Can you talk about some of the sources of inspiration for this film?
Joey Kuhn: I’ll start with the emotional inspiration for the film: In college, I accidentally fell in love with my gay best friend, and was afraid to tell him for years.
Features: Q&A
June 23, 2016
The Adderall Diaries – Q&A with Pamela Romanowsky
by The National Board of Review
How did you get involved with this project?
I came to this book as a casual reader. I got it from the same bookstore you see James [Franco] signing books in at the start of the movie.
June 13, 2016
Weiner – Q&A with Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg
by The National Board of Review
What was your relationship with Anthony Weiner before starting to work on this film?
Josh Kriegman: I actually met Anthony while working for him in politics. I was his chief of staff for a couple of years while he was in Congress.
May 19, 2016
Everybody Wants Some!! – Q&A with Richard Linklater, Wyatt Russell, Blake Jenner, and Tyler Hoechlin
by The National Board of Review
You said that your biggest talent was in the casting of the film.
Linklater: I think the movie speaks for itself in that way.
April 29, 2016
Sing Street – Q&A with Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, and John Carney
by The National Board of Review
Can you share some of your songwriting process with us?
John Carney: Well, I would say first and foremost, I am a hobbyist when it comes to songwriting. I’m an amateur. I do it because it’s fun.