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Keanu Reeves
as Keanu Reeves

David Lynch
as David Lynch

Martin Scorsese
as Martin Scorsese

George Lucas
as George Lucas

Lars von Trier
as Lars von Trier

Richard Linklater
as Richard Linklater

James Cameron
as James Cameron

Christopher Nolan
as Christopher Nolan

Michael Ballhaus
as Michael Ballhaus

Danny Boyle
as Danny Boyle

Lena Dunham
as Lena Dunham

Wally Pfister
as Wally Pfister

David Fincher
as David Fincher

Greta Gerwig
as Greta Gerwig

Reed Morano
as Reed Dawson Morano

Steven Soderbergh
as Steven Soderbergh

Robert Rodriguez

Vilmos Zsigmond
as Vilmos Zsigmond

Adam Valdez
as Adam Valdez

Jonathan Fawkner
as Jonathan Fawkner

Michael Chapman
as Michael Chapman

Don Ciana
as Don Ciana

John Mathieson
as John Mathieson

Terry Haggar
as Terry Haggar

Vittorio Storaro
as Vittorio Storaro

David G. Stump
as David G. Stump

Andrzej Bartkowiak
as Andrzej Bartkowiak

Dick Pope
as Dick Pope

Stefan Sonnenfeld
as Stefan Sonnenfeld

Jill Bogdanowicz
as Jill Bogdanowicz

Sandi Sissel
as Sandi Sissel

Tim Stipan
as Tim Stipan

Donald M. McAlpine

Jost Vocano
as Jost Vocano

Geoff Boyle
as Geoff Boyle

David Tattersall
as David Tattersall

Dion Beebe
as Dion Beebe

Phil Méheux
as Phil Meheux

Robert Harvey

Charles Herzfeld
as Charles Herzfeld

Alec Shapiro
as Alec Shapiro

Jim Jannard
as Jim Jannard

Ted Schilowitz
as Ted Schilowitz

Bruce Dorn
as Bruce Dorn

Anthony Dod Mantle
as Anthony Dod Mantle

Shruti Ganguly
as Shruti Ganguly

Jason Kliot
as Jason Kliot

Geoffrey Gilmore

Ellen Kuras
as Ellen Kuras

Glenn Kennel
as Glenn Kennel

Caroline Kaplan
as Caroline Kaplan

Vincent Pace
as Vincent Pace

Steve Schklair
as Steve Schklair

Darnell Martin
as Darnell Martin

Joel Schumacher
as Joel Schumacher

John Malkovich
as John Malkovich

Barry Levinson
as Barry Levinson

Michael K. Goi
as Michael K. Goi

Thomas Rothman
as Thomas Rothman

Michael L. Phillips
as Michael L. Phillips

Gary Einhaus
as Gary Einhaus

Edward Stratmann
as Edward Stratmann

Walter Murch
as Walter Murch

Craig Wood
as Craig Wood

Dennis Muren
as Dennis Muren

Derek Ambrosi
as Derek Ambrosi

Anne V. Coates
as Anne V. Coates

Chris Lebenzon
as Chris Lebenzon

Lorenzo Di Bonaventura
as Lorenzo Di Bonaventura

John Knoll
as John Knoll

Tim Webber
as Tim Webber

Jost Vacano
as Jost Vacano

Ari Presler
as Ari Presler

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• Jun 02, 2014

  Side by Side explores the question of film's worth in an increasingly digital future. It all boils down to the simple fact that even if the format changes, the medium is only as good as the artist's ability to manipulate it to tell a story. Some filmmakers swear by film. Others by digital. But ultimately, it's the quality of the work that matters. A great documentary.
  Edward B Super Reviewer
• Mar 27, 2014

  "Side by Side" is an insightful documentary wherein Keanu Reeves(?!?) talks to a wide variety of film directors, editors, cinematographers and even a few actors on the way technology has shaped film over the years, particularly with the advent of digital cameras in the past few years. This has made it possible for film directors to get shots they would not have ordinarily been able to get while also allowing for digital effects such as the astounding look of "Sin City," for instance. At the same time, it is now much easier for anybody to make a movie, thus leading to thousands of New York Times editorials on the surfeit of movies being released today. In the classic documentary "The Five Obstructions," Lars von Trier made a great point of adversity helping directors by forcing them to improvise and think for themselves.(There is a great example of this in "Side by Side" from 'Lawrence of Arabia.') And then there is the opposite side of the same coin that are cautionary tales of directors relying too much on technology, simply including effects in a movie just because they can be done(*cough* 'Speed Racer' *cough*). And as I have said elsewhere, 'Avatar' may look great but it does not look real. For the record, I watch most movies on my nine inch portable DVD player but I still feel that the best way to see any movie is on the biggest screen possible in a crowded theater. And, no, not every movie is out on DVD. Not even close.
  Walter M Super Reviewer
• Mar 22, 2014

  Insightful all the way through, "Side By Side" is a great documentary, filled with tons of well-known celebrities as they talk about their thoughts on the conversion from digital filmmaking and the future of the industry. There are times, although they are different opinions, that the same thing is repeated, because there is only so much you can have an opinion on about this. Let's face it, old-fashioned filmmaking, and things of the like, will inevitably die out within the next decade, and probably sooner. Most directors believe this to be the end of cinema, but I believe we are in a rut that will take a while to get out of, because we are having trouble finding the absolute best talent out there, or just settling for middle of the road. This was very interesting to watch, due to the classic directors speaking their minds on the matter, but truthfully, once they are gone, film will be dumber and dumber. So yes I am scared for the industry, because film has such a huge impact on society, but the world goes how it goes, and sometimes it is not controllable. To me, that is what this film's message really was. I really loved watching "Side By Side," and I highly recommend fans of any genre of film to watch this.
  

  KJ P Super Reviewer
• Feb 03, 2014

  Fascinating documentary on the impact of digital film making, featuring many of Hollywoods biggest names.
  Marcus W Super Reviewer

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