Movie Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1137&ft=1&f=1137 Movie Interviews en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Movie Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1137&ft=1&f=1137 One Couple, Nearly 20 Years, All 'Before Midnight' We've already met Jesse and Celine, twice. In the 1995 film <em>Before Sunset</em>, they had a romantic encounter in Vienna. Nine years later, they found each other in Paris. In a third film, their relationship has progressed another nine years. The romance hasn't left, says director Richard Linklater, it's simply changed. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184818250/one-couple-nearly-20-years-all-before-midnight?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184818250/one-couple-nearly-20-years-all-before-midnight?ft=1&f=1137 We've already met Jesse and Celine, twice. In the 1995 film Before Sunset, they had a romantic encounter in Vienna. Nine years later, they found each other in Paris. In a third film, their relationship has progressed another nine years. The romance hasn't left, says director Richard Linklater, it's simply changed.

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]]> Quinto Turns Inward To Find Spock's Soul Playing the famous half-Vulcan requires a little meditative depth and a lot of brow-shaving. <em>Heroes</em> villain Zachary Quinto plays Spock in the reboot of the <em>Star Trek</em> franchise, with the blessing of original Spock Leonard Nimoy. Quinto tells NPR about befriending Nimoy, shaping eyebrows and more. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184829512/quinto-turns-inward-to-find-spocks-soul?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184829512/quinto-turns-inward-to-find-spocks-soul?ft=1&f=1137 Playing the famous half-Vulcan requires a little meditative depth and a lot of brow-shaving. Heroes villain Zachary Quinto plays Spock in the reboot of the Star Trek franchise, with the blessing of original Spock Leonard Nimoy. Quinto tells NPR about befriending Nimoy, shaping eyebrows and more.

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]]> A Polley Family Secret, Deftly Pieced Together In a striking documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family. The director and actor, known for films such as <em>Away from Her </em>and<em> The Sweet Hereafter,</em> was teased growing up about not looking like her actor father. At 27, she discovered that it wasn't a joke. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/180847785/a-polley-family-secret-pieced-deftly-together?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/180847785/a-polley-family-secret-pieced-deftly-together?ft=1&f=1137 In a striking documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family. The director and actor, known for films such as Away from Her and The Sweet Hereafter, was teased growing up about not looking like her actor father. At 27, she discovered that it wasn't a joke.

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]]> Gerwig, Baumbach Poke At Post-College Pangs In<em> Frances Ha,</em> a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script; they join <em>Fresh Air</em>'s Terry Gross to talk about the project. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183648078/gerwig-baumbach-poke-at-post-college-pangs?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183648078/gerwig-baumbach-poke-at-post-college-pangs?ft=1&f=1137 In Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script; they join Fresh Air's Terry Gross to talk about the project.

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]]> The Movie Mark McKinney Has 'Seen A Million Times' Writer-comedian Mark McKinney could watch Hayao Miyazaki's anime film <em>My Neighbor Totoro</em> a million times. "It still makes me laugh, it still makes me smile," he says. Sun, 12 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/12/183204148/the-movie-mark-mckinney-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/12/183204148/the-movie-mark-mckinney-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 Writer-comedian Mark McKinney could watch Hayao Miyazaki's anime film My Neighbor Totoro a million times. "It still makes me laugh, it still makes me smile," he says.

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]]> Tina Gordon Chism On Directing Her Star-Studded 'Peeples' The writer of <em>Drumline</em> and <em>ATL</em> makes her directorial debut with the new comedy <em>Peeples</em>. It has the backing of hit filmmaker Tyler Perry and features some major stars. Chism talks to host Michel Martin about her career and new film. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182597617/peeples-movie-shows-sparks-in-hamptons?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182597617/peeples-movie-shows-sparks-in-hamptons?ft=1&f=1137 The writer of Drumline and ATL makes her directorial debut with the new comedy Peeples. It has the backing of hit filmmaker Tyler Perry and features some major stars. Chism talks to host Michel Martin about her career and new film.

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]]> An Epic Of India Gets A Canvas Its Own Size <em>Midnight's Children, </em>from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta, is a sweeping big-screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie's great novel of modern Indian history. NPR's Bilal Qureshi talks to the two storytellers about their collaboration on the project. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182334238/an-epic-of-india-gets-a-canvas-its-own-size?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182334238/an-epic-of-india-gets-a-canvas-its-own-size?ft=1&f=1137 Midnight's Children, from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta, is a sweeping big-screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie's great novel of modern Indian history. NPR's Bilal Qureshi talks to the two storytellers about their collaboration on the project.

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]]> 'Love' Stories: Pierce Brosnan, Then And Now The actor's new film, <em>Love Is All You Need,</em> has him playing a widowed businessman on vacation on the Amalfi Coast. He tells NPR's Audie Cornish it was a role he could identify with. Mon, 06 May 2013 11:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181600418/love-stories-pierce-brosnan-then-and-now?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181600418/love-stories-pierce-brosnan-then-and-now?ft=1&f=1137 The actor's new film, Love Is All You Need, has him playing a widowed businessman on vacation on the Amalfi Coast. He tells NPR's Audie Cornish it was a role he could identify with.

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]]> The Movie Derek Cianfrance Has 'Seen A Million Times' Writer-director Derek Cianfrance could watch Martin Scorsese's <em>Goodfellas</em> a million times. "It was just a perfect movie, and I returned to see it about 30 times in the theater that year," he says. Sun, 05 May 2013 15:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/177055019/the-movie-derek-cianfrance-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/177055019/the-movie-derek-cianfrance-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 Writer-director Derek Cianfrance could watch Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas a million times. "It was just a perfect movie, and I returned to see it about 30 times in the theater that year," he says.

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]]> The Movie Paula Patton Has 'Seen A Million Times' Actress Paula Patton could watch Adam McKay's comedy <em>Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby</em> a million times. "I can't tell you how much I use quotes from it in my daily life," she says. Fri, 03 May 2013 11:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/180825914/the-movie-paula-patton-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/180825914/the-movie-paula-patton-has-seen-a-million-times?ft=1&f=1137 Actress Paula Patton could watch Adam McKay's comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby a million times. "I can't tell you how much I use quotes from it in my daily life," she says.

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]]> 'The Great Gatsby': Retold Again, With A Distinct Treatment Host Scott Simon talks to director Baz Luhrmann about his new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel, <em>The Great Gatsby</em>. Sat, 04 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/181053779/the-great-gatsby-retold-again-with-a-distinct-treatment?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/04/181053779/the-great-gatsby-retold-again-with-a-distinct-treatment?ft=1&f=1137 Host Scott Simon talks to director Baz Luhrmann about his new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel, The Great Gatsby.

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]]> Riz Ahmed: Shifting Across Identities And Roles Both as the lead character in the film<em> The Reluctant Fundamentalist</em> and in his life outside the cinema, British actor Riz Ahmed navigates many identities. Fri, 03 May 2013 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/179276831/riz-ahmed-shifting-across-identities-roles?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/179276831/riz-ahmed-shifting-across-identities-roles?ft=1&f=1137 Both as the lead character in the film The Reluctant Fundamentalist and in his life outside the cinema, British actor Riz Ahmed navigates many identities.

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]]> Bradley Cooper Finds 'Silver Linings' Everywhere The actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in David O. Russell's film which is out now on DVD, talks about watching movies with his father as a kid in Philadelphia. He currently stars in <em>The Place Beyond The Pines</em> with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. Fri, 03 May 2013 10:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/177767104/bradley-cooper-finds-silver-linings-everywhere?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/177767104/bradley-cooper-finds-silver-linings-everywhere?ft=1&f=1137 The actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in David O. Russell's film which is out now on DVD, talks about watching movies with his father as a kid in Philadelphia. He currently stars in The Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.

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]]> 'Guilt Trip': Streisand On Songs, Film And Family Singer, actor, writer, director and producer Barbra Streisand plays a well-meaning if overbearing Jewish mom in <em>The Guilt Trip.</em> The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/178841563/guilt-trip-streisand-on-songs-film-and-family?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/178841563/guilt-trip-streisand-on-songs-film-and-family?ft=1&f=1137 Singer, actor, writer, director and producer Barbra Streisand plays a well-meaning if overbearing Jewish mom in The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them.

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]]> Matthew McConaughey, Getting Serious Again The leading man known for his good looks and lighthearted charm has made a comfortable career for himself in romantic comedies. Lately, however, he has been taking on more serious roles in films such as <em>Bernie, Magic Mike</em> and most recently Jeff Nichols' <em>Mud.</em> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178443816/matthew-mcconaughey-getting-serious-again?ft=1&f=1137 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178443816/matthew-mcconaughey-getting-serious-again?ft=1&f=1137 The leading man known for his good looks and lighthearted charm has made a comfortable career for himself in romantic comedies. Lately, however, he has been taking on more serious roles in films such as Bernie, Magic Mike and most recently Jeff Nichols' Mud.

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