That Shelf spoke exclusively with the acclaimed filmmaker Jia Zhangke about his new film Ash is Purest White, his fascination with the gangster genre, the challenges of maintaining ones voice, and how to use Disco music.
Danishka’s Dystopia: A Talk with Level 16 Director Danishka Esterhazy
Pat Mullen talks to Level 16 director Danishka Esterhazy about sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movies, the challenges and pleasures of building a world from scratch, and how the conversation around #MeToo will inevitably add to the film’s impact.
The Umbrella Academy: Showrunner Steve Blackman Discusses Adapting the Series for Netflix
The Umbrella Academy’s showrunner/executive producer Steve Blackman tells That Shelf what sets his show apart from the competition.
Joe Penna Interview: On Mads Mikkelsen and More in ARCTIC
That Shelf spoke exclusively to Arctic director Joe Penna about his remarkable film, the transition from being an Internet video maker to celebrated Cannes auteur, and how his greatest effect may well be the lead actor he managed to score.
Whistler 2018: Canadian Indie Icon Bruce McDonald Talks Directing
We had the privilege to interview the legendary Canadian indie director Bruce McDonald at last December's Whistler International Film Festival.
Director Cristina Gallego Talks Birds of Passage
The team behind the arthouse hit and Oscar nominee Embrace of the Serpent is back. We spoke with Birds of Passage director Cristina Gallego about the electrifying Colombian cartel drama.
Bird Box Interview: What’s on Trevante Rhodes’ Shelf?
Rhodes recently sat down with That Shelf to talk about his new movie Bird Box and we discussed his process for choosing films, how he unwinds, and most importantly, what he keeps on his shelf.
Mary Poppins Returns: Emily Mortimer on Coming Face to Face with Her Childhood on Set
We chat with Mary Poppins Returns star Emily Mortimer about what the original Disney classic meant to her and what it was like coming face to face with her childhood while making the movie.
Anna and the Apocalypse: Christopher Leveaux And Sarah Swire Dish on Their Gutsy New Film
Anna and the Apocalypse's Christopher Leveaux and Sarah Swire join That Shelf to discuss their new zombie apocalypse Christmas movie mash-up.
What’s on John C. Reilly’s Shelf?
We speak with prolific actor John C. Reilly about the long process of making Ralph Breaks The Internet, arcade games vs. modern games, and of course, what's on his shelf.
Ralph Breaks the Internet Producer on Breaking the Story
Ralph Breaks the Internet producer Clark Spencer talks about making the Wreck-It-Ralph follow-up feel organic.
Incredibles 2: Auntie Edna Director Ted Mathot on Jack-Jack, The Simpsons, and a Career at Pixar
Since 1999 Ted Mathot has been one of the stalwart creative forces at Pixar. Starting as a story artist on classics such as Cars, Ratatouille and WALL•E, moving up to be story supervisor on the Incredibles 2. Like Brad Bird Mathot traces his career back to The Simpsons, injecting that trademark wit and levity into […]
All About Nina: Director Eva Vives on Surviving Trauma, #MeToo, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
We speak with writer-director Eva Vives about her new film All About Nina – a movie about the trauma of sexual assault and its repercussions – the film's resonance in the Me Too era, and its star Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
The Happytime Murders: Brian Henson on Dirty Puppets
We sat down with legendary director/ puppeteer Brian Henson to talk about the hard left turn he took for his latest puppet-populated project, The Happytime Murders.
Christopher Robin: Jim Cummings on Winnie the Pooh and the Musicality of Voice Acting
Jason Gorber speaks with legendary voice actor Jim Cummings about Disney's Christopher Robin, picking up the mantle of Winnie the Pooh, and the musicality of voice acting.