Interviews — FilmSpeak

Composer Anthony Willis Talks About the Unique Score of ‘M3GAN’

Composer Anthony Willis never expected ‘M3gan’ to resonate so much with audiences, even knowing how good the film was. He sat down with FilmSpeak to talk about crafting the darkly funny score for the film.

Celebrity Interviews, HorrorMaxance VincentFebruary 18, 2023Anthony Willis, Interview, M3GAN, HorrorComment

SUNDANCE ‘23: Composer Dabney Morris Discusses ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’

According to composer Dabney Morris, Rachel Lambert’s ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ is a difficult film to describe. The film focuses on escapist fantasies about what it would be like to be dead, and that macabre sense of existentialism needed a specific process in the score. Morris sits down with FilmSpeak to explain how he did it.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentFebruary 14, 2023Sometimes I Think About Dying, Sundance 23, Dabney Morris, InterviewComment

Vivien Ngô: The Jill-of-all-Trades Behind 'Daughter'

Vivien Ngô is a rising talent who has spent the last few years establishing her career on film and in television. You might have seen her featured in episodes of Shameless, Class of Lies, and NCIS: New Orleans, but Ngô is currently promoting her first lead role in the indy-thriller ‘Daugther’, doubtlessly, the first of many to come.

"Why Can't We Set It Here?" - Actress Kaniehtiio Horn on the Great Stories Canada Has To Offer

Kaniehtiio Horn, co-star of ‘Alice, Darling’ and icon of Letterkenny sits down with FilmSpeak to talk about why Canada should stop playing other countries in the movies, Anna Kendrick, and why she rejects the title of ‘activist’.

‘Missing’ Composer Julian Scherle Discusses Expanding the World of the ‘Searching’ Universe

FilmSpeak sits with with ‘Missing’ composer Julian Scherle to discuss collaborating with directors Nick Johnson and Will Merrick and expanding the world of ‘Searching’.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentFebruary 4, 2023Missing, Julian Scherle, InterviewComment

'Violent Night’ Screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller on Creating a New Christmas Classic

FilmSpeak talks to ‘Violent Night’ screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller on creating a new Christmas classic, and reinterpreting the legend of Santa Claus.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsMaxance VincentFebruary 2, 2023Violent Night, Pat Casey, Josh Miller, InterviewComment

SUNDANCE '23: Composer Ryan Rumery Connected with His Rural Roots while Working on 'Food and Country'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Ryan Rumery describes getting in touch with his rural roots to help spread awareness about the nation’s food crisis in his latest film Food and Country.

SUNDANCE '23: Composer Jordan Dykstra Discusses Working on the Timely Documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

It’s been nearly a year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. While the fight is still far from over, one new documentary dares to ask the question “how did it all begin?”. In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, composer Jordan Dykstra breaks down the timeliness of his new project 20 Days in Mariupol.

Hugh Dillon Discusses How ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Made It To Season 2

Actor, Musician and Co-creator of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’, Hugh Dillon sits down with FilmSpeak to talk about the inspiration for the show, and how he went from a college-town to working with Taylor Sheridan.

Simon Franglen On Composing More Than Just Music In 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Avatar: The Way of Water composer Simon Franglen describes taking over musical duties from the late James Horner, creating new Na’vi culture from scratch, and more.

Jack Kilmer On Shooting 'Detective Knight: Independence' In One Week & Working With Bruce Willis

In this exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Jack Kilmer (son of icon Val Kilmer) chats about working with Bruce Willis for the first time during one of the most chaotic film shoots of his career.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotJanuary 22, 2023Jack Kilmer, Interview, Val Kilmer, Bruce Willis, Detective Knight, Lionsgate, Willow, Disney+Comment

‘Spirited’ Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau on Achieving a Lifelong Dream

FilmSpeak has an exclusive sits down with ‘Spirited’ cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau on achieving the lifelong dream of shooting a movie musical, and collaborating with director Sean Anders on the film.

Apple TV+, Comedy, Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentJanuary 5, 2023Spirited, Kramer Morgenthau, InterviewComment

Academy Award Nominee Tom Berenger Reflects on the Revenge Genre and His Most Macho Roles to Date

FilmSpeak sits down with Academy Award nominee Tom Berenger to discuss his career and his new film, Black Warrant, and how Berenger believes his character and the film are separate from other action-thrillers.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotDecember 23, 2022Tom Berenger, Interview, Actor, Academy Award nominee, Black Warrant, thrillerComment

‘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: 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.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentNovember 22, 2022The Menu, Interview, Colin Stetson, DramaComment

'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.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesTom ChatalbashNovember 17, 2022the menu, interviewComment

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: 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.