It’s a colorful and lively edition of #BTLRadioShow thanks to writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI who joins us live talking about his new film COLORBLIND. Plus, writer/director Tim BOGART dives into the making of what quickly became one of my fave films of the year, SPINNING GOLD! (It’s got a good beat and you can dance to it!)
Joining us live at the top of the show is writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI discussing his new film, the exquisite and powerful COLORBLIND. The story of a colorblind mother and son facing racial and social injustices, COLORBLIND speaks to us literally, figuratively, and metaphorically. A fascinating aspect of the production is that the film was developed by color scientists to accurately display colorblindness and metaphorically address racism. Take a listen as Mostafa discusses the science and the cinematic art that came together for COLORBLIND.
Colorblind Official Trailer HD (2023) from Mostafa Keshvari on Vimeo.
And then, get ready, because you’ll hear my prerecorded exclusive interview with writer/director TIM BOGART talking about his new film opening on Friday – SPINNING GOLD. One of my fave films of the year, this is the story of legendary music producer and founder of Casablanca Records, Neil Bogart. For all the youngsters out there, this is the man who created and shepherded some of music’s greatest legends – Donna Summer, KISS, Gladys Knight, George Clinton, The Isley Brothers, just to name a few. Making Tim uniquely qualified to tell this story is that he is Neil’s son.
Visually exciting and period perfect in hair, make-up and costuming covering several decades, one of the real joys of SPINNING GOLD is the story structure as the film is written as if Neil Bogart himself was telling his life story. As many already know, and as you will see in the film and hear Tim talk about, Neil Bogart was the consummate showman and storyteller which makes this approach to the film pitch perfect. As Tim and I discuss, a surprise move is his casting. Opting to go for the essence of now well-known musicians and singers at the start of their careers, Tim shied away from doing a “look alike mimicry” in look and sound and introduces us to some fresh faces. And what about the sound, most notably hit after hit after hit? All of the songs were recorded fresh for the film by the actors portraying each character. (And be on the lookout for one of the most inspired recording sessions depicted on screen as Tayla Parx transforms from LaDonna Gaines into Donna Summer with “Love to Love You Baby”.) The soundtrack is your own personal Top 40 jukebox!
Tim and I discuss it all, and more, in this fun-filled and exciting interview. This is a cinematic journey you want to make and an interview you want to hear now!
