James Hawes talks One Life

James Hawes spoke with Solzy at the Movies about One Life, the new film telling the story of Nicky Winton and the Kindertransport. The film is opening this weekend in theaters. It’s so nice to meet you today. How are you doing? James Hawes: I’m very well. Nice to meet you too. I was familiar with the general idea of the kindertransport before watching the film but not with Nicky Winton’s story. How familiar were…

"James Hawes talks One Life"

Laura Chinn talks Suncoast, Premiering at Sundance

The following interview with Suncoast filmmaker Laura Chinn was originally published in February at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmaker on Solzy at the Movies. What you are reading is the raw unedited version of the interview as it is not currently archived through the Wayback Machine. The filmmaker spoke with Above the Line shortly after returning from Sundance, where…

"Laura Chinn talks Suncoast, Premiering at Sundance"

Emma Seligman: Bottoms Director on the Queer Comedy, Her Approach to Its Fight Scenes, and Why More Money Really Does Mean More Problems

The following interview with Bottoms director and co-screenwriter Emma Seligman was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmaker on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed but Bottoms is obviously no longer playing in theaters but available on home video. After breaking out with the very Jewish comedy Shiva Baby in 2020, director Emma Seligman and actress Rachel Sennott drew the…

"Emma Seligman: Bottoms Director on the Queer Comedy, Her Approach to Its Fight Scenes, and Why More Money Really Does Mean More Problems"

The Afterparty EPs Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Anthony King on Season 2, Choosing Genres, Balancing Spider-Verse Duties, and the WGA Strike

The following interview with The Afterparty executive producers Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Anthony King was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the executive producers on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed except for restoring the original ending. Apple’s murder mystery series The Afterparty recently debuted its second season, and executive producers Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Anthony King were…

"The Afterparty EPs Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Anthony King on Season 2, Choosing Genres, Balancing Spider-Verse Duties, and the WGA Strike"

A Small Light Star Bel Powley on Playing Miep Gies, Who Hid Anne Frank and Her Family, and the Series’ Scary Parallels to Today

The following interview with A Small Light actress Bel Powley was originally published last summer at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the actress on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. Bel Powley recently steeled herself for the challenge of portraying Miep Gies in National Geographic’s limited series A Small Light. Gies was the subject of an…

"A Small Light Star Bel Powley on Playing Miep Gies, Who Hid Anne Frank and Her Family, and the Series’ Scary Parallels to Today"

Are You There G-d? It’s Me, Margaret Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig on Idolizing Judy Blume, Working With Hans Zimmer, and the WGA Strike

The following interview with Are You There G-d? It’s Me, Margaret filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmaker on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed but the film is obviously no longer playing in theaters but available on home video. Eighty percent of female filmmakers end up one-and-done…

"Are You There G-d? It’s Me, Margaret Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig on Idolizing Judy Blume, Working With Hans Zimmer, and the WGA Strike"

Davis Guggenheim on Apple’s New Michael J. Fox Documentary and the “Great Responsibility” He Felt in Telling the Actor’s “Incredible Story”

The following interview with STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie director Davis Guggenheim was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmaker on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. When STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie premiered earlier this year at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, it was followed by a well-deserved standing…

"Davis Guggenheim on Apple’s New Michael J. Fox Documentary and the “Great Responsibility” He Felt in Telling the Actor’s “Incredible Story”"

Bill Nye on Peacock Series The End Is Nye, Saving the World With Science, and His Interest in Comedy

The following interview with The End is Nye host, co-creator, and scientist Bill Nye was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the scientist on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. Bill Nye is one of the most famous scientists on the planet and last year, he starred in a new documentary…

"Bill Nye on Peacock Series The End Is Nye, Saving the World With Science, and His Interest in Comedy"

Judy Blume Forever Directors Davina Pardo & Leah Wolchok on Convincing the Beloved Author to Bare Her Soul and Her Impact on Young Readers

The following interview with Judy Blume Forever directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmakers on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since it was originally published. Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok were very persistent in making a documentary about author Judy Blume, and their joint efforts paid off this month…

"Judy Blume Forever Directors Davina Pardo & Leah Wolchok on Convincing the Beloved Author to Bare Her Soul and Her Impact on Young Readers"

History of the World, Part II Writer/Director/EP David Stassen on Working With Mel Brooks and Why Casting Posed a Challenge

The following interview with History of the World, Part II multi-hyphenate David Stassen was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with Stassen  on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. David Stassen grew up on Mel Brooks movies when he was a kid so perhaps it was fate that would later put him in the…

"History of the World, Part II Writer/Director/EP David Stassen on Working With Mel Brooks and Why Casting Posed a Challenge"