Interview

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  Interview The director and stars of Beasts Of The Southern Wild discuss mining realism from fantasy 

  How a reluctant New Orleans baker, a 5-year-old girl, and a first-time filmmaker found realism in a fantasy film set in Louisiana.

  June 27, 2012 | 11:00am -

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  Interview Channing Tatum takes an alternate-reality approach to his stripping past in Magic Mike 

  “I was like, ‘What did I want to do this movie for, again? This is such a bad idea.’” 

  June 27, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Susan Sarandon talks about playing Jason Segel's mom in Jeff, Who Lives At Home 

  "You put a little bit of you in every character."

  June 26, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Yorgos Lanthimos 

  We speak with the director of Dogtooth and Alps about his latest film, the myth of the New Greek Cinema, and not intellectualizing his heady material. 

  June 25, 2012 | 2:00pm -

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  Interview Cadence Weapon 

  We talk to the Montreal-by-way-of-Edmonton rapper about converting people on the road with Japandroids.

  June 22, 2012 | 5:50pm -

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  Interview The Legend Of Korra lead Janet Varney talks fun with fandom and strong female leads 

  The voice star of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel The Legend Of Korra talks about physicality, fun with fandom, and whether the whole “strong female lead” thing is about to blow over. 

  June 22, 2012 | 10:00am -

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  Interview Jeff Daniels, star of The Newsroom, on walking, talking, and not getting typecast

  Why Jeff Daniels couldn't resist coming to television for The Newsroom. 

  June 22, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Brave’s filmmakers talk Pixar storytelling and creating a real-kid hero 

  A director and a producer from the latest Pixar movie discuss storytelling, the controversial firing of the original director, and why The Hunger Games had studio execs “crapping their pants.”  

  June 21, 2012 | 10:01am -

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  Interview Humorist Joel Stein talks about getting manly for his new book and refusing to see The Avengers 

  “I won’t go see The Avengers. I don’t feel like, as an adult, I should be responsible for knowing the difference between The Hulk’s relationship to Thor and Captain America.” 

  June 20, 2012 | 12:00pm -

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  Interview Andy Samberg has a new movie and TV show, but still feels conflicted about leaving SNL

  rThe SNL vet takes the seemingly inevitable step of starring in a movie with one of his comedy idols—after begging for the role.

  June 15, 2012 | 12:00pm -

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  Interview Moonface's Spencer Krug

  The king of Montreal indie rock on his perpetually shifting artistic ambitions, increasingly challenging music, and love of Dan Bejar.

  June 14, 2012 | 3:00pm -

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  Interview Stephen Merchant

  The comic giant on humility and why he really wants to land the starring role in a buddy-cop movie.

  June 14, 2012 | 2:00pm -

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  Interview Your Sister’s Sister director Lynn Shelton on telling unbelievable stories in a credible way 

  The director of Humpday talks about her new film’s genesis and last-minute casting changes, and what she learned from directing Mad Men. 

  June 14, 2012 | 10:00am -

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  Interview Matt Braunger

  The comedian and Shovel Fighter on his TV appearances, hilarious friends, and why he’ll probably always put his albums out on vinyl.

  June 13, 2012 | 12:00pm -

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  Interview Ethan Hawke on why it’s hard for film actors to suck

  “It’s been really fun getting older and getting to play more complicated people.” 

  June 13, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Scott Adsit

  The 30 Rock star and Second City vet on improv, Moral Orel, and his pal Community writer and actor Dino Stamatopoulos.

  June 12, 2012 | 12:20pm -

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  Interview Comedian Kurt Braunohler on his new show and partnership with Kristen Schaal

  The New York comedy staple talks about his new faux game show and his efforts to be as creepy as Richard Dawson.

  June 12, 2012 | 12:00pm -

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  Interview Chris D'Elia

  The Whitney star on haters, flirting, and why he’s selfish.

  June 12, 2012 | 11:00am -

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  Interview Comedian Jen Kirkman sort of hit reset on her life this past year

  The Chelsea Lately writer and Pod F. Tompkast regular is happily aware of her mistakes. 

  June 8, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview The Spinto Band’s Sam Hughes on bad hotels and fake vaginas

  Touring bands are sneaky, cheap, and riddled with bedbug bites.

  June 8, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Comedy Bang Bang’s Scott Aukerman talks about turning his podcast into a strange, funny TV show 

  The creator of Comedy Bang Bang brings his podcast to TV with a new IFC series. 

  June 7, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Moshe Kasher

  The comedian on his new book and years as a teenage screwup.

  June 6, 2012 | 11:00am -

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  Interview Aubrey Plaza on the challenges of romance and time-travel

  The Parks And Recreation star on why she’s a perfect match for Nicolas Cage

  June 6, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Rob Delaney 

  How the comedian rediscovered the No. 1 commandment of stand-up 10 years into doing it. 

  June 1, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Walker Kong

  If the Twin Cities has an answer to the literate, charmingly tuneful pop songcraft of Belle And Sebastian or the Kinks songs that populate Wes Anderson movie soundtracks, it’s surely Walker Kong.

  June 1, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview John Lydon  

  The former Sex Pistol discusses Public Image Ltd.’s first album in 20 years, getting kicked out of Disneyland for fighting Goofy, and his contribution to world peace.     

  May 31, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Feist

  The singer talks about being on Sesame Street, pop music, recording live, and covering Mastodon.

  May 31, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Adam Cayton-Holland

  The Denver comic is on the move. Maybe to L.A.

  May 30, 2012 | 1:45pm -

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  Interview Daniel Clowes

  “They still don’t know quite what to make of it.”

  May 30, 2012 | 12:00am -

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  Interview Workaholics’ Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, and Anders Holm

  The popular Comedy Central series doubles in size this season, something something “tight butthole.” 

  May 29, 2012 | 12:00am -