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Exclusive Interview – Beautiful Boy screenwriter Luke Davies on masculinity, ‘manipulative’ filmmaking and more

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Alex Moreland talks to screenwriter Luke Davies about masculinity, addiction and more… First of all, could you tell us a little bit about how you got involved with this project? Yeah. My agents brought it to my attention, and I read the two books, and I absolutely loved it. I recognised, through my own history […]

Exclusive Interview – Corsage director Marie Kreutzer

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Ahead of its wide release this month, Flickering Myth’s Chris Connor had the privilege of speaking with Corsage director Marie Kreutzer about her influences, working with Vicky Krieps, and what she hopes audiences take out of her film as opposed to previous takes on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. When did you first […]

The Films That Inspired Polterheist – Exclusive interview with director David Gilbank

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Flickering Myth chats with director David Gilbank about the films that inspired Polterheist… Multi-award winning genre mashup Polterheist has arrived on DVD after sweeping awards at film festivals worldwide. Blending elements of horror, crime and comedy, the film is fresh, funny and stands apart as one of the most original indie films of the year. […]

Louisville Supercon 2018 – Talking with the voices of Batman: The Animated Series

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Jessie Robertson chats with the cast of Batman: The Animated Series at Louisville Supercon 2018… As a child, nothing captured the my imagination like the show Batman: The Animated Series; from the dark atmosphere, the colorful villains and the moody, paced story, this was my ritual to be in front of the TV at 4 […]

Exclusive Interview – Margot Robbie on Terminal, directing ambitions, and Harley Quinn return in Birds of Prey

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Standing still isn’t in Margot Robbie’s nature.  After establishing her acting credentials in The Wolf Of Wall Street, her Oscar nominated turn in I,Tonya came just four years later.  It was also her first film as a producer to make it to the big screen although, as she explained to Flickering Myth’s Freda Cooper, it […]

Exclusive: Brian d’Arcy James would be up for a Smash revival

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During a recent interview with Flickering Myth about the upcoming home video release of Molly’s Game, actor Brian d’Arcy James was asked about the potential of a Smash revival, to which he revealed that he’d love to return to the show if the opportunity presented itself.  The short-lived NBC show, which was executive produced by […]

Exclusive Interview – Michael Glover Smith discusses relationships, gender politics, and more for Mercury in Retrograde

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Robert Kojder chats with Mercury in Retrograde director Michael Glover Smith… Mercury in Retrograde is the second directorial effort from Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith and reaches profound messages on relationships; this is aesthetically pleasing, strongly written and directed, superb work with an outstanding ensemble. It’s a must watch for anyone that values relationships and the definition […]

Exclusive Interview – The women of Mercury in Retorgrade talk the challenges of their roles and relationships

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Robert Kojder chats with Mercury in Retrograde stars Najarra Townsend and Alana Arenas…  Mercury in Retrograde is the second directorial effort from Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith and reaches profound messages on relationships; this is aesthetically pleasing, strongly written and directed, superb work with an outstanding ensemble. It’s a must watch for anyone that values relationships and […]

Exclusive Interview – Yorgos Lanthimos on directing The Killing of a Sacred Deer

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Yorgos Lanthimos’ much anticipated follow up to The Lobster (2015) arrives in British cinemas this week.  Part Greek tragedy, part horror and part morality tale, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer was written by Lanthimos and regular collaborator, Efthimis Filippou, winning them the Best Screenplay award at Cannes. Their twisted tale watches the well-ordered life […]