ONSLAUGHT star Adria Arjona
Summary
Actress Andrea Riseborough joins host Josh Olson to discuss the films that shaped her career, including *Cinema Paradiso*, *Thelma & Louise*, and *Boogie Nights*. She shares anecdotes about working with Tony Gilroy and Richard Linklater, reflecting on how music and specific performances inspired her acting choices. The conversation also touches on her recent role in *Onslaught* and the importance of finding joy in cinema.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Adria Arjona
Adria's filmography and upcoming projects
Tony Scott mentorship and career choices
Early career struggles and show format
Talladega Nights and plane watching habits
Cinema Paradiso and Ennio Morricone
Morricone concert story and Once Upon a Time in the West
Childhood, acting school, and moving to NYC
Acting process and snake handling scenes
Filming Onslaught in harsh winter conditions
Thelma & Louise and female-led action films
The Piano and Holly Hunter's performance
School of Rock and Richard Linklater's style
Boogie Nights and rewritable films
Boyhood and realistic documentary-style acting
Romantic comedies and Hitman: Agent 47
Kill Bill and Gena Rowlands' influence
Opening Night and Cassavetes' filmmaking
Finding community on set and conclusion
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