Interviews — FilmSpeak

'Lorelei' Director Sabrina Doyle Discusses Fatherhood and Second Chances

Sabrina Doyle chats with FilmSpeak about her latest film ‘Lorelei’, starring Jena Malone as a single mom raising three kids, and Pablo Schreiber as an ex-convict who learns to love them despite not being their father.

InterviewsDempsey PillotAugust 29, 2021Lorelei, Pablo Schreiber, Jena Malone, Sabrina Doyle, Interview, DirectorComment

'Jungle Cruise' Cinematographer Ian Seabrook Dives Deep On Underwater Filmmaking

There’s one name Hollywood calls upon to capture the mysterious or adventurous realm of underwater cinematography, and that name is Ian Seabrook. Perhaps his surname was just a coincidence or perhaps prophetic, but the Director Of Photography is best known for capturing splashy imagery in many box office behemoths like Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Deadpool and Jungle Cruise to name a few.

InterviewsTony HelmAugust 27, 2021Ian Seabrook, Jungle Cruise, Disney, Disney Plus, interview, new releases, adventure, adventureland, disneylandComment

'The Green Knight' Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo Discusses Creating a Cinematic Palette and Mise-En-Scène

Director David Lowery could not have the created the vision that is ‘The Green Knight’ without the help of cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo. Speaking exclusively to FilmSpeak’s Kaleena Steakle, Palermo discussed the film’s color palette, his preferred method of mise-en-scène, his favorite part of the film, and much more.

InterviewsDempsey PillotAugust 18, 2021the green knight, A24, CinematographyComment

Production Designer Jade Healy Discusses the Visuals of 'The Green Knight' and Collaborating with David Lowery

With the release of ‘The Green Knight’ in theatres (and on demand August 19th), production designer Jade Healey sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss her work on the medieval epic, her working relationship with director David Lowery, her connection to the source material, and how she tries to create something original in a familiar story.

InterviewsRyan McQuadeAugust 2, 2021the green knight, A24, david lowery, jade healy, interComment

Composer Haim Frank Ilfman Discusses His Process For Designing A Film's Score, And 'Gunpowder Milkshake'

In anticipation of Netflix’s ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’, composer Haim Frank Ilfman sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss where the idea for the sound came from, his relationship with longtime collaborator and director Navot Papushado, and his possible involvement in the film's already announced sequel.

Interviews, NetflixDempsey PillotJuly 15, 2021Gunpowder Milkshake, Netflix, Composer, composer interview, Haim Frank IlfmanComment

'In the Heights' Cinematographer Alice Brooks Talks Jon M. Chu, Abandoned Subway Stations, and Washington Heights

‘In the Heights’ cinematographer Alice Brooks gives a behind-the-scenes look into making the movie.

‘Solos’ Creator, David Weil, on Anthologies, Isolation, and his Directorial Debut

For many, 2020 brought isolation, reflection, and eventually, hope; David Weil, creator of Solos, encapsulates these emotions in his new anthology streaming series.

InterviewsMiko ReyesMay 30, 2021amazon prime, solos

Kevin Kiner Discusses Star Wars Animation & What His Music Has Done For The Universe

Many people think of John Williams when it comes to Star Wars’ music, but Kevin Kiner is the newest ‘star’ composer.

‘The Water Man’ Composer Peter Baert Discusses His Personal Connection To the Film

Composing 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.

Director Malcolm Ingram on the Passion of Filmmaker Kevin Smith in New Documentary, ‘Clerk’ [SXSW 21]

Director Malcolm Ingram discusses his new documentary on filmmaker Kevin Smith, entitled CLERK.

InterviewsKaleena SteakleMarch 31, 2021clerk, clerks, kevin smith, malcolm ingram, DocumentaryComment

Zack & Deborah Snyder Talk ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Fandom, Crafting Iconic Openings and More

The long-awaited and much-anticipated “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” more commonly referred to as the “Snyder Cut,” finally releases this Thursday, March 18th, streaming exclusively on HBO Max.

InterviewsBryce BaileyMarch 17, 2021Zack Snyder, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Justice League, DCEU, HBO Max, Warner BrosComment

R.J. Cutler Talks 'Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry' and Humanizing A Popstar

Releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary is every superstar musician’s rite of passage. It generates buzz. It drives streams. And it’s commercial. “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry” shatters that mold thanks in large part to director R.J. Cutler.

'Pixie' Director Barnaby Thompson Talks Ireland, Family and Olivia Cooke

Director Barnaby Thompson on working with actor Olivia Cooke: “I mean, she's got great charisma, and has this sort of natural kind of naughty cheekiness to her, which she brought to the part but she also brought to the set.”

'Release the Snyder Cut:' Author Sean O'Connell Talks Zack Snyder, Passionate Fans, and Stories of Heroism

Author Sean O’Connell discusses his new book, Release the Snyder Cut: The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight That Saved Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

The Story Process: Director Tim Story's 'Tom and Jerry' Brings 80-year-old Cartoon Icons Into Today

Director Tim Story is no stranger in dealing with beloved and perennial characters, nor is he a stranger to the ‘Tom and Jerry’ dynamic. He’s experienced dealing with fan-favorite properties with ‘Fantastic Four’ and draws on his past filmography to help pull ‘Tom and Jerry’ into modern family film fare.

InterviewsMichael Winn JohnsonFebruary 25, 2021Tim Story, Director Tim Story, Tom and Jerry, Tom & Jerry, Interview with Tim Story, InterviewComment

'Cherry' Cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel on ‘The Usual Suspects’, 'X-Men', and More

Legendary cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel is the image-maker responsible for the distinctive visuals of “Cherry”, and chats with FilmSpeak about that film, as well as “The Usual Suspects”, “X-Men”, and why the increased appreciation for cinematography matters.

InterviewsZach MarshFebruary 22, 2021Interview, Newton Thomas Sigel, Cherry, The Usual Suspects, Cinematography, X-MenComment

Composer Henry Jackman Talks 'Cherry,' 'Captain America,' and Working with the Russo Brothers

Composer Henry Jackman discusses his latest collaboration with the Russo Brothers in the Tom Holland-led “Cherry,” along with his work on “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America; Civil War,” “Detective Pikachu,” “Kingsman,” and more!

'French Exit' Actress Valerie Mahaffey Talks Being Authentic, Working with Azazel Jacobs, and Relaxing Into the Role

FRENCH EXIT is the latest film from director Azael Jacobs, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges as a zany mother-son pair who move to Paris to ride out their remaining inheritance. Actress Valerie Mahaffey sits with FilmSpeak to discuss her experience making the film.

InterviewsKaleena SteakleFebruary 12, 2021Valerie Mahaffey, Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, French ExitComment

Olivia Cooke and Jack O'Connell Talk About How 'Little Fish' Is Not Just A Drop In The Pandemic-Trend Ocean

Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell chat with FilmSpeak about their independent film ‘Little Fish’.
Produced by IFC Films, Little Fish follows the story of two young lovers, Emma (Cooke) and Jude (O'Connell) during a global pandemic that makes memories start to slowly fade away forever.

InterviewsMichael Winn JohnsonFebruary 10, 2021Olivia Cooke, Jack O'Connell, Little Fish, Little Fish Movie, IFC Films, Celebrity InterviewsComment

Jason Isaacs Talks 2021 Sundance Sensation 'Mass,' 'Harry Potter,' 'Peter Pan' and More

Jason Isaacs discusses his awards-worthy dramatic turn in Fran Kranz’s 2021 Sundance smash hit “Mass” along with his experiences making “Peter Pan” and “Harry Potter.”