Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/798465
DGA QUARTERLY 1 C O N T E N T S S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 [ THE DGA INTERVIEW] 28 Bonding with Sam Mendes The prize-winning, two-medium threat talks about film vs. theater and his director heroes BY ADAM DAWTREY 36 Art Imitates Life Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood's series Shots Fired is ripped from the headlines BY RICK KISSELL [ COLLABORATORS] 40 Sofia Coppola and Anne Ross Director and production designer talk color schemes, mood boards and the beauty of real locations BY ANTHONY KAUFMAN 42 A Different Kind of Movie Magic Directors breathe live-action life and depth into celebrated Disney animated classics BY ROB FELD 48 The Body and Soul of Live Casting The benefits of live casting and the director's input are discussed by TV pros on both sides BY MICHAEL GOLDMAN 52 If You Can't Stand the Heat… Directors orchestrate the high- stakes, pressure-cooker rigors of cooking competition shows BY MARGY ROCHLIN [ SCREENING ROOM] 56 Patty Jenkins on Richard Donner's Superman BY EMILY ZEMLER [ REUNION] 60 No Turning Back Four thirtysomething stars talk about how the landmark series launched their directing careers BY WHITNEY FRIEDLANDER [ PHOTO ESSAY] 64 Rhythm & Blues The music biopic, with its rise/fall/ redemption dramatic arc, is a ripe subject for directors Features 36 42 52 56 48 60