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It\u2019s post-Oscar Monday on BEHIND THE LENS and most of Hollywood is probably still recuperating from a night of celebration.\u00a0 Some big winners last evening, notably ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, SINNERS, and KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, and you’ll hear me talk about the evening with the good, the bad, and, to borrow from Sigourney Weaver, the adorable.<\/p>\n
But on #BTLRadioShow, we’re looking ahead with films that could be in contention for the 99th Academy Awards next year, namely COLD STORAGE and screenwriter DAVID KOEPP, and DO NOT ENTER and director MARC KLASFELD.<\/p>\n
First up is screenwriter – and also author – David Koepp talking about his sci-fi thriller COLD STORAGE. \u00a0You all know who David is. \u00a0He\u2019s the screenwriter behind Jurassic Park, Stir of Echoes, The Mummy, <\/em>several Indiana Jones movies, Zathura, Death Becomes Her, Carlito\u2019s Way,<\/em> and so many more. \u00a0Some are original scripts. \u00a0Many are adaptations of books or novellas from authors like Michael Crichton and Stephen King. \u00a0But now, with COLD STORAGE, David is adapting his own book!<\/p>\nI love COLD STORAGE and every deliriously pulpy, smartly crafted minute of it. This is the kind of sci-fi thriller that knows exactly what it is, leans into its genre DNA with confidence, and still takes the time to honor craft, character, and clarity. It\u2019s funny, tense, occasionally campy in the best way, and relentlessly entertaining.<\/p>\n
Directed by Jonny Campbell and adapted by David Koepp from his own novel, the film drops us into a self-storage facility built atop an old U.S. military base\u2014always a good idea\u2014where a parasitic fungus sealed away decades earlier decides it\u2019s time to stretch its spores. What follows is a breathless, darkly humorous ride that balances body-bursting horror, clean science exposition, and character-forward storytelling without ever losing momentum.<\/p>\n
The film stars Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Vanessa Redgrave.<\/p>\n
In this exclusive interview, David discusses adapting his novel “Cold Storage” into a film, highlighting the challenges of preserving the book’s humor and snark while simplifying complex scientific concepts. He also emphasized the importance of character-driven storytelling, noting the difficulty of cutting favorite parts from his own work.\u00a0 Given how science-heavy it was, he detailed his research process, which involved collecting relevant articles and consulting a microbiologist. He also touched on the balance between visual explicitness in screenwriting and maintaining reader engagement. \u00a0It\u2019s a fun, energetic interview, so take a listen!<\/p>\n
COLD STORAGE is now available on Digital.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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