The Morning Watch: Creating Dug’s Intro In Pixar’s ‘Up’, TCM Explains Movie McGuffins & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, listen to a coupleTurner Classic Movieshosts talk about the plot device known as aMcGuffinand how it’s evolved over the years. Plus, hearUpdirectorBob Petersonand shading art directorBryn Imagirediscuss introducing the talking dog known as Dug. And finally, watchMaya RudolphanswerVanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire.
First up,Turner Classic MovieshostsBen Mankiewicz and Eddie Mullerexplain the famous plot device known as a McGuffin, which became famous thanks to the many films of Alfred Hitchcock. It can be almost anything, and even though Eddie Muller can’t really explain one of his favorites, he makes an interesting point about how what is perceived as a McGuffin has changed over the years.
Next,Pixar’sUpintroduced us to the adorable dog known as Dug, but a lot of work went into bringing the scene to life. In this edition of Pixar Scenes Explained, writer and co-director Bob Peterson (who is also the voice of Dug) breaks down the scene with some insight from shading art director Bryn Imagire explaining what her role is in the production.
Finally, Maya Rudolph sat down to partake inVanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire, comprised of 35 questions designed to deal the true nature of someone’s personality. Who are her heroes in real life?When and where was she happiest? If she were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?Get the answer to all those questions and more.
