‘Mudbound’: Rachel Morrison’s Cinematography Could Change Oscar History
After making history with her ASC feature nomination, will Morrison become the first female cinematographer nominated for an Oscar?
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BAFTA Responds to Shutting Out Women for Best Director: ‘It Is a Reflection of the Industry to a Certain Extent’
“Of course we want to see women in the best director category,” BAFTA Chair Jane Lush said in an official statement.
‘Mudbound’ Director Dee Rees on Mud as an Allegory for Race: Awards Season Spotlight Profile
“It’s the muck of our own creation that we’re stuck in,” said Rees. “It sticks to us, it’s impossible to keep out of our lives.”
‘Mudbound’ Director Dee Rees Breaks the Rules of Narrative and Finds Truth in the Cracks — Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast
“I always lean toward brokenness,” said Rees. “I’m interested in the cracks: If you understand the cracks, then you can maybe better understand the thing.”
How Costumes Reveal Character in Oscar Contenders ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and ‘Mudbound’
The contrast between rural clothing in “Mudbound” and fashionable costumes in “Murder on the Orient Express” couldn’t be more revealing.
‘Mudbound’: Editing Dee Rees’ Complex Shifting Narrative Was an Award-Worthy Challenge
By focusing more closely on the land shared by a black and white family in the 1940s, editor Mako Kamitsuna uncovered greater emotional resonance.
How ‘Mudbound’ Star Jason Mitchell Proved He’s Much More Than Just ‘A Guy Who Was Able to Imitate Eazy-E’
After breaking out in “Straight Outta Compton,” Mitchell struggled to land other big roles, until filmmaker Dee Rees picked him to lead her acclaimed historical drama.
‘Mudbound’: Dee Rees, Faith, and the Long Path She Took to Make Her Epic Oscar Contender
With festival hit “Mudbound,” Dee Rees proves what she can do with a sprawling southern drama of scale and scope. Netflix backing may prove to be an advantage.
‘Mudbound’: Why Rachel Morrison Deserves to Be the First Female Cinematographer Nominated for an Oscar
Morrison brings the harsh realities of the past and beauty of the land together to create an unique period look.
Dee Rees on Mary. J Blige’s Acting Career: ‘She Never Came Out of the Role’
IndieWire Honors: The “Mudbound” director recalls what it was like to meet the woman “whose music was the soundtrack of my college years.”
Mary J. Blige Is Happy People Don’t Recognize Her in ‘Mudbound’
IndieWire Honors: “Mudbound” is the music superstar’s first big step toward losing herself in a role. Get ready for a whole new stage of her career.
‘Mudbound’ Director Dee Rees Says Netflix Bought Her Film Because Other Studios Were ‘Afraid’
The filmmaker said that the streaming service is providing a home for auteur-driven cinema, but it took her years to figure that out.
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