Interviews — FilmSpeak

'Decision to Leave' Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong Provides His Favorite Moments Shooting The Park Chan-wook Thriller

FilmSpeak had the opportunity to interview the director of photography on Decision to Leave, Kim Ji-Yong to discuss the intense process he and director Park Chan-Wook went through to bring this Hitchcockian romance to life.

‘Smile’ Cast Members Kyle Gallner and Judy Reyes Talk About Sleepless Nights and Fun-Filled Frights

To celebrate the release of ‘Smile’ on VOD and Paramount+, FilmSpeak horror contributor, John Bizub had the fortune of speaking with cast members Kyle Gallner and Judy Reyes about the film, as well as their introduction and love for moviemaking, horror films, and especially the community that surrounds the genre.

Interview: 'Devotion' Composer Chanda Dancy on the Heroic Score and Larger Impact of the Film

Many of Devotion’s feats would not hold the same weight without the epic score by Chanda Dancy. Dancy was kind enough to take the time to talk with FilmSpeak about her creative processes, what drew her to the story, and what she hopes audiences take away from Devotion.

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Interview: Composer Colin Stetson on The Incredible Score of ‘The Menu’

FilmSpeak got the exclusive opportunity to speak to composer Colin Stetson on working with director Mark Mylod and crafting the “essence” and flavor of The Menu.

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'The Menu' Virtual Press Conference: Everyone Had A Deliciously Great Time

The cast and director Mark Mylod were available for a virtual press conference for their upcoming thriller The Menu, a darkly comedic feast that is sure to shock and entertain audiences.

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Interview: Mali Elfman Pulls Back The Curtain On Death, Ghosts, And Her New Movie 'Next Exit'

Director Mali Elfman sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss her feature-length debut ‘Next Exit’, touching on her biggest movie inspirations, the struggles of first-time directing, and her thoughts on life after death.

Interview: Monica Barbaro and Lewis Pullman Talk Working With Joseph Kosinski on 'Top Gun: Maverick'

In an exclusive interview, FilmSpeak sits down with actors Monica Barbaro and Lewis Pullman who discuss Joseph Kosinski’s approach in directing 2022’s highest-grossing movie, Top Gun: Maverick.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentOctober 29, 2022Top Gun: Maverick, Lewis Pullman, Monica Barbaro, InterviewComment

Interview: Will Speck Talks About the Journey to Bring a Crooning Crocodile to Life

Not only was Shawn Mendes the right choice to voice the crooning crocodile, but Will Speck and Josh Gordon were the right choices to helm Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Speck sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss how he and Gordon and the rest of the team made “something that felt like the book.”

Interview: Damien Leone Discusses The Future of Horror and Art the Clown

Damien Leone has nearly created a cinematic universe of his own utilizing his character ‘Art the Clown’, but recently, horror fans get the taste of Leone’s slasher epic with Terrifier 2. FilmSpeak sat down with the director about the making of the film and what’s next on the horizon.

Celebrity Interviews, Horror, InterviewsJohn BizubOctober 13, 2022Damien Leone, Interview, Director Interview, Terrifier 2Comment

Interview: Harold Perrineau on Why His Characters Keep Getting Lost and Hunted by Monsters

Harold Perrineau, star of such television shows as ‘Lost’ and ‘Oz’ finds himself once again trapped in ‘From’, which was recently renewed for a second season. Perrineau sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss why his characters often find themselves imprisoned or stranded mysteriously, surrounded by monsters.

Exclusive Interview: Dianne Wiest on Why Modern Television Was A Chance to Go Big

Perennial matriarch of screens big and small, Dianne Wiest recently sat with FilmSpeak to discuss why she is one of the latest Academy Award winners to join the Sheridan universe in Mayor of Kingstown. The show has recently been renewed for a second season, and celebrates the release of its first season on Bluray today.

Exclusive Interview: Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane on Being in the First Big Studio Gay Romantic Comedy

BROS is a brand new romantic comedy featuring an openly gay couple, and you can imagine the impact of such a film, as massive studios, up until Universal have never tackled this before. Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane took the time to sit down with guest contributor Zach Pope to discuss Bros and how pivotal this movie is for the romantic comedy universe.

Interview: Producer Andrew Muscato On Bringing 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' To The Big Screen

Speaking exclusively with FilmSpeak, Producer Andrew Muscato discusses the process of bringing The Greatest Beer Run Ever to the big screen, bringing in Zac Efron and why Peter Farrelly was the one director to bring this crazy true story to the next level.

Interview: How David Buckley Wrote the Music of Dreams for ‘The Sandman’

Netflix’s hit series The Sandman captivated audiences this month. FilmSpeak sat down with composer David Buckley to discuss how he first got interested in making music, the pressures of adaptation, and his role in creating the “sonic worlds” of The Sandman.

The Writers of 'Scream 6' on Paying Tribute to the Classics and the New Era of the Franchise

Scream (2022) was an exciting entry into the collection of legacy sequels, and the team that brought you that film couldn’t be more of a perfect fit. Throughout the time writing duo Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt sat down with FilmSpeak, you can sense what tremendous ‘geeky’ fans they are of the horror genre, and how they brought that passion to the fifth and sixth Scream films.

Director Paul W.S. Anderson Interview: Celebrating 25-Years of His Cult Classic 'Event Horizon'

In an exclusive interview, the divisive filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson celebrates the 25th anniversary of his cult-classic Event Horizon. The filmmaker reflects on the dark place he was in his youth when he made the twisted sci-fi horror film, the perfect timing needed to get it made, and dealing with critics.

Jesse Williams and Micheal Peña Interview: Bringing a Little Small Screen to a Blockbuster, and a Little Blockbuster to the Small Screen

Jesse 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.

Boyd Holbrook Interview: Bringing the Humor to 'Logan', the Charm to 'Sandman' and His New Film 'Vengeance'

Actor Boyd Holbrook learned his work ethic from the small town where he grew up, and because of it is quickly becoming one of the hardest working actors out there today. He sat down with FilmSpeak to talk about his massive upcoming roles in The Sandman and Indiana Jones 5 and his new film, Vengeance.

Angourie Rice Interview: The Pressures of Child Acting, High School and Learning to Let it All Go

Angourie Rice has made a name for herself in The Nice Guys, Mare of Easttown and the MCU Spider-Man films, but the most pressure didn’t come from the Hollywood system, it often came from herself. She sat down with FilmSpeak to talk about the perspective she’s already gained in her young career, acting opposite Gaten Matarazzo, and her new film Honor Society.

‘The Gray Man’ Composer Henry Jackman on Re-Teaming with the Russo Brothers and the Complexity of Composing

The vision of Netflix’s The Gray Man is enhanced by composer Henry Jackman’s effervescent and insightful score. However, in this exclusive interview, Jackman tells FilmSpeak how the original idea was that he “wasn’t going to do any work”.