Raya and the Last Dragon filmmaker Carlos López Estrada spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the transition to directing animation. The following conversation took place during the first of a two-part virtual roundtable for the Raya and the Last Dragon home video release. In addition to Carlos López Estrada, both producer Osnat Shurer and head of story Fawn Veerasunthorn participated in this roundtable. A second roundtable featured co-director Don Hall, writer Adele Lim, and…
"Carlos López Estrada talks Directing Animation"Month: May 2021
Jennifer Stone and Mindy Bledsoe spoke with Solzy at the Movies about their new film, The In-Between, being released on Tuesday. What was the genesis of the screenplay for The In-Between? Jennifer Stone: Mindy and I met a little bit prior to writing this and just bonded immediately over having these unseen illnesses and these chronic things that we deal with on a daily basis with CRPS and Type 1 Diabetes. We both had these…
"The In-Between: Jennifer Stone & Mindy Bledsoe"
Because He’s Jeff Goldblum, the new biography by Travis M. Andrews, is an unconventional biography of the actor/musician. It’s an unconventional biography but then again, nothing about Goldblum’s career has ever been conventional. The only downside is that Goldblum himself did not participate in the book. A bummer, maybe, but Andrews has no shortage of interviews to quote be it filmmakers, actors, crew, or friends. I’ve had my own personal encounter with Goldblum during Wizard…
"Because He’s Jeff Goldblum Is Unconventional"
The Human Factor reflects back on three decades worth of American efforts to reach peace between Israel and the Palestinians. I don’t know if timely is the right word but The Human Factor‘s expanded release comes at a time when more fighting has broken out been Hamas and Israel. The American negotiators in the film have first-hand experience in helping to negotiate peace. Will peace ever be possible? I would certainly like to think so.…
"The Human Factor: Can Peace Ever Happen?"
The Woman in the Window is finally launching on Netflix over a year and a half after it was supposed to open in theaters. When it comes to movies about windows, Rear Window is the gold standard. This isn’t about to change anytime soon. When it comes to the film’s release delays, people will likely think about Tulip Fever. Just me? Okay. Both The Woman in the Window and Tulip Fever have books for their…
"The Woman in the Window Can’t Be Saved"
Bridesmaids, the Oscar-nominated comedy classic directed by Paul Feig, marks the tenth anniversary of its theatrical release in 2011. It’s very hard to believe that it’s been ten years because it feels just like yesterday. The film, written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, has withstood the test of time. Unlike some of the other films produced by Judd Apatow in the early 2000s, Bridesmaids managed to age particularly well. This film has been around…
"Bridesmaids Marks Its 10th Anniversary"
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"
Those Who Wish Me Dead is another gripping thriller on one level but it’s also a tale of survival and what we do when we face the odds. The film runs just over an hour and a half but you’re never not on the edge of the seat. It’s thrilling until the very end. I wouldn’t necessarily say that this is a starring vehicle for Angelina Jolie. Jolie might be the first-billed but this film…
"Those Who Wish Me Dead: A Tale of Survival"
Profile, which premiered over three years ago, is a terrifying thriller and is completely told by way of a computer screen. The film is finally making its way to theaters over three years after the world premiere in Berlin and US premiere at SXSW. Until Focus announced their acquisition, I honestly forgot about the film’s existence. It’s typically never a good sign for a film to take this long between premiere and release. Even in…
"Profile Is Absolutely Terrifying"
Following a weekend of streamers adding onto the HFPA boycott, NBC went a step further and cancelled the 2022 Golden Globes broadcast. The HFPA had been sitting on their own 20 yard line and were looking at 4th-and-long. There was no first down to be had. They ended up getting sacked and not just in the football metaphor kind of way. The latest news came as Tom Cruise took the protest a step further by…
"Golden Globes: NBC Cancels Award Broadcast"