Film Interviews – JASON WARD

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Sometimes if you want something to exist you have to make it yourself. In the midst of a busy, burgeoning theatrical career, playwright

After several years as a comic actress and writer, Alice Lowe was ready to take the next step and direct a film. The

Toni Erdmann doesn’t quite exist. Maren Ade’s third feature isn’t named after either of its main characters but rather a mid-film persona adopted

“It was wonderful. It was terrifying.” Bebe Cave’s description of filming Tale of Tales could be a blanket statement for her current state

Kelly Macdonald’s talent has been evident since her fiery debut in Trainspotting, but the most striking thing about meeting her is her sense

“You’ll hate digital effects, it’s full of anoraks and nerds,” the man was telling Sara Bennett. “You won’t like it at all.” Hooked

It would be an understatement to say that Adult Life Skills is personal for Jodie Whittaker. The actress’ latest film – a sharp,

There’s a moment early in our conversation—I haven’t even ordered a cup of tea yet—where Amanda Foster tells me that she likes hanging from the

From its electrifying opening sequence onward, in which two teams of teenage girls face off in an American football match, every moment of

A troika of street performers stand like bored statues by the roadside. Across from their gazeless vigil, Thomas and Simone meet for the