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FILM INTERVIEW: MAGGIE GYLLENHAALStar of 'Crazy Heart' On Motherhood, Emotional Connections and Meeting Jeff Bridges"I felt so much more vulnerable in this part than I ever have in anything, and quieter. " |
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FILM INTERVIEW: NATALIE PORTMANA Behind-the-Scenes Take on Darren Aronofsky’s New Psychological Thriller, 'Black Swan'"I guess I always sort of idealized [dance], as most young girls do, as the most beautiful art--this expression without words. I always wanted to do a film relating to da |
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FILM INTERVIEW: MILA KUNISTalks About 'Black Swan' & That Sex Scene with Natalie Portman"It was far from effortless or sensual. It was three months of training beforehand. I was not a ballet dancer." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: DARREN ARONOFSKYDirecting Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis in The Dramatic New Thriller 'Black Swan'"I want to scare away method actors because it's a pain. It's like, "'Come on, what are you doing? It's not real. Oh, you're really brooding. Go to your trailer." " |
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FILM INTERVIEW: JAMES FRANCO & DANNY BOYLEStar and Director of '127 Hours' Warn Of The Under-appreciated Danger of BouldersJames Franco: "You don't usually spend most movies with an arm pinned behind a boulder, but you also don't spend most movies alone or without other actors..." |
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FILM REVIEW: 'CONVICTION'Is It Boring To Talk About Hilary Swank Nailing A Quintessentially Awards-Baiting Role?"Conviction is a type of film rarely made about women – movies about obsession. Usually female film obsessions are about age, looks, and men..." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: HILARY SWANKAn Incredible True Story of Justice & Injustice In 'Conviction'"This opportunity for me was so life-enriching and was a reminder to me of what's important, which is family." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: CAREY MULLIGANThe Young, Acclaimed Actress Talks Dystopia, Strong Roles & Bringing a Book to ScreenCarey Mulligan discusses the excitement of transposing a beloved book to screen and landing a role she craved to fill. |
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FILM REVIEW: 'NEVER LET ME GO'Dystopian Themes in a Movie Wrapped in Familiar Ideas That Still Beguiles the ViewerNever Let Me Go is like Blade Runner: Anchored around the lives of characters who are designed to use and dispose. Sacrificial beings for the betterment of others. |
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FILM INTERVIEW: JONAH HILLStar of 'Cyrus' Talks of Friendship, Films & Good People"I used to be a lot more obsessive about reading what was said about me. At a certain point, you're going to be miserable..." |
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FILM REVIEW: 'MY NAME IS KHAN'Touching, Heart-wrenching, Tender & Funny this Character is a Complex & Real CompanionThe film is unpredictable in all the right ways and takes its time with the journey of the plot. |
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FILM INTERVIEW: ROBERT DUVALL & SCOTT COOPERStar Producer Star & Director of 'Crazy Heart' Talk Memories, Music and Mentorship"Getting the money is very difficult, but then I got the money, and then I helped wherever I could and played a part in it, and also helped a lot with the casting..." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: JEFF BRIDGESThe Acclaimed Actor on Movies, Music, Mentors & His 'Crazy Heart'"My dad was my mentor. Unlike a lot of actors, he really encouraged all of his kids to go into show business. He loved it so much." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: JERMAINE CLEMENTFlight of the Conchords Star Lands Purpose In A New Off-Beat RoleAs for Clement and his post-'Gentlemen Broncos' career, he is not searching for an escape route. All he wants to do is just enjoy life in the moment, live day-to-day and |
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FILM INTERVIEW: HILARY SWANKThe Prize Winning Actress On Her Role As The Inspiring Aviator"I certainly did learn how to fly, because you can't play Amelia Earhart and not learn how to fly. I learned in a new plane, but also in the old open-cockpit biplanes — w |
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FILM INTERVIEW: LISA RAYMulti-Talented Star of 'Water' Proves Her International Flexibility & Ability“I think there is an international language of cinema, and we can’t lose sight of that...” |
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FILM INTERVIEW: HUGH DANCYStar of 'Adam' Makes Eye Contact With Winning Role"That thing of not looking people in the eye was very, very odd." |
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FILM INTERVIEW: ROSE BYRNEFrom 'Damages' to 'Adam' The Actress On Balance & Heartfelt Roles"I’ve always been interested in English literature -- teaching it or going into studying psychotherapy." |
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FILM COLUMN: 'SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE' OSCAR AFTER-PARTYMy Celebration with the Stars After Their Priceless Near-SweepIt is a symbolism that is not only larger than life but indicative of life itself. |
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FILM INTERVIEW: ALICIA KEYSMulti-Talented Keys Talks Marriage, Family, Civil Rights, And Individual Strength"I loved the way [the script] had that piece of history in it... but it was bigger than that. It was more about the growth of individuals as individuals." |