The Oscar season is long and grueling.
The idea is to just enjoy the ride.
Its a bit like a primary campaign in politics except nobody has to be terrible to each other.
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Miller chatted warmly with fellow legendary helmer Ridley Scott, NBRs choice for best director forThe Martian.
According to some prognosticators, the two men are Oscar co-favorites heading into next weeks nomination announcement.
But on this day they were comparing how many cameras each employed on their respective films.
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And so much of what was shot is in the film.
Coogler also talked about his affection for Maryse Alberti, the acclaimed cinematographer ofCreed.
Ive never worked on a feature film with a male cinematographer, Coogler said.
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Thats the way it should be.
And we need a lot more female perspectives in all movies, especially behind the camera.
It terms of capability, woman are completely equal to men, obviously.
Its crazy to even have to say it.
Asked about his rumored next movie, MarvelsBlack Panther, Coogler could only say… nothing.
Right now Im trying to figure things out.
Im definitely anxious to get back to work but Im also taking care of my life.
She also happens to be his wife.
Shes a gardener also, and I realize that you could transpose those two skills.
But her truest gift is in predicting what will happen.
Thats what makes her an invaluable editor.
