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" Shooting in sequence, I think it intensifies everybody's relationship, the crew, the actors. You have to be very focused, and shooting at night is a challenge because you get tired. I think it requires a special kind of concentration, but it's also exhilarating. "

Steve Buscemi

Relationship

Tired

Challenge

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Never

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Him

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Doing

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Genre

Matter

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