Interviews with Movie Producers, Musicians and Other Celebrities
Movie producers and filmmakers discuss their roles in the filmmaking process. Musicians and composers talk about contributing their work to films.
Avi Arad - "Spider-Man 2"
Interview Date: June 2004, Subjects: "Spider-Man 2," "X-Men 3," and "Fantastic Four."
Interview Date: June 2004, Subjects: "Spider-Man 2," "X-Men 3," and "Fantastic Four."
Rick Baker - Makeup Effects
Interview Date: May 2004, Subjects: "Van Helsing," creatures, pixel guys vs rubber guys.
Interview Date: May 2004, Subjects: "Van Helsing," creatures, pixel guys vs rubber guys.
Lawrence Bender - "Kill Bill"
Interview Date: September 2003, Subjects: "Kill Bill" movies, Quentin Tarantino, and "Inglorious Bastards."
Interview Date: September 2003, Subjects: "Kill Bill" movies, Quentin Tarantino, and "Inglorious Bastards."
Michelle Branch
Interview Date: April 2002, Subjects: Her music and whether she plans to become an actress.
Interview Date: April 2002, Subjects: Her music and whether she plans to become an actress.
Debra Martin Chase - "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
Interview Date: May 2005, Subjects: "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and sequels.
Interview Date: May 2005, Subjects: "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and sequels.
Ciara - "Step Up"
Interview Date: August 2006, Subjects: "Step Up" and her song, "Get Up."
Interview Date: August 2006, Subjects: "Step Up" and her song, "Get Up."
George S. Clinton - "Joe Somebody"
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Joe Somebody" and writing music for a romantic comedy with a little action mixed in.
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Joe Somebody" and writing music for a romantic comedy with a little action mixed in.
George S. Clinton - "New York Minute"
Interview Date: May 2004, Subjects: "New York Minute," teen movies, and sci-fi films.
Interview Date: May 2004, Subjects: "New York Minute," teen movies, and sci-fi films.
Wes Craven - "The Hills Have Eyes"
Interview Date: March 2006, Subjects: "The Hills Have Eyes," hiring Alexandre Aja to write and direct the 2006 remake, and the continuing popularity of horror films.
Interview Date: March 2006, Subjects: "The Hills Have Eyes," hiring Alexandre Aja to write and direct the 2006 remake, and the continuing popularity of horror films.
Alfonso Cuaron - "Duck Season"
Interview Date: February 2006, Subjects: "Duck Season," black and white films, and newcomer Fernando Eimbcke.
Interview Date: February 2006, Subjects: "Duck Season," black and white films, and newcomer Fernando Eimbcke.
Dean Devlin - "Who Killed the Electric Car?"
Interview Date: June 2006, Subjects: "Who Killed the Electric Car?", documentary filmmaking, and conspiracy theories.
Interview Date: June 2006, Subjects: "Who Killed the Electric Car?", documentary filmmaking, and conspiracy theories.
Denise Di Novi - "A Walk to Remember"
Interview Date: January 2002, Subjects: "A Walk to Remember" and working with pop star, Mandy Moore.
Interview Date: January 2002, Subjects: "A Walk to Remember" and working with pop star, Mandy Moore.
Dave Draimin - "Dawn of the Dead"
Interview Date: March 2004, Subjects: "Dawn of the Dead," soundtracks, his music, and the horror genre.
Interview Date: March 2004, Subjects: "Dawn of the Dead," soundtracks, his music, and the horror genre.
Andrew Form and Brad Fuller - "The Amityville Horror"
Interview Date: April 2005, Subjects: "The Amityville Horror," casting Ryan Reynolds, remakes, and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" prequel.
Interview Date: April 2005, Subjects: "The Amityville Horror," casting Ryan Reynolds, remakes, and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" prequel.
Deborah Forte - "The Golden Compass"
Interview Date: January 2007, Subjects: "The Golden Compass," Philip Pullman's world, and casting Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards.
Interview Date: January 2007, Subjects: "The Golden Compass," Philip Pullman's world, and casting Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards.
Lucas Foster - "Mr and Mrs Smith"
Interview Date: June 2005, Subjects: "Mr and Mrs Smith," chemistry, and "The Night Watchman."
Interview Date: June 2005, Subjects: "Mr and Mrs Smith," chemistry, and "The Night Watchman."
Akiva Goldsman - "Mr and Mrs Smith"
Interview Date: May 2005, Subjects: "Mr and Mrs Smith," "Cinderella Man," and "The Da Vinci Code."
Interview Date: May 2005, Subjects: "Mr and Mrs Smith," "Cinderella Man," and "The Da Vinci Code."
Jack Grisham and Keith Morris - "American Hardcore"
Interview Date: September 2006, Subjects: "American Hardcore and revisiting the hardcore punk rock scene of the 1980s.
Interview Date: September 2006, Subjects: "American Hardcore and revisiting the hardcore punk rock scene of the 1980s.
David Heyman - "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
Interview Date: November 2002, Subjects: "Harry Potter," producing big films, and the costs of CGI effects.
Interview Date: November 2002, Subjects: "Harry Potter," producing big films, and the costs of CGI effects.
Ron Howard Interview - "Curious George"
Interview Date: January 2006, Subjects: "Curious George," 2D animation, and why it took so long to make this film.
Interview Date: January 2006, Subjects: "Curious George," 2D animation, and why it took so long to make this film.
John Jacobs - "Blades of Glory"
Interview Date: March 2007, Subjects: "Blades of Glory," the cast, the concept, the Internet, and choosing films to produce.
Interview Date: March 2007, Subjects: "Blades of Glory," the cast, the concept, the Internet, and choosing films to produce.
Mark Johnson - "The Notebook"
Interview Date: June 2004, Subjects: "The Notebook," testing movies, and "The Chronicles of Narnia."
Interview Date: June 2004, Subjects: "The Notebook," testing movies, and "The Chronicles of Narnia."
Rolfe Kent - "Kate and Leopold"
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Kate and Leopold," writing music for a romantic comedy, and overcoming the use of different time periods in a single film.
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Kate and Leopold," writing music for a romantic comedy, and overcoming the use of different time periods in a single film.
Michael London - "The Family Stone"
Interview Date: January 2006, Subjects: "The Family Stone," "The Illusionist," and receiving Producer of the Year honors at the 17th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Interview Date: January 2006, Subjects: "The Family Stone," "The Illusionist," and receiving Producer of the Year honors at the 17th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Hunt Lowry - "Welcome to Collinwood"
Interview Date: October 2002, Subjects: "Welcome to Collinwood," working with Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney, and the importance of film festivals.
Interview Date: October 2002, Subjects: "Welcome to Collinwood," working with Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney, and the importance of film festivals.
Scott Mosier - "Jersey Girl"
Interview Date: March 2004, Subjects: "Jersey Girl," "The Green Hornet," Kevin Smith, and Jen & Ben uproar.
Interview Date: March 2004, Subjects: "Jersey Girl," "The Green Hornet," Kevin Smith, and Jen & Ben uproar.
Charles Roven - "The Bank Job"
Interview Date: January 2008, Subjects: "The Bank Job," the cast, and the true story.
Interview Date: January 2008, Subjects: "The Bank Job," the cast, and the true story.
Joel Silver - "The Reaping"
Interview Date: July 2006, Subjects: "The Reaping," "Wonder Woman," and "Logan's Run."
Interview Date: July 2006, Subjects: "The Reaping," "Wonder Woman," and "Logan's Run."
Joel Silver - "Whiteout"
Interview Date: July 2007, Subjects: "Whiteout," "Speed Racer," and "The Invasion."
Interview Date: July 2007, Subjects: "Whiteout," "Speed Racer," and "The Invasion."
Joel Silver - "V for Vendetta"
Interview Date: July 2005, Subjects: "V for Vendetta," the London bombings, and Alan Moore.
Interview Date: July 2005, Subjects: "V for Vendetta," the London bombings, and Alan Moore.
Joel Silver - "Speed Racer"
Interview Date: March 2007, Subjects: "Speed Racer," "Whiteout," and the status of "Wonder Woman" and "Logan's Run."
Interview Date: March 2007, Subjects: "Speed Racer," "Whiteout," and the status of "Wonder Woman" and "Logan's Run."
Joel Silver - "Wonder Woman"
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Wonder Woman," "Logan's Run" with Bryan Singer, and "V for Vendetta."
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Wonder Woman," "Logan's Run" with Bryan Singer, and "V for Vendetta."
Robbie Stamp - "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," casting the film, and why it took so long to make a movie from Douglas Adams' work.
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," casting the film, and why it took so long to make a movie from Douglas Adams' work.
Steve Starkey - "The Polar Express"
Interview Date: November 2004, Subjects: "The Polar Express," motion capture, and "Monster House."
Interview Date: November 2004, Subjects: "The Polar Express," motion capture, and "Monster House."
Sting - "Kate and Leopold"
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Kate and Leopold" and writing specifically for films.
Interview Date: December 2001, Subjects: "Kate and Leopold" and writing specifically for films.
Brian Tyler - "Constantine"
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Constantine," scoring 'hell', and the process.
Interview Date: February 2005, Subjects: "Constantine," scoring 'hell', and the process.
John Wells - "White Oleander"
Interview Date: October 2002, Subjects: "White Oleander," casting Alison Lohman, "ER," and Noah Wyle.
Interview Date: October 2002, Subjects: "White Oleander," casting Alison Lohman, "ER," and Noah Wyle.
Clifford Werber - "A Cinderella Story"
Interview Date: July 2004, Subjects: "A Cinderella Story," teen films, and research.
Interview Date: July 2004, Subjects: "A Cinderella Story," teen films, and research.
Adam Yauch - "Awesome I F**ckin Shot That"
Interview Date: March 2006, Subjects: "Awesome I F**ckin Shot That," the camera work, editing, and the fans.
Interview Date: March 2006, Subjects: "Awesome I F**ckin Shot That," the camera work, editing, and the fans.
Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard - "The Dark Knight"
Interview Date: June 2008, Subjects: "The Dark Knight," collaborating on the score, and getting in touch with The Joker.
Interview Date: June 2008, Subjects: "The Dark Knight," collaborating on the score, and getting in touch with The Joker.