Interviews — FilmSpeak

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.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsJack WaltersNovember 6, 2022Mali Elfman, Interview, Next Exit Interview, Interview with Mali Elfman, Director Mali ElfmanComment

'Nightmare Alley' Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Recounts Recapturing the Magic of Old Hollywood

There have been very few films this year whose magical imagery will captivate you as strongly as ‘Nightmare Alley’. The man behind these distinctly indulgent images is Dan Laustsen, veteran cinematographer and long time collaborator with director Guillermo del Toro. In an exclusive interview with FIlmSpeak, Laustsen walks us through the decisions that were made on set, his collaborative process with Del Toro, and the ways that the film draws inspiration from those that came before it.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesJack WaltersDecember 17, 2021Dan Laustsen, Nightmare Alley, Cinematographer, Interview, Movie Interview, Guillermo del Toro, Cate Blanchett, MoviesComment