David Cronenberg…it’s likely you know the name, and if you do then you know what it means. Synonymous with weird, wild and WTF, his films (Scanners, The Fly, Naked Lunch) are incredibly well-crafted, albeit tough to understand at times. Sometimes, in the case of something like Videodrome, his message can be unsettlingly prophetic. But now there’s a new kid in town carrying the wonky torch for the family, oneBrandon Cronenberg and if you’ve seen his film Antiviral (check out our review!) then you know the apple doesn’t fall far from that creatively warped tree. Brandon makes his feature film debut as both writer and director. His film, Antiviral, is a dark and eerie satire on society’s obsession with celebrity that…
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Video Interview…’The Perks of Being A Wallflower’ Writer/Director Stephen Chbosky
Stephen Chbosky has adapted his highly successful and influental novel “The Perks of Being A Wallflower” into one of this year’s most touching and affecting films. The writer/director assembles a trio of highly talented young actors to bring his semi-autobiographical story life and it’s already getting getting good buzz from its run on the festival circuit. Go,See,Talk got to sit with Stephen to briefly talk about crafting this one of a kind coming of age drama and his journey from paperback to the big screen. Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky and starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being A Wallflower will begin its limited release this Friday September 21st.
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Video Interview…’For A Good Time Call…’ Stars Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor
Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor star in the raunchy but heartfelt film For A Good Time Call…the story of former college frenemies Lauren and Katie who move into a fabulous Gramercy Park apartment. However, as they’re a bit short on funds, the unlikely pair start a phone sex line together in order to make ends meet. Go,See,Talk got to sit with both Miller and Graynor to discuss their experiences in making this hysterical and crass but good-natured comedy. Directed by Jamie Travis (check out our interview with him) and starring Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor, For A Good Time Call… is in theaters this weekend.
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Video Interview…’For A Good Time Call…’ Director Jamie Travis
Jamie Travis directs the hysterical and crass but good-natured film For A Good Time Call…, the story of former college frenemies Lauren and Katie who move into a fabulous Gramercy Park apartment. However, as they’re a bit short on funds, the unlikely pair start a phone sex line together in order to make ends meet. Go,See,Talk got to speak with Jamie Travis to discuss his efforts directing this female-led raunchy but heartfelt comedy. Directed by Jamie Travis and starring Lauren Miller and Ari Graynor (check out our interview with them), For A Good Time Call… is in theaters this weekend.
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Video Interview…’ParaNorman’ Writer/Co-Directors Chris Butler & Sam Fell
In Laika‘s follow-up to their animated hit film Coraline, comes the similarly unique and oddball adventure ParaNorman; the storyabout a boy (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee) who’s able to speak with the dead, and must to save his small town from a centuries-old curse. The brainchild of Chris Butler, he and co-director Sam Fell bring the delightfully dreary and phantasmically funny film ParaNorman to life and in Stereoscopic 3D! Go,See,Talk got the chance to sit with both Butler and Fell to talk about their “stop-frame” film. We discuss its development (a dizzying 16 years in the making), its distinctive look, and more. Enjoy! A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save…
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Video Interview…’Ruby Sparks’ Writer/Stars Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano
Zoe Kazan writes and stars alongside real-life boyfriend Paul Dano in the original, hysterical and emotional Ruby Sparks. The story follows a novelist struggling with writer’s block who finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence. The couple have solid chemistry that comes right off the screen and play well off of the likes of Chris Messina, Annette Benning, Antionio Banderas and Elliot Gould who round out this wacky ensemble piece. The first screenplay from Kazan, she knocks this out of the park both behind the camera and in-front of it. Ruby Sparks looks to be the surprise hit of the year and Go,See,Talk got to…
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Video Interview…’Ruby Sparks’ Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
The husband and wife team of directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris made their feature film directorial debut in 2006 with Little Miss Sunshine, which redefined independent filmmaking, received worldwide critical acclaim, and was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture as well as winning the Independent Spirit Award for best feature. Their new film, Ruby Sparks, expands its limited release this Friday. Go,See,Talk got to sit with them briefly and discuss their latest ensemble piece (which stars Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Steve Coogan, Chris Messina and Elliot Gould). Immensely enjoyable with a down to earth feel, Ruby Sparks is a highly entertaining and quirky indie comedy destined…
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Exclusive: Video Interview…Film Composer Michael Giacchino
To close out their Masters of Film Music series, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has invited Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino (pronounced “Juh-keen-oh“) to conduct a retrospective concert from May 18th – 20th. The set list, which he’s calling Stories of Islands, Balloons and Space, will include a number of his most popular and well-loved themes/music including Lost, Up, Star Trek, Super 8 and Ratatoulie. While he’s garnered plenty of acclaim and accolades this will be one of the few time he’s ever conducted his work. But before he takes the stage for his 3 night engagement (the first time that an orchestra in the United States has performed a complete range of his work), he agreed to meet with G-S-T for an exclusive interview. Join…
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Video Interview…’The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ Director Peter Lord
Peter Lord and Aardman Animation have helped change stop-motion animation over the last 40 years. In his newest film The Pirates! Band of Misfits, his first directing gig since Chicken Run in 2000, the Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Go,See,Talk got to sit down with this titan of the industry and one of the animation world’s most experienced and resprected artists, Oscar-nominated and BAFTA winning director Peter Lord. Here is the video from…
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[DIFF Video Interview]…’My Way’ Director Kang Je-kyu
The 2012 Dallas International Film Festival is in full swing. One of the highlights and most anticipated films of the Fest is the the South Korean war epic MY WAY. Director Kang Je-kyu, effectively the Steven Spielberg of Korean cinema, is in town to show his film which is easily one of the most noteworthy films at the DIFF. My Way is the WWII era film about two rivals in colonial-era Seoul whose war time paths take them any to from their homes, across Asia and Europe as well as Normandy beach. An emotional film with action and effects that would make Michael Bay jealous, My Way also contains Spielberg levels of heart, character,…
