Laurent Tirard proved to be as philosophical as he is imaginative. His film being MOLIERE, the subject of comedy as a serious business naturally came up when we talked on July 10, 2007, but it was his lively musings on what makes a good script, how to imitate a horse, as well as his citation of Joseph Campbell that… Read More »
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Goode and Scott Frank are on THE LOOKOUT
Scott Frank’s script for THE LOOKOUT had been around for a decade or so before he found a way to have it made with him as the director. When I talked to him and co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Matthew Goode on March 14, 2007, he seemed to think it was worth the wait. With both… Read More »
Tony Gilroy Pulls the Strings on MICHAEL CLAYTON
Tony Gilroy is no stranger to the inner workings of law firms. He researched how things operated while writing the screenplay for THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE, but with MICHAEL CLAYTON, which marks his directorial debut, he kept things strictly out of the supernatural realm while still exploring the evil at work in the world. When we… Read More »
Tom McCarthy Introduces THE VISITOR
Tom McCarthy is not a man to be rushed, hence the five years between his debut as a writer/director, THE STATION AGENT, and his second effort, THE VISITOR. In between he continued his flourishing career as a working actor until the right inspiration struck. When we spoke on April 7, 2008, the conversation ranged from… Read More »
Marisa Tomei Stretches for THE WRESTLER
When I talked with Marisa Tomei on November 24, 2008 for Darren Aronofsky’s THE WRESTLER, it was about playing the stripper with a good heart and a no-nonsense attitude, the psychology of that character was the primary topic of conversation. Along the way, though, the Oscar(tm)-winning actress for MY COUSIN VINNY had much to say… Read More »
Ralph Fiennes is CORIOLANUS
When I spoke to Ralph Fiennes in London by phone, the first thing we talked about was the remarkable 1984 Royal National Theatre staging of Coriolanus in 1984 starring Ian McKellan. We had both seen it and one of the high points of talking to Fiennes was the way he recalled McKellan’s performance as only… Read More »
Jennifer Lawrence & Debra Granik Conquer WINTER’S BONE
Jennifer Lawrence gives an assured and raw performance as Ree Dolly, a girl taking on her rural Ozark community in director and co-writer Debra Granik’s WINTER’S BONE. It’s an impressive follow-up to her award-winning turn in Oscar Arriaga’s BURNING PLAIN. When I spoke with the actor and her director on April 30th, 2010, it was inevitable… Read More »
Idris Elba and TAKERS
Idris Elba has several thriving careers going for him, not the least of which is giving powerful performances in both feature films and on television. When I spoke with him on August 8, 2010, he explained how his career in music informs his thespian efforts, how and why he wanted to make his TAKERS character, a daring… Read More »
Ruba Nadda is on CAIRO TIME
For Ruba Nadda, CAIRO TIME was another chance to explore what is universal in all women, no matter what their ethnic or cultural background. The unexpected, and unlooked for, romance between a married American tourist and the Cairo native who was her husband’s trusted employee, unfolds, as the title suggests, at a pace that is… Read More »
Randall Wallace Trots Out SECRETARIAT
Soft-spoken with beautiful manners and a languid drawl to his vowels, Randall Wallace is the epitome of Southern gentility. When he speaks about the mysterious nature of horses in general, or about making the life story of arguably the finest race horse who ever lived, SECRETARIAT, and the turning point in the life of his… Read More »
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