After falling out with his editor, a fading political journalist is forced to interview America's most popular soap actress.
Acting
Miller's career-best; Buscemi's most vulnerable performance.
Direction
Buscemi strips everything down to pure psychological combat.
Writing
Every line is a trap door you don't see coming.
Director
Steve Buscemi
Sienna Miller
Katya
Steve Buscemi
Pierre Peders
James Franco
Boyfriend on Phone (voice)
Michael Buscemi
Robert Peders
Tara Elders
Maggie
Molly Griffith
Waitress
Yan Xi
Autograph Seeker #2
Katja Schuurman
Lady in the Limo
Elizabeth Bracco
Woman in Restaurant
Craig muMs Grant
Cab Driver
Doc Dougherty
Truck Driver
Donna Hanover
Commentator
Wayne Wilcox
Hunky Actor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a shot-for-shot remake of Theo van Gogh's 2003 Dutch original; Buscemi was so obsessed he acquired rights himself after van Gogh's 2004 murder.
The apartment set was designed so walls could be removed for camera placement—every shot choice emphasizes who's trapped and who's free.
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