Solzy at the Movies had the privilege of being on the red carpet for the world premiere of Lucy in the Sky last month during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Lucy in the Sky serves as Noah Hawley’s feature directorial debut. The debut for Hawley comes following his work on both Fargo and Legion. Natalie Portman–who still dreams of being an astronaut in real life–and Jon Hamm lead a cast that also includes Zazie…
"Lucy in the Sky: On the Red Carpet"Category: Interviews
Incitement director/co-writer Yaron Zilberman and actor Yehuda Nahari Halevi sat down with Solzy at the Movies one day after the world premiere in Toronto. Not more than five minutes after the world premiere last month, the entire theater had to be evacuated. This was due to a security concern. The fact that the film originates in Israel means you have to take every security precaution when someone gets suspicious. It took about another hour to…
"Yaron Zilberman, Yehuda Nahari Halevi talk Incitement"
During a free talk on the OLG Dream Deck in Toronto, Endings, Beginnings actress Shailene Woodley discussed what she looked for in a screenplay. Towards the end of the talk, I asked one of the final two questions. What do you typically look for in characters when you’re reading a screenplay? Shailene Woodley: Nothing to be honest. When I read a screenplay, it’s instinctual feeling that comes across me and I actually don’t notice my…
"Shailene Woodley: What She Looks For In Scripts"
Guest of Honour sat down with Solzy at the Movies for a roundtable interview during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Writer-director Atom Egoyan participated along with actors David Thewlis, Laysla De Oliveira, and Luke Wilson. Atom, can you talk about reasoning behind giving Guest of Honour a non-linear structure in terms of the story? Atom Egoyan: That’s just the way I write. Given the subject matter and the prismatic, sort of effect of these…
"Guest of Honour: Interview from Toronto 2019"
Writer-director Patrick Brice spoke with Solzy at the Movies yesterday about the newly released workplace satire, Corporate Animals. Corporate Animals is one of the most hysterical workplace satires that I’ve seen this year. Catch it in theaters or VOD this weekend! How did you first learn about Sam Bain’s script for Corporate Animals and when did you decide to direct the film? Patrick Brice: I got a one page sort of idea/treatment from Sam and…
"Patrick Brice talks Corporate Animals"
Actress-turned-filmmaker Amy Jo Johnson spoke about her newest film, Tammy’s Always Dying, set to premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival. This interview took place last week–two days after National Power Rangers Day and the anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiere. It’s nice to talk to you again and happy belated National Power Rangers Day! Amy Jo Johnson: Is it really? It was on Wednesday. Amy Jo Johnson: Oh, I had no idea.…
"Amy Jo Johnson talks Tammy’s Always Dying at TIFF"
Billy Zane spoke to Solzy at the Movies about Titanic, what he looks for in a screenplay, and so much more while attending Wizard World Chicago. While we didn’t discuss it on Friday afternoon, Zane guest starred in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as P.T. Barnum. The episode aired weeks before the release of The Greatest Showman in 2017. While the series is the most bonkers show of the Arrowverse, they were more truthful to Barnum…
"Billy Zane talks Titanic and More"
George Wendt spoke to Solzy at the Movies about Cheers and the most meaningful advice he learned during his time at Second City. Wendt, an alumnus of The Second City theater in Chicago, is one of many celebrities on hand during Wizard World in Rosemont. The Chicago native has been spending this weekend signing for fans and posing for photos. In addition, he spoke during various panels. You’ll also be able to find Wendt appearing in…
"George Wendt talks Cheers, Second City"
Greg Grunberg spoke with Solzy at the Movies about working on Heroes, Star Wars, and Star Trek during Wizard World Chicago. With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker due out in theaters, I had to ask Grunberg what he can tell us about the new film. There’s a mini-Heroes reunion this weekend. I thought the first season was one of the best seasons in television history. Greg Grunberg: Thank you. What do you miss about working…
"Greg Grunberg talks Heroes, Star Wars"
Jack Coleman spoke with Solzy at the Movies about working on Heroes and being a descendant of American founding father Benjamin Franklin. There’s a mini-Heroes reunion this weekend. Jack Coleman: Right here. This is the line right here. I thought the first season was one of the best seasons in television history. Jack Coleman: You are correct. What do you miss about working on the series? Jack Coleman: Mostly this and it was just a…
"Jack Coleman talks Heroes at Wizard World Chicago"