Tag: Artist Interviews

Spinning Platters Interview: Jason Bateman, “Bad Words”

Jason Bateman makes his feature film directorial debut with the hysterically foul-mouthed Bad Words, in which he also stars as Guy Trilby, a forty-something disgruntled middle-school drop out who exploits a loophole in the rules guiding a national spelling bee in order to participate in the contest — but why?  There’s more than meets the eye in this black comedy, and I sat down with Mr. Bateman to discuss how Bad Words came to be…along with some other fun stuff while witnessing firsthand his trademark dry humor:

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Bad Words comes out in theaters March 14, 2014.

Spinning Platters Interview: Zion I

“Hip-hope” perhaps?  Their music blends genres of rap, electronica, reggae, jazz and other sounds, invoking spiritualism and awareness on social issues.  They have risen to the top of their class, working with such greats as De La Soul and Run D.M.C.  As Oakland’s MC Zion (aka Zumbi) and DJ/producer Amp Live prepare for a hometown reunion of sorts, opening for the infamous Black Star collaboration at the Fox Theater on Saturday, July 31st before setting out on a nationwide tour, they had a few moments to share with us to discuss their craft. Continue reading “Spinning Platters Interview: Zion I”