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Interview: Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham and John Pollono Bring Their ‘Small Engine Repair’ Play to the Screen 

The Punisher and The Walking Dead alum Jon Bernthal says his new film, Small Engine Repair, captures the electricity and authenticity of the 2011 play on which it is based. Bernthal, John Pollono and Shea Whigham play Swaino, Frank and Packie, lifelong best friends from a working-class town in New Hampshire, who go to extraordinary…

Remembering Michael K. Williams : Q&A / The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, 12 Years a Slave and His Non-Profit Organization

We all shocked to learn about the untimely death of Michael Kenneth Williams, an actor known for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country, has died last Monday, He was only 54. But we also remembered his magnificent performance throughout his career. So I decided to look for my Q&A coverage of…

Exclusive Video Interviews: Stars Justice Smith and Ben Hardy on Watching and Being Watched in ‘The Voyeurs’

Do people behave differently when they don’t know they’re being watched, and what responsibility do those who can see something they’re not supposed to bear to look away? These are among the questions posed in the twisty dramatic thriller The Voyeurs. In the new film, Pippa (Sydney Sweeney) and Thomas (Justice Smith) are a young…

‘It’s a Summer Film!’ : Japan Cuts / An Exclusive Interview with Director Sôshi Masumoto

Synopsis : Barefoot and her friends decide to make a samurai movie, gather a unique cast and staff for the production, and try to screen it at their school festival. During the production, Barefoot finds out that Rintaro is a time-traveler from the future. An Exclusive Interview with Director Sôshi Masumoto Q : In this…

Wife of a Spy / Japan Cuts : An Exclusive Interview with Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa 

Master filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Pulse, Cure, Tokyo Sonata) won the Silver Lion (Best Director) at the Venice Film Festival for this riveting, gorgeously crafted, old-school Hitchockian thriller shot in stunning 8K. Synopsis : The year is 1940 in Kobe, on the eve of the outbreak of World War II. Local merchant and amateur filmmaker Yusaku…

Exclusive Interview: Actor Pierce Brosnan and Filmmaker Kay Cannon Talk About the Feminist Modern-Day Reimagining of Cinderella

Adapting to the ever-changing times of modern society can be a challenging, but equally rewarding, process for anyone, especially those people who are steadfast in their traditional views. Golden Globe Award-nominated actor, Pierce Brosnan is giving a vulnerable, heartfelt performance as a conservative king whose family encourages him to change the way he rules his…

Exclusive Interview: Gretchen Carlson Talks About Her Advocacy For Women

Gretchen Carlson is a champion of change. The morning star of Fox News Channel’s top rated “Fox and Friends,” opened Pandora’s Box on July 6, 2016 by suing Fox News chairman Roger Ailes for sexual harassment, that resulted in his termination from the network. Since then she paved the way for the #MeToo movement and…

Yakuza Princess : An Exclusive Interview with Actress Masumi

Synopsis : Set in the expansive Japanese community of Sao Paulo in Brazil — the largest Japanese diaspora in the world — YAKUZA PRINCESS follows Akemi (MASUMI), an orphan who discovers she is the heiress to half of the Yakuza crime syndicate. Forging an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who believes…

Flag Day : Q&A with Actor/Director Sean Penn and Actress Dylan Penn

Flag Day is an American drama film directed by and starring Sean Penn. His daughter Dylan Penn co-stars. It premiered in competition at the 2021 the Cannes Film Festival. It was released on August 20, 2021, by United Artist Releasing. Q&A with Actor/Director Sean Penn and Actress Dylan Penn Q: My understanding is that you gave Dylan the…

Joint : New York Asian Film Festival / An Exclusive Interview with Director Oudai Kojima And Producer Chang-bak Kim

Photo by The New York Asian Film Festival Synopsis : After serving 2 years in prison, Ishigami Takeshi spent two years working on a construction site and building up his funds before he returned to Tokyo with the help of Yasu, his best friend. He is determined to try and go straight but before he…

Not Going Quietly : An Exclusive Interview with Director Nicholas Bruckman 

Synopisis : A rising star in progressive politics and a new father, 32-year-old Ady Barkan’s life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. But after a confrontation with powerful Senator Jeff Flake on an airplane goes viral, catapulting him to national fame, Ady and a motley crew of activists ignite a once-in-a-generation political movement…