Ridley Scott Reveals Directing Secrets to Fellow Helmer Jimmy Chin: “Don’t Listen to Anybody”

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

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In an unusually unguarded interview from Chin's new book of conversations, the 'Dog Stars' director looks back on what he's learned after half a century at the top of his craft.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:15:00 UTC.

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