Interviews

LARRY FESSENDEN: APOTHEOSIS IN WAITING

By | July 2001

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! Larry Fessenden presents a curious paradox in current cinema: a filmmaker of extraordinary talent and imagination who has yet to be deified by the critics and cinephiles due to the inanities of the indie film scene…

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LARRY FESSENDEN: APOTHEOSIS IN WAITING

When I think of Larry Fessenden, I am reminded of the song from the musical "Funny Girl" which contains the lyrics: "I'm the greatest star...I am by far,...

LARRY FESSENDEN: APOTHEOSIS IN WAITING (part 2)

How did winning the Independent Film Spirit Award help your reputation as an indie filmmaker? ^ I have said in the past that the award had mostly...

ANNIE SPRINKLE OPENS UP

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LIQUOR, WOMEN, AND PERSONAL POETRY: MARK BORCHARDT OF "AMERICAN MOVIE"

On my second or third day visiting Austin's South by Southwest Film Festival, I was illicitly wandering the Interactive Festival convention floor. Although...

Q&A WITH JOHN SINGLETON

To many, director John Singleton is the west-coast version of Spike Lee for a younger generation. A University of Southern California alumnus, Singleton...

Q&A WITH JOHN SINGLETON (part 2)

Back to the movie. You seem to have a talent plucking new talent out of the crowd, especially musicians. What made you decide to go with Tyrese for the...

MARK L. FEINSOD: BEYOND CRITICISM

Gather up some filmmakers whose works have been barbecued by the critics and you will inevitably hear grumblings on how the critics should try to make...

MARK L. FEINSOD: BEYOND CRITICISM (part 2)

You made two films in London. What is the filmmaking scene like in London compared to New York or Hollywood? ^ I found there to be greater knowledge...

AN ACTOR'S DIRECTOR: STEVE BUSCEMI

I have to admit that the first time I interviewed Steve Buscemi was kind of embarrassing. I'd been a fan of Buscemi's work for years having seen him as a...

CITIZEN CAINE: THE SEXY HORROR QUEEN OPENS UP

I'm a fan of sexy B-movies filled with hot chicks who like to get bare-assed and grapple with each other! I admit it. I'm a filthy bastard. But, that...

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