Editorials

Nóra Lakos’ CREAM: SEEfest 2021 Interviews; romantic comedy inspirations, casting for chemistry and a great kid

By John Wildman 5 years ago

In the interview, we talk about Nóra’s romantic comedy inspirations for the film, as well as how they purposely tried to deviate from the typical style and tropes where they could. We also talk about achieving chemistry between romantic leads – via casting and application, as well as her success casting (including how a growth spurt intervened) and working with the fake son in the film.

Marija Perović ‘s BREASTS : SEEfest 2021 Interviews; talks about balancing the personalities and relationships between four distinct characters in her film

By John Wildman 5 years ago

In the interview, we talk about Marija’s work with the main actors in the film – since those performances were a highlight for me me personally – as well as how they each came to the project from different countries. We also talk about the seeming rarity today of having a film focused on 40-something leads and their behavior (as opposed to a having a film fronted by a much younger cast). We also discuss the editing process and balancing the four characters equally when a really strong individual performance can inspire an editor to give them more screen time than was originally intended.

What the Film?! Podcast #1 with Justina Walford, John Wildman – “The One Where We Mock Tribeca”

By John Wildman 5 years ago

On our inaugural What the Film?! Podcast, Justina Walford and I talk about a trio of topics inspired by Facebook debate thread shenanigans including Tribeca claiming they would be the first in-theater film festival this year when there have been SEVERAL already in the past three months and one even in New York City a couple weeks ago. Adorable, Tribeca. Adorable.

Multi-talent Paige Stark from Tashaki Miyaki picks up the camera to direct the group’s music videos herself

By John Wildman 5 years ago

But this is a film site, right? So, in this Q&A with Détente’s Tiina Teal, Stark discusses her inspirations and dynamics while offering unique insights from a musician who has transferred their auditory, creative impulses into a newly interpreted visual form. Tashaki Miyaki’s new album Castaway releases this July via Metropolis Records. I’ve been writing to it for a couple weeks now, so I’m putting my money where my mouth is there. Go pre-order it here, and view their videos “Castaway” and “Gone”.

Director Paul Michael Angeli, producer Vladimer Daniel MEDICINE MAN: SLO FILM FEST 2021 INTERVIEWS

By John Wildman 5 years ago

In the interview, Paul and producer Vladimer Daniel talk about what inspired them to make the film and take on Stan Brock’s life as a subject, as well as the efforts to balance what they were personally interested in with what they believed audiences would really be interested in. They also talk about their approach to filming and putting the elements of the film together, including concerns that they would thoroughly examine the experience of the Remote Area Medical pop up clinics. We also laugh over my memories of watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom when I was a kid.

Lisa Molomot and Jeff Bemiss’ MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY: SLO FILM FEST 2021 INTERVIEWS; experiences of doing a virtual film fest tour

By John Wildman 5 years ago

Last year, I spoke with Lisa and Jeff and one of the film’s subjects during the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, so this time Jeff and I talked about his and Lisa’s experiences during their virtual film festival tour including doing a rare in-person screening at one point. Jeff talks about potential impact partners and a write-up in a publication that came about due to screening virtually, as opposed to in-person. He also discusses their strategy for representation at the various fests. We also talk about our shared fandom of the Film Collaborative’s great Jeffrey Winter.