The Independent Spirit Awards Best Director nominee returns to the LCJ Q&A Podcast to talk about her critical and box office hit, which is now on DVD. Scafaria reflects on filming “Hustlers” in just 29 days, getting Jennifer Lopez on board for her big role as Ramona, the Usher cameo and more! ——————————————- LCJ Q&A […]
The 2012 male stripper drama “Magic Mike” made women go crazy for Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey (who actually won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance). Now it’s the ladies’ turn to take center stage with “Hustlers”. Can this movie make men go gaga watching Constance Wu, Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez (who’s receiving […]
“The Meddler” is writer/director Lorene Scafaria’s extremely personal follow-up to her innovative 2012 indie “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”, which featured Steve Carell and Keira Knightley finding humor, and each other, on the cusp of the Apocalypse. For her latest film, Scafaria turns to a more low-key, but just as enriching […]
Lorene Scafaria is the writer/director of “The Meddler”, starring Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons. Scafaria discusses how much this passion project mirrors her life. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, TV hosts, comedians […]
I talk with Lorene Scafaria, the writer and director of “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, TV hosts, comedians and other celebrities. They discuss their latest, […]