You used classic filmmaking techniques, especially in the opening scene. Can you talk about shooting it?
Scott: These storms are absolutely disgustingly filthy, and we had real fifth in the air. You have a real mix of dust.
Features: Q&A
September 28, 2015
99 Homes – Q&A with Ramin Bahrani and Michael Shannon
by The National Board of Review
How did you come to this story, and what was the writing process?
Bahrani: I was interested in this whole world-turned-upside-down issue during the economic crisis. The focus was housing.
September 22, 2015
Sicario – Q&A with Denis Villeneuve, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, and Roger Deakins
by The National Board of Review
There have been other stories about the cartels and the drug war. Why did you want to tell this particular story?
Denis Villeneuve: For me it’s not a movie about cartels. I don’t think anyone will learn new things about cartels from this film.
August 20, 2015
Grandma – Q&A with Lily Tomlin, Sam Elliott, Laverne Cox, Julia Garner, and Paul Weitz
by The National Board of Review
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!
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.