We Need to Talk About Oscar offers in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. Although inspired by 'Oscar-worthy' titles, our conv...
Exploring family and chaos, with 'Riff Raff' director Dito Montiel
Dito Montiel, the director of memorable films like 'Boulevard' and 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints', joins us for a riveting chat about his newest project, 'Riff Raff'. The film features a star-studded line-up, including Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Bill Murray, and many more, which only adds to the intrigue of this film that delves into the chaotic yet beautiful world of family dynamics. Montiel’s storytelling is rooted in his personal experiences, particularly the familial bonds he formed in the punk rock scene of his youth.Throughout our conversation, Dito shares his process of bringing the characters to life, often drawing from his own life experiences and the emotional truths they evoke. He reflects on casting decisions, especially how he managed to snag Jennifer Coolidge for the role of Ruth. From the chaotic energy on set to the nuanced performances delivered by his actors, Dito paints a vivid picture of the creative process that is as unpredictable as it is rewarding.(Photos: Courtesy of Roadside Attractions)
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Brace yourselves for 'Lockjaw'
Slamdance is one of those festivals where the voices of the future become the voices of the present! One of the buzziest titles in this year’s lineup is Sabrina Greco’s directorial debut, ‘Lockjaw,’ starring Blu Hunt as Rayna, the main character wearing braces that are the physical manifestation of the titular situation one and a half months after a DUI.But the physical damage is only what’s on the surface. We embark on dissecting the entire affair with the director and star of the refreshingly 77-minute-long film.From the spark that ignited the idea of the story, to the unexpected challenges the bodily restriction posed, we cover it all with Sabrina and Blu!(Photos: Courtesy of Lockjaw, LLC)
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Lured into injustice, with the co-director and cinematographer of ‘A Lien’
With the final voting for this year's Academy Awards underway, we bring you a short film that's thematically as timely as it gets. 'A Lien' chronicles a far too common and unjust tearing apart of a family in the midst of the father's immigration process.The 15-minute short is directed by brothers David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz, and today we are joined by Sam and cinematographer Andrea Gavazzi to discuss the baffling situation, the personal stories behind it, and the multi-faceted nature of the family's separation.(Photo credit: Andrea Gavazzi)
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Jarin Blaschke brings color to the world of 'Nosferatu'
The unsurprising surprise hit of late 2024 - early 2025 was undoubtedly Robert Eggers’ gothic horror retelling of Nosferatu. The familiar story of Count Orlok, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård, is captured from a fresh perspective, through the eyes and nightmarish life of Ellen, played by Lily-Rose Depp. The two are accompanied in their gory ventures by other talented actors, including Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.The not only thematically but visually striking piece is lensed by none other than the director’s go-to collaborator, cinematographer Jarin Blaschke. Thanks to Jarin joining us on this episode, we got to take a peek behind the curtains of the rocky but well worth it road to finally making the film, the price of success, and the way the light hits the fearsome Count.
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Maria Bakalova reconciles with grief in ‘O Horizon’
Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova took Hollywood and the world by storm as Tutar in 2020's Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and her choices ever since have lived up to that. Whether playing a vital role in Halina Reijn and A24's first venture, Bodies Bodies Bodies, voicing Cosmo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, or just last year playing Ivana Trump alongside Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong in The Apprentice, she also finds time for passion projects like Triumph, her home country's Oscar submission this year, and today's topic of discussion, O Horizon.During our conversation, Maria tells us about the intersection of different projects and how this one found her, the fine lines they had to walk while bringing the story—written and directed by Madeleine Rotzler—to life, and the universal portrayal of the ever-changing landscape of technology through grief.
We Need to Talk About Oscar offers in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. Although inspired by 'Oscar-worthy' titles, our conversations extend to buzzy projects and TV shows, exploring both the technical aspects of filmmaking and the personal stories behind them.
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