Written and directed by Shelagh McLeod, Astronaut tells the story of Angus (Richard Dreyfuss), a lonely widower who feels like his life seems over when he moves into a retirement home. Feeling worthless and alone, Angus’s enthusiasm is reignited when a competition is announced for a seat on the first commercial flight to space. Despite the… [Read More]
Making the Modern Man: 1on1 with Jesse Eisenberg (THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE)
The Art of Self-Defense tells the story of timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), a timid bookkeeper who joins a local karate studio to learn how to protect himself after he’s beaten mercilessly by a roving motorcycle gang. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots),… [Read More]
Scary Good Writing: 1on1 with Gary Dauberman (ANNABELLE COMES HOME)
Written and directed by Gary Dauberman, Annabelle Comes Home sees the return of the demonic doll as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren lock her in their home’s mysterious artifacts room. However, after Annabelle awakens the room’s evil spirits, their home quickly turns into a house of unholy horrors for their young daughter, her babysitter and their… [Read More]
Love in a Time of Oppression: 1on1 with Madeline Olnek (WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY)
Wild Nights with Emily transports us to the mid-nineteenth century, when Emily Dickinson was writing prolifically, baking gingerbread for neighborhood children, and thrilled by a passionate romance with her friend and sister-in-law, Susan. Directed by Madeline Olnek, Wild Nights is a fresh look at one of the most prolific poets in American history. Told through the… [Read More]
1on1 with Wayne Roberts, writer and director of Katie Says Goodbye
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Wayne Roberts, the writer and director of Katie Says Goodbye. The film was one of my favorites at the 2017 Newport Beach Film Festival where it won awards for best Actress (Olivia Cooke) and Best Screenplay. It is now in select theaters and available on VOD…. [Read More]
Beauty and the Beats: 1on1 with Kelly Asbury (UGLYDOLLS)
Directed by veteran animator Kelly Asbury (Shrek 2, Gnomeo and Juliet), UglyDollstransports the viewer to the adorably different town of Uglyville, where eccentricity is celebrated and beauty is understood to mean what lies underneath. Wondering what lies on the other side of the mountain, Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDoll friends discover the of Perfection, where… [Read More]
When Love Sets Us Free: 1on1 with Celia Au (IN A NEW YORK MINUTE)
Currently playing at the Newport Beach Film Festival in Los Angeles, In a New York Minutegives a glimpse into the lives of three strangers who inadvertently discover that their problems may be solved by a single pregnancy test. Amy (Amy Chen) is haunted by a past breakup that has manifested into an eating disorder. Angel (Yi… [Read More]
Ghosts and the Darkness: 1on1 with Raymond Cruz (THE CURSE OF LA LARONA)
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, The Curse of La Larona tells the story of the legendary titular ghost as she stalks the night — and the children. Despite the ominous warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her children find themselves drawn into a terrifying supernatural world. Fighting for survival, their only hope stems from… [Read More]
1on1 with Tim Disney (WILLIAM, director)
I recently had a chance to sit down with Tim Disney to talk about his film William. William is the story of a cloned Neanderthal who is raised by a pair of academics who have different visions of who he is and should become. There were a lot of different movies that could have been… [Read More]
Sanctification and Forgiveness – Conversation with Diane Filmmakers
I recently had the chance to take part in a small group conversation with Diane writer/director Kent Jones and the film’s lead, Mary Kay Place. This represents some of the topic we discussed. I noted that one of my favorite lines in the film was when the character Tom, one of the people Diane served… [Read More]
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