Every film release brings a wave of interviews, and many of them sound the same. Favourite co star? Toughest scene? Next project? Fans can recite the answers before they are given.
The interviews that stay with us are different. They are relaxed, curious and a little unexpected. They let us see the person behind the poster, even just for a moment.
Curiosity over checklists
The best interviewers listen more than they talk. They follow an interesting answer instead of rushing to the next question, and they ask about the process and the people, not just the box office.
The best interviewers listen more than they talk.
What fans actually ask
When we asked our readers what they want to know, the answers were wonderfully human: the song they sing in the shower, the film that made them cry, the advice they would give their younger self.
That is the spirit of PopTalk. Warm conversations, fresh questions and the stories that make the stars feel a little closer to home.
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