Why did you choose to tell this particular story?
The first thing people say when they see me – since I’m a young guy – is you made this?
Features: Q&A
May 1, 2015
Far From the Madding Crowd – Q&A with Thomas Vinterberg, Michael Sheen, David Nicholls, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Carey Mulligan
by The National Board of Review
What made the story right for a modern day interpretation?
Nicholls: I think if you pitch the story – an independent woman has to choose between three different contrasting men while maintaining her independence – I think that would feel very modern and contemporary.
April 10, 2015
Ex Machina – Q&A with Alex Garland and Oscar Isaac
by The National Board of Review
How did you arrive at Nathan being this weightlifting, heavy drinking, bro-ish guy?
If the people you’re interacting with are physically intimidating and intellectually intimidating and also very rich, it doesn’t leave you much room to maneuver.
March 4, 2015
A Most Violent Year – Q&A with J.C. Chandor, Jessica Chastain, and Oscar Isaac
by National Board of Review
Mr. Chandor, why did you want to bring this story to the screen?
It was sort of two ideas that ran into each other. There was this core story that I had been working on for many years – probably six or seven years, actually – about a husband and wife who ran a business together.
March 3, 2015
Selma – Q&A with Ava DuVernay, David Oyelowo, and Carmen Ejogo
by The National Board of Review
How did you approach the preparation that went into portraying Dr. King?
After I read an early version of the script, I just knew this film and playing this man was going to be a part of my future.