Director Grant Singer discusses his new film, Reptile, with fellow Director Louis Leterrier in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Singer discusses the genres he drew from to achieve his tone, his experience working alongside Benicio del Toro on the production end, and how he saw music as a drive for the film’s pacing.
The film ... Show More
Aug 22
The Fantastic Four: First Steps with Matt Shakman and Edward Zwick (Ep. 556)
Director Matt Shakman discusses his new film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with fellow Director Edward Zwick in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses favoring practical and 60’s-style effects to align with the retro futuristic style of the ... Show More
27m 24s
Aug 15
Folktales with Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 555)
Directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady discusses their new film, Folktales, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss the logistics of filming in the unpredictable daylight and wilderness of Norway, creating sc ... Show More
41m 29s
Aug 12
Life of Mike with Derick Halliman and Christine Swanson (Ep. 554)
Director Derick Halliman discusses his new film, Life of Mike, with fellow Director Christine Swanson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses finding depth in a complex and disillusioned main character, favoring small casts and sets for tight ... Show More
28m 44s
Sep 2020
The Eternal Phantom: Davis Gaines
Few actors are as deeply associated with a character as Davis Gaines is with the Phantom of the Opera. When the Kennedy Center honored Hal Prince, Phantom’s original director, they turned to Gaines to perform the musical’s signature song, “Music of the Night.” Gaines’ spine-tingl ... Show More
33m 29s
Sep 2023
Backstage | Past Lives, The Lovers, Wicked Little Letters
Taylor Swift is giving fans another chance to catch her Eras Tour in the US - this time in the cinema. On this week's Backstage, we chat about the 1989 singer's venture into film and some of the premieres from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Writer and director Celine So ... Show More
38m 8s
Mar 2024
#518 - Léa Seydoux on The Beast
This week we’re excited to present a conversation with Léa Seydoux, lead actress of the 61t New York Film Festival Main Slate selection The Beast, which will open in our theaters on April 5.
The Beast opens at FLC next Friday, April 5 View showtimes and get tickets at filmlinc.or ... Show More
29m 18s