Interviews
Immerse yourself in behind the scene brilliance with The Skinny’s film interviews. Directors, actors, musicians, and more share their stories and artistic approaches to film. You’ll also find interviews with film festival producers.
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InterviewsToo 'B', even for IMDB
You know the story: The effects are all about chicken blood, the plot's riddled with clichés and the dialogue’s been lifted off the back of a Space Raiders packet. But that doesn't mean a B-movie can't be downright bloody terrifying. Super Furry Animals frontman and notable fan of the aesthetic (see the video to Run-Away for most recent evidence) Gruff Rhys remembers his first encounter Read more »| 12 Jun 2009 -
InterviewsThe Beautiful Game
Looking for Eric is full of the unexpected. Not only is it a comedy from an unlikely director it also stars the football legend Eric Cantona who demonstrates, among other things, his skill at playing the trumpet. Gail Tolley finds out that what initially sounds like an unlikely premise actually works rather well. Read more »| 03 Jun 2009 -
InterviewsJamie J Johnson on Sounds Like Teen Spirit
If you’re expecting Sounds Like Teen Spirit to be anything about the 90s grunge scene you’ll be sorely disappointed. It couldn’t be furthe... Read more »| 08 May 2009 -
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Michelle Yeoh: The Big Adventurer
A truly international star, Michelle Yeoh has gone from fight scenes with Jackie Chan to love scenes with James Bond. She’s worked with Oscar winners Danny Boyle and Ang Lee, and turned The Skinny’s Michael Gillespie into the gibbering, giggling schoolboy he was when he first fell in love with her. He spoke to the sensational star about her career and her new film, Far North. Read more »| 03 May 2009 -
InterviewsEmily Watson on the Insanity of Synecdoche, New York
One of Britain’s most distinguished actresses, Emily Watson returns to our cinemas this month in Charlie Kaufman’s baffling directorial debut Synecdoche, New York. Gail Tolley spoke to her for an exclusive interview with The Skinny. Read more »| 28 Apr 2009 -
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One Girl and Her Dog
Kelly Reichardt is establishing herself as the creator of beautiful, meditative indie gems. Gail Tolley meets her to discuss her new film Wendy and Lucy. Read more »| 27 Feb 2009
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The Filth and The Jury - Alan G. Parker Interview
In the autumn of 1978 Sid Vicious became a killer; this was the verdict of the British press and the New York Police Department’s account of the crime ... Read more »| 23 Feb 2009 -
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Duane Hopkins: Things Can Only Get Better
Duane Hopkins’ debut Better Things stands out as a film that takes a fresh approach towards familiar subject matter. Gail Tolley meets him. Read more »| 07 Jan 2009 -
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Director Jon S. Baird talks Cass
Michael Gillespie talks to Scottish director Jon S. Baird about his debut feature, Cass, released on DVD on 29 December Read more »| 29 Dec 2008 -
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Gail Tolley catches up with Academy award-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney on his new film Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr Hunter S. Thompson. Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
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Director Olly Blackburn talks Donkey Punch
Michael Gillespie talks to up-and-coming writer-director Olly Blackburn about his debut feature, Donkey Punch, released on DVD November 10. Read more »| 10 Nov 2008 -
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Of Time and the City
Gail Tolley talks to the British director Terence Davies about his latest film, a documentary based on his experiences growing up in post-war Liverpool. Read more »| 27 Oct 2008 -
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[REC] on the Record
Jaume Balagueró, co-director of the terrifying [REC], takes some time out from writing the sequel to talk to The Skinny about the Spanish horror masterpiece, out on DVD recently Read more »| 26 Aug 2008 -
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Hollywood's Most Wanted
The Skinny’s Man of the Year for 2007, James McAvoy, is back on our screens this month in the brilliant action extravaganza, Wanted. Based on the graphic novel by Scottish writer Mark Millar, it marks the English language debut of Timur Bekmambetov, the Russian responsible for the stunning, if insane, Night Watch and Day Watch. McAvoy took some time to tell The Skinny about his latest. Read more »| 25 Jun 2008 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival director Hannah McGill tells The Skinny why moving this year's festival to June is a good idea, and takes us through some of her personal picks Read more »| 23 May 2008