Tag: Interview
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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.
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Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Peter Farrley Interview: Green Book
Actors Marhershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, as well as director Peter Farrelly chat with THEDHK about their Academy Awards contender, “Green Book.” Filmed at the Mill Valley Film Festival and an SFFilm red carpet.
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Janet Varney Interview
You may know her from FXX’s “You’re the Worst”, IFC’s “Stan Against Evil”, as the voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra” or perhaps even from her own podcast “The JV Club with Janet Varney” – but San Francisco knows her as one of the driving forces behind the preeminent comedy festival, SF…
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John Cena, Christina Hodson, Jorge Lendenborg Jr. Interview: Bumblebee
John Cena, Christina Hodson, Jorge Lendenborg Jr. of the upcoming “Bumblebee” chatted with THEDHK at San Diego Comic Con to chat Transformers, Cars, and being the new kids on the block. More about the film: On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach…