CCA In Conversation

Interviews with Hollywood’s biggest talent who are in contention this Awards Season.

In Conversation | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Sharronda Williams caught up with One Battle After Another’s Teyana Taylor to discuss her pivotal role as Perfidia Beverly Hills alongside heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, and collaborating with writer, director, producer Paul Thomas Anderson.

In Conversation | IS THIS THING ON?

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Senior Artisans Editor at Variety and Critics Choice Association member, Jazz Tangcay joined comedian/actor, Chloe Radcliffe and Casting Director, Shayna Markowitz for a lively conversation about the buzzy comedy-drama, IS THIS THING ON? from writer/director/producer/actor Bradley Cooper.

In Conversation | SINNERS

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association Board member, Shawn Edwards caught up with Michael B. Jordan who delivers a powerful dual performance as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS, marking the actor’s fifth collaboration with the acclaimed director, writer and producer. Joining him is Wunmi Mosaku, who embodies Annie, a Hoodoo practitioner and spiritual guide whose strength anchors and protects her community. Together, they sit down to discuss the creative partnerships and cultural resonance behind one of the year’s most celebrated cinematic achievements.

In Conversation | KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association Film Branch President, Pete Hammond, and celebrated Costume Designer, Colleen Atwood, talk Roadside Attractions, Kiss Of The Spider Woman and her Co-Costume Designer role. Described as “stellar” and “lush”, the costumes are some of Atwood’s best work. Her meticulous attention to detail, and ability to turn clothing into storytelling shines within Bill Condon’s directing.

In Conversation | DIANE WARREN: RELENTLESS

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Greg Russell, talks with songwriter, Diane Warren about the self-titled documentary, Diane Warren: Relentless and her CCA Awards Best Song contender, “Dear Me,” music and lyric by Diane Warren and performed by Kesha from the film.

In Conversation | WEAPONS

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association Member, Grae Drake, talks with Zach Cregger (Writer, Director, Composer) and Amy Madigan (Actress).

In Conversation | MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association Film Branch President, Pete Hammond, talks with Mariska Hargitay (Director, Producer) and Trish Adlesic (Producer).

In Conversation | SEPTEMBER 5

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Jazz Tangcay, talks with Tim Fehlbaum (Director, Screenwriter, Producer), Moritz Binder (Screenwriter), and Hansjörg Weissbrich (Editor).

In Conversation | GLADIATOR II

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Grae Drake, talks with Janty Yates (Costume Designer), Dave Crossman (Military Designer), Mark Bakowski (Visual Effects Supervisor), and Arthur Max (Production Designer).

In Conversation | FROM

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Shawn Edwards, talks with Harold Perrineau about his acclaimed sci-fi horror series, FROM.

In Conversation | LANDMAN

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Steven Weintraub, talks with Billy Bob Thornton, about his latest project, LANDMAN.

In Conversation | DUNE: PART TWO

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Jazz Tangcay, talks with Director/Writer/Producer, Denis Villeneuve, about the bold artistic choices and indie sensibility at the core of DUNE: PART TWO.

In Conversation | NICKEL BOYS

In this episode of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Carla Renata, talks with director/co-writer RaMell Ross and cast members Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorEthan Herisse & Brandon Wilson, about the powerful and moving film, NICKEL BOYS. The film is based on the critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

In Conversation | BLITZ

In this two-episode series of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Scott Mantz, talks to the Crafts teams behind BLITZ. This episode (1 of 2) features a conversation with songwriters Nicholas Britell and Taura Stinson, cinematographer Yorick Le Saux, and production designer Adam Stockhausen.

In Conversation | BLITZ

In this two-episode series of the CCA’s In Conversation, Critics Choice Association member, Scott Mantz, talks to the Crafts teams behind BLITZ. This episode (1 of 2) features the production sound mixer John Casali, editor Peter Sciberras, and supervising sound editors / recording mixers James Harrison and Paul Cotterell.

In Conversation | SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY

In this episode of the CCA’s “In Conversation,” directors, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, talk to Critics Choice Association member, Shawn Edwards, about the SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY.