My fellow Michael Mann enthusiast, Fabio Pirovano, posted in 2013 this behind the scenes look at the making of the Keep (well done, Fabio!). but Mann also talks about his other works to that date. It offers fascinating insight into Mann’s directing style with his actors – something that these days he just would not put […]
This is from 2012, for those interested in what motivated Michael Mann to get involved in producing the TV series, Witness. Michael Mann’s film “Witness: Libya” premiered at the 69th annual Venice Film Festival – showing audiences a post-Gaddafi Libya through the eyes of war photographers. Man Says: I am fascinated with the unique way […]
The cancellation of Luck is old news, but I thought for the sake of future reference I would add some pertinent links to interviews and comments outlining some of the reasons why the show was cancelled – which is primarily because a third horse died on location. This is Michael Mann’s and David Milch’s interview on the […]
Earlier, this blog shared news of the forthcoming HBO documentary to be produced by Michael Mann: Witness. It has now already screened in the US, and the first showing appeared in the UK on Sky Atlantic, 29 June. The first episode is just 30 minutes long, but is a unique and highly aesthetic piece of […]
For those who know Michael Mann’s films, you will know that he uses the term “Time is Luck”, quite often. It relates so vividly to this situation. Did you know that this term probably relates to a Biblical verse in Ecclesiastes 9:11. Read that verse, and you can directly apply that to what happened on […]
A TV interview with Michael Mann is about to be aired on PBS, by Tavis Smiley. It has been fully transcribed into yet another fascinating interview, with some superb insights into his latest work on “Luck”. Must reading. Make sure you click READ THE TRANSCRIPT to read it. Here is an excerpt. To see the […]
For all my UK readers who have Sky Atlantic, I am pleased to say it will be airing on the 18th February at 9.00pm. Click here for details. If you have access to SkyGo, you can now also watch Sky Atlantic on your iPhone or iPad, meaning Luck cannot be missed! If you don’t have […]
Michael Mann spoke to @kentucker about his history in TV, with particularly interesting backgrounds to shows such as the Jericho Mile. Good interview. http://watching-tv.ew.com/2012/01/21/michael-mann-interview-luck-hbo/
An article today from the Hollywood reporter decided to take a negative angle on a press presentation of HBO’s Luck, having been given access for a Q&A with Michael Mann, David Milch, Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte. The report said the event had “exceptionally awkward and amusing moments.” The PR team for HBO were apparently […]
In my frustration in not being able to see Luck I found an alternative over at VideoWeed. Seems very naughty of the site and you have to endure interrupting adverts periodically. The quality is also poor, but good enough to watch full screen on a 15″ laptop at a distance – just. If you are […]