Interviews — FilmSpeak

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.

Movies, Interviews, Celebrity InterviewsDempsey PillotMarch 23, 2022The Godfather, 50th Anniversary, Johnny Martino, Paramount Pictures, Paramount, 4K Film Rerelease, Exclusive, InterviewComment

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.

Kevin, Dean, and Sean Kiner on the Pressures of Composing 'Peacemaker' as a Family

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak- Kevin, Dean, and Sean Kiner discuss the pressures of composing ‘Peacemaker’ as a family,. These two generations of composing Kiners who have worked on some massive sci-fi projects in the past let us know what they are most proud of and what to expect in the Peacemaker finale.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, TelevisionDempsey PillotFebruary 10, 2022Peacemaker, James Gunn, The Suicide Squad, DCEU, HBO MAX, Kevin Kiner, Sean Kiner, Dean Kiner

‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Interview: Same old Fraggles but on a Bigger, Brighter Rock

FilmSpeak recently got the opportunity to talk to two of those key Fraggles, Wembley and Mokey (down a Fraggle hole where they can only hear our voice) to discuss about how the current Fraggle Rock Apple+ reboot, ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ maintains the core Jim Henson values of fun, family and growth.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonJanuary 22, 2022Fraggles, Fraggle Rock, Apple+, Apple Plus, Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock, Jim Henson, Mokey, WembleyComment

Clifton Collins Jr. and Molly Parker on Riding Two Career Performances in 'Jockey'

Clifton 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.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, MoviesMichael Winn JohnsonDecember 29, 2021Jockey, Clifton Collins Jr, Molly Parker, Interview, Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, Cllifton Collins Jr Interview, Molly Parker Interview, Jockey Interview, Sony Pictures ClassicsComment

Twenty Years Later, Director Peter Chelsom Reflects On His Inadvertent Classic 'Serendipity'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, director Peter Chelsom reflects on the one film of his that’s become an accidental classic: Serendipity. In the twenty years since, fans new and old have continued to respond positively to leading it to become both a cult romantic comedy and a cult holiday film.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotDecember 28, 2021Serendipity, Peter Chelsom, Interview, interview with Peter Chelsom, Exclusive, Christmas Movies, Christmas, John Cusack, Kate BeckinsaleComment

The Cast of '1883' Interview: Building a New Chapter in the Yellowstone Legacy

With a massive opening, setting records for Paramount+ and its streaming service, ‘1883’ has proven to be yet another television ‘monster’ from creator Taylor Sheridan. Cast members Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lamonica Garrett and Isabel May talk about how to balance being both the roots of the Dutton family, and an entirely new branch of the Yellowstone family tree.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonDecember 19, 2021Yellowstone, Yellowstone Interview, 1883, 1883 Yellowstone, Yellowstone 1883, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan, Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Comment

'Nightmare Alley' Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Recounts Recapturing the Magic of Old Hollywood

There have been very few films this year whose magical imagery will captivate you as strongly as ‘Nightmare Alley’. The man behind these distinctly indulgent images is Dan Laustsen, veteran cinematographer and long time collaborator with director Guillermo del Toro. In an exclusive interview with FIlmSpeak, Laustsen walks us through the decisions that were made on set, his collaborative process with Del Toro, and the ways that the film draws inspiration from those that came before it.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesJack WaltersDecember 17, 2021Dan Laustsen, Nightmare Alley, Cinematographer, Interview, Movie Interview, Guillermo del Toro, Cate Blanchett, MoviesComment

Why Alexander Ludwig Believes 'National Champions' Will Spark Conversations

Alexander Ludwig and his imposing on screen presence have created such characters as ‘Bjorn Ragnerson’ on the massively successful ‘Vikings’ and recently as ‘Ace Spade’, one of the battling brothers on ‘Heels’. Now, Ludwig engages in another brotherly battle, as he teams up with fellow Canadian actor Stephan James and an all star cast in ‘National Champions’, a small film with big ambition.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, MoviesMichael Winn JohnsonDecember 11, 2021Alexander Ludwig, National Champions, Alexander Ludwig Interview, National Champions Movie, National Champions Movie 2021, Vikings, Heels Season 2, Heels, J.K. Simmons, Interview with Alexander LudwigComment