Interview (2007)

After falling out with his editor, a fading political journalist is forced to interview America's most popular soap actress.

Director:

Steve Buscemi

Writers:

David Schechter, Theo van Gogh (based on the film by)

Stars:

Sienna Miller, Steve Buscemi, Michael Buscemi

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Buscemi	...	Pierre Peders
Sienna Miller	...	Katya
Michael Buscemi	...	Robert Peders
Tara Elders	...	Maggie
David Schechter	...	Maitre'd
Molly Griffith	...	Waitress
Elizabeth Bracco	...	Woman at Restaurant
James Villemaire	...	Man at Restaurant
Jackson Loo	...	Fan at Restaurant
Craig muMs Grant	...	Cab Driver (as muMs)
Doc Dougherty	...	Truck Driver
Donna Hanover	...	Commentator
Wayne Wilcox	...	Hunky Actor
Danny Schechter	...	Political Pundit
Philippe Vonlanthen	...	Autograph Seeker #1

Storyline

Everyone wants a piece of a celebrity. Pierre is a political reporter, assigned to write a fluff piece on Katya, a blond who acts in slasher movies and a Fox show about single girls in the city. The interview, at a restaurant, goes badly: she's late, he's unprepared and rude. After leaving, he bangs his head in a fender bender and she takes him to her loft to clean the wound. Lubricated by alcohol and competitive natures, the interview resumes. She takes phone calls from her fiancé, Pierre reads her diary on her computer. They discuss wounds, he expresses concern, father-daughter feelings arise. Out come camcorders to tape their darkest secrets. Is friendship or more in the offing?

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Plot Keywords:

two hander | interview | wound | secret | restaurant | 

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Taglines:

A journalist and a starlet take on media, truth and celebrity.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cinematographer Thomas Kist, who shot this film, also shot the original Theo van Gogh film.

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Goofs

At the beginning, as Pierre leaves the hospital to meet with Katya he calls a cab. His shirt is out and over his trousers. But at the hospital it is tucked in. And at the restaurant it is again tucked in. As Pierre leaves the loft his shirt is out of his pants as it it should be.

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Quotes

Pierre Peders: Do you want to be taken seriously as an actress? Is that why you had your breasts reduced?
Katya: You miss my tits, is that it?
Pierre Peders: Well, don't you?
Katya: They weren't even mine to begin with.

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Connections

Referenced in Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra In 18 Minutes or Less (2019)

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Soundtracks

Guys Like Me
Words and Music by Chris Tafoya and Matt Kimber
Performed by The Chicharones
Published by Bella Union Music/Bug Music

User Reviews

A good job by Buscemi

This is a solid effort by Steve Buscemi and his co-star Sienna Miller. It would do well as a 2 character play on the 99 equity circuit. Buscemi lays good ground work in developing his character early, while Miller shows her stuff gradually. I found them both believable and not typical Hollywood movies fakes. The things that happened to them seemed real, and the writing was solid. I was impressed by Millers effort, she showed the person and the emotion behind her character. Buscemi took the time to let the audience gradually learn the people behind the show-biz mask. I cared about both people which is my fundamental requirement for any art form. I get pleasure from real professionals doing a god workmanlike job. Kudos to both!!

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures Classics [United States]

Country:

USA Canada Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 2007 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Untitled Steve Buscemi Project

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$41,016, 15 July 2007

Gross USA:

$416,951

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,469,644

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinemavault, Column Productions, Ironworks Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1