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    EXCLUSIVE! Director Jonas Akerlund Talks About Shooting Duran Duran’s New Supermodel-Packed “Girl Panic!” Video

    EXCLUSIVE! Director Jonas Akerlund talks about shooting the legendary band and the iconic supermodels for Duran Duran's "Girl Panic!" video.

    Q & A

    Thriller director John Landis talks movie monsters, music videos and, of course, Michael

    John Landis talks movie monsters, music videos and of course, Michael.

    Music Videos

    Fear, Racism, Rehab and History: The 25th Anniversary of Run DMC & Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way”

    Director Jon Small recalls the creation of the legendary video for Run DMC/Aerosmith's "Walk This Way".

    News

    It’s National Metal Day! Directors Talk About Headbanging Videos

    Directors recalls some of their more metal moments from THE GOLDEN AGE OF MUSIC VIDEO.

    News

    Remembering The Late Heavy D: “He Gave 110% All The Time,” Recalls Director Drew Carolan

    "Now That We Found Love" video director Drew Carolan remembers the late Heavy D.

    News

    How A Polish Director Invented The “Bullet Time” Effect for Accept’s “Midnight Mover” video, 14 Years Before “The Matrix”

    Award-winning filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczynski directed only one metal music video, but it features a camera effect that was more than a decade ahead of its time.

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    Music Videos

    Peter Wolf’s Jumpin’ Jive: The Origins Of The Music Video For “Come As You Are”

    Peter Wolf paid tribute to actor Bobby Van in 1987's "Come As You Are" video by recreating Van's amazing dance sequence.

    Music Videos

    That “Hey, Let’s Add Some Breakdancing!” Period in Music Video History

    Breakdancing either belongs in your music video or it doesn't. We sort out this mess with Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, Robert Plant, and Rod Stewart.

    Q & A

    If You Like DRIVE: Jack Hues of Wang Chung Recalls Working On TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.

    Ryan Gosling's new film DRIVE owes its look and sound to many 80s films, including TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA. Wang Chung's Jack Hues recalls working on the 1985 film's soundtrack, title song, and crossover video.

    Music Videos

    Niagara Falls & Orange Juice: The Untold Story Behind The Waterfall In Duran Duran’s “The Reflex”

    For the first time, veteran director Russell Mulcahy reveals his inspiration for the waterfall moment in Duran Duran's video for "The Reflex".

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