ED ASNER (The Gathering) Exclusive Interview

I recently got a chance to speak with ED ASNER about the 1977 Christmas TV classic, The Gathering, which was released exclusively in the Warner Archive in time for the Holiday season.
Ed Asner shared some of his memories about shooting The Gathering, talked about his plans for Christmas, and his future project. So enjoy the interview below and make sure to grab yourself a copy of The Gathering.
Congratulations on 'The Gathering' being released again.
Ed Asner: For years, I have a friend, a former lady newspaper reporter in Ohio who's constantly leading a campaign for ABC to put it on, to put it on. Quite often she succeeded because there was no access to the VHS at that point. I don't know when the VHS came out but now that the DVD is coming out I guess there will be a number of purchases.
How does it feel to be involved [...]

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AUDREY TAUTOU from Coco Before Chanel Interview

A few weeks back, I got a chance to participate in a roundtable with Audrey Tautou to talk about her latest film, COCO BEFORE CHANEL, in which she plays the iconic Coco Chanel.
She talked about how she prepared for the part, her experience working with Alessandro Nivola and Benoit Poelvoorde, whether she got to keep any of the clothes from the movie, and much more.
Coco Before Chanel comes out to theaters this Friday, September 25, 2009, but until then, enjoy the interview below.
How did you feel playing Coco Chanel as a young woman?
Audrey Tautou: I think I feel very lucky because she's maybe one of the most brilliant French women ever. She had such a unique character and extraordinary temperament that was very enriching to have the opportunity to play her and know her a bit more.
How did you prepare for the part?
Audrey Tautou: Well, I read a lot. I [...]

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Coco Before Chanel Director ANNE FONTAINE Interview

A few weeks back, I got a chance to participate in a roundtable with COCO BEFORE CHANEL director Anne Fontaine.
She talked about her decision to focus on the early years of Coco Chanel, working with Audrey Tautou, the creation of the costumes, and much more.
Coco Before Chanel comes out to theaters this Friday, September 25, 2009, but until then, enjoy the interview below.
Why are you so interested in Coco Chanel?
Anne Fontaine: I think it was when I was very young I had the luck to meet Chanel's last assistant, Lilou Marquand, who worked with her a long time and who also lived with her. She was very close to Gabrielle Chanel and I heard about this for a long time, since I was very young. I felt very curious about her because she was so original for her time, so new. At this point I didn't think about doing a [...]

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JAY BARUCHEL from The Trotsky Exclusive Interview

I recently got a chance to speak to JAY BARUCHEL about his new movie, The Trotsky, which is is in the Special Presentations lineup at the Toronto International Film Festival. (You can also read my interview with director Jacob Tierney here).
Some of you might know Jay Baruchel from movies such as Tropic Thunder, Knocked Up, and Million Dollar Baby. In The Trotsky, Jay Baruchel plays a character named Leon Bronstein who thinks he is the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, Leon Trotsky.
During the interview Jay Baruchel talked about his preparation for the part, his experience on set, some of his future projects, his willingness to do Tropic Thunder 2, and more. So enjoy the interview below and don't forget to go see The Trotsky at the Festival on September 11.
Can you talk a little bit about your character in the film?
Jay Baruchel: How can [...]

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The Trotsky's Director JACOB TIERNEY Exclusive Interview

I recently got a chance to speak with director JACOB TIERNEY about his new movie, The Trotksy, which is in the Special Presentations lineup at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jacob Tierney has a pretty big acting background, but The Trotsky marks his second directorial work. And while his first film, "Twist," was pretty serious drama, this new one is a comedy.
During the interview, Jacob Tierney talked about his inspiration for the film, the process of getting the film done, some of his directorial influences, and more. So enjoy the interview below and check out The Trotsky at the Festival when it premieres on September 11.
Congratulations on getting a movie into the festival. That's exciting.
Jacob Tierney: Thank you very much, it is exciting. I'm pretty pumped.
The premiere is in a couple of weeks?
Jacob Tierney: Well, I guess it's the first of September. So ten days. It's kind of weird to have [...]

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GLENN MCQUAID Interview for "I Sell the Dead"

During the Los Angeles Film Fest, I got a chance to interview director Glenn McQuaid about his film, I Sell the Dead, which was screened during the festival (you can read my review here).
I Sell the Dead will be released to limited theaters on August 14, 2009. Until then, I hope you enjoy the interview with Glenn McQuaid below.

(You can watch the video in HD over at Vimeo)

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LARRY FESSENDEN Interview - "I Sell the Dead" Screening (LA Film Fest)

When I went to the screening of I SELL THE DEAD at the 2009 LA Film Festival, I got a chance to talk to Larry Fessenden who plays Willie Grimes in the movie. I do apologize for the sound, it's a little hard to hear him, but there were a lot of people around. Hopefully, you enjoy his interview anyway. (You can also watch our interview with Dominic Monaghan here.)
I Sell the Dead is directed by Glenn McQuaid and is sort of a comedy/horror film, about two grave robbers.
Check out what Larry Fessenden had to say about the movie below.

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DOMINIC MONAGHAN Interview - "I Sell the Dead" Screening (LA Film Fest)

Last night, I went to the screening of I SELL THE DEAD at the 2009 LA Film Festival. One of the star of the movie, Dominic Monaghan took a few minutes of his time on the Red Carpet to talk to us about the movie and his character, Arthur Blake.
I Sell the Dead is directed by Glenn McQuaid and is sort of a comedy/horror film, about two grave robbers. Turns out, I really enjoyed it. Make sure to check it out if you get the chance.
Check out what Dominic Monaghan had to say about the movie below. (You can find a version of the video to embed over at Vimeo)

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