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“I'm of the belief that dating "potential" is almost always an exercise in frustration.”

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Mallory Ortberg is a prominent internet writer and critic known for her sharp wit and insightful commentary. Her work often deals with social phenomena, cultural commentary, and personal experiences, enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more

“I have a 22-year-old son, and when my son was born I made a decision to raise him. My husband and I took turns working, and it's easier to raise a kid in the documentary world, where you go away for two weeks or three weeks rather than the months that you spend on a feature. That was and still is much more open to women DPs than the world of fiction.”

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Author:Maryse Alberti

“I always start a movie by being very firm and very hard and very, very serious, and then I can relax a little more once I've gained respect. That's part of the job - you have to earn the respect of your crew.”

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Author:Maryse Alberti

“As important as it is to learn the techniques of cinematography, you also have to learn how to deal with the movie set, with show business. I came up with a cinematographer who is very talented, but she was never quite able to handle everything else you have to do - dealing with the producer and the crew and the time frame that you have to follow.”

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Author:Maryse Alberti

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