Contributions from Simon Bland | Little White Lies

Contributor Simon Bland

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Danny Elfman: How The Nightmare Before Christmas restored my holiday spirit

by Simon Bland

The com­pos­er reflects on how this sea­son­al favourite trans­formed his life and career.
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“Frank Drebin was a combination of Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood” – David Zucker on The Naked Gun at 30

by Simon Bland

The writer/​director reflects on the ori­gins and lega­cy of his most beloved com­ic creation.
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Incoming

David Zucker confirms a Naked Gun reboot is in the works

by Simon Bland

The direc­tor teas­es a new addi­tion to the series, which will fol­low the exploits of Frank Drebin Jr.
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“I never expected people to connect with it so much” – Sofia Coppola on Lost in Translation at 15

by Simon Bland

The writer/​director reflects on the mak­ing of her cher­ished Tokyo love story.
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“It was the best time of my life” – Jason Schwartzman on Rushmore at 20

by Simon Bland

The actor recalls how a chance encounter with Wes Ander­son launched his career.
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Seth Rogen on how James Franco became Tommy Wiseau

by Simon Bland

The actor reveals how his long-time friend and co-star stayed in char­ac­ter through­out the mak­ing of The Dis­as­ter Artist.
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Interviews

Joe Dante on why Gremlins is the movie he’ll be remembered for

by Simon Bland

The vet­er­an direc­tor reflects on the lit­tle mon­ster movie that changed his career – and life – forever.