On this episode, I spoke to actor James Norton and director, writer, and producer Uberto Pasolini about their work on Nowhere Special.  James Norton is best known for his roles in the popular British television series “Happy Valley,” “McMafia,” “War and Peace” and “Granchester.” In 2015 he was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work on “Happy Valley” and in 2021 was nominated for a BIFA (Best Actor) for “Nowhere Special.” His work encompasses stage and screen; his most recent theatre performance in Ivo Van Hove’s staging of “A Little Life,” for which James garnered an Olivier Award nomination for his role as ‘Jude.’ His screen work includes Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women,” the Netflix thriller “Things Seen and Heard” with Amanda Seyfried, HBO Series “The Nevers,” Agnieszka Holland’s “Mr Jones” and most recently as the legendary record producer, Chris Blackwell, in the blockbuster hit, “Bob Marley: One Love.”  Uberto Pasolini founded Red Wave Films in 1993. He produced “The Full Monty,” which took over 250 million dollars at the worldwide box office, won a BAFTA for Best Film and was nominated for four Oscars including Best Picture. Other Red Wave produced films include “Palookaville” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” In 2007 Uberto directed, wrote and produced “Machan,” winner of numerous international awards including the Europa Cinemas Label Award in Venice. “Still Life,” his second feature, starred Eddie Marsan and Joanne Froggatt and went on to win Best Director, Orizzonti, Venice 2013 and numerous international festival awards. “Nowhere Special” starring James Norton premiered in Orizzonti at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.

On this episode, I spoke to costume designer Katie Irish about her work on Manhunt.  Based on the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning nonfiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Starring alongside Menzies are Anthony Boyle (“Masters of the Air,” “Tetris”), Lovie Simone (“Greenleaf”), Will Harrison (“Daisy Jones & The Six”), Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Damian O’Hare (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Glenn Morshower (“The Resident”), Patton Oswalt (“A.P. Bio”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”) and Hamish Linklater (“The Big Short”).

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar and BAFTA-nominated re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor Craig Berkey about his work on Luca Guadagnino’s latest film Challengers. The film stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. Berkey’s accolades include: Academy Awards: Nominations for Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing for True Grit Nomination for Best Achievement in Sound Mixing for No Country for Old Men BAFTA Awards: 
Nominations for Best Sound for True Grit and No Country for Old Men

 Cinema Audio Society Awards: 2x Winner Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures for True Grit and No Country for Old Men

 Gold Reel Award (Motion Picture Sound Editors) 16x Nominee and 3x Winner (Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR for Foreign Language Feature Film for Roma, Best Sound Editing - Television Animated Series for Spawn and Best Sound Editing - Television Animated Series - Sound for Spawn)

On this episode, I spoke to Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Jeff Russo about his work on the limited series Ripley.  Ripley stars Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn and Dakota Fanning.  Russo’s upcoming projects include Nicholas Tomnay’s What You Wish For; and FX’s series Alien. His music can be heard on shows such as FX’s Fargo, for which he received an Emmy in 2017 and three additional nominations; Peacock’s Mrs. Davis; HBO Max’s Love and Death; Amazon Prime’s The Consultant; Showtime Networks’ The Man Who Fell to Earth; CBS All Access’s Star Trek: Discovery, and Clarice; Paramount +’s Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy; FX’s Legion and Snowfall; and more. His film credits include Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Rob Peace, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival; Bartlett Sher’s Oslo, which he co-scored with Zoë Keating and for which he received an Emmy nomination; Paul Dektor’s American Dreamer; Sabrina Doyle’s Lorelei; Noah Hawley’s Lucy in the Sky; Peter Berg’s action-thriller film, Mile 22; and Jon Avnet’s Three Christs.

On this episode, I spoke to composer James S. Levine and music supervisor Mark Wike about their work on The New Look.  James Levine’s notable credits include FX Networks’ American Horror Story, for which he received an Emmy Award-nomination for “Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score)” in 2014; Nip/Tuck; and Damages.  Mark Wike’s music supervision credits include Hulu’s Emmy Award-winning series by Steven Spielberg, Animaniacs; Twentieth Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman, directed by Michael Gracey; and The Sitter, directed by David Gordon Green; FX Networks’ Damages; and Netflix’s Bloodline.  The series stars Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, Maisie Williams and John Malkovich.

On this episode, I spoke to cinematographer James Rhodes about his work on Femme.  Rhodes was nominated in the Best Cinematography category at the British Independent Film Awards for Femme.

On this episode, I spoke to composer Blake Neely about his work on Masters of the Air.  Neely has scored more than 35 television series, 20 films, and received 5 ballet commissions.  He has been nominated seven times for an Emmy Award, where he won in 2021 for his main title theme for the series “The Flight Attendant.” Based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, and scripted by John Orloff, “Masters of the Air” follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. The series stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Anthony Boyle.

On this episode, I spoke to hair designer Chris Clark about his work on FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans.  Clark is a 3x Emmy winner for his work on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FEUD: Bette and Joan and The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. He was also honored with Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Guild Awards for his work on both FEUD and The People v. O. J. Simpson.  Past credits for his work in film and television include The Prom, The Boys in the Band, Ratched, Pose, The Politician, The Normal Heart, Margin Call, Rent, and The Wolf of Wall Street, and many others.

On this episode, I spoke to multi-award nominated and award winning re-recording mixer William Miller about his work on Napoleon.  Miller received a BAFTA and Academy nomination for his work on News of the World.  Miller has mixed films for numerous renowned film directors including Ron Howard (Thirteen Lives), Sam Mendes (Empire of Light), Edgar Wright (Last Night in Soho), Paul Greengrass (News of the World) and Ridley Scott (Napoleon, The Last Duel).  Napoleon is William’s second time mixing for director Ridley Scott, previously having worked on The Last Duel.

On this episode, I spoke to costume designer Wendy Chuck about her work on The Holdovers.  Chuck has collaborated with some of the film industry’s most celebrated talents including Alexander Payne, Tom McCarthy, Jack Nicholson, George Clooney, Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Jane Campion. Her alchemy with fabric, texture, pattern, and color have brought life to a diverse range of characters on screen: Nebraska’s rustic Midwesterners, Election’s conniving high-schooler, Twilight’s teenage vampires, Spotlight’s journalistic team, and the inhabitants of Downsizing’s miniaturized world. In 1994, the Australian Film Institute nominated Chuck for Best Achievement in Costume for the period piece Country Life (1994) starring Greta Sacchi and Sam Neill. Other awards followed including a win from the Costume Designers Guild for About Schmidt (2003), and nominations for The Descendents (2011) and Nebraska (2014). Chuck has enjoyed a long standing working relationship with acclaimed writer/director Alexander Payne and has served as costume designer on all but one of his features. They have collaborated on hits like Sideways (2004) starring Paul Giamatti and Election (1999) starring Reese Witherspoon. She is currently working on Disney’s Lilo and Stitch (2024) and her own capsule collection.

On this episode, I spoke to writer and co-director Kelly O'Sullivan, co-director Alex Thompson, and lead actor Keith Kupferer about their work on Ghostlight.  Another reminder for all movie lovers! Win a gift card to your favorite local cinema! Subscribe to Silver Screen Social on iTunes or Spotify, leave a rating/review, and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @jacksonvickery or @silverscreensocialpod for your chance to win!  A bit about the three… KELLY O’SULLIVAN (Writer and Co-Director): Kelly O'Sullivan is a writer, director and actor. She wrote and starred in SAINT FRANCES which premiered at SXSW and won a Special Jury Prize for "Breakthrough Voice" and the Audience Award for Narrative Feature. SAINT FRANCES, released by Oscilloscope Laboratories, is one of the most acclaimed independent films of 2020. Kelly received a Gotham Award nomination for Breakthrough Actor, a John Cassavetes nomination from the Independent Spirit Awards and was also named one of Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film."  Kelly was recently seen in Cooper Raiff's acclaimed 2022 film CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, and will next be seen in the independent films HANGDOG, directed by Matt Cascella and THE GRADUATES by Hannah Peterson. On the small screen Kelly has appeared in two seasons of "Sirens" as well as Hulu's "Battleground" and FOX's "The Mob Doctor." Her theater credits include THE SEAGULL at The Goodman and seven productions at the Steppenwolf including THE CRUCIBLE. Kelly recently made her debut behind the camera with the short film "My Summer Vacation." ALEX THOMPSON (Co-Director) Alex Thompson is a writer, director and producer based in Chicago. His debut feature, SAINT FRANCES, premiered at the '19 SXSW Film Festival and won the Grand Jury prize for "Breakthrough Voice" and the Audience Award. KEITH KUPFERER (Dan) Keith Kupferer’s more recent stage credits include West Side Story (Lyric Opera) The Seagull and The Great Leap at Steppenwolf Theatre; The Cake, Cal in Camo (Jeff Award for Supporting Actor), American Wee-Pie, and 26 Miles at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble where he is a founding member; Sweat, Support Group for Men (Jeff nomination for Ensemble), God of Carnage, Passion Play, High Holidays at The Goodman Theater; Murder on the Orient Express at Drury Lane; The Mystery of Love and Sex (Jeff Nomination for Supporting Actor), and Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Wolf at Writer’s Theatre; The Qualms, Good People, and Middletown, Of Mice & Men also at Steppenwolf Theatre; the world premiere of The Humans at American Theatre Company; Hillary and Clinton, Never the Sinner, and Appropriate at Victory Gardens; Gypsy at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; The Legend of Georgia McBride at Northlight Theatre; Big Lake, Big City and Trust for Lookingglass Theatre. Film credits include Emperor of Ocean Park (currently filming); Ghostlight; Widows; Monuments; The Dilemma; Dark Knight; Public Enemies; The Express; Stranger Than Fiction; Road to Perdition; Finding Santa; Fred Klaus; The Last Rights of Joe May; and The Merry Gentleman directed by Michael Keaton. TV credits include Southside, The Big Leap, 61st Street, The Chi; Proven Innocent; Better Call Saul; Empire; Chicago P.D.; Betrayal; Crisis; Chicago Fire; and Detroit 187.

On this episode, I spoke to producer Lauren Domino about her work on American Symphony.  Also, a reminder for all movie lovers! Win a gift card to your favorite local cinema! Subscribe to Silver Screen Social on iTunes or Spotify, leave a rating/review, and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @jacksonvickery or @silverscreensocialpod for your chance to win!  Domino’s accolades include:  Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature for TimeBAFTA Film Award nominee for Best Documentary for American Symphony Gotham Independent Film Award winner for Best Documentary for Time2x IDA Award nominee for Time and AmericaPGA Award winner for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures for American Symphony and a PGA Award nominee for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures for Time2x Cinema Eye Honors Award nominee for American Symphony and Time

On this episode, I spoke to costume designer April Napier about her work on Todd Haynes’ May December, starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.  Napier’s past credits include films such as Kelly Reichardt’s Showing Up, starring Michelle Williams, and Certain Women, starring Laura Dern, Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart and Lily Gladstone, Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart, Mike Mills’ Thumbsucker and A24’s First Cow, which she received several critics award nominations for Best Costume Design. She was also the costume designer on Apple TV’s crime dramedy series High Desert, starring Patricia Arquette.  Her accolades include:  Napier received the Costume Designers Guild Award for ‘Excellence in Short Form Design’ for her work on Apple’s short film, The Stunt Double. In 2018, Napier was nominated for the CDG Award for ‘Excellence in Contemporary Film’ for her designs on Greta Gerwig's A24 dramedy, Lady Bird.In 2024, Napier was nominated for the CDG Award for ‘Excellence in Contemporary Film’ for her designs on Todd Haynes’ Netflix drama May December Also for all movie lovers! Win a gift card to your favorite local cinema! Subscribe to Silver Screen Social on iTunes or Spotify, leave a rating/review, and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @jacksonvickery or @silverscreensocialpod for your chance to win!

On this episode, I spoke to costume designer Mark Bridges about his work on Maestro. Bridges’ accolades include:  4x Oscar nominee; 2x winner for Phantom Thread and The Artist2x BAFTA Award winner for Phantom Thread and The Artist3x Critics Choice Award nominee; 2x winner for Phantom Thread and The ArtistCésar Award nominee for The Artist8x Costume Designers Guild Award nominee Maestro stars Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman.

On this episode, I spoke to editor Laurent Sénéchal about his work on Anatomy of a Fall.  Sénéchal’s accolades for Anatomy of a Fall include:  An Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Film EditingAn ACE Eddie nomination for Best Edited Feature Film - DramaA BAFTA BAFTA Film Award for Best EditingA César Award nomination for Best EditingEuropean Film Award winner for European EditorLAFCA Award winner Best Editing The film was directed by Justine Triet and stars Sandra Hüller.

On this episode, I spoke to sound designer, supervising sound editor & re-recording mixer Steve Fanagan about his work on How to Have Sex. Fanagan’s accolades include:  A British Independent Film Award nominee (Best Sound for How to Have Sex)An Emmy nominee (Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for Game of Thrones) A Golden Reel Award winner (Best Sound Editing - Short Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television for Game of Thrones and nominee (Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Foreign Language Feature for The Quiet Girl) BAFTA Television Craft Award (Sound: Fiction for Normal People)  How to Have Sex was written and directed by Molly Manning Walker. The film stars Mia McKenna-Bruce, Lara Peake, Samuel Bottomley, Shaun Thomas, Enva Lewis and Laura Ambler.

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-winning contemporary hyperrealist sculptor and prosthetic makeup designer Kazu Hiro about his work on Maestro.  Hiro’s accolades include:   -5x Oscar nominee (2x winner for Bombshell and Darkest Hour)  -5x BAFTA nominee (3x winner for How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Bombshell and Darkest Hour)  -Primetime Emmy nominee  -6x Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award nominee (4x winner) Maestro stars Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman

On this special bonus episode, I spoke to BAFTA-nominated composer Vince Pope about his work on this season of True Detective: Night Country.  The season stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. True Detective: Night Country was created by Issa López.

On this episode, I spoke to the iconic film and television actress June Squibb about her work on Thelma. Squibb’s accolades include:  -An Academy Award nomination -A Critics Choice Award nomination -A Golden Globe nomination -A Satellite Award winner  -An Independent Spirit Award nomination -A London Critics Circle Film Award nomination -A Los Angles Film Critics Association Award nomination -A New York Film Critics Circle Award nomination -A Screen Actors Guild Award nomination At 94, June is just getting started and Thelma proves that. Thelma is a comedy where June plays an elderly widow who is out for vengeance after being duped by a scammer pretending to be her grandson.  The film was written and directed by Josh Margolin. It stars Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell. It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

This week, we're joined by the dynamic duo, Ilker Çatak & Johannes Duncker from The Teachers' Lounge.  The Teachers’ Lounge has garnered accolades and awards since its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, including:  5 German Film Awards (Outstanding Feature Film, Best Direction, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Best Screenplay and Best Editing) National Board of Review Award for Top Five International Films2 European Film Award nominations for European Screenwriter and European ActressWinner of the Label Europa Cinemas and C.I.C.A.E. Award at the Berlin International Film Festival This morning, the film was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.