Nov 4, 2016
Once again, couldn't resist including this Pop Culture Club
episode in the Director's Club feed due to the level of talent
involved. And hey, they happen to be directors as well of course,
and very good ones. The introduction finds me reflecting on
baseball, The Cubs, and the city of Chicago which segways nicely
into my first guest who is from the South Side. John
McNaughton got his start early on in theater, and then
collaborated with talented actors to make the truly disturbing
HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER. Most of our conversation is
about the making of that seminal horror film, but couldn't resist
asking John about working with Bill Murray again as well.
Secondly, I talked to Courtney Hunt who had a huge breakthrough
success with FROZEN RIVER. Her latest films stars Keanu Reeves as a
defense attorney who is struggling with the ethics of his position,
all while trying to solve a murder case involving a young adult. I
truly thought this film was a step-above most courtroom dramas so
don't let that deter you from seeing it. Courtney made a lot of
great points surrounding the theme of the reliability of memory as
well as what it's like being a woman in the industry.
Finally, the last of the conversations involves a duo -- the minds
behind the latest animated sensation from Dreamworks, TROLLS.
Lots of great songs and a few big laughs were had. This one is
definitely going to bring a smile to your child's face. I
thoroughly enjoyed talking with directors (and voice actors)
Walt
Dohrn & Mike Mitchell, the latter of which is also responsible
for the underrated SKY HIGH. Essentially, you have a buffet
of talent to listen to here, and I promise there isn't a dull
moment. Enjoy this special episode along with many more to
come!
00:00 - 11:03 - Introduction / World Series
11:04 - 35:33 - John McNaughton Interview (HENRY)
35:34 - 52:00 - Courtney Hunt Interview (THE WHOLE
TRUTH)
52:01 - 01:06:16 - Mike Mitchell & Walt Dohrn (TROLLS)
01:06:17 - 01:08:00 - Outro
My review of THE WHOLE TRUTH:
http://popcultureclub.net/reviews/wholetruth
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