Toby Oliver talks Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Australian cinematographer Toby Oliver spoke over the phone with Solzy at the Movies about Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. You’re known for a lot of horror films. What was it about Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar that drew you to sign on for the project? Toby Oliver: I was actually looking to do something sort of other—something a little bit different to the horrors and the thriller films that…

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Kevin Macdonald talks The Mauritanian

Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald spoke with Solzy at the Movies about The Mauritanian, which tells the story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi. The Mauritanian is based on Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s book, Guantanamo Diary, and is set to open exclusively in theaters on February 12, 2021. Macdonald previously took home an Oscar for the 1999 Munich massacre documentary One Day in September.  Select film credits include Whitney, How I Live Now, and The Last King of Scotland. …

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Jillian Bell, Anna Kerrigan talk Cowboys

Jillian Bell and Anna Kerrigan spoke with Solzy at the Movies ahead of Cowboys releasing in virtual cinemas and VOD on February 12. A bit about the film: Steve Zahn stars as Troy, a father who recently separated from wife Sally (Jillian Bell).  Troy isn’t happy that Sally refuses to let their trans son Joe (Sasha Knight) live an authentic life so they run off into the wilderness.  A police detective (Ann Dowd) tracks them down…

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Steve Zahn, Sasha Knight talk Cowboys

Steve Zahn and Sasha Knight spoke to Solzy at the Movies in advance of Cowboys releasing in virtual cinemas and VOD on February 12. Steve Zahn stars as Troy, a father who recently separated from wife Sally (Jillian Bell).  Troy isn’t happy that Sally refuses to let their trans son Joe (Sasha Knight) live an authentic life so they run off into the wilderness.  A police detective (Ann Dowd) tracks them down but her resolve…

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Sundance 2021: Sally Aitken talks Playing with Sharks

Sally Aitken spoke to Solzy at the Movies earlier this week about her new documentary, Playing with Sharks, launching at Sundance. How honored were you to have Playing with Sharks selected for Sundance? Sally Aitken: Are you kidding? It’s the email that you don’t want to go to your junk mail, right?!? It’s such a great thrill for all of us. A lot of us are going to be watching from home. Is there some…

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Scott Kreamer Talks Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 2

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous executive producer Scott Kreamer spoke with Solzy at the Movies to discuss the second season. The series saw its second season launch this past Friday on Netflix.  Kreamer gets into spoiler territory so please be forewarned if you haven’t watched yet.  If you’ve already watched the first season, be sure to check out our conversation from September. The second season of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous was the thrilling escapism that I…

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George Clooney Talks The Midnight Sky

Actor-director-producer George Clooney and actress Caoilinn Springall participated in a press conference to discuss The Midnight Sky. Critics Choice Association members were invited to attend last Tuesday’s press conference.  It was the penultimate Netflix press conference for CCA before 2020 comes to an end.  Netflix has been hosting virtual press conferences for CCA members dating back to Da 5 Bloods this summer.  The press conferences are mostly limited to their awards contenders and allow members…

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Colin Mochrie: Whose Line Star talks Boys vs. Girls

Colin Mochrie spoke with Solzy at the Movies in early December about the new camp comedy, Boys vs. Girls, releasing on Tuesday. The Whose Line star picked up an award for Best Supporting Actor during the Florida Comedy Film Festival earlier this year.  In Chicago, the film took home wins for both the Best Feature Film and the Audience Choice during this year’s Chicago Comedy Film Festival. In addition to promoting his role as Roger…

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Jeffrey Roth talks President in Waiting

Jeffrey Roth spoke with Solzy at the Movies about President in Waiting, a new vice presidential documentary airing on CNN. President in Waiting airs on CNN this Saturday night. When did you first come up with the idea to do this documentary? Jeffrey Roth: Three years ago is when it really stuck in my head and then I decided to move forward at that point. I’m assuming that the President George H.W. Bush probably wasn’t…

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Maggie Grace talks Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters

Maggie Grace spoke with Solzy at the Movies this week about her role in Dennis Dugan’s new film, Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters. Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters opens in theaters and VOD on December 4. What was it about the script that attracted you to the role of Jessie? Maggie Grace: Well, I had such a lovely conversation with the director, Dennis Dugan, and just felt like I was in really capable hands with…

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