In We Need to Talk About Oscar you can hear interviews with filmmakers. We are trying to shed some light on a wide range of professions within the industry, so ...
Ed Lachman and a cinematographer’s spatial awareness
As far as the art of cinematography goes, few are as accomplished or, dare I say, as revered as Edward Lachman. A frequent collaborator with Todd Haynes and a former partner to Paul Schrader and Steven Soderbergh, Ed has left an indelible mark on the craft.Today, we’re discussing Maria, the Angelina Jolie-led drama that marks Ed’s second collaboration with Chilean auteur Pablo Larraín following El Conde. The film, centered on the infamous opera singer’s final days, came with its share of challenges, demanding but, as you might expect, solvable.In our conversation, Ed reflects on his steadfast commitment to shooting on film, shares insights into the largely Budapest-based production, and reveals what keeps drawing him back to certain creative partnerships.(Photo credit: Pax Jolie-Pitt / Netflix)
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'September 5' director Tim Fehlbaum on the weight of history
It’s one thing to make a film about tragic historical events, but it’s another to depict them gracefully and objectively. This is exactly what director Tim Fehlbaum, his crew, and the stellar ensemble of Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch set out to do in the movie September 5.During our sit-down with Tim, he shared what led him to his third feature, his connection to the 1972 Munich events, his approach to directing this incredibly talented cast, and the complexities of the emotional and technical sides of the story.(Photo credit: Jürgen Olczyk / Paramount Pictures)
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Shea Whigham breaks out of character
Very few actors possess the level of versatility and underappreciation as Shea Whigham. From starring in indie gems like Wristcutters: A Love Story and Take Shelter to blockbuster franchises such as Mission: Impossible and acclaimed TV shows like Boardwalk Empire, Shea’s range is undeniable.Last June marked the Tribeca premiere of his team-up with Carrie Coon for Jeffrey Reiner’s crime dramedy Lake George, where Shea plays Don, a white-collar ex-convict who forms an unlikely alliance with Phyllis, played by Coon.We can also see Shea in 2025’s first major Netflix release, the miniseries American Primeval, where he portrays yet another vastly different character, Jim Bridger, a 19th century historical figure.Shea and Áron dive into topics like taste, the parallels and contrasts between Don and Jim, the character work behind both roles, and the one question he just had to ask Anthony Hopkins while shooting Joel Schumacher's Bad Company.(Photo credit: Daniel Prakopcyk)
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How ‘The Brutalist’ cinematographer Lol Crawley moved what's immobile
You probably know by now that we wouldn’t even risk not talking about the unexpected yet glorious return of VistaVision, with none other than The Brutalist cinematographer Lol Crawley!Brady Corbet’s third feature’s been the talk of the town ever since it’s buzzy Venice premiere and Silver Lion win.Lol tells us not only about his approach to photographing buildings, but what makes his collaboration with Brady go, and we even try to define the undefinable: beauty.(Photo: Courtesy of A24)
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How DoP Jomo Fray’s camera joined the act in ‘Nickel Boys’
Our coverage of one of 2024's most masterfully crafted films wouldn’t be complete without the mind responsible for executing its extraordinary visual language. So, with that, we present our breakdown of Nickel Boys, featuring cinematographer Jomo Fray.Among other things, Jomo tells us about how he is choosing projects, the evolution of the film’s unique look and the creative process behind it, as well as the subsequently obvious, yet unexpected challenges the team faced along the way.
In We Need to Talk About Oscar you can hear interviews with filmmakers. We are trying to shed some light on a wide range of professions within the industry, so apart from the writers/directors/actors you can also get insights from cinematographers, editors, production designers, composers, and so on. Our aim is to provide an across the board picture on how our favourite films and tv shows come to life.
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