Along with his brother, Michael, Mark Polish has turned out intriguing films that explore off-kilter universes, from conjoined twins (played by the brothers themselves) in TWIN FALLS IDAHO, to a rapturous limbo of reality and fantasy in NORTH FORK. Hoping to both warn and to inspire other filmmakers, they have co-authored, with Jonathan Sheldon, The… Read More »
Andy Garcia is THE MAN FROM ELYSIAN FIELDS
With THE MAN FROM ELYSIAN FIELDS, Andy Garcia was both the star and one of the producers. Like many actors looking to stretch themselves professionally and creatively, he founded his own production company (CineSon) to make films that he cares about passionately. And it quickly becomes apparent when talking with Garcia that passion is definitely something that… Read More »
Elizabeth Olsen & Sean Durkin on MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE are all aspects of the character played by Elizabeth Olsen in a transcendent performance. When I spoke to her and the film’s writer/director Sean Durkin on September 1, 2011, I started by asking about the choice to have Olsen’s character be mostly silent throughout the film. What followed was a discussion… Read More »