Read More... Albert Magnoli was the director, co-writer and editor of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 hit movie that launched Prince into super-stardom. In tribute to Prince, Albert agreed to share with Salon some of his memories of that special experience. (This interview was lightly edited for clarity.) Albert, let me begin in a non-traditional manner by opening up the floor here and handing you the microphone to say anything whatsoever. I’m sorry.