Interviews

Every once in a while, someone interesting will agree to speak with us. Here you will find more than 15-years of archived interviews with producers, filmmakers, actors, below-the-line creatives, legends, and more.

We are also currently the host of two recurring interview series:

Browse our latest interviews below

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‘You Must Remember’ This Conversation With Karina Longworth

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We talk to Karina Longworth about the newest YMRT season, her upcoming book, and much more.

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York Shackleton on Directing the Ultimate Shootout for Nicolas Cage to Rage Against in ‘211’

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We chat with the filmmaker about finding inspiration within a real-life North Hollywood gunfight and how he adapted that terrifying history for pop culture consumption.

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J.A. Bayona on the Influence of Steven Spielberg and the Joy of Michael Crichton

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The director of ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ tells us about his love for the franchise’s creators. 

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Antoinette Messam on Making a Statement in ‘Superfly’

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We chat with the costume designer behind ‘Creed’ and ‘Colossal’ about redefining the style of Blaxploitation’s most iconic character.

Tan Kheng Hua

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Will Introduce a Luscious Singapore to a Worldwide Audience

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In which Singaporean actress Tan Kheng Hua talks passion, and how Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s comedy hit will be an important joyous addition to the Asian film canon.

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‘Ocean’s 8’ Director Gary Ross Talks Planning the Big Heist, Rihanna, and a Lesson From ‘Big’

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We chat with the ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Ocean’s 8’ director about pulling off a big heist (and a whole lot more).

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Joe R. Lansdale on the Hollywood Saga of ‘The Big Blow’

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We chat with the author regarding the joys and frustrations surrounding the Hollywood adaptation process, as well as the potential impact genre fiction can have on our culture.

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Cannes 2018: Mads Mikkelsen on Surviving ‘Arctic’ and the Possible Return of ‘Hannibal’

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The great Dane reflects on his latest and restores hope for Hannibal fans.