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Exclusive interview with Perfect Strangers director Manolo Caro

Manolo Caro Brings Perfect Strangers to Latin America

January 10, 2019 Arely Perez Interviews, Movies

On this edition of INTERVUE, Arely talks to Manolo Caro, director of the new film Perfectos Desconocidos or Perfect Strangers, a new adaptation of a 2016 Italian film. The electrifying story about a seemingly simple dinner. When a group of best friends get together during a lunar eclipse to share an intimate dinner in the tasteful house of Eva (Cecilia Suarez) and Antonio (Bruno Bichir), they suspect it’s just another typical night until the hostess proposes a game. All guests must lay their cell phones on the table and read aloud all incoming messages and answer all incoming phone calls in front of the entire group. What begins as a provocative party game quickly becomes a wild ride full of twists and “textual tension” in this electrifying over the top comedy about the secrets we all carry in our pockets.

Exclusive Interview with "Worst Cooks in America" Contestant Antoinette Wills

Antoinette Wills Takes on the Challenge of Worst Cooks in America

January 10, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Television

(Contestant Antoinette Wills, as seen on Worst Cooks In America, Season 15. Courtesy of Food Network)

January 6^th saw the release of season 15 of “Worst Cooks in America” on The Food Network. This season, Washington, D.C. native Antoinette Wills appears as a contestant. I spoke with Antoinette recently, and we had a chance to talk about her appearance on the show and what motivated her to sign up for the show.

Middleburg Film Festival Exclusive with Capernaum's director Nadine Labaki

Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum – A World Away

January 10, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

For our FINAL interview from the Middleburg Film Festival last fall, I sat down with the writer/director Nadine Labaki to talk about her latest film. Capernaum! Inside a court, Zain, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee boy, is brought before the judge. To the question: “Why are you attacking your parents in court?”, Zain answers: “For giving me life!” The film retraces the incredible journey of this child in search of his identity and who rebels against the life that was imposed on him. Here’s the inside scoop of our interview, enjoy!

Exclusive Interview with Kids Baking Championship contestant Misha Jones

Misha Jones Bakes His Way to the Kids Baking Championship

January 3, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Television

On the very first 2019 edition of INTERVUE, Annapolis native Misha Jones is one of a dozen kids to take part in the Sixth season of Kids Baking Championship this Monday, January 7th on The Food Network. Up for grabs is a feature in the Food Network Magazine, a grand prize of $25,000 and a year’s worth of bragging rights. For Misha, its an unique experience he’ll never forget!

TRR Exclusive interview: If Beale Street Could Talk actress Kiki Layne

Kiki Layne: The Ingénue of Beale Street

December 24, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

In this Christmas edition of INTERVUE, I interviewed actress Kiki Layne about her new film “If Beale Street Could Talk”. In early 1970s Harlem, daughter and wife-to-be Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together, but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit. I sat down with Kiki during a roundtable to talk about her big-screen debut!

Exclusive Interview: Ben is Back Director Peter Hedges

Peter Hedges Delivers Ben is Back

December 13, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On this edition of INTERVUE, Peter Hedges writes, produces and directs this powerful film Ben is Back. Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family’s suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben’s mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son’s drug addiction. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother’s undying love gets put to the test as Holly does everything in her power to keep Ben clean. I sat down with Peter during the sixth annual Middleburg Read more

Exclusive Interview with Anna and the Apocalypse star Ella Hunt

Ella and the TRR Intervue

December 4, 2018 Arely Perez Interviews, Movies

A story of innocence lost, growing up too quickly, and the perilous burden of a ravaged world left in the hands of the young,” they elaborate, “Anna and the Apocalypse is — despite its morbid premise — a rousing, furiously inventive, and unforgettably entertaining musical experience destined to enchant audiences for years to come. Bridging the gap between The Rocky Horror Picture Show and High School Musical, while anchoring its story within present-day concerns, the film arrives at a time when the cultural conversation is dominated by the excesses and shortsightedness of the ruling generation, and the difficult choices the next generation will be forced to make in the not-so-distant future.” I recently sat down with actress Ella Hunt to talk about the film.

Exclusive Interview with Beautiful star Sarah Bockel

Sarah Bockel Embodies Carol King in Beautiful

November 27, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Theatre

On Today’s edition of INTERVUE, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical launches its DC run tonight at the National Theatre. For Chicago native, Sarah Bockel, to play the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, it’s the role of a lifetime for not only she is performing King’s amazing hits but also showing us the story of this amazing woman for our Washingtonians to see.

Exclusive Middleburg Film Festival with Jason Reitman, Producers Matt Bai, Helen Estabrook and Jay Carson

Talking About The Front Runner with the Crew at Middleburg

November 13, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movies

On this edition of INTERVUE, we journey back to the 1980’s to look at the journey of Gary Hart who was The Front Runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination until he dropped out over allegations of an extramarital affair. For those who attended the Middleburg Film Fest recently, they got their first glimpse of this film that’s due out this weekend. I sat down with director Jason Reitman, Producers Helen Estabrook & Matt Bai and screenwriter Matt Bai to talk about The Front Runner.

Exclusive Interview with The Happy Prince actor/screenwriter & first-time director Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett is “Wilde” about Oscar

October 17, 2018 Dean Rogers Movies

This weekend at the movies, the audience will get a glimpse into the final days of Oscar Wilde, a man who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. The Happy Prince marks the directorial debut of actor Rupert Everett, who also wrote its screenplay. I recently sat down with Mr. Everett to talk about directing for the first time and playing Oscar Wilde a second.

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