Ashley Underwood & Craig Coyne – Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story
The conversation with director Ashley Underwood and writer Craig Coyne revolves around the growing popularity of pickleball, its unique social aspects, and the recent surge in pickleball courts and associations. The documentary Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story captures the emergence of professional pickleball leagues, comparing it to the early days of major sports. The filmmakers highlight […]
Teri Polo – Relative Control
Actress Teri Polo discussed her resonance with the film Relative Control, drawing parallels to her own contentious relationship with her mother and experiences as a single mom. She found filming in Delaware, where her character is from, particularly meaningful. Polo emphasized the validation of her experiences through the film and highlighted the common theme of […]
Steve Coogan – The Penguin Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avI0ZIHaUK8 Actor Steve Coogan discusses his film The Penguin Lessons, another collaboration with screenwriter Jeff Pope. Initially hesitant about starring in a film with a “cuddly penguin,” Coogan was intrigued by the setting in Argentina and the juxtaposition of a dark political past with the penguin’s light-hearted presence. He bonded with the penguins, Baba and […]
Aaron Paul – Ash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEfhz5SKmng Actor Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) discussed his involvement in the sci-fi-horror film, Ash, highlighting its unique script. He praised director Flying Lotus’s visionary approach and the film’s immersive experience, emphasizing its practical effects and the dark, realistic set designed on a New Zealand soundstage. Paul shared his early terrifying memory of watching “Bambi” and […]
Eric Bauza – The Day the Earth Blew Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH9-RrFQRv8 Voice actor Eric Bauza discusses the significance of a theatrical release for animated films like Looney Tunes, noting their historical roots in the 1940s and the high quality of their production. He mentions that Speedy is not included in the new film but hints at potential future projects. Bauza compares Victor Wembanyama to Marvin […]
Saagar Shaikh – Deli Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q8y1J1FvAc CineSnob.net editor Kiko Martinez interviews actor Sagaar Shaikh (Ms. Marvel) about his role in a new show. Shaikh who read the script five months before casting, is thrilled to be part of the project, describing it as a significant career opportunity. He describes a Pakistani deli as similar to a convenience store but with […]
Adria Arjona – Los Frikis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkW-rVL2yWg Actress Adria Arjona discusses her role in Los Frikis and about the importance of Latina representation in Hollywood. A written version of this interview originally ran at the San Antonio Current.
Ariana DeBose – I.S.S.
“I feel when I am not working or creatively stimulated in some way, I’m sort of suffocating.”
Charles Melton – May December
“It’s great to be seen and to be recognized. My life is forever changed.”
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes – Candy Cane Lane
“I love a lot of Christmas movies, but [‘Elf’ is] probably the one I can quote verbatim.”
Chavo Guerrero Jr. – The Iron Claw
“Wrestling can take a toll. It can bring a family closer or split them apart.”
Allison Moore – Wish
“When you first see the animation, it’s mind blowing. It’s the most exhilarating thing.”