by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Nick Hamm began his directing career on the stages of London. Since then, he has found success in directing television and feature films. His latest project, Driven, is a fast-paced, comedic crime thriller of a bromance gone wrong between John DeLorean, played by Lee Pace (Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy), and… Continue Reading →
FINDING STEVE McQUEEN: Mark Steven Johnson on Identity and Layered Characters
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Mark Steven Johnson has written successful stories ranging from Grumpy Old Men to superhero fare such as Daredevil and Ghost Rider. With his newest project, he’s stepped behind the lens to direct Finding Steve McQueen, the true story of a gang of Ohio bank robbers that attempted to steal $30 million from President Richard Nixon’s secret… Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Shawn Linden Discusses His New Dark Fairy Tale, HUNTER HUNTER
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Hunter Hunter is the story of a man and his family living in the wilderness as fur trappers when their way of life, and very existence, become threatened by the return of a rogue wolf. Writer/director Shawn Linden, who has penned scripts for television projects including In Plain Sight and The Fixer, returns to the director’s… Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Zeina Durra Discusses Digging Into the Past in LUXOR
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Luxor tells the story of a British aid worker taking a hiatus in the ancient Egyptian city, where she bumps into a former lover, Sultan, an archeologist. As she visits the archeological digs he is working on, she unearths the layers of her own past and considers the opportunities before her… Continue Reading →
Ron Howard Shares What Drew Him to HILLBILLY ELEGY
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Ron Howard is one of this generation’s most acclaimed directors. The Academy Award winner has helmed some of the most successful films in history, including Apollo 13, Backdraft, Parenthood, Cinderella Man, and The DaVinci Code. Based on true events, his latest film explores the trials of a family struggling with drug addiction and poverty through the… Continue Reading →
ROBIN’S WISH: An Interview with Director Tylor Norwood
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Robin Williams created an incredible body of work before his passing in 2014. Many people — most of who were uninformed — prematurely jumped in to offer insights that explained the unfortunate circumstances around his death. Director Tylor Norwood has stepped forward to set the record straight about Williams and to… Continue Reading →
CURSED FILMS: Mitch Horowitz on the Evolution of Horror Films
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Mitch Horowitz has long been known as a historian and voice for alternative spirituality. His interest in esoterica, mysticism, and the occult have brought him awards and high acclaim from filmmakers such as David Lynch. He is now lending his unique voice to Jay Cheel’s new Shudder series, Curse Films, which looks at notorious… Continue Reading →
Heroes on the High Seas: Director Aaron Schneider on GREYHOUND
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Films about heroes in World War II have continued to be a staple of American filmmaking since the historical events took place, eventually expanding into their own genre of storytelling. While director Aaron Schneider recognized this, his love for telling stories about what it means to be human is what drew… Continue Reading →
Central Park: Loren Bouchard on Going Beyond Bob’s Burgers
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Emmy-Award winning animator, writer and producer Loren Bouchard has created cult-classic TV shows such as Home Movies and Lucy, Daughter of the Devil. However, he became a pop culture icon with his creation of an animated series about a blue-collar family named the Belchers that run a hamburger restaurant. Bob’s Burgers has captivated audiences around the… Continue Reading →
TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG: A Conversation with Justin Kurzel
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Justin Kurzel has made a career telling stories from the darker corners of life. From his debut feature The Snowtown Murders to Macbeth to Assassin’s Creed, his work has explored the human condition through notorious figures, often of ill repute. In doing so, he’s attracted talent such as Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, and Russell Crowe to… Continue Reading →