Interviews
Spike Jonze and Catherine Keener Interview
Pictured Above: Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze and Max Records
I interviewed Spike Jonze writer and director of “Where The Wild Things Are” in Chicago at the Trump Hotel. Catherine Keener who plays Max’s mom in … Read more
Michael Stuhlbarg Interview "The Serious Man" New Cohen Brothers Film
My interview with Michael Stuhlbarg was the first of the day and as luck may have it while waiting in the chic lobby of the Trump Tower Hotel in Chicago I spotted Michael out of … Read more
Rumer Willis Interview
The interview took place in an elaborate suite at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago in September of 2009. Rumer was on a press junket for her film “Sorority Row.” She’s the daughter of Demi … Read more
Richard Kind Interview
Although he may be a delightful distraction on set, actor, Richard Kind gets serious with Sarah’s Backstage Pass.
In the latest Coen brothers’ dark comedy, A Serious Man, actor, Richard Kind (Spin City, Curb … Read more
Mitchel Musso: “The Best of Both Worlds"
Sarah’s Backstage Pass Chats with Hannah Montana Co-star
Photo credit: Brian LoweActor and musician, Mitchel Musso, 18, is most known for his role, Oliver Oken, in the hit television series and film, “Hannah Montana” … Read more
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Charlyne Yi and Jake Johnson Interview
Little Indie Film “Paper Heart” Has A Big Heart
Photo by Sarah AdamsonSarah’s Backstage Pass was granted an interview with writer, actress and artist Charlyne Yi and actor Jake Johnson both starring in the … Read more
John Hamburg Interview Writer and Director of “I Love You, Man”
“My mind just works in a comedic way”…
It’s not surprising that John Hamburg is soon to become a name associated with the likes of Judd Apatow and Greg Mottola both comedy writers that direct … Read more
Jane Lynch Interview
Jane Lynch: A Rising StarRole Models, 40 Year Old Virgin, A Mighty Wind
If you are a fan of the hysterical mockumentary Christopher Guest movies (Waiting for Guffman 1996, or Best in Show 2000) you’d … Read more
Madison Davenport Interview
Meet Madison Davenport Co-Star in Recent American Girl Film
Sarah’s Backstage Pass caught up with the talented child star Madison Davenport as she was on a press junket promoting the film “Kitt Kittredge: An American … Read more
Neil Burger Interview – Director of “The Lucky Ones”
Sarah’s Backstage Pass was granted an interview with director Neil Burger while he was here in Chicago promoting his new film “The Lucky Ones.” A graduate of Yale University and director of the acclaimed film … Read more
Marc Fienberg – Director & Writer of the film “Play the Game”
Marc Fienberg photo by Sarah Adamson
Backstage Notes:
Marc Fienberg is a really cool guy to meet in person. He’s smart, witty and down to earth. During our interview in Chicago on Michigan Ave., police … Read more
Joan Cusack Interview
Roundtable Interview Ritz Carlton Hotel Chicago June 17, 2008
Joan was on a press junket for the movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl movie. Joan portrays Miss Bond a nutty mobile librarian and a Kittredge … Read more
Chris O’Donnell Interview
Roundtable Interview Ritz Carlton Hotel Chicago June 17, 2008
Chris was on a press junket for the movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. Chris portrays Kit’s father, Mr. Kittredge in the film. Chris discusses his … Read more
Tim Gunn Interview
I was granted an interview with Tim before a Liz Claiborne Fashion Show in which he was the emcee. Tim’s official title is CCE Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc. TV Shows “Project Runway” … Read more
Karen Allen Exclusive Interview
Karen was in Woodridge, Illinois with other cast members of the movie “Animal House” for a reunion and a special screening of the movie at the acclaimed Hollywood Theater. Owner Ted Bulthaup granted me an … Read more