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Exclusive Interview with "Eighth Grade" director Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham guides us through Eighth Grade

July 18, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

Today in our first of two-part series of TRR INTERVUE, we are gearing up for the upcoming film Eighth Grade. Kayla (Elsie Fisher) is a young lady who must endure the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through her last week of middle school — and the end of one disastrous year of eighth grade. For our first interview, I recently sat down with comedian turned first-time director Bo Burnham.

TRR Exclusie interview with "Eighth Grade" stars Elsie Fisher & Emily Robinson

Elsie & Emily: BFFs in “Eighth Grade”

July 18, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

This summer, we’re going to have a film that has never ventured to the life of Eighth Grade. A grade in which most of us leave middle school/junior high and start our life of high school. Today in our second part of TRR INTERVUE, we have two of the young stars from the movie. Ladies and gents, I bring to you Elsie Fisher who plays Kayla Day, an eighth grader in her final week of middle school and Emily Robinson who plays Olivia, a high school senior who Kayla shadows for one day.

Exclusive Interview with filmmaker Giovanna Sarquis

Giovanna Sarquis Creates Magical Realism part II

July 12, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On today’s edition of INTERVUE, we conclude our two-part interview with filmmaker Giovanna Sarquis. Sarquis is known for her work in the web series “Before I Got Famous” and the short films “Lately” and “Submerged”. Her 2015 short, “Crayons” was nominated for “Best Short Film” and “Best Director”. Let’s continue with our regularly scheduled interview!

Exclusive Interview with filmmaker Giovanna Sarquis

Giovanna Sarquis Creates Magical Realism

July 5, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On today’s edition of INTERVUE, there has been so much disparity in the film industry concerning diverse filmmakers as recent news indicates filmmaking is still heavily dominated by white males. However, in 2018 particular filmmakers of all backgrounds are taking a stand and are demanding for the industry to be more inclusive and representative of today’s demographics.

Giovanna Sarquis is a passionate gay & Latina filmmaker who is eager to inspire people and touch them emotionally through her films, similar tothe way her favorite films have impacted her. This is PART I of a 2 part interview!

Exclusive Interview with First Reformed's writer/director Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader: Talking About First Reformed

May 24, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movie News, Movies

On this latest edition of INTERVUE, Dean on the Scene talks to legendary writer/director Paul Schrader about his new film “First Reformed” coming from A24. The movie stars stars Ethan Hawke as a former military chaplain who is wracked by grief over the death of his son. Mary (Amanda Seyfried) is a member of his church whose husband, a radical environmentalist, commits suicide, setting the plot in motion.

Exclusive interview with Solo: A Star Wars Story actor Joonas Suotamo

Joonas Suotamo: A Wookie to Remember

May 23, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movie News, Movies

In 2015, Joonas Suotamo worked with Peter Mayhew as they both played the famous wookie in the galaxy Chewbacca in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. By the time The Last Jedi came on to screen, Joonas has taken over the role. Now, he does something that very few Star Wars actors have done – played the past and future versions of their character. Suotamo suits up as we learn how Han and Chewie met in this Memorial Day weekend blockbuster “Solo: A Star Wars Story”. I was part of a online roundtable team to talk to Joonas to know all that is Chewbacca

Exclusive Interview with "Waitress" actress Desi Oakley

Desi Oakley is Serving Up Smiles in Waitress at the National Theatre

May 15, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Theatre, Theatre News

On this latest edition of INTERVUE: Today’s guest has been featured in such Broadway shows as Les Miserables, Wicked and Annie. She has also been featured in the national tours of Evita and Wicked. As a singer-songwriter, her music can be found on both Spotify and iTunes. Now, she’ll be baking her way across the country as Jenna in the brilliant movie turned Broadway musical “Waitress” coming to the National Theatre May 15^th– June 3^rd.

Oakley plays Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start while her fellow waitresses offer their own receipt for happiness but Jenna must muster up her own strength and courage to rebuild her life. Ladies and Gentlemen: here’s the wonderful Desi Oakley

Dean's continuation of the interview with Dr. Faye Jamali

Dr. Faye Jamali discusses the Opioid Crisis

March 24, 2018 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Interviews

On this exclusive INTERVUE, I recently sat down with physician and anesthesiologist, Dr Faye Jamali. In this first part of the two part series, I talked to her about how she overcame opioid abuse
and her viewpoint on how more celebrities can avoid opioid abuse and add the latest news concerning celeb opioid addiction.

Exclusive Interview with Saxon's Biff Byford

Biff Byford of Saxon

March 1, 2018 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Music

February 2^nd saw the release of Saxon’s newest album, “Thunderbolt.” The legendary rock band is currently on tour in the UK, but prior to the tour, I had a chance to speak with Biff Byford, vocalist for the group. I learned quite a bit about the band, their show and about the design of their awesome album cover.

Exclusive interview with Idan Rachel

INTERVUE: Idan Raichel

February 22, 2018 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Music

Idan Raichel is described as a “global music icon who has brought his inspiring example and soul-stirring music to some of the planet’s biggest stages.” Raichel, who has lead The Idan Raichel Projects for the last fifteen years, is set to give a solo piano performance at the Strathmore. His concert, titled “Idan Raichel: Piano Songs,” includes many of his songs and the lyrics, as well as the stories behind them. I spoke with Idan about his upcoming concert and his body of work and he gave interesting and thought provoking answers.

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