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Monday, October 24, 2011
In part 3 of this 1981 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Anthony Quinn about the controversy surrounding some of the roles he had wanted to play; and his love of shooting movies in the desert.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
In part 2 of this 1981 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Anthony Quinn about the mutual admiration between he and his Zorba the Greek co-star Lila Kedrova; why there is applause at the end of a performer’s funeral; poignant words from Rod Steiger; an actor’s role in bringing together a company; and his insecurities.
Monday, July 25, 2011
In part 1 of this 1981 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Anthony Quinn about his "lovely secret life" as a writer and sculptor, why writing is the most expensive job and acting is simple, and teaching his son about being a man.
Monday, June 13, 2011
In part 2 of this 1984 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Carl Reiner about giving kudos to writers – they often get very little credit for movies, and the story behind the first time “A Carl Reiner Film” was credited to a film – Oh God.
Monday, May 16, 2011
In part 1 of this 1984 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Carl Reiner about his "gender bender" comedy All of Me starring Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin.
Friday, April 15, 2011
In part 3 of this 1986 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Carrie Fisher about her time at the London School of Speech and Drama, being a celebrity couple’s kid, and the misconception that the stars of Star Wars are multi-millionaires.
Monday, March 14, 2011
In part 2 of this 1986 CityLights interview, Brian Linehan talks to Carrie about George Lucas, acting with Geraldine Page on Broadway and Meryl Streep.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
In part 1 of this 1986 interview, Brian Linehan talks to Carrie Fisher about her writing, family anecdotes and working with Woody Allen on the film Hannah and Her Sisters.
Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, Pen Densham shares some of his knowledge ahead of his presentation at the Toronto Screenwriting Conference in Toronto in April.
Monday, January 17, 2011
In part 2 of this 1981 CityLights interview Brian Linehan talks to John Schlesinger about reactions from writers when directing their work; and how you can't allow yourself to be beaten by the critics, but why we remember the bad reviews.
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