The WWE Superstar and former reality show contestant tries his hand at acting with “The Marine 3: Homefront.” Continue reading
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Margo Martindale, actress of “Scalene”
Indiana Western author Larry D. Sweazy is a guest on The Film Yap to interview Margo Martindale about her new thriller and her career after “Justified.” Continue reading
Olivia Silver, writer/director of “Arcadia”
First-time filmmaker Olivia Silver talks about directing John Hawkes and some promising young actors in “Arcadia,” an evocative coming-of-age road-trip story. Continue reading
Bob Byington, writer/director of “Somebody Up There Likes Me”
Writer/director/sometimes actor Bob Byington, sometimes called the indie-film scene’s best-kept secret, talks about his new film, “Somebody Up There Likes Me.” Continue reading
Ryan Prows, writer/director of “Narcocorrido”
Ryan Prows, the writer and director of the dramatic short film “Narcocorrido,” talks about his thesis project for the American Film Institute. Continue reading
Whit Stillman, writer/director, “Damsels in Distress”
One of the kings of independent comedies talks about delving into absurdism, working with actors and how Bloomington, Indiana, affected his new movie. Continue reading
Jason Keller, Screenwriter, “Machine Gun Preacher”
The writer of “Machine Gun Preacher” talked to The Film Yap about his latest movie. Continue reading
Honoring the Trident: A Navy SEAL Assesses ‘Act of Valor’
The Film Yap asks a SEAL to determine whether “Act of Valor” lives up to alleged authenticity. Continue reading
Director Dave Rodriguez, “American Bully”
Dave Rodriguez discusses how a media-drenched society creates a generation of disenfranchised teenagers, the role parents play and how it all connects to racism. Continue reading
Michael J. Weithorn, “A Little Help”
Veteran television writer/producer Michael J. Weithorn has directed his first feature film, the drama/comedy “A Little Help” starring Jenna Fischer. Continue reading