By: debbie lynn elias It’s always an enjoyable and interesting experience when I sit down with director Mark Pellington. Long admiring his work in music videos and films like Arlington Road, Henry Poole Is Here, and particularly, the Richard Gere vehicle, The Mothman Prophecies, Pellington’s films are always emotional, speaking
By: debbie lynn elias Described by director Mark Pellington as “An existential horror film. An allegory about male failure. Greed. Shame. Addiction.”, I MELT WITH YOU is a total mind ***k (pardon me for saying). Wow!! These guys make Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas look like child’s play and
By: debbie lynn elias It seems that everyone has a memory and love of the Muppets – including Rob Lowe. I recently spoke with Rob about his latest film I Melt With You, which just happened to be the same weekend the Muppets – Miss Piggy, Kermit and Walter –
By: debbie lynn elias At first blush, the sensorally exciting and dazzling I MELT WITH YOU, appears to be the poster child for boys behaving badly. With debauchery descending into new depths of hell, Glenn Porterfs script details the 25th annual gathering of four best friends from college. Now in
By: debbie lynn elias It feels as if we’ve known Emily Van Camp forever. Gracing both the big and small screens for more than a decade consistently working since the tender age of 14, Van Camp has played everything from a young Jacqueline Bouvier (Kennedy) to Amy Abbott in fan-favorite
By: debbie lynn elias Some years ago, I received an out-of-the-blue email inquiry concerning an upcoming film and a request that I interview its lead child actor, described to me as being “the next big star.” That film was The Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl. And the young actor? That
By: debbie lynn elias I won’t keep you Twihard fans in suspense any longer as to my thoughts on BREAKING DAWN, PART 1. Parts of it sparkle like the luminous skin of the Cullen clan. Other parts bite into you and hold your attention like the Quileute werewolves taking a
By: debbie lynn elias Larry Mullen, Jr. should be no stranger to anyone. As founder and longtime drummer of U2, he is considered to be one of the Top 50 drummers of all time. Long known for his use of the floor tom to create an almost “tribal” musicality within
By: debbie lynn elias When Taylor Lautner jumped out front and center as the top bill in John Singleton’s action flick, ABDUCTION, he co-starred with none other than one of Hollywood’s most beloved, original female action stars, Sigourney Weaver. During my Los Angeles press day for ABDUCTION, Weaver, who knows more than
By: debbie lynn elias There are few actors whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing over the years with as much energy and genuine joy and passion as Matthew Lillard. And when it comes to talking directing, his passion and enthusiasm is unparalleled. He is a man
