Ms. Varda, you say very early in your film that “chance” is your assistant. JR, would you say that you agree with that philosophy?
JR: Yes, definitely and that’s why we got along well.
Features: Q&A
October 27, 2017
Last Flag Flying – Q&A with J. Quinton Johnson, Richard Linklater, Laurence Fishburne, and Bryan Cranston
by The National Board of Review
Can you talk about how found this story and why it’s important to tell now?
Richard Linklater: I read Darryl Ponicsan’s book and just loved the characters twelve years ago.
October 23, 2017
The Mountain Between Us – Q&A with Kate Winslet, Hany Abu-Assad, and Lee Percy
by The National Board of Review
What attracted you to this project?
Kate Winslet: When I first read the script, I was really taken by the physical demands.
October 13, 2017
mother! – Q&A with Darren Aronofsky and Jennifer Lawrence
by The National Board of Review
What was your script development process, and what was your reaction to it on first read?
Darren Aronofsky: All of my work outside of filmmaking is environmental work. As a parent, I’m very concerned about the future.
October 6, 2017
Brad's Status – Q&A with Luke Wilson, Austin Abrams, and Mike White
by The National Board of Review
You’re a prolific writer, but this is only your second time directing a feature. What motivates you to direct one of your own pieces?
Mike White: I knew the tone was going to be particular, so it was just going to be hard to help another director interpret what I intended for film to be.