Interviews — FilmSpeak

Composer Anthony Willis on the Sonic Atmosphere of ‘Saltburn’

Filmspeak talks to composer Anthony Willis about his creation of a sonic atmosphere surrounding Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’.

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‘Saltburn’ Editor Victoria Boydell Discusses Bringing Emerald Fennell’s Vision to Life

FilmSpeak sat down to speak with editor Victoria Boydell about ‘Saltburn’ - discussing her collaboration with director Emerald Fennell and creating the film’s tense atmosphere.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentNovember 26, 2023Saltburn, Interviews, Victoria BoydellComment

Icon Lance Henriksen on How His Creative Flame Stays Ignited

The sci-fi and horror legend Lance Henriksen isn’t one to reflect on his past roles, but his recent role in the survival indie ‘On Fire’ has him looking back at family and the challenges in his early life.

How Composer John Powell Tackled the Larger Than Life 'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie'

Even with more than thirty years of industry experience and over 80 credits to his name, John Powell still finds himself learning new things and tackling unique challenges. The composer found himself at a creative impasse with his first ever documentary ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’.

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Actor Orlando Jones on the Future of Content Creation: “I don’t believe the gatekeepers are in control, anymore”

Orlando Jones, comedian and former star of ‘American Gods’ sits down with FilmSpeak to reflect on the union strikes, studios crumbling and his new independent film, ‘Til Death Do Us Part’.

Things Might Be "Miserable" on Some Movie Sets For Casper Van Dien, but He Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way

His energetic and nonchalant energy about his experiences is exactly why Casper Van Dien remains a fan-favorite. Fans can now watch Van Dien in The Flood, battling alligators, looking hot, wet, and miserable and enjoy the fact that he’s still having fun. The actor sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss his latest film and the things that seem insane to people outside the industry.

There’s A Lot More To ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ Director John Slattery Than Roger Sterling

The iconic actor, a staple of American television for three decades, talks about his latest feature ‘Maggie Moore(s),’ starring his ‘Mad Men’ co-star and long-term collaborator Jon Hamm, as well as his approach to directing, and ruminations on his late colleague Robert Morse.

Composer Alex Belcher Discusses Working with Henry Jackman on 'Extraction 2'

FilmSpeak gets to speak exclusively to ‘Extraction 2’ co-composer Alex Belcher on his collaboration with Henry Jackman in crafting the score of the highly-anticipated sequel to 2020’s ‘Extraction’.

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Director Bomani J. Story Discusses His Frankenstein-Inspired Horror Film 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster'

On the surface, ‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ appears to be a modern retelling of the Frankenstein story, but Director Bomani J. Story sits down with FilmSpeak to reveal the real inspiration for the concept and the title of his latest film.

Celebrity Interviews, Horror, MoviesDempsey PillotJune 23, 2023Interview, Horror, SXSW, Bomani J. StoryComment

Director Adrian Lyne Reflects On 'Flashdance' 40 Years Later

FilmSpeak sits down with director Adrian Lyne to discuss the 80s dance classic ‘Flashdance’ forty years later and get a behind-the-scenes peak into some of the most iconic scenes of the film.

‘Beef’ Virtual Press Conference: An Insanely Good Show Will Soon Come Crashing Into Your Life

Showrunner Lee Sung Jin along with leads Steven Yeun and Ali Wong sat down for a virtual press conference where they spill the beans on Netflix’s insanely fun upcoming comedy - ‘Beef’.

'School Spirits' Cast Discuss Eerie New Series

The cast of School Spirits (Milo Manheim, Rainbow Wedell & Spencer MacPherson) chat with FilmSpeak in a round table interview, where they discussed their own theories about the series’ twists and turns, how they factored their own high school experiences into their craft, and how they found their niche in the tried-and-true high school genre.

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.

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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’.

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'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.

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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.