Can you talk about playing someone who is emotionally disconnected or doesn’t show emotion?
Casey Affleck: I don’t often think myself about how much emotion I’m showing in real life.
Features: Q&A
November 9, 2016
Loving – Q&A with Jeff Nichols, Joel Edgerton, and Ruth Negga
by The National Board of Review
What was the research process like, preparing to play such a quiet man with a strong presence?
Joel Edgerton: For Ruth and I, the documentary became a road map for us to think about the way we needed to look and how we needed to carry ourselves.
October 21, 2016
Moonlight – Q&A with André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, and Barry Jenkins
by The National Board of Review
The film has gorgeous cinematography and a beautiful score rooted in classical music. Can you talk about conceiving the look and sound of the film?
Barry Jenkins: When you grow up in a certain kind of place, you contextualize it. So to me, Miami is this very beautiful place.
October 18, 2016
20th Century Women – Q&A with Elle Fanning, Annette Bening, Lucas Jade Zumann, and Mike Mills
by The National Board of Review
The opening shot of the ocean felt very lyrical. What made you decide to open your film with this particular shot?
Mike Mills: In the script, the first shot is of a car burning and of course that seems like such a good way to begin a movie.
October 3, 2016
Hell or Highwater – Q&A with Jeff Bridges, Gil Birmingham, Ben Foster, Marin Ireland, and Margaret Bowman
by The National Board of Review
Can you talk about the work you did to develop your roles and form your bond on screen?
Jeff Bridges: Actors approach their work in different ways. You get some that say, “please, just call me by my character’s name… I like you, you’re a nice person, but let’s not hang out too much.”