Sam Jones talks to skateboard legend turned documentarian Stacy Peralta about his wild career, his 10 year struggle to become a filmmaker, and how he used Southern California's empty swimming pools to launch an action sports industry.
Sam Jones talks to Jessica Chastain about her unconventional career arc, how her Julliard education prepared her for a career in film, how she goes deep inside a character, and about finding more and better roles for women in cinema.
Sam Jones talks to Chris Pine, better known as Captian Kirk and Jack Ryan at megaplexes everywhere, about finding a balance between blockbusters and independent movies, his passion for photography, and his philosophy on social media.
Sam Jones talks to musician-producer-songwriter-film scorer Jon Brion, genius behind the scores of films such as This is 40, Magnolia, and I Heart Huckabees, about creative problem solving, spontaneous songwriting, and how he paved his artistic path.
Sam Jones talks to surf legend and pioneer Laird Hamilton about life as an outsider, conquering fear, and how his unusual upbringing led to a career filled with innovation and experimentation.
Sam Jones talks to Taylor Goldsmith of the band Dawes about the authenticity and evolution of his three albums, working with fellow established rock poets, and his relationship with Los Angeles, the city that's been indelibly linked with his sound.
Sam Jones talks to Jeff Bridges about his renaissance lifestyle, his approach to developing characters in films like Crazy Heart and True Grit, his process for choosing a role, and about what he has learned from the many directors he has worked with.
Sam Jones talks to actor and author Judy Greer on the perils of always being the co-star and best friend, her life as a working actor, her starring role on her FX show Married, and how singing loud changed her career.
Sam Jones talks to legendary songwriter Jackson Browne about his early days as a folk singer, his unique music business partnership with David Geffen, his creative writing process, and why he doesn't do very many film scores.
Sam Jones talks to actor Ed Helms about using fear to his advantage, his work on The Daily Show and The Office, how he finds time to explore his passion for music, and about how becoming a celebrity has made him even more appreciative of his family.
Sam Jones talks to actor/comedian Jason Sudeikis about how he once dreamed of being in the NBA, how an acting audition at Saturday Night Live turned into a writing gig, and his experience in films such as We're The Millers and Horrible Bosses.
Sam Jones talks to actor Matt Damon about auditioning at a young age with lifelong pal and fellow actor Ben Affleck, about his magical ability to vanish into an impressively diverse range of characters, and the jobs that get him out of bed each day.
Sarah Silverman talks to Off Camera about her breakout special Jesus is Magic, the decision to film the more recent We Are Miracles in front of a vast audience of 39, and living the low-overhead dream.—Sam Jones
Martin Short grew up in a family full of funny people. He staged make-believe talk shows in his attic and absorbed a steady TV diet of comedy masters like Carson, Rickles and Paar, and yet inexplicably dreamed of becoming a doctor. Or a dentist. Always serious about success, Short gave himself a one-year contract to make it in comedy before returning to school for a m... Read all
Whether or not you've heard of Val McCallum, you've undoubtedly heard his work. Val is a supremely talented guitarist, singer, songwriter and studio musician who got his start recording for the legendary songwriter Harry Nilsson at age 18. After 30 years of working with such artists as Jackson Browne, Lucinda Williams, The Wallflowers, Bonnie Raitt, and countless othe... Read all
Aimee Mann, the Boston born singer/songwriter, Grammy winner and self-described Oscar loser, was recently named to NPR's list of the ten finest living songwriters. It was a well-deserved honor, and put her in the company of artists like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Tom Waits. While Aimee Mann is widely acknowledged for her songwriting talent, her lesser-known role a... Read all
What kid tells himself, "I know being a high school loner who reads comic books all the time will pay off for me"? One who winds up being a loner who reads comic books all the time. Or, one who winds up creating iconic comedies like Knocked Up, Superbad, and most recently, This Is 40. Enamored with comedy and comedians as a grade schooler, Judd Apatow set about interv... Read all
If pro skateboarders have resumes, Tony Hawk's is undoubtedly among the longest and most envied. Though he's the most decorated skater ever with the highest contest win percentage of any sport and a $1 billion video game series, Hawk has arguably given more to the sport than he's received. Watching Hawk skate is testament to creativity and artistry as much as athletic... Read all
Anyone reading Wikipedia's entry on Will Forte couldn't be blamed for suspecting it's the prank of a fellow jokester. High school class president and football player? College history major? Promising financial broker? Seriously? Entries for his more recent past (That '70s Show writer, The Groundlings, Saturday Night Live) seem more like the real Will Forte - until you... Read all
Drug dealer, football player, alcoholic, shooting victim. In his first decade of acting, Michael B. Jordan has found ways to humanize characters that, on the page, may seem stereotypically what he dubs "the black guy." In The Wire, a young and very sheltered Jordan asked fellow actors to help him understand how to simulate a cocaine high onscreen, and through that sur... Read all
Any 7 year-old who inhales 19 ice cream cones in a row for her first movie appearance, arranges a clandestine meeting with an agent at 11 and inflates her age by an improbable 8 years to audition for the role of a 19 year old really wants to be an actress. Maybe Laura Dern never really had a choice anyway. The daughter of acclaimed actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd was... Read all
As Jim Halpert, John Krasinski embodies The Office's most beloved Everyguy, but his middle-achiever alter ego belies the actor's impressive and accomplished resume. At just 33, he has written, directed and produced both television and feature films with some of the industry's most talented heavy-hitters. Krasinski shares his own version of the waiter-to A-list story a... Read all
Sam Jones talks with Dave Grohl about the musician's experience directing the documentary Sound City, his time in Nirvana, his unique perspective on the music business, and what defines a badass.
Sam Jones talks with Robert Downey Jr. about the actor's approach to his craft, his fight for the role of Iron Man, his unusual career trajectory, and what it was like growing up in the Downey household.