Liberal Arts Review
Writer, director and lead actor Josh Radnor plays Jesse, an emotionally stunted mid-thirties man who is finding life a little less than fulfilling. Invited to visit his old college by his soon to be retiring ex-professor, Jesse falls back in love with the twee and oh so perfect Ohio college, even resorting to rolling about … Read more
Werner Herzog Roundtable Interview For Into the Abyss
How did you come across the subject and choose to make this film, at this time? Well, it was a simple thing. Once I knew I was going to film with inmates on death row I looked at the nature of crimes and this was immediately conspicuous and standing out, because the amount of senselessness … Read more
Sean Durkin and John Hawkes Roundtable Interview for Martha Marcy May Marlene
John, you worked closely on this film with two first timers, as an experienced actor how was that for you? Did you have to bring anything different because of that? John Hawkes: No, I learn from whoever I work with. Some more than others. I was certainly able to learn a great deal from Lizzie … Read more
Michael Shannon Roundtable Interview For Take Shelter
What attracted you to take the part in Take Shelter? I worked with Jeff [Nichols] on Shotgun Stories, his first movie, and I just really think he’s unique. I can’t really think of any other director, young director in America today, who is as focused as he is, has as distinctive of a vision as … Read more