I had the wonderful pleasure of being at the 25th anniversary screening of MANHUNTER (1986) at the Egyptian Theater (@SidGrauman) in Hollywood. The print was a 35mm that seemed as current as the year it was first shown. Director Michael Mann, and family, were present throughout the event and after the presentation the director answered questions about the movie and other works. I have been a big admirer of Michael Mann’s career, especially when he takes part as the writer and director; with works like Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and going back to the Crime Story and Miami Vice days, I believe Michael Mann is somewhere at the top of a short list of best directors today.
Watching Manhunter at the fantastic Egyptian Theater was a refreshing example that a good story, good photography and adaptation are only some of the ingredients that, along with great direction, turn a movie into a great experience and Michael Mann did it wonderfully. This video is part 1 of the full 49 minute Q&A session; part 2 is coming up shortly.
