"My Dog Tulip" director Paul Fierlinger discusses drawing the film, his love of dogs, and actor Christopher Plummer's role in the film.  Actress Lynn Redgrave talks about her work for this film and shares a story about her own dogs.

“Vengeance” is, indeed, what the film is about: that of Francis Costello, a retired professional killer who wants to avenge the deaths of his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

French rock singer Johnny Hallyday stars as Costello, and director Johnnie To explains that Hallyday’s fame as a performer in France did not contribute to casting him as the lead character — though he talks about whether the presence of the French rock star had an influence on the movie soundtrack.

Talking about revenge, To reveals why he used a Polaroid camera in the film, as Costello strives to recollect his own memories from his past as an assassin. To talks about his strong interest in the action movie genre and his attempt to show violence as a form of art. He also presents the importance of vengeance for the main character and gives his vision of how it can be related to memory.

“Cairo Time” is the story of the unexpected love between the wife of a Canadian diplomat who is forced to travel to Egypt and the man who hosts her upon her arrival at the Cairo airport. Director Ruba Nadda explains why she wanted her story to be set in this specific place although it was not specifically aimed at Middle Eastern audiences, and reveals how she found the inspiration to create her two main characters and develop the plot.

Patricia Clarkson describes discovering Cairo for the first time and explains how it helped her getting into her character. She alludes to the souvenirs and memories she kept from the shooting. Alexander Siddig recounts the relationship he has with Cairo, which allowed him to have a different approach from that of his co-star Patricia Clarkson. The actors discuss how their off-camera relationship affects their on-set performances, and talk about the genuine chemistry they created in the movie.

“The Disappearance of Alice Creed” revolves around the triangular relationship among the main three characters following a kidnapping: Alice, the kidnap victim (played by Gemma Arterton) and her two abductors (Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston) who both appear to be ex-convicts.

Director J Blakeson talks with Moving Pictures about the importance of humor in the film. Violence being predominant among the other harsh themes depicted in the movie, he explains to what extent it is important to enlighten the darker side by contrasting it with humor.

Blakeson also addresses how he used violence in his film. He reveals that the way he shot it might be uncomfortable not just for the actors but also for the audience.
Actors Eddie Marsan and Martin Compton discuss the film’s use of violence, the dynamic relationship they created with their co-star Gemma Arterton and how they each approached their character while preparing their role.

Ryan O’Nan, America Ferrera and Wilmer Valderrama share the experience of being emotionally invested in a U.S. soldier’s return home in “The Dry Land.” Ferrera explains how the story and visits with U.S. veterans compelled her to take a role in the film, which she had initially signed onto as executive producer only. Ferrara plays Sarah, wife to a young war vet (O’Nan) who has returned home to Texas from Iraq and struggles to assimilate back into the life he left behind. She also recounts meeting with the wives and girlfriends of soldiers who returned from war with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental conditions and her sense of duty to these women. Valderrama, who plays James’ army buddy, Raymond, divulges what it was like to work with the United Service Organizations while doing research for his role and the effect that had on his commitment to the story. Newcomer O’Nan describes what it was like to meet with vets and soldiers getting ready to deploy while making the film.

Sean Byrne's "The Loved Ones" centers itself around high-schooler Brent Mitchell (Xavier Samuel), who, riddled with guilt by his father's death after a car accident. 

"Jack Goes Boating" is a tale of love, betrayal, friendship and grace centered around two working-class New York City couples. The film stars John Ortiz (American Gangster), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s “Rent”), Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), with Hoffman making his feature directorial debut. Bob Glaudini (“A View From 151st Street”) adapted his acclaimed Off Broadway play for the screen.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” -- an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for Michel Gondry's much-anticipated movie version of "The Green Hornet." The film stars Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz and Christoph Waltz. "The Green Hornet" will be released to IMAX theatres, simultaneously with the film’s wide domestic 2-D and 3-D release on Jan. 14.

These stars from the Duplass brothers’ latest film, “Cyrus,” let loose about improvisation on the set of this emotional, intimate story. John C. Reilly, who plays the recently divorced John who goes head-to-head with his new girlfriend’s adult son, shares his thoughts on improvisation in acting as a form of screenwriting. Jonah Hill, who plays the film’s title character, talks about how this movie was a welcomed change of pace from the broader comedies he has been a part of in recent years, such as “Superbad” and “Knocked Up.” Hill recounts meeting the Duplass brothers several years ago, and chats about his admiration for the filmmaking duo and how he had long pestered the directors to give him a role in one of their films. Marisa Tomei, who plays Cyrus’ mother, talks about injecting real emotional responses into her acting and how she felt about the intimacy demanded by her role.