I approach an action sequence almost like a mathematical problem. Sometimes you get these action sequences that you read and go, 'Oh my God, this is huge, how do I do it?' and I go, 'Just a step at a time. Sit down and plot each piece of it out.' Michelle MacLaren actionapproachgod share on social
I always say, 'I love producing, but directing is my passion,' and for a while, I had to produce to support my directing habit. Michelle MacLaren directhabitlove Change image and share on social
'Breaking Bad' was a magical, amazing experience. I'm honored to have been a part of it. Michelle MacLaren amazebadbreak Change image and share on social
After I directed for the first time, I wanted to call every director I'd ever worked with and apologize. In television you are tasked with shooting 42 minutes, or whatever, in eight days. That's not a lot of time. Michelle MacLaren apologizecallday share on social
Sometimes I forget to say 'cut' because I am so lost in the performance. Michelle MacLaren cutforgetlose Change image and share on social
A montage is incredibly challenging. When I can, I'd like to know what the music is going to be ahead of time because that will affect the beat, the pace of the montage. Michelle MacLaren affectaheadbeat Change image and share on social
I always say that AMC hires filmmakers, and they let them be filmmakers. Michelle MacLaren amcfilmmakerhire Change image and share on social
I'm not surprised that I tend to go for the dark side. I was a really scared kid, so I think I understand what scares people. Michelle MacLaren darkkidpeople Change image and share on social
My feeling is, from when I started on 'Breaking Bad,' there's no reason to pick and choose because every episode is great. Whatever episode you get, you're lucky to do it. Michelle MacLaren badbreakchoose Change image and share on social
