The Interviews, Goddesses and Craftsmen Alike
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 4:30PM 
A big "thank you" to readers who commented on the recent spate of interviews here at The Film Experience. We don't do too many of them but you've been quite complimentary about the ones you do get. If time allows and other variables improve this year we'll do more for 2011. But in case you missed any of the interviews covering the 2010 film year, here's the rundown:
AND THE OSCAR NOMINATION GOES TO...
Jenny Beavan, Costume Designer, (The King's Speech)
Roger Deakins, Cinematographer (True Grit)
Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter, Editors (The Social Network)
Eve Stewart, Production Designer (The King's Speech)
Jacki Weaver, Actress (Animal Kingdom)
...FROM THE OLD BLOG: Four of Nathaniel's 100 favorite actresses in one calendar year? Too rich! And a couple of talented men for good measure.
Kirsten Dunst, Actress (All Good Things)
Alexander Desplat, Composer (The Ghost Writer, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)
Javier Fuentes-Leon, Director (Contracorriente aka Undertow)
Juliette Lewis, Actress (Conviction)
Patricia Clarkson, Actress (Cairo Time)
Julianne Moore, Actress (The Kids Are All Right)
Beloveds: Juliette, Patty, God and Kiki
Who should we pursue relentlessly in 2011 until they're on the phone or grabbing a cup of joe?
Which Old Hollywood legend would you like to hear from?
Art Direction, Best Actress, Cinematography, composers, editing, interview
Reader Comments (22)
Kathleen Turner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigourney Weaver!
anne hathaway, cate blanchett, nicole kidman,
I want to see an interview between you and Hilary Swank. See what happens. I bet you come back best friends.
Do I even need to post this? LA STREEP!
I know you're an actressexual, but clearly- Jake Gyllenhaal. Oh, and you need to invite me to come chat with him as well.
I'd also take Meryl.
Nat, not that this has anything to do with this post, but do you happen to watch The Good Wife? This second season is amazing and has quickly become my favorite running television show.
Wait, you want us to say whoever we want or be more practical?
Either way:
Streep, Rowlands, Foster, Spielberg , Todd Haynes, Swinton (what happened with that one?), Mulligan, Knightely, Michelle Williams, Dench.
OK, I could go on forever but I'm sticking to those for now.
If I had to pick only two, they would be Streep and Swinton. And if it's Streep, show her (or tell her the title so that she'll find it) the awesome video you made for her 60th birthday!
Steve -- i don't watch that, no. I saw the pilot and didn't like it so i never really investigated.
James -- i *almost* had a Swinton face-to-face this year but it got cancelled [sniffle]
Walter -- true story: i turned down a Swank interview this year cuz i was too terrified after everything i've written. Ooops.
RM -- i would love that. you know i would.
Legends: Ian McKellen, Ewan McGregor, Peter O'toole, Ewan McGregor, Robert DeNiro, Ewan McGregor, Shirley McLaine, Ewan McGregor, Lauren Bacall, Ewan McGregor, Jane Fonda... I guess you get the pattern.
I love the interviews anyway, even when I'm not a fan of the interviewees.
Lisa Kudrow, Imelda Staunton, Winona Ryder, Charlotte Rampling, Christina Ricci, and Streep of course.
Nicole Kidman.
That is all.
You pointed out in an earlier post that the 10th Anniversary of Moulin Rouge is this year. I think that means it is time to get an interview with Nicole Kidman... :-)
Shirley MacLaine
Dianne Wiest!
Also Mark Ruffalo. And Tom Hardy. Kissing...
Oh, there are so many! Some of my picks include Emma Thompson, Ryan Gosling, Lesley Manville, Sally Hawkins, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Vera Farmiga (in addition to several of the people already mentioned)
Oooh! Just thought of this one, though I know she's semi-retired, but: Jessica Harper? Luciano Tovoli? Mark Bradshaw?
Meryl Streep, naturally. But also Terri Garr, Jane Alexander, Piper Laurie, Faye Dunaway and Gena Rowlands.
The Most Difficult Get – Shelley Duvall
Very Open If You Catch Her – Isabella Rossellini
Please Make Me A Consultant – Kathy Bates
I was going to suggest Swank...hahaha! Say yes next time.
One of the acting nominees would be great...preferably a man to balance out Jacki Weaver. Javier Bardem, maybe?
Aw, I think Swank is a sweetie though...I think I just have a soft spot for her now after seeing Boys Don't Cry recently for the first time.
Definitely Nicole Kidman for the Moulin Rouge 10 year anniversary.
Christina Ricci would be really interesting since she's such an underrated talent.
Ryan Gosling.
Mo'Nique!!!!
My votes would go for Judi Dench, Ellen Burstyn, and Vanessa Redgrave. Would really love for you to interview Marisa Tomei, since we're wishing and all...