From action to drama and everything in between, 2022 gave us intelligent films about survival. Whether it’s surviving multiverses or a group of people intent on greed, Hollywood shone the light on the power of resilience.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is cancelled but honoring the filmmakers lives on. Two of those honored are the drama-thriller “Medusa” and the documentary “7 Lives, 7 Lakes.” Both films received the Ibero-American Award Special Mentions.
Jesse Moss explains his interest in covering Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s run for presidency in 2020, the love story between Pete and Chasten, and why “Mayor Pete” matters.
It was a delight talking to Izaac Wang who has aged four years since wrapping up the shoot for “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” He plays Owen Yu, Emily’s (Darby Camp) neighbor and best friend. I spoke with Izaac to talk about the movie, working on the set, and if he’s more of a cat or dog lover.
This wonderful adaptation is written and directed by Rebecca Hall making her directorial debut. I spoke with Hall about her interest in adapting Larsen’s novel, her decision to shoot it in black-and-white using a 4:3 aspect ratio, the dynamics between the characters, and the meaning of the word passing.
I thoroughly enjoyed “Colin in Black and White” created by Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick. The series showcases Kaepernick from a young age (played by Jaden Michael) on his way to becoming a cultural icon. I spoke to Jaden Michael about his greatest discovery in portraying a young Kaepernick, his activism, and the “thug” hairstyle episode.
The third and final season of the popular Netflix series is now streaming and already, original cast members are missing the show. There’s Scoot McNairy (Walt Breslin) who says it’s bittersweet and Mayra Hermosillo (Enedina Arellano Felix) reveals she will miss the series and crew. Even new cast members Luis Gerardo Méndez (Victor Tapia) and Luisa Rubino (Andrea Nunez) are feeling misty-eyed.
