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“A Father’s Promise”: Press Conference with Kevin Bacon, Peter Frampton, Bernie Williams and Activist-Musician Mark Barden

A parent’s life is forever changed when their child faces unexpected tragedy, especially when that catastrophe could have been prevented. That’s certainly the case for professional musician Mark Barden, whose life instantly changed when his son Daniel was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012. Barden subsequently vowed to do everything…

American Fiction : Press Conference with Writer/Director Cord Jefferson, Actors Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Oritz, Erika Alexander, Adam Brody, and Sterling K. Brown

Synopsis : American Fiction is Cord Jefferson‘s hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name…

“Poor Things” : Press Conference with Actress Emma Stone and Director Yorgos Lanthimos 

Synopsis : From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella…

“Fallen Leaves” : Q&A with Actors Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen

@Courtesy of MUBI Synopsis : In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles — from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. Genre: Comedy, Drama Original Language: Finnish Director: Aki Kaurismäki Producer:…

“Nyad” : Press Conference with Actresses Jodie Foster and Annette Bening

Synopsis : A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, Nyad recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award…

Mari Yamamoto on Monarch : Legacy of Monsters

Synopsis : This 10-episode drama series focuses on the Monarch, a special agency that appears in Monster Verse films. Mari Yamamoto plays Keiko, a Japanese scientist who went to the U.S. in the 1950s to study radiation and its effects, and is one of the founding members of “Monarch. Keiko is also the grandmother of the series’…

In Court of Court of Crimson King : King Crimson at 50 : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Toby Amies and a Legendary Bass Player Tony Levin

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel While fans can now watch the new King Crimson documentary on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play and Vimeo On Demand; the momentous look into the heart of one of the world’s most treasured musical acts is still available to see in select theaters around…

Lord of Misrule : Exclusive Interview with Director William Brent Bell

A woman’s struggle to remain dedicated to both her family and career as she tries to balance being a mother and a leader in her work has long provided enthralling conflict in films. That’s certainly the case for the female protagonist in the upcoming UK-set and -shot folk horror movie, Lord of Misrule, whose script…

“The Trials of Alan Dershowitz” : Q&A with Lawyer Alan Dershowitz and Director John Curtin

The Trials of Alan Dershowitz : Alan Dershowitz is a fierce criminal defense attorney known for representing infamous clients like Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and whose unwavering defense of constitutional rights and civil liberties is both admirable and divisive. The film explores his notable victories and lesser-known losses, as well as his court battles…

The Last Tourist : Exclusive Interview with Director Tyson Sadler

We are all hodophiles, i.e. people who love to travel. But not all of us explore the countries we visit in a responsible way. The piercing documentary The Last Tourist, directed by Tyson Sadler — that he co-wrote with editor Jesse Mann — discloses the unsustainable consequences that are caused by mass tourism. Among them…

Exclusive Video Interview: James Camali and Alyssa Sutherland on ‘The Mental State’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Mass shootings and gun violence are all too common in the United States, and one of the main arguments made by those who oppose restrictions on gun ownership is that mental health is the root cause. It’s possible that both can be at fault,…