Film Misery

Alex is joined by CHUD.com contributor Tim Kelly for this week’s episode.

My encounter with the renowned director was not what I expected.

The writer/director shares experiences working with Richard Jenkins and some challenges faced on set.

Guest writer Aaron King recounts his adventure where he interviewed 6 young stars of what might be the hottest new movie franchise.

The producer talks about working with Alexander Payne, the purpose of death in ‘The Descendants,’ and upcoming collaborations with Payne and Jim Taylor.

Review of ‘J. Edgar,’ discussion of the Oscar host debacle, interview with Hollywood producer Jim Burke.

In a roundtable interview the father/son duo talks about religion, guerilla filmmaking, and character creation.

A post screening question and answer session with ‘My Week With Marilyn’ writer/director Simon Curtis.

John C. Reilly answers questions from the audience about his work in ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’.

“I am Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taylor Lautner all packaged into one,” says Anton Yelchin in this amusing and informative Question and Answer session.

The writer/director/actor from ‘Bellflower’ and I discuss the influence of Mad Max, making movies on a budget, and finding a voice for a first narrative feature.

Review of ‘Crazy, Stupid Love,’ Phil talks about Comic-Con, Alex interviews Brit Marling and Mike Cahill of ‘Another Earth’.

In a roundtable interview, Brit Marling talks about doppelgangers, guerilla filmmaking, and the lifetime ambition of finding a transcendent acting performance.

Review of the movie ‘Thor’, discussion on how expectations affect a movie-going experience, and interview with ‘Thor’ screenwriter Ashley Miller.