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Japan Cuts / Tokyo Melody: A Film about Ryuichi Sakamoto : Exclusive Interview with Director Elizabeth Lennard

Synopsis : Filmmaker and photographer Elizabeth Lennard secures unprecedented access to Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording of his 1984 album Ongaku Zukan in this brief-yet-insightful Franco-Japanese television co-production. A sampling of studio sessions and performances (including a piano duet with then-wife Akiko Yano), archival footage and talking head interviews, Tokyo Melody finds the eccentric artist at…

Exclusive Interview with Actress Paula Beer on the Silver Bear Winning Film at Berlin International Film Festival

Synopsis : While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront…

Joy Ride : Press Conference with Actors Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu and More!

Synopsis : The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess;…

Exclusive Video Interview with Actors Lee Pace and Laura Birn on “Foundation” Season 2

Lee Grinner Pace is an American actor. He got his recognition for starring as Thranduil the Elvenking in “The Hobbit” trilogy and as Joe MacMillan in the AMC period drama television series “Halt and Catch Fire.”  He has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ronan the Accuser, a role he first played in Guardians of the…

“Foundation” Season 2 : Exclusive Video Interview with Creator/Writer/Director David S. Goyer

David S. Goyer is an American filmmaker, novelist and comic book writer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for several superhero films such as Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy(2005~2012), “Man of Steel“(2013) and “Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice.” He has also directed four films: “Zig Zag“(2002), “Blade Trinity” (2004), “The Invisible“(2007) and “The Unborn“(2009). He…

“Asteroid City” : Press Conference with Writer/Director Wes Anderson, Actors Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and More!

Synopsis : The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Smoking|Brief Graphic Nudity) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Original Language: English Director: Wes Anderson Producer: Wes Anderson, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson Writer: Wes…

“Sheroes” : Exclusive Interview with “Spring Breakers,” “Buffalo 66” Producer Jordan Gertner on His First Directorial Attempt

Synopsis : Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan: First Kill), Sasha Luss (Anna), Wallis Day (Batwoman), and Skai Jackson (Bunk’d) star in the ultimate adrenaline-fueled thrill ride from a producer of Spring Breakers. When four thick-as-thieves friends arrive in Thailand for a hedonistic adventure, they quickly find themselves in over their heads when one of them is kidnapped…

Nimona : Q&A with Producers karen Ann Ryan, Julie Zackary Directors Nick Bruno & Troy Quane, and Creator ND Stevenson

Synopsis : When Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister…

Desperate Souls, Dark City And The Legend of Midnight Cowboy : Exclusive Interview Director Nancy Buirski on Iconic Film, “Midnight Cowboy”

Synopsis : A half century after its release, Midnight Cowboy remains one of the most original and groundbreaking movies of the modern era. With beguiling performances from Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman as two loners who join forces out of desperation, blacklist survivor Waldo Salt’s brilliant screenplay, and John Schlesinger’s fearless direction, the 1969 film…

“Asteroid City” : Q&A with Actor Bryan Cranston on Working with Wes Anderson and His Retirement Plan

Synopsis : The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Smoking|Brief Graphic Nudity) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Original Language: English Director: Wes Anderson Producer: Wes Anderson, Steve Rales, Jeremy Dawson Writer: Wes…

Tribeca Festival: Uncharted: Interview with Director-Producer Beth Aala

Possessing the talent and drive to succeed, but not having the opportunity they need to be seen, is an unfortunate reality for many artists, especially those who are women. Filmmaker Beth Aala is one such artist who dedicatedly takes on many roles in order to get her projects noticed. She passionately chronicles the challenges that…