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Lakota Nation vs. United States: Q&A with Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli

Cultures being able to relate to and trusting each other is one of the most important aspects of societies being able to thrive alongside each other. But with the U.S. government long marginalizing Indigenous tribes, American society is now working to honor the tribes’ identities. The new documentary, Lakota Nation vs. United States, is an…

“The Holdovers” : Exclusive Interview with Writer David Hemingson on Working with Director Alexander Payne

Photo by Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES – © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Synopsis : From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to…

“Yoshiki : UNDER THE SKY” : Yoshiki Talks About Working with World-Renowned Artists

Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Synopsis : “Yoshiki : UNDER THE SKY” gathers an extraordinary collection of international artists such as Sarah Brightman, The Chainsmokers, Nicole Scherzinger, St. Vincent, and more. Directed by International Rock Star and Composer Yoshiki, he take us into a post pandemic for an emotional journey through the pain of losing loved ones…

“killers of the Flower Moon” : Q&A with Martin Scorsese and His Staff

Synopsis : Based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. Rating: R (Some Grisly Images|Language|Violence) Genre: Crime, Drama…

“Blue Eye Samurai” : Exclusive Interview with Creators/Writers/Executive Producers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Synopsis : A master of the sword lives life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan. Creators: Michael Green, Amber Noizumi Starring: Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Randall Park, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa TV Network: Netflix Premiere Date: Nov 3, 2023 Genre: Action Executive…

NYFF : Perfect Days : Q&A with Co-Writer/Producer Takuma Takasaki and Actor Koji Yakusho 

Synopsis : Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply…

AKA Mr. Chow : Exclusive Interview with an Oscar Nominated Producer Diane Quon and Writer/Executive Producer Jean Tsien

Synopsis : AKA MR. CHOW details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai, he would use creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, personal loss, and systemic prejudice, growing up to become the actor and artist before inventing a new identity, Mr. Chow, when he opens the first of…

NYFF : Evil Does Not Exist : Q&A with Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Synopsis : Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life according to the cycles and order of nature. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a glamping site near Takumi’s house; offering city residents a comfortable ‘escape’…

NYFF / “Priscilla” : Press Conference with Actors Cailee Spaeny & Jacob Elordi, Costumer Designer Stacey Battat, Production Designer Tamara Deverell, and Producer Youree Henley

Synopsis : When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis…

Milli Vanilli : Exclusive Video Interview with Singer Fabrice Morvan and Director Luke Korem

Synopsis : A new feature-length documentary “MILLI VANILLI,” which made its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, October 24 in the U.S. and Canada, and on Wednesday, October 25 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Produced by MRC and Keep on…

Netflix’s “Doona” : Press Conference with Actors Suzy, Yang Se-jong, and Director Lee Jung-hyo

Synopsis : A college student navigates life and school while dealing with the unique predicament of living with a former K-pop idol. Starring: Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong, Park Se-wan, Ha Young, Kim Do-wan TV Network: Netflix Premiere Date: Oct 20, 2023 Genre: Romance Press Conference with Actors Suzy, Yang Se-jong, and director Lee Jung-hyo   Q…