'Carrie' Stars Samantha Sloyan and Matthew Lillard Discuss The Nuance and Empathy Behind Mike Flanagan's Reimagining

Samantha Sloyan and Matthew Lillard discuss their protective roles in Mike Flanagan’s latest, and most empathetic adaptation of the beloved Stephen King novel, ‘Carrie’.

Celebrity Interviews, Amazon Prime, Horror, TelevisionArjun PersaudOctober 2, 2026Carrie, Carrie Interview, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, Mike Flanagan, Stephen King, Prime Video, Horror Series, AdaptationComment

'Conversation With The Sea' Interview: The Central Team Discuss Bringing Their Gripping New Thriller To Life

Conversation With The Sea, the latest film from director Muayad Alayan and writer Rami Alayan, proves to be a narratively challenging ordeal, that also serves as a scathing critique of how disproportionately Palestinians are treated in Jerusalem, and in Israel at large. The core team behind the film sat down with FilmSpeak during TIFF to discuss the inception, collaboration, and guerilla style production of their film.

TIFF, Celebrity InterviewsArjun PersaudOctober 1, 2026TIFF 2026, Interview, Palestinian FilmComment

‘Kick On’ - Australia’s Nick Kozakis On His Influences, Filmmaking Process, And The Teamwork That Goes Into Brutality

With the world premiere of Nick Kozakis’ hyper violent epic ‘Kick On’ during TIFF’s recent Midnight Madness slate, FilmSpeak got a chance to sit down with Kozakis and discuss the work that went into making such a hard-hitting film.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TIFFJoseph SimonSeptember 23, 2026Kick On, Nick Kozakis, Interview with Nick Kozakis, Interview, TIFF 26, TIFF, Midnight MadnessComment

'Strong Son' Director Ian Bawa Discusses Emotional Responsibility, Memory, Masculinity, Personal Healing and More [TIFF 2026]

Acclaimed filmmaker, Ian Bawa sits with FilmSpeak to discuss translating his shorts into his feature debut, a deeply personal portrait of a father-son relationship.

Canadian Film, Interviews, TIFFArjun PersaudSeptember 15, 2026Strong Son, Ian Bawa, TIFF, TIFF 26Comment

'The Magic Faraway Tree' Director Ben Gregor Discusses Adapting The Beloved Fairytale

Director Ben Gregor spoke with FilmSpeak about adapting the beloved story ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’. Edible sets, meticulous flatulence and deep thematic conversations all emerge in this interview, a testament to the eccentricity of both Gregor and his film.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsArjun PersaudAugust 20, 2026Magic Faraway Tree, The Magic Faraway Tree, Adaptation, Fantasy, Family Films, Children's Fantasy, Enid Blyton, Ben Gregor, Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield, Rebecca Ferguson, Nicola Coughlan, Nonso AnozieComment

'Tony' Editors Curt Lobb and Robert Upchurch Discuss Finding The Rhythm Of The Sharp Bourdain Biopic

‘Tony’ is ostensibly the most formally conventional film edited by Curt Lobb and Robert Upchurch, but remains just as invigorating as their more reality-blurring work. The duo sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss capturing familiar vibes and rhythms in the edit, and finding a synthesis between Anthony Bourdain’s legacy and the film’s structure.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsArjun PersaudAugust 14, 2026Interview, Tony, Anthony Bourdain, A24, Coming Of Age, Biopic, Canadian Editors, Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, Leo Woodall, Emilia Jones, Ediiting, CookingComment

'Sterling Point' Star Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie Talks New Summer Series and Representation

A character like Ellis is emblematic of the nuanced characters in ‘Sterling Point’, and his inclusion specifically adds a lot of depth and authenticity. Actor Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie spoke with FilmSpeak about inhabiting the role of Ellis, and having unique learning experiences on set.

Amazon Prime, Celebrity Interviews, Canadian FilmArjun PersaudAugust 5, 2026Interview, Sterling Point, Megan Park, Prime Video, Young AdultComment

'Motor City' Star Ben Foster Discusses His Compelling Villain And Unique Crime Film

FilmSpeak had the pleasure of sitting down with actor Ben Foster to discuss his new film ‘Motor City’, his lovable villain Reynolds and the complicated nature of the character.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsTom ChatalbashJuly 21, 2026motor city, motor city interview, ben foster, ben foster interview, alan ritchson, shailene woodleyComment

'Spider Noir' Sound Team Discusses How They Crafted The Sound Design Of The Film Noir Series

FilmSpeak sits down with the sound team behind ‘Spider Noir’ where they discussed how they crafted the show’s audio design and much more.

Amazon Prime, Emmy Consideration, TelevisionTom ChatalbashJune 13, 2026spider noir, spider noir interview, nicolas cage, nick offord, ryan collins, ethan beigel, matthew sanchezComment

'Spider Noir' DP's Peter Deming And Darran Tiernan Talk About Crafting The Show's Film Noir Aesthetic

FilmSpeak had the pleasure of sitting down with Peter Deming and Darran Tiernan, the directors of photography for Amazon Prime’s new superhero series ‘Spider Noir’ where they discussed crafting the show’s singular and enveloping film noir aesthetic.

Amazon Prime, Celebrity Interviews, Emmy ConsiderationTom ChatalbashJune 11, 2026spider noir, spider noir interview, nicolas cage, peter deming, darran tiernanComment

'Omaha' Star John Magaro Discusses Preparation And Connection With His New Gut-Wrenching Family Drama

John Magaro has remained one of Hollywood’s most reliable character actors, delivering strong turns in dozens of notable films and television series over the years. Enter ‘Omaha’, a family drama following a father and his two kids on a sudden road trip across the American West. Magaro spoke with FilmSpeak about his experiences filming Omaha and getting back into the headspace of the project.

Celebrity Interviews, SundanceArjun PersaudMay 1, 2026John Magaro, Sundance, Indie Film, American Independent Film, Omaha, Omaha Movie, Kelly ReichardtComment

The Cast and Director Behind 'Mile End Kicks' Discuss Their New Montreal Music Comedy

‘Mile End Kicks’ heralds a very exciting moment for Canadian cinema. The film is a deeply personal one for director Chandler Levack, who poured her own experiences into the film, and got to reflect on that process alongside cast members Barbie Ferreira and Devon Bostick, in their respective interviews with FilmSpeak.

Comedy, Interviews, Movies, TIFFArjun PersaudApril 17, 2026Canadian Film, Chandler Levack, Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Montreal, Mile End KicksComment

Generation Azeez: How ‘The Pitt’s Shabana Azeez is Speaking Up For Healthcare Workers and Generation Z

Playing ‘The Pitt’s wunderkind has also given actor Shabana Azeez and her character Victoria Javadi the added responsibility of representing the social Gen Z earthquake taking place in the world today. Azeez sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss that responsibility.

HBO Max, Interviews, Television, Celebrity InterviewsMichael Winn JohnsonApril 13, 2026The Pitt, the pitt cast interview, The pitt cast, The PItt interview, Shabana Azeez, Shabana Azeez The Pitt, Shabana Azeez Interview, Victoria Javadi The Pitt, Victoria Javadi Shabana AzeezComment

The Talent Behind 'Hate The Player: The Ben Johnson Story' Discuss Their Heightened Reimagining of the Infamous Canadian Track Story

The team behind ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story’ sit with FilmSpeak as actors Shamier Anderson, Andrew Bachelor, and Ben Johnson himself discuss the zany new approach to Ben’s story, agency, ensemble, and more.

Celebrity Interviews, Comedy, Documentary, Interviews, Paramount+Arjun PersaudMarch 28, 2026Hate the Player, Ben Johnson, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Andrew Bachelor, Shamier Anderson, The Ben Johnson Story, Interview, Interview Hate the PlayerComment

'Bait' Stars Riz Ahmed and Guz Khan Talk Tonal Balancing Act of Their Sharp New Satire

'Bait' Stars Riz Ahmed and Guz Khan talk about the tonal balancing act and to discuss tone and their creative relationship working on their new bond-related meta comedy.

Celebrity Interviews, Amazon Prime, Interviews, TelevisionArjun PersaudMarch 27, 2026Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Bait, Prime Video, Prime Bait, Celebrity Interviews, Interview with Riz Ahmed, Interview with Riz Ahmed and Guz KhanComment

Self-Reflection and Decompression: Fiona Dourif on the Healing and Happiness ‘The Pitt’ Brings For Her

Fiona Dourif, who is no stranger to chaotic and intense roles discusses the great journey her Dr. McKay has taken over two seasons of ‘The Pitt’, and how she creates a balanced centre to all she does.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, Television, HBO MaxMichael Winn JohnsonMarch 18, 2026The Pitt, Fiona Dourif Interview, Fiona Dourif, the pitt cast interview, The PItt interview, Fiona Dourif The PittComment

Hamza Haq Talks Inhabiting A New Kind Of Criminal Character In 'The Borderline'

Three time Canadian Screen Award winner, Hamza Haq discusses his latest, and radically different role in the new CTV crime thriller, ‘The Borderline’.

Canadian Film, Celebrity InterviewsArjun PersaudMarch 16, 2026Hamza Haq, CTV, Stephen Ammell, Thriller Series, Minnie Driver, Borderline, crime 101Comment

'Sweetness' Director Emma Higgins and Star Kate Hallett Discuss Shaping Their Wild New Thriller

Director Emma Higgins and star Kate Hallett - The duo behind ‘Sweetness’, sit down with FilmSpeak to discuss developing the new, nuanced entry in the obsessed fan sub-genre.

Celebrity Interviews, Thriller FilmArjun PersaudMarch 2, 2026Sweetness Movie, Thriller, Music, Fandom, Emma Higgins, Kate Hallett, Women Talking, Elevation Pictures, Canadian ProductionComment

Shedding the Layers for Comedy: Doug Jones is Taking His Career In New, Fun Directions

While he’s arguably the world’s best known prosthetic actor, Doug Jones sheds the rubber and strips down for yet another comedic turn in ‘Operation Taco Gary’s’. He sits with FilmSpeak to discuss the future trajectory of his career.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsMichael Winn JohnsonFebruary 28, 2026Doug Jones Interview, Doug Jones, Operation Taco Gary's, Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Star Trek Discovery, Interview, Interview with Doug JonesComment

The Most Targeted Man in ‘The Pitt’: How Lucas Iverson Embraces Everything That’s Shot at Him

From the subtle strength of Shakespeare to flying feculence, ‘The Pitt’s Lucas Iverson’s young career is a journey full of interesting ebbs and flows. He sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss joining the megahit medical drama.

Celebrity Interviews, HBO Max, Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026The pitt, The pitt cast, the pitt cast interview, lucas iverson, lucas iverson interview, lucas iverson the pitt, HBO MaxComment