Interviews
Let’s chat with some creative people!

TIFF24: J Stevens & Breton Lalama Talk “Really Happy Someday”
Before the premiere of Really Happy Someday, lead actor and co-writer, Breton Lalama, and director and co-writer, J Stevens, sat down with Film Obsessive’s News Editor, Tina Kakadelis.

TIFF24: Hanan Townshend Talks Scoring “Went Up the Hill”
Fresh off the world premiere of Went Up the Hill, Townshend sat down with Film Obsessive’s News Editor, Tina Kakadelis.

Producers Shannon McIntosh & H. Daniel Gross Create New Wave of Martial Arts Flicks with Tiger Style Media
Shannon McIntosh and H. Daniel Gross sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to talk all things Tiger Style Media in anticipation of the upcoming slate of films. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Actor Nicholas Hammond Talks “Art of Eight Limbs”
Nicholas Hammond sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to talk about this new stage of his career and why he believes Art of Eight Limbs will speak to a new generation of martial arts lovers. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

29 Queer Film Festival Founders Jonathan Andre Culliton & Graham Kolbeins Talk Inaugural Year
In preparation for the festival next month, Jonathan Andre Culliton and Graham Kolbeins sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis, to explain what moviegoers can expect during the run of the festival and the essential need for queer spaces.

Austin Peters Talks On the Upcoming “Skincare” Thriller
Austin Peters sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his upcoming film, Skincare. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Writer/Director Daniel André Talks Fear of Death in “Running on Empty”
Daniel André sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his upcoming film, Running on Empty. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

'A Quiet Place: Day One' Writer/Director Michael Sarnoski Talks Power of Connection
What did it sound like as the world went quiet? Michael Sarnoski answers those questions and more in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One.’

David Arquette Talks The Good Half, Clowns, & Grief
Arquette sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his upcoming film, The Good Half. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Director Silas Howard Talks Queer Joy & Ghosts in “Darby and the Dead”
Director Silas Howard sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his film, Darby and the Dead. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Director Robert Schwartzman Talks Good Grief in “The Good Half”
Robert Schwartzman sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his upcoming film, The Good Half. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Talking Miracles with Writer/Director Tomás Gómez Bustillo
Tomás Gómez Bustillo sat down with Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis to chat about his feature film debut, Chronicles of a Wandering Saint. The transcript has been edited for clarity and space.

Julia von Heinz Discusses Her New Film “Treasure”
Julia von Heinz sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to discuss Treasure, transgenerational trauma, and the power of objects.

Writer/Director Dillon Tucker Talks Vulnerable Strength in “Pure O”
Dillon Tucker sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to discuss Pure O, his inspirations, and fighting the stigma of mental health in movies.

Sophie Nélisse Talks “Irena’s Vow” and the Power of Kindness
In anticipation of the upcoming release, Nélisse sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to talk about the pressures of portraying a real person, what we can learn from Irena’s story, and how she handles the weight of intense roles.

The Octopus Project Talks Composing “Sasquatch Sunset” and “Butterfly in the Sky”
The Octopus Project, comprised of Toto Miranda, Yvonne Lambert, and Josh Lambert, scored both Sasquatch Sunset and Butterfly in the Sky. The band sat down with Film Obsessive’s Tina Kakadelis to discuss the two projects, their longtime collaboration with the Zellner Brothers, and the strange places they find inspiration.

Composer Jeff Toyne Talks "Palm Royale"
Jeff Toyne, composer of Palm Royale, discusses the musical inspirations for the series, getting in the 60s mindset, and how he captured the show’s delicate balance of physical comedy and serious drama.

Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung Explore Their “Extremely Unique Dynamic”
Xu and Leung sat down with Film Obsessive to talk about their friendship, the high brainstorm that led to this movie, and how the metaverse they created allowed for emotional depth between two stoner bros.

Julio Torres Talks “Problemista” and the American Dream
Film Obsessive sat down with Torres who wrote, directed, and starred in Problemista and our site’s full review. He talks about his magical realism tendencies, the myth of the American Dream, and making art that speaks truth.

Making ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) Fetch with Jaquel Spivey, Samantha Jayne, & Arturo Perez Jr.
Directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. had some pretty big shoes to fill when they signed onto Mean Girls (2024).