21.   But his first love remains writing and directing films, which he considers as much of an education for himself as his audience.

22.   But studio chiefs have long memories, and it was four years before Gilliam was able to direct another film.

23.   But the Wachowskis, who wrote and directed the film, seem unfamiliar with the maxim that a little goes a long way.

24.   But when Figgis was hired to direct the film, he rewrote the script extensively.

25.   But Wyler, who was scheduled to direct the film, insisted on seeing him, and hired the young English actor.

26.   By the time he landed in Paris, Coppola had made up his mind to adapt the book and direct the film.

27.   Don Roos, who both wrote and directed the film, did not create Dedee with Ricci in mind.

28.   Did he, having never directed a film before, overestimate himself?

29.   Earlier in his career, Akkad produced and directed two films portraying Muslims as heroes.

30.   Forrest Whitaker, the actor, was chosen to direct the film.