Interviews — FilmSpeak

‘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.

'HALO' Interview: Star Pablo Schreiber and Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill on the Long Road of Adapting the Beloved Game Franchise for Paramount+

The creative team behind the popular HALO video game franchise knew they had to produce a film or series, but the timing never seemed right. Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill, and star of the show, Master Chief himself, Pablo Schreiber sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss how this epic sci fi series finally got off the ground.

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.

Stars of 'The Cursed', Boyd Holbrook and Alistair Petrie Talk Horror, Sean Ellis, and Friendship

Boyd Holbrook and Alistair Petrie, stars of the recent and inventive take on werewolf mythology, ‘The Cursed’ sit with FilmSpeak to discuss the horror genre, writer/director Sean Ellis, and the joy of working with their fellow actors.

Horror, InterviewsKaleena SteakleFebruary 26, 2022the cursed, sean ellis, alistair petrie, boyd holbrookComment

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.

‘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.

'Home' Director Franka Potente on Writing Vulnerable Male Characters and Creating Empathetic Stories

‘Home’ is the directorial debut from veteran actor Franka Potente who also helmed the script. Starring Jake McLaughlin as Marvin, it follows the story of a man who returns home after spending most of his adolescence behind bars following a crime he committed. We sit down with the veteran, Potente to discuss the new project.

InterviewsKaleena SteakleDecember 31, 2021home, franka potente, kathy bates, jake mclaughlin, prime videoComment

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.

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.

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.

The Creative Team Behind the Award-Winning 'Flee' Speaks About the Weight of the Film

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ may be out in theaters now, but it’s been generating buzz since it premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Told through the medium of animation, this foreign language documentary is easily one of the best films of the year. In two exclusive interviews, we speak with the Director and Composer, Uno Helmersson about the award-winning and genre-bending film.

'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.

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.

'Nightmare Alley' Composer Nathan Johnson on Guillermo del Toro and the Art of Collaboration

Simply put, the sound of Guillermo del Torro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ is exquisite. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Nathan Johnson (Knives Out) who scored the film ,explains that the first time he watched it with no music he had already known it was a “masterpiece.”

'Encounter' Director, Michael Pearce Discusses His Process From Script To Screen

Few may yet know the name of filmmaker Michael Pearce as his latest film, ‘Encounter’ is only his second feature, but he will soon, undoubtedly become more of a household name. Now with his latest effort in Encounter; a family drama that stars Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, and Rory Cochrane, this filmmaker is ensuring he makes a name for himself.

InterviewsSean DoyleDecember 8, 2021encounter, riz ahmed, octavia spencer, Michael pearce, film4, amazon prime, amazon studios, Interview, Director, sci fi, thriller, family, dramaComment

Bree Elrod Interview: Everything 'Red Rocket', From Rehearsals to Release

Sean Baker’s latest slice of life, ‘Red Rocket’, is a peepshow into the town of Texas City and its residents, the most jagged of them being Lexi, played by Bree Elrod. One of the most dynamic aspects of the film, Elrod centered her portrayal of Lexi’s character in her own personal experiences.

Interviews, MoviesMiko ReyesDecember 3, 2021Interview, Bree Elrod, Bree Elrod interview, Red RocketComment

'Chucky' Composer Joseph LoDuca on Introducing Hope to the Franchise, the Theme of Bullying, and Season 2

Legendary composer Joseph LoDuca has become an integral part of the ‘Chucky’ franchise once again, as he scored the the premiere season of the horror television reboot. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, he explained that he chose to introduce some interesting and foreign concepts to the score for this horror mainstay.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Original Cast Members Celebrate the Classic’s 75th Anniversary

Soon families will be gathered around the TV after a crazy day; pyjamas on, sugary treats in front of them, curled up to watch a Holiday perennial like Frank Capra’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. The Christmas time classic celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year, and FilmSpeak sits down with original cast members Karolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins who played Zuzu and Tommy Bailey.

The Cast of 'Yellowstone' Discuss the Destructive Duttons and What Could Come in Season 4

After a literally explosive Season 3 finale, the COVID hiatus did not slow the wildly popular ‘Yellowstone’ at all, as the highly anticipated premiere promises to be just as combustable. Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) and Kelsey Asbille (Monica) talked to FilmSpeak about the moral voices of their characters, can the Duttons ever be happy and their predictions for Season 4.