Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - June 29, 2025
To be a filmmaker, you have to lead. You have to be psychotic in your desire to do something. People always like the easy route. You have to push very hard to get something unusual, something different.
-Danny Boyle
Top Filmmaking Articles of the Week - June 29, 2025
Here are some filmmaking articles that we found interesting the past week. We hope you enjoy!
IndieWire – Chris O’Falt
Brad Pitt’s performance in the upcoming Formula 1‑inspired film F1: The Movie isn’t just cinematic flair—it’s a testament to the intense realism director Joseph Kosinski and his team pursued. The production team trained Pitt (and co‑star Damson Idris) through a four‑month program spanning Formula 3 and modified F2 vehicles, equipping each of six cars with up to 15 cameras—including custom in‑cockpit and Apple iPhone–based systems—then filmed real race‑weekend footage at venues like Silverstone and Spa, often capturing with actual F1 drivers nearby. The result blends high‑speed immersion with genuine circuit authenticity, showcasing Hollywood production with the pulse‑pounding energy of real racing.
IndieWire – Ryan Lattanzio
The Indiewire article revisits Christiane F., the harrowing 1981 German film about teenage addiction in West Berlin, now restored in 4K. It reflects on the film’s unflinching portrayal of heroin use, child prostitution, and urban decay, capturing the bleak reality of youth drug culture without glamorizing it. Featuring a haunting performance by then-14-year-old Natja Brunckhorst and a moody David Bowie soundtrack, Christiane F. remains a powerful and disturbing cultural artifact. The piece argues that its raw, vérité style and emotional detachment still resonate today, offering a chilling counterpoint to more stylized modern addiction dramas.
No Film School – Jason Hellerman
This No Film School article explores the swirling rumors about Steven Spielberg’s potential retirement, sparked by comments from longtime collaborator Kristie Macosko Krieger. While some speculated that his upcoming UFO project might be his last, Krieger clarified that Spielberg has no intention of stepping away anytime soon. At 77, the legendary director remains creatively energized, with multiple projects in development. The piece emphasizes Spielberg’s lasting passion for storytelling and reassures fans that he’s far from finished with filmmaking.
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No Film School – Jason Hellerman
In this No Film School article, Quentin Tarantino shares his deep admiration for Akira Kurosawa, calling him one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Tarantino highlights Kurosawa’s mastery of visual storytelling, emotional depth, and dynamic camerawork, crediting him as a major influence on his own directing style. He particularly praises films like Seven Samurai and High and Low for their narrative precision and cinematic power. The article underscores how Kurosawa’s legacy continues to shape modern cinema, especially through filmmakers like Tarantino who see his work as a gold standard for cinematic excellence.
If you’ve found anything interesting this week let us know and we can spread the word next time!