How did you come up with this idea, and learn about this world?
The original idea came when I was exposed to the world of Weegee, the New York crime photographer.
Features: Q&A
October 24, 2014
Birdman – Q&A with Michael Keaton
by The National Board of Review
How did you get involved initially with the film?
I got a call from my agent while I was in the middle of a different project, and he let me know that Alejandro wanted to meet me. And at first I was pretty disappointed, because we just couldn’t figure out how it’d work from a scheduling perspective.
October 2, 2014
Keep on Keepin' On – Q&A with Alan Hicks, Justin Kauflin, and Paula DuPré Pesmen
by The National Board of Review
Mr. Kauflin, what was your reaction when you were approached about being in this film?
Kauflin: When Al asked me that, we had already known each other for a few years; he was a good buddy of mine. I knew he was a great drummer, and apparently he’s a good surfer as well.
August 22, 2014
Love Is Strange – Q&A with Ira Sachs, John Lithgow, Marisa Tomei, and Alfred Molina
by The National Board of Review
Mr. Sachs, can you tell us about developing the story?
Sachs: This is my fifth feature, and all of my films – while not strictly autobiographical – are very personal to me, and connected to my own life on some level.
July 11, 2014
Boyhood – Q&A with Richard Linklater, Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, and Patricia Arquette
by The National Board of Review
This is a huge movie. What was it like to begin this process and how did your relationships to each other develop?
Linklater: It was just like setting sail for uncharted territory. There was a plan there. We were going to see this kid grow up from first to twelfth grade.