Mr. Weitz, did you write this role for Ms. Tomlin knowing she’d play the part?
Paul Weitz: Yes, I— well, no, I didn’t know she’d play the part!
Features: Q&A
August 14, 2015
Mistress America – Q&A with Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig
by The National Board of Review
How did you develop the wonderful physicality of Greta’s character Brooke? She emotes with her entire body.
Well first, Greta was born. And grew up into that person.
August 10, 2015
The End of the Tour – Q&A with Screenwriter Donald Margulies and Jason Segel
by The National Board of Review
What was your experience like coming to this project?
Jason Segel: I had made a decision that I wanted to do something entirely different than what I had been doing.
August 7, 2015
Call Me Lucky – Q&A with Barry Crimmins and Bobcat Goldthwait
by The National Board of Review
How did this film develop?
Barry had written an article for the Boston Phoenix about his experience testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. It’s just so funny and well written… it reminded me of a Frank Capra story.
July 24, 2015
Southpaw – Q&A with Oona Laurence and Jake Gyllenhaal
by The National Board of Review
How did you two work together on the big dramatic scenes?
Those scenes were difficult, they’re really emotional.