Category: We’re Interviewing Who?!
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Michael Shannon and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Interview: The Current War: Director’s Cut
Actor Michael Shannon and director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon chat with THEDHK about “The Current War”, technology, the female influences in their lives, and who their intellectual nemesis would be. More about the film: Three brilliant visionaries set off in a charged battle for the future in The Current War: Director’s Cut, the epic story of the…
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Will Smith and Ang Lee Interview: Gemini Man
Actor Will Smith and director Ang Lee chat with THEDHK about lessons learned over 30 years, filmmaking advancements, and risk taking. More about the film: Henry Brogan is an elite assassin who becomes the target of a mysterious operative who can seemingly predict his every move. To his horror, he soon learns that the…
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Jillian Bell and Paul Downs Colazzio Interview: Brittany Runs a Marathon
Actress Jillian Bell and director Paul Downs Colaizzo chat with THEDHK about marathons, obstacles, Shark Tank pitches, and more! More about Brittany Runs a Marathon: Brittany Forgler is a hilarious, friendly, hot mess of a New Yorker who always knows how to have a good time, but at 27, her late-night adventures and early-morning…
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Gurinder Chada and Sarfraz Manzoor Interview: Blinded by the Light
Director Gurinder Chada and author Sarfraz Manzoor chat with me about their film, “Blinded by the Light”, Bruce Springsteen, and striking the balance in a movie about music. AUTHOR SARFRANZ MANZOOR DHK: I would love to know what the most memorable birthday gift you remember receiving is? That’s not a journal. SM: So here’s the…
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Lulu Wang Interview: The Farewell
Director Lulu Wang sits down with THEDHK to discuss bringing her film, The Farewell to life and taking inspiration from her real family. More about the film: In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows…
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Taron Egerton Interview: Rocketman
The delightful Taron Egerton chats with THEDHK about his starring turn as Elton John in Rocketman, musical collaborations, and the most pedestrian thing he’s done with Elton. More about the film: ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of…
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Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever Interview: Booksmart
Director Olivia Wilde and actresses Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever chat with THEDHK about success, what they liked in school, and of course… books! Filmed as part of the SFFilm Festival More about Booksmart: Told from a wildly original, fresh and modern perspective, Booksmart is an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the…
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Karen Allen Interview: Colewell
Actress Karen Allen sits down with THEDHK to discuss her latest film ‘Colewell’, how she deals with bad news, her affinity for nature, and her guilty pleasures. Allen brings a quiet strength to the role of Nora. In person she feels warm and outgoing, a contrast to her character who is collected and reserved. According…
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Sebastián Lelio Interview: Gloria Bell
Director Sebastián Lelio chats with THEDHK about his reimagining of his own film, ‘Gloria’ as ‘Gloria Bell.’ More about the film: Gloria (Julianne Moore) is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold…
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Barry Jenkins, Kiki Layne Interview: If Beale Street Could Talk
Director/writer Barry Jenkins and actress KiKi Layne discuss their Academy Award nominated film, “If Beale Street Could Talk” and how they’re defining personal success.Filmed at the Mill Valley Film Festival.