Yorgos Lanthimos

This week, acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos dives into his new film, 'Bugonia,' featuring performances by Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone. He discusses the unique challenges of shooting in VistaVision and how it influences storytelling. The conversation also highlights the film’s critique of performative corporate language and its connections to contemporary anxieties. Lanthimos reflects on the complexities of communication in today's world and shares insights about casting neurodivergent talent, enriching the film's narrative.

Yorgos Lanthimos, acclaimed Greek director known for The Favourite and The Lobster, talks craft and control. He recalls provocative worldbuilding, working with Emma Stone, and nearly directing a Bourne-style film. He reflects on creative suffering, low-budget roots, collaboration on Begonia, and why he leaves space for audience interpretation.

In this spine-chilling installment, filmmaker Edward Berger delves into the creation of *Ballad of a Small Player*, sharing insights on his development process and casting choices. Acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos uncovers the magic behind *Begonia*, discussing unique casting methods and the role of music. Actress Maika Monroe reveals the challenges of stepping into a darker role in *The Hand That Rocks the Cradle*, while Mary Elizabeth Winstead opens up about the emotional landscape of her performance and the collaborative spirit on set.

Yorgos Lanthimos, the acclaimed director known for his unique storytelling in films like 'The Favourite' and 'Dogtooth', dives into his latest work, 'Bugonia'. He shares how a script from Ari Aster caught his attention and explains the political undertones of the film. Yorgos discusses maintaining visceral tension in a confined setting, the decision to cast a non-professional neurodivergent actor, and the impactful choice of a Green Day song for a pivotal scene. His insights into collaboration with Emma Stone and his editor reveal the intricacies of his creative process.

Explore reflections on childhood experiences and the impact of films, collaboration with actors, financial management tips, emotional highs and lows of the Oscars, challenges of dialects and character creation, struggles and uniqueness of dyslexia in memorizing scripts, Canadian comedy talent, visual aesthetics in film creation, themes of love and betrayal, music evolution, and home-based music creation.