That 2014 movie infamously played a role in the Sony hack, in which data and emails from Sony employees were leaked online. The hackers demanded Sony withdraw the movie from theatrical release.
Hollywood Politics: Seth Rogen–What He Learned from the Infamous 2014 Comedy, “The Interview”
February 8, 2023 by
Oscars 2023: Gina Prince-Bythewood Talks about the Shutout of “The Woman King,” and Star Viola Davis (and other Black Female-Led Film)
February 7, 2023 by
The director says that “the Academy made a very loud statement, and for me to stay quiet is to accept that statement.”
Empire of Light: Interview with Director Sam Mendes
February 4, 2023 by
Sam Mendes knew that he was writing Empire of Light for Olivia Colman even though they’d never met. Observing her husband’s frustrations with his script, Alison Balsom, a trumpet soloist, suggested he get in touch with Colman, hoping that the actress could excavate him from the rubble of that darned wall. Eventually, Mendes reached Colman […]
Shyamalan: Career–Up and Down and Up (like his Famous Movie Endings)
February 2, 2023 by
Shyamalan is now releasing his 15th film, Knock at the Cabin, for Universal, and after a career filled with showstopping movie endings.
EO: Interview with Writer-Director Jerzy Skolimowski about his Cannes Fest Winner and Oscar Nominee
January 30, 2023 by
You don’t direct a donkey. You can’t tell a donkey, “No, pretend to be sad.” It’s about improvisation, trying to create certain atmosphere and then hunting for your chances–Skolimowski
