Interviews — FilmSpeak

"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’.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentFebruary 4, 2023Missing, Julian Scherle, InterviewComment

'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.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsMaxance VincentFebruary 2, 2023Violent Night, Pat Casey, Josh Miller, InterviewComment

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.

Hugh Dillon Discusses How ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Made It To Season 2

Actor, Musician and Co-creator of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’, Hugh Dillon sits down with FilmSpeak to talk about the inspiration for the show, and how he went from a college-town to working with Taylor Sheridan.

Simon Franglen On Composing More Than Just Music In 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

In an exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Avatar: The Way of Water composer Simon Franglen describes taking over musical duties from the late James Horner, creating new Na’vi culture from scratch, and more.

Jack Kilmer On Shooting 'Detective Knight: Independence' In One Week & Working With Bruce Willis

In this exclusive interview with FilmSpeak, Jack Kilmer (son of icon Val Kilmer) chats about working with Bruce Willis for the first time during one of the most chaotic film shoots of his career.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotJanuary 22, 2023Jack Kilmer, Interview, Val Kilmer, Bruce Willis, Detective Knight, Lionsgate, Willow, Disney+Comment

Avatar 2 Screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Talk All Things 'Way of Water,' 'Avatar 3,' 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Jurassic World' and More

Screenwriting dream duo Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss helping James Cameron bring Pandora back to life for Avatar: The Way of Water. Check out their remarks on how the mega-hit sequel came together, their work in the Jurassic World and Planet of the Apes franchises, how their real-life marriage and parenthood have informed their work, and more!

Getting to the Heart of ‘Bones and All’ with Screenwriter Dave Kajganich

Looming over director Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Bones and All’ is the notion that this coming-of-age love story is just a bit different than what most people are used to. Writer Dave Kajganich sits down with FilmSpeak to explain that he hopes people see beyond the film’s initial strangeness.

Horror, Interviews, MoviesTina KakadelisJanuary 12, 2023bones and all, Luca Guadagnino, Dave KajganichComment

‘Spirited’ Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau on Achieving a Lifelong Dream

FilmSpeak has an exclusive sits down with ‘Spirited’ cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau on achieving the lifelong dream of shooting a movie musical, and collaborating with director Sean Anders on the film.

Apple TV+, Comedy, Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentJanuary 5, 2023Spirited, Kramer Morgenthau, InterviewComment

Academy Award Nominee Tom Berenger Reflects on the Revenge Genre and His Most Macho Roles to Date

FilmSpeak sits down with Academy Award nominee Tom Berenger to discuss his career and his new film, Black Warrant, and how Berenger believes his character and the film are separate from other action-thrillers.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesDempsey PillotDecember 23, 2022Tom Berenger, Interview, Actor, Academy Award nominee, Black Warrant, thrillerComment

'Decision to Leave' Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong Provides His Favorite Moments Shooting The Park Chan-wook Thriller

FilmSpeak had the opportunity to interview the director of photography on Decision to Leave, Kim Ji-Yong to discuss the intense process he and director Park Chan-Wook went through to bring this Hitchcockian romance to life.

‘Smile’ Cast Members Kyle Gallner and Judy Reyes Talk About Sleepless Nights and Fun-Filled Frights

To celebrate the release of ‘Smile’ on VOD and Paramount+, FilmSpeak horror contributor, John Bizub had the fortune of speaking with cast members Kyle Gallner and Judy Reyes about the film, as well as their introduction and love for moviemaking, horror films, and especially the community that surrounds the genre.

Interview: 'Devotion' Composer Chanda Dancy on the Heroic Score and Larger Impact of the Film

Many of Devotion’s feats would not hold the same weight without the epic score by Chanda Dancy. Dancy was kind enough to take the time to talk with FilmSpeak about her creative processes, what drew her to the story, and what she hopes audiences take away from Devotion.

InterviewsArjun PersaudNovember 30, 2022Devotion, Interview, War movie, Aviation Movie, Chanda Dancy, composer interview, ScoreComment

Interview: Composer Colin Stetson on The Incredible Score of ‘The Menu’

FilmSpeak got the exclusive opportunity to speak to composer Colin Stetson on working with director Mark Mylod and crafting the “essence” and flavor of The Menu.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentNovember 22, 2022The Menu, Interview, Colin Stetson, DramaComment

'The Menu' Virtual Press Conference: Everyone Had A Deliciously Great Time

The cast and director Mark Mylod were available for a virtual press conference for their upcoming thriller The Menu, a darkly comedic feast that is sure to shock and entertain audiences.

Celebrity Interviews, MoviesTom ChatalbashNovember 17, 2022the menu, interviewComment

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.

Interview: Monica Barbaro and Lewis Pullman Talk Working With Joseph Kosinski on 'Top Gun: Maverick'

In an exclusive interview, FilmSpeak sits down with actors Monica Barbaro and Lewis Pullman who discuss Joseph Kosinski’s approach in directing 2022’s highest-grossing movie, Top Gun: Maverick.

Celebrity InterviewsMaxance VincentOctober 29, 2022Top Gun: Maverick, Lewis Pullman, Monica Barbaro, InterviewComment

Interview: Will Speck Talks About the Journey to Bring a Crooning Crocodile to Life

Not only was Shawn Mendes the right choice to voice the crooning crocodile, but Will Speck and Josh Gordon were the right choices to helm Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Speck sits down with FilmSpeak to discuss how he and Gordon and the rest of the team made “something that felt like the book.”