Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton of The Newton Brothers are mostly known for collaborating with director Mike Flanagan in films and television series like Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and, most recently, The Fall of the House of Usher. In an exclusive chat with FilmSpeak, the composer duo talks about their x-cellent work on ‘X-Men ‘97’.
Read MoreFilmSpeak chats to cinematographer Jess Hall about working on the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ and setting the tone for the Monsterverse on the small screen.
Read MoreFilmspeak talks to composer Anthony Willis about his creation of a sonic atmosphere surrounding Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’.
Read MoreFilmSpeak sat down to speak with editor Victoria Boydell about ‘Saltburn’ - discussing her collaboration with director Emerald Fennell and creating the film’s tense atmosphere.
Read MoreJesse Williams and Michael Peña play two sinister men trying to commandeer the technology of the world’s greatest superhero, The Guard (Owen Wilson) for their own nefarious purposes in Secret Headquarters. The two actors who have tons of experience with big blockbusters and the small screen sit down with FilmSpeak to reveal why this family friendly superhero movie is the perfect mix.
Read MoreWhen a little blue hedgehog debuted in the summer of 1991, it might be a safe assumption that no one knew how big a property he would become. Stars of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lee Majdoub, Colleen O’Shaughnessey and director Jeff Fowler reflect on how Sonic became the success story it is, while the film comes to Paramount+.
Read MoreClifton Collins Jr and Molly Parker sit down with FilmSpeak to discuss their new character driven film ‘Jockey’. Parker and Collins are perfect ambassadors for the breadth of storytelling you can achieve in film, regardless of the production. The two delve into what made Jockey so personal, and how they were both able to achieve career redefining performances within the film.
Read MoreComposing films had always been a dream for Belgian Musician Peter Baert, and his journey to the big screen is as whimsical as the film he recently completed, ‘The Water Man’; the directorial-debut of Oscar-winning-actor David Oyelowo.
Read MoreShadow in the Cloud writer and director Roseanne Liang discusses the process behind harnessing her action and genre film influences while crafting a unique and memorable thriller of her own, as well as why acknowledging and enriching New Zealand’s cinematic contributions within her own work is important to her.
Read MoreWe had the wonderful chance to speak with Yu Fei about the music of The Eight Hundred. Together with an internationally formed team including composers Andrew Kawczynski and Rupert Gregson-Williams, the trio designed and crafted the melodies of the film. It is a score that has several global inspirations, and one which its creators tried to straddle the line between ancient and modern.
Read MoreA blend of horror, thriller, and comedy, with references from David Fincher to “Fargo,” “The Wolf of Snow Hollow” is yet again another showcase for Jim Cummings, the indie breakout triple threat whose self-distribution of “Thunder Road” wowed critics and the industry at large. With the help of a distributor and the weight of logistics off his shoulders, Cummings is more relaxed this time around with “The Wolf of Snow Hollow,” but (naturally) equally as enthusiastic.
Read MoreStars Mamoudou Athie and Phylicia Rashad discuss their experiences working on the film.
Read More“The Secrets We Keep” star Noomi Rapace and director Yuval Adler discuss the descent into madness in the making of their latest film.
Read MoreWriter/Director Karen Maine talks about the making of her directorial debut, YES, GOD, YES.
Read MoreThe September 4th release of “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” marks Charlie Kaufman’s 3rd film and his first collaboration with film composer and all-around chill dude, Jay Wadley.
Read MoreWriter, director, and producer Richard Tanne talks his latest film, Chemical Hearts, and the influences of greats like Alfred Hitchcock and Wes Anderson.
Read MoreWe recently had to privilege of chatting with writer/director/producer of “She Dies Tomorrow,” Amy Seimetz, as well as stars Kate Lyn Sheil and Jane Adams. Kate and Jane talk about their process as performers to bring these feelings to the surface, and Amy breaks down how her vision of the film is based on her personal experiences and discusses her technique for using editing and sound design to create a visceral experience for the audience.
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