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GUY LODGE ("Switching Gears") was interested to see the differing ways in which directors of documentaries regard branching out into narra- tive cinema: "Some see it as an extension of their nonfiction work, others as a complete creative escape into another realm." Guy is the UK film critic for Variety and writes regularly for The Guardian, The Observer and Vanity Fair. ANDREW KEEN ("The Net Neutrality Conundrum") notes that last December's decision by FCC chairman Ajit Pai to repeal network neutrality rules has put this perennially controversial subject back in spotlight. "Could we be closer, once and for all, to resolving the issue?" he wonders, while considering the real inter- ests of today's movie industry in this ongoing saga. Andrew is the author of four books on the digital revolution, including his latest, How to Fix the Future. Though Mimi Leder's career took off in 1987, she told MARGY ROCHLIN ("The DGA Interview") it was on China Beach that she began to develop her style. "I really cut my teeth on that show," says Leder. "It's when I realized I had the ability to tell a story visually and emotionally." Margy is a Pen Award-winning writer and contributor to The New York Times. ® As a standup comedy fan, PAUL BROWNFIELD ("Beyond the Brick Wall") wondered what went into directing the many standup hours on cable these days. One key takeaway: It's crucial that the director have an intimate knowledge of the performer's act—not just the current material, but how that voice has evolved. Paul writes for Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times and Written By. Fascinated with the enduring appeal of true crime stories, HUGH HART ("True Crime TV") wanted to understand how directors transform messy facts into a coherent narrative. Talking to some of the genre's finest practitioners, he came to understand that di- rectors succeed by nailing the details and respecting those affected by real-life tragedy. Hugh's bylines include the Los Angeles Times, The Credits and Wired. When asking directors and others about the fu- ture of the theatrical motion picture, ROBERT KOEHLER ("What Is Cinema?") was met with impassioned responses. "But beyond the strong opinions, I heard moments of such clarity that I could only nod my head," Robert recalls. "One such moment happened when Christopher Nolan told me, 'To say that people will stop going to the movies is like saying that people will stop going to restaurants.'" CONTRIBUTORS