known as the Ocean's trilogy, a collection of heist movies that would go on to be described as defining a new era of heist films. One of the best things I inherited from my parents was a lack of interest in acquiring money. They cant just do this shit repeatedly all day. Meaning a film about the actual process of doing a thing.Right. It was really interesting. But when the novelty value wears of you are stuck with a crappy film with a crappy story. Disagreements between Sony and Soderbergh about revisions to Steven Zaillian's version of the screenplay led to Soderbergh's dismissal from the project only days prior to filming in June 2009. [133][167] His early workparticularly his 1989 film, Sex, Lies, and Videotapehas been noted as foundational to the Independent Cinema movement. [28] The film switched languages multiple times mid-scene without subtitles, leaving large parts of it incomprehensible. Lets push it further! Steven Soderbergh would go on to explain that there was a "great parallel" between Alan Krumwiede's method of spreading information and the way the MEV-1 virus infected the world throughout . [143] He claims that he no longer reads reviews of his movies. Critical, public and commercial reception to Soderbergh's directorial feature films as of August 29, 2022. Soderbergh (left) uses an iPhone 8 to film the Netflix film High Flying Bird. The film returned one tenth of its budget and received mixed reviews from critics. ', HBO Films Backs Steven Soderbergh's Liberace Pic 'Behind The Candelabra'; Set For Summer 2012 Shoot | The Playlist, "Steven Soderbergh takes NYC back a century or so for Cinemax series 'The Knick', "Watch: First Footage From Steven Soderbergh's 'The Knick' & More 2014 TV Highlights", "Steven Soderbergh Says More 'The Knick' Is Coming, Reveals Rough Plan For Season 3 & Beyond", "Steven Soderbergh Cuts "Heaven's Gate" Down to Size", "Steven Soderbergh Takes A Cleaver To Michael Cimino With HEAVEN'S GATE: THE BUTCHER'S CUT! Watch on. [134] A variety of his feature films have been shot using a diverse range of camera equipment. I did not like relinquishing or sharing that control with somebody else. How long can you keep going like that? The 15 Best Vampire Movies Ever Made, Bergen also said, I think [Soderbergh]s the most fearless filmmaker, and his intellect is so piercing. None of the lights, and the trucks, all that stuff that goes into making movies, there's none of it. direct, produce, edit, and shoot all 20 episodes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. There are only two scenes in the movie that are handheld: the exterior of the theater in the rain when Salmas telling him, Im shutting the show down, its over, and then, by design, the water dance. [19][20] In 1991, he directed Kafka, a biopic of Franz Kafka written by Lem Dobbs and starring Jeremy Irons. [171], Soderbergh was nominated twice for Best Director for two separate films at the 73rd Academy Awards, the first occurrence of such an event since 1938. Im excited about people watching this sequence between Channing and Salma which involves activity that you dont see movie stars engage in very often. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. [145] Money is central to many of his movies as Soderbergh believes that it serves as an obsession unrivaled by any other. Around the time Soderbergh was being vetted for a Bond film, he had decided to take a brief hiatus from filmmaking due to the current Hollywood system. And lets be clear: I dont have a lot of takes. [164] He has a daughter with his first wife, actress Betsy Brantley. Steven held the camera in a wheelchair and just rolled along . [92] The film was released on August 18, 2017, by Bleecker Street and Fingerprint Releasing, his own distribution and production company. He's a genius. Hes struggling to make a living thats his issue. Who were your filmmaking inspirations on this movie? Candice Bergen "Steven would sit in a wheelchair, and we would shoot," said Wiest. Steven held the camera in a wheelchair and just rolled along. [29] During the months following his debut of Schizopolis, he released a small, edited version of the Spalding Gray monologue film Gray's Anatomy. Let Them All Talkis set to launch on HBO Max in December. I don't get in their way. . His breakthrough led to success in Hollywood, where he directed the crime comedy Out of Sight (1998), the biopic Erin Brockovich (2000) and the crime drama Traffic (2000). So it was a big phone call. [35] Both films would be nominated at the 2001 Academy Awards, making him the first director to have been nominated in the same year for Best Director for two different films since Michael Curtiz in 1938. [30], Soderbergh's reemergence began in 1998 with Out of Sight, a stylized adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel, written by Scott Frank and starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. I dont have the grandiosity gene. The actors work for scale, and a cruise. [165], In 2009, Soderbergh signed a petition in support of film director Roman Polanski, calling for his release after Polanski was arrested in Switzerland in relation to his 1977 sexual abuse case. Soderbergh's films often revolve around familiar concepts which are regularly used for big-budget Hollywood movies, but he routinely employs an avant-garde arthouse approach. "[71] Soderbergh later said that he would retire from filmmaking and begin to explore painting. There was Steven and this new . [147], When asked about the top eleven films he regarded among the best, Soderbergh listed the following, in order: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953), All The President's Men (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Citizen Kane (1941), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), Jaws (1975), The Last Picture Show (1971), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Third Man (1949). The film opened to critical acclaim and widespread commercial success. He positions himself as a classical professional who can take on any subject and. Shot in the summer of 2012, it starred Michael Douglas as legendarily flamboyant pianist Liberace and Matt Damon as his lover Scott Thorson. ", Soderbergh's introduction to Schizopolis (1996). One night, the next day I was supposed to be giving a lecture, and the auditorium was going to be filled with real people, said Streep, who plays an acclaimed novelist accepting a prestigious award in the movie. [158] Soderbergh rejected Holmes' score for his 2006 film The Good German, but brought him back on for subsequent movies, most recently Logan Lucky (2017). In the film, the lead actors all play longtime friends who reconvene on an ocean liner. And the way he makes movies doesn't just push the films artistically it . [76] Around that time, he gave a much publicized speech at the San Francisco International Film Festival, detailing the obstacles facing filmmakers in the current corporate Hollywood environment. And short., Wiest revealed the film was shot with no equipment. At Fincher HQ, Soderbergh opens up a midsize MacBook Pro and connects it to a slim, one-terabyte drive. [83] After completing the second season, Soderbergh revealed he was finished directing for the show and said, "I told them [Cinemax] that I'm going to do the first two years and then we are going to break out the story for seasons 3 and 4 and try and find a filmmaker or filmmakers to do this the way that I did. In the film, the lead actors all play longtime friends who reconvene . Ive gotta see it, and Im always willing, if I feel like Im bumping on something, Ill either stop or Ill tear it up. 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