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Film Festival Coverage, Interviews, Movie Review, TIFF, Uncategorized

Interview with Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Cat Colvin for A PRIVATE WAR

Oscar-nominated documentarian Matthew Heineman (CARTEL LAND) knocks it out of the park with his first dramatic feature film, A PRIVATE WAR. I first saw this film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and have been thinking about it consistently ever since. Based on the life of Marie Colvin, an American journalist killed while reporting… Continue reading Interview with Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Cat Colvin for A PRIVATE WAR

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Interview with Gerard Butler for Hunter-Killer

Gerard Butler hopes his new film, HUNTER-KILLER, will break the waves on a new era of submarine movies, reminiscent of the days of THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and CRIMSON TIDE. And lucky for us, he came to town to discuss and screen the film for members of the U.S. military, as well as participate… Continue reading Interview with Gerard Butler for Hunter-Killer

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Interview with Rebecca Ferguson for Mission: Impossible-Fallout

I can't begin to say how excited I was when I found out I would get to interview Rebecca Ferguson for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE- FALLOUT. I have been a huge fan of hers since THE WHITE QUEEN and my fandom grew even more after MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE- ROGUE NATION. With follow-on hits like THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, THE… Continue reading Interview with Rebecca Ferguson for Mission: Impossible-Fallout

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Film Festival Coverage, Interviews, Movie Review, Sundance

Sundance: INGRID GOES WEST Interview w/ Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Matt Spicer

INGRID GOES WEST is not only my favorite film from this year's Sundance, it is also the movie I can't stop thinking about weeks after leaving Park City. Directed and co-written by Matt Spicer, INGRID focuses on our social media-obsessed culture, where everyone's lives are carefully curated to look perfect. But as the cautionary tale… Continue reading Sundance: INGRID GOES WEST Interview w/ Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Matt Spicer

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Film Festival Coverage, Interviews, Middleburg, Movie Review, Uncategorized

Interview with Damien Chazelle and Movie Review of La La Land

**DISCLAIMER** I don't think a movie review can do LA LA LAND justice, but here's a quick look at why I am so obsessed with the film** LA LA LAND is not only the best movie of the year, it's in my top ten movies of all time. It has everything I love, music, dancing,… Continue reading Interview with Damien Chazelle and Movie Review of La La Land

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Interview with John Krasinski for The Hollars

Recently, Lauren Veneziani (DCFilmGirl.com) and I had the opportunity to interview John Krasinski about his fantastic new film, THE HOLLARS. I first saw the dramedy at the Sundance Film Festival in January of this year and really enjoyed it. The film, which Krasinski directed and stars in, is an emotional, heartwarming story of John Hollar… Continue reading Interview with John Krasinski for The Hollars

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Interview With Mike Birbiglia & Gillian Jacobs For Don’t Think Twice

Although they were feeling a little bit under the weather during their trip to DC, Mike Birbiglia (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) and Gillian Jacobs (COMMUNITY) were incredibly friendly and down to earth for our interview about their funny, heartfelt new film DON'T THINK TWICE. The film follows an improv troupe, similar to the Upright… Continue reading Interview With Mike Birbiglia & Gillian Jacobs For Don’t Think Twice

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Interview with the Russo Brothers for Captain America: Civil War

The Russo Brothers (Anthony and Joe) have yet again knocked a superhero film out of the park. Following the success of their critical and box office blockbuster, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (2014), the directing pair have struck gold with CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR. This film, with its battle royale storyline and enormously talented cast,… Continue reading Interview with the Russo Brothers for Captain America: Civil War

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Interview With Tom Hiddleston & Marc Abraham For I Saw The Light!

The second I started my interview with writer/director Marc Abraham and actor Tom Hiddleston, it was obvious that I SAW THE LIGHT is a passion project for both of them. The film tells the true story of Hank Williams, following him from his early days singing country music on a radio show to the day… Continue reading Interview With Tom Hiddleston & Marc Abraham For I Saw The Light!

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Interview with Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl

THE DANISH GIRL, directed by Tom Hooper, could not be timelier. Based on an incredible true story, the film centers on Einar (later Lili) Wegener (Eddie Redmayne), the first transgender person to receive gender reassignment surgery. Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander) is supportive of Einar’s transition to Lili, and stays by Lili's side throughout the entire… Continue reading Interview with Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl