Interview — Interviews

X-Men ‘97: The X-Men’s Powerhouse Has Given a Powerhouse Performance this Season

Rogue has been an X-Men fan-favorite for years, but with the debut season of ‘X-Men ‘97’ wrapped up, Lenore Zann gave the already layered and tragic character extra Emmy-worthy layers.

Making ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) Fetch with Jaquel Spivey, Samantha Jayne, & Arturo Perez Jr.

In preparation for ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) digital release on Paramount Home Entertainment, FilmSpeak sits down with some of the people who had a hand in bringing the musical to life including directors Samantha Jayne & Arturo Perez Jr. and star Jaquel Spivey.

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Cinematographer Promises Netflix Adaptation Stays True to the Original Visual Style

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ premiered this week, paving a new path for fans to return to the four nations yet again. Michael Balfry, the director of photography for the show is well aware of the importance of the animated series to fans around the world. He sits with FilmSpeak to discuss the new adaptation.

Icon Lance Henriksen on How His Creative Flame Stays Ignited

The sci-fi and horror legend Lance Henriksen isn’t one to reflect on his past roles, but his recent role in the survival indie ‘On Fire’ has him looking back at family and the challenges in his early life.

How Composer John Powell Tackled the Larger Than Life 'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie'

Even with more than thirty years of industry experience and over 80 credits to his name, John Powell still finds himself learning new things and tackling unique challenges. The composer found himself at a creative impasse with his first ever documentary ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’.

Celebrity Interviews, DocumentaryLane MillsAugust 24, 2023Documentary, Composer John Powell, Composer, Interview, Celebrity InterviewsComment

Actor Orlando Jones on the Future of Content Creation: “I don’t believe the gatekeepers are in control, anymore”

Orlando Jones, comedian and former star of ‘American Gods’ sits down with FilmSpeak to reflect on the union strikes, studios crumbling and his new independent film, ‘Til Death Do Us Part’.

Things Might Be "Miserable" on Some Movie Sets For Casper Van Dien, but He Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way

His energetic and nonchalant energy about his experiences is exactly why Casper Van Dien remains a fan-favorite. Fans can now watch Van Dien in The Flood, battling alligators, looking hot, wet, and miserable and enjoy the fact that he’s still having fun. The actor sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss his latest film and the things that seem insane to people outside the industry.

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.

Composer Alex Belcher Discusses Working with Henry Jackman on 'Extraction 2'

FilmSpeak gets to speak exclusively to ‘Extraction 2’ co-composer Alex Belcher on his collaboration with Henry Jackman in crafting the score of the highly-anticipated sequel to 2020’s ‘Extraction’.

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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.

Composer Anthony Willis Talks About the Unique Score of ‘M3GAN’

Composer Anthony Willis never expected ‘M3gan’ to resonate so much with audiences, even knowing how good the film was. He sat down with FilmSpeak to talk about crafting the darkly funny score for the film.

Celebrity Interviews, HorrorMaxance VincentFebruary 18, 2023Anthony Willis, Interview, M3GAN, HorrorComment

SUNDANCE ‘23: Composer Dabney Morris Discusses ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’

According to composer Dabney Morris, Rachel Lambert’s ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ is a difficult film to describe. The film focuses on escapist fantasies about what it would be like to be dead, and that macabre sense of existentialism needed a specific process in the score. Morris sits down with FilmSpeak to explain how he did it.

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‘Missing’ Composer Julian Scherle Discusses Expanding the World of the ‘Searching’ Universe

FilmSpeak sits with with ‘Missing’ composer Julian Scherle to discuss collaborating with directors Nick Johnson and Will Merrick and expanding the world of ‘Searching’.

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'Violent Night’ Screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller on Creating a New Christmas Classic

FilmSpeak talks to ‘Violent Night’ screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller on creating a new Christmas classic, and reinterpreting the legend of Santa Claus.

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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!