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Winter 2021 – LOCAL695.ORG 23 Winter 2021 Winter 2021 W – LOCAL695.ORG 23 with all the wiring and keeping the costumers happy. The large transport van was a godsend, saving us from the cold and wind, and gave shelter for myself, the Director, the DP (the brilliant Dariusz Wolski), Paul, Video Assist, and DIT. Those of you who have been fortunate enough to work with Hanks know what a joy he is, never having any kind of issue with anything any department might ask of him. Add to that, Paul Greengrass' amazing embrace of sound. Many times during most days, Paul would do something only Oliver Stone had done with me. He would come over to me, or ask me to come to his tent and request something specifi c for the sound. He had a very Robert Altman approach to crowd scenes in that he wanted to "let her rip" with everyone vocalizing fully which, of course, caused Hanks to play to that. It's always a risky move, but Paul, for all the right reasons, wanted it. There is an energy there that is hard to get doing it the pantomime way. About our Producer, Gary Goetzman, I cannot say enough good things. He's one of the most supportive guys in the business. His encouraging words were always there when our confi dence might ebb (remember the winds). I've had the great privilege of working for him over the years on several Hanks starrers, including That Thing You Do!, Larry Crowne, and Saving Mr. Banks. Many thanks to Gary's Co-producer, Greg Goodman, who was always there taking care of everyone's needs. L-R: John mixing from the "Beast"; the buckboard from John's perspective