It's been a manic few weeks, and one of the highlights was having a few minutes with screenwriter and director Paul Schrader. Schrader wrote the screenplays for such films as Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ, Raging Bull, The Mosquito Coast, American Gigilo, and many more. His film direction includes such titles as Auto Focus, Patty Hearst, and Cat People.

We knew we'd shoot in the movie theatre, but had a tight window of opportunity between showings of his film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters. So, as soon as the crowd let out, the Cinema Arts gang kept the line at bay while we set up a few lights and had the film tech get the projector hot to incorporate it into the image. Nothing like the pressure of just a few minutes to capture such a legendary personality and talent! We ran in with at least two of everything to be sure if one strobe or camera or wire failed, there was a backup. Nothing failed...especially Mr. Schrader, who calmly struck a pose with that awesome red scarf. CLICK.