You were shooting in environmental conditions that were extremely difficult. Can you talk about those challenges?
Greengrass: The first day we shot in the lifeboat was really intense.
Features: Q&A
October 4, 2013
Gravity – Q&A with Alfonso Cuarón, Sandra Bullock, Jonás Cuarón, and David Heyman
by The National Board of Review
When Alfonso brought you the project what was your initial reaction?
David Heyman: It’s a privilege working with Alfonso. You know you’re going to be part of something that is extraordinary.
September 23, 2013
After Tiller – Q&A with Directors Martha Shane & Lana Wilson, and Dr. Susan Robinson
by The National Board of Review
What was your initial response when you were approached to appear in this documentary?
Dr. Robinson: I said absolutely not. We were not interested in doing any movies or press of any sort. It’s not about us; it’s about the patients.
September 20, 2013
Prisoners – Q&A with Director Denis Villeneuve, Hugh Jackman, and Jake Gyllenhaal
by The National Board of Review
The different reactions of each character to a horrible situation seem remarkably realistic: No one knows quite what to do, but they all feel they have to do something.
Jackman: One thing I think Denis is really drawn to is the moral ambiguity – the gray areas – of characters and life. And I think that’s what really attracted us both to this material.
September 12, 2013
12 Years A Slave – Q&A with Director Steve McQueen and Chiwetel Ejiofor
by The National Board of Review
Your character experiences some of the darkest things a person can experience. During your preparation and filming, was there anything in particular that helped you connect with him?
Ejiofor: I think I wanted to find out about who he was. I thought there was something about him that was too remarkable.