Johanna Braddy and Jacob Artist recently spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new coming-of-age comedy, The Get Together. The new film, directed by Will Bakke, takes place over the course of a Friday night house party in Austin, Texas. What was it about the script that drew your interest? Jacob Artist: I love this story. I love this time of life—in your 20s and you’re sort of figuring out what’s next and what…
"Johanna Braddy & Jacob Artist talk The Get Together"Category: Interviews
Writer-director Jessica Ellis spoke with Solzy at the Movies over the phone about her feature debut film, What Lies West. The film stars Nicolette Ellis and Chloe Moore. A fun fact about both stars is that this is their first film and they are also cousins. What was the genesis behind the screenplay? Jessica Ellis: I really wanted to tell a story that highlighted female friendships and that also took advantage of the outdoor setting…
"Jessica Ellis talks What Lies West"
Mark Harris spoke with Solzy at the Movies about his new book, Mike Nichols: A Life, ahead of this weekend’s TCM Classic Film Festival. The TCM premiere of Nichols and May: Take Two will screen on late Saturday morning. The documentary will be followed by Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the early afternoon. Both screenings will include a conversation with Mark Harris. When did you first become interested in writing a book about Mike…
"Mark Harris talks Mike Nichols: A Life"
Jacqueline Bisset spoke about working with Steve McQueen prior to this weekend’s airing of Bullitt during the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival. Produced on a $4 million budget, Bullitt would go on to earn just north of $42 million at the box office after its 1968 opening. The film is also notable for featuring one of the most iconic car chase scenes in cinematic history. It has been spoofed or paid homage time and time…
"Jacqueline Bisset Talks Steve McQueen in Bullitt"
Jeff Baena spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new Showtime anthology series, Cinema Toast, produced by the Duplass Brothers. Baena created the series, which is produced by the Duplass Brothers. The anthology series is a post-modernist reinvention of older movies that turns pre-existing imagery from the public domain on its head to tell brand new unique stories. Cinema Toast directors include Baena, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Alex Ross Perry, Marta Cunningham, Aubrey Plaza,…
"Jeff Baena talks Cinema Toast"
Prior to the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival, a number of network hosts offered their recommendations for first-time classic film viewers. TCM hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart, and Eddie Muller were among the participants in a roundtable junket this past Monday. Malone and Muller were in one rotation while Karger and Stewart were paired in another. Unfortunately, I couldn’t ask the same question of Ben Mankiewicz during the West Side Story rotation. Both…
"TCM Classic Film Festival: Host Recommendations" Prior to the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival, TCM executives and programmers sat down with the media to discuss the upcoming festival. TCM General Manager Pola Changnon, Festival Director Genevieve McGillicuddy, and SVP of Programming Charlie Tabesh were among those who sat down with media during Monday’s press junket. They made a quick pivot to TCM last year but this year, the festival has the added benefit of utilizing HBO Max for programming. One thing…
"TCM Classic Film Festival: Exec Q & A"
West Side Story stars George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn spoke about their memories of Natalie Wood and the upcoming Steven Spielberg film. The film will open the festival this Thursday night in honor of the 60th anniversary being celebrated this year. Stars Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and Russ Tamblyn participated in new interviews exclusive for the occasion. In addition to TCM, the 1961 classic will also be available to stream through HBO Max. Be sure…
"George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn on West Side Story"
Chaz Bono spoke with Solzy at the Movies a few weeks ago to discuss Reboot Camp, a new comedy from writer-director Ivo Raza. Reboot Camp stars David Lipper, Keli Price, Maya Stojan, Ed Begley Jr., Lindsey Shaw, Maxim Roy, Pierson Fodé, with Ja Rule, and David Koechner, and also Chaz Bono, Eric Roberts, Shar Jackson, and Eddie McClintock. What was it about the script that attracted you to the film? Chaz Bono: I just thought…
"Chaz Bono talks Reboot Camp"
Beck Bennett spoke with Solzy at the Movies this week about his role in The Mitchells vs. The Machines, animation, and Saturday Night Live. In the film, Beck voices both Eric and the PAL Max Robots. The Mitchells vs. The Machines releases on Netflix this weekend. What was it about the script that drew your interest? Beck Bennett: I don’t even know if it was the script to be honest. This is very me but…
"Beck Bennett talks The Mitchells vs. The Machines"
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