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The Directors Cut - A DGA PodcastAuthor: Directors Guild of America
Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, The Directors Cut will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of todays most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life. Language: en Genres: TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Stop! That! Train! with Adam Shankman and Nzingha Stewart (Ep. 619)
Episode 619
Monday, 20 July, 2026
Director Adam Shankman discuss his new film, Stop! That! Train!, with fellow Director Nzingha Stewart in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how films like Airplane! and Hot Shots! influenced the style of comedy, how shooting limitations led to inventive workarounds, and finding opportunities for a joke in every corner of the film. The film tells the story of best friend stewardesses Tess and DeeDee, out of a job after their train line is discontinued. After sneaking aboard the luxurious Glamazonian Express where they are constantly upstaged by the snooty first-class crew, a massive storm arises, and they must all work together to prevent disaster. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/events/2026/august2026/stopthattrain_qna_0626
