What was your emotional reaction as a filmmaker while telling this story?
Part of the impetus for me in making a project is that I’m already emotionally affected by something.
Features: Q&A
February 11, 2021
News of the World – Q&A with Paul Greengrass and Helena Zengel
by The National Board of Review
Can you tell us about the origins of this film?
Paul Greengrass: I think the origins of it lie in the last film I made, actually, 22 July, which was a pretty tough film about violent right-wing extremism in Europe.
February 3, 2021
Promising Young Woman – Q&A with Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan
by The National Board of Review
How did the idea for script originate?
Emerald Fennell: I had a few friends over for dinner and something uncomfortable had happened to one of the girls at the table on the tube on her way over.
December 23, 2020
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm – Q&A with Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Woliner, and Maria Bakalova
by The National Board of Review
Sacha, the original Borat was a tremendous success. Why did it take so long to make a sequel?
Sacha Baron Cohen: Well, we just assumed it was impossible to make.
December 16, 2020
Sound of Metal – Q&A with Darius Marder and Riz Ahmed
by The National Board of Review
Can you talk about the process developing the physical look of the character?
Riz Ahmed: Ruben is someone, like Lou, who is trying to construct his identity, as many of us do.