Movies — Interviews

'Rebel Moon' VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina Discusses Snyder's Vision & The Extended Cut

FilmSpeak sits down with VFX Supervisor Marcus Taormina for ‘Rebel Moon’ to break down the film’s effects and production process, as well as the that highly-anticipated Snyder Cut.

There’s A Lot More To ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ Director John Slattery Than Roger Sterling

The iconic actor, a staple of American television for three decades, talks about his latest feature ‘Maggie Moore(s),’ starring his ‘Mad Men’ co-star and long-term collaborator Jon Hamm, as well as his approach to directing, and ruminations on his late colleague Robert Morse.

Director Bomani J. Story Discusses His Frankenstein-Inspired Horror Film 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster'

On the surface, ‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ appears to be a modern retelling of the Frankenstein story, but Director Bomani J. Story sits down with FilmSpeak to reveal the real inspiration for the concept and the title of his latest film.

Celebrity Interviews, Horror, MoviesDempsey PillotJune 23, 2023Interview, Horror, SXSW, Bomani J. StoryComment

Director Adrian Lyne Reflects On 'Flashdance' 40 Years Later

FilmSpeak sits down with director Adrian Lyne to discuss the 80s dance classic ‘Flashdance’ forty years later and get a behind-the-scenes peak into some of the most iconic scenes of the film.

SUNDANCE '23: Composer Ryan Rumery Connected with His Rural Roots while Working on 'Food and Country'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Ryan Rumery describes getting in touch with his rural roots to help spread awareness about the nation’s food crisis in his latest film Food and Country.

SUNDANCE '23: Composer Jordan Dykstra Discusses Working on the Timely Documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

It’s been nearly a year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. While the fight is still far from over, one new documentary dares to ask the question “how did it all begin?”. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Jordan Dykstra breaks down the timeliness of his new project 20 Days in Mariupol.

Simon Franglen On Composing More Than Just Music In 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Avatar: The Way of Water composer Simon Franglen describes taking over musical duties from the late James Horner, creating new Na’vi culture from scratch, and more.

Jack Kilmer On Shooting 'Detective Knight: Independence' In One Week & Working With Bruce Willis

In this exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Jack Kilmer (son of icon Val Kilmer) chats about working with Bruce Willis for the first time during one of the most chaotic film shoots of his career.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotJanuary 22, 2023Jack Kilmer, Interview, Val Kilmer, Bruce Willis, Detective Knight, Lionsgate, Willow, Disney+Comment

Avatar 2 Screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Talk All Things 'Way of Water,' 'Avatar 3,' 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Jurassic World' and More

Screenwriting dream duo Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss helping James Cameron bring Pandora back to life for Avatar: The Way of Water. Check out their remarks on how the mega-hit sequel came together, their work in the Jurassic World and Planet of the Apes franchises, how their real-life marriage and parenthood have informed their work, and more!

Getting to the Heart of ‘Bones and All’ with Screenwriter Dave Kajganich

Looming over director Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Bones and All’ is the notion that this coming-of-age love story is just a bit different than what most people are used to. Writer Dave Kajganich sits down with FilmSpeak to explain that he hopes people see beyond the film’s initial strangeness.

Horror, Interviews, MoviesTina KakadelisJanuary 12, 2023bones and all, Luca Guadagnino, Dave KajganichComment

Academy Award Nominee Tom Berenger Reflects on the Revenge Genre and His Most Macho Roles to Date

FilmSpeak sits down with Academy Award nominee Tom Berenger to discuss his career and his new film, Black Warrant, and how Berenger believes his character and the film are separate from other action-thrillers.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotDecember 23, 2022Tom Berenger, Interview, Actor, Academy Award nominee, Black Warrant, thrillerComment

'The Menu' Virtual Press Conference: Everyone Had A Deliciously Great Time

The cast and director Mark Mylod were available for a virtual press conference for their upcoming thriller The Menu, a darkly comedic feast that is sure to shock and entertain audiences.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesTom ChatalbashNovember 17, 2022the menu, interviewComment

‘The Gray Man’ Composer Henry Jackman on Re-Teaming with the Russo Brothers and the Complexity of Composing

The vision of Netflix’s The Gray Man is enhanced by composer Henry Jackman’s effervescent and insightful score. However, in this exclusive interview, Jackman tells FilmSpeak how the original idea was that he “wasn’t going to do any work”.

Screenwriter Matt Lopez On Creating A Relatable 'Father of the Bride' Remake

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, screenwriter Matt Lopez discusses why he wanted to make a modern version of Father of the Bride, and why he thinks it’ll resonate with the Latinx community.

Interviews, Television, Movies, HBO MaxDempsey PillotJune 17, 2022interview, HBO MAX, HBO Max, Father of the Bride, Matt Lopez, remakeComment

Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Larry Wilmore Go Large in 'Jerry and Marge'

FilmSpeak wins the lottery as we sit down with legendary actors Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening and comedian Larry Wilmore to discuss their latest film Jerry and Marge Go Large, streaming on Paramount+ June 17th. The film is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions.

'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Directors Interview: The Daniels talk about Reigning in Absurdity and Their Future

After throwing every idea they ever had into the multiversal adventure, directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert look at how their past shaped their filmmaking future, and what possibly awaits them in that future. Continue to see the full video interview and hear what the Daniels had to say about “Everything Everywhere All At Once”.

Son Lux Discusses Composing the Impossible in 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'

While the mind-boggling visuals and editing promise to keep your attention when watching Everything Everywhere All At Once, the film’s 49-track score by experimental musical trio Son Lux make the experience that much more memorable, all while simultaneously tugging at your heartstrings. Here’s our interview with the group.

‘Morbius’ Composer Jon Ekstrand on How John Carpenter Inspired the Music of Jared Leto’s Marvel Movie

Morbius composer Jon Ekstrand discusses how John Carpenter and 80’s synth scores helped shape the soundscape for Sony’s Jared Leto-vampire comic book adaptation.

The Painstaking Process of Preserving 'The Godfather', and Why The Film Remains an All-Time-Great 50 Years Later

Paramount Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Asset Management Andrea Kalas, expert Film Archivist James Mockoski, and actor Johnny Martino sit down with FilmSpeak to discuss the 50th Anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather.

Jon Spaihts Talks Oscar Nominations, 'Dune Part II,' Adapting Frank Herbert, and Why Sci-Fi is More Than a Genre

‘Dune’ screenwriter, Jon Spaihts, reflects on his Oscar Nomination and continued collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve, while breaking down his process for adapting Frank Herbert, the secret to great screenwriting, and looking ahead to his future involvement in the ‘Dune’ universe with ‘Dune Part II’ and more.