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.
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October 2020
Q&A with Dawn Porter, Evan Hayes, Jayme Lemons, and Pete Souza
The following questions and answers are excerpted from a conversation that followed the NBR screening of The Way I See It. This film really seemed to hit at the perfect time. Can you talk about the genesis of the project? Jayme Lemons: My partner Laura Dern and I were big fans of Pete’s in general, having […]
October 2013
Q&A with Alfonso Cuarón, Sandra Bullock, Jonás Cuarón, and David Heyman
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.
February 2025
Q&A with Sean Baker and Mikey Madison
Anora is such an intense and ferocious character, but there’s an understated vulnerability. How did you weave that into the performance?
Mikey Madison: I always saw her as someone who was deeply vulnerable on the inside but is constantly protecting herself by covering it up with anger and spunk.
June 2024
Q&A with Kai Höss, Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, Wendy Robbins, and Daniela Völker
Maya, I understand that the seed of the idea for this film originated with you?
Maya Lasker-Wallfisch: Yes: I wrote a book, which was apparently interesting! And one of the things I wrote about in the book were two themes that really interested Daniela. And so Daniela and I were connected through a mutual person that we both knew.
February 2025
Q&A with Jesse Eisenberg, Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, and Kieran Culkin
Jesse, what inspired this story? I understand it was a long road for you, between the initial idea and getting it up on the screen.
Jesse Eisenberg: Yeah, I’d been, like, sitting with the seeds of this movie for twenty years.
July 2025
Q&A with Eva Victor and Lucas Hedges
The following questions and answers are excerpted from a conversation that followed the NBR screening of Sorry, Baby. The film feels like you have a lot of trust in the audience to be patient, to wait for explanations, and to understand nuance. Was it that way during development?Eva Victor: Yes. I was honestly forced to be […]
December 2024
NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW NAMES 2024 HONOREES
New York, NY (December 4, 2024) – The National Board of Review (NBR) announced today their 2024 honorees
