Golden Globes Around the World

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Craig Mazin Sep 18, 2019

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Craig Mazin sat down with HFPA journalist Lena to talk about his breakout HBO miniseries Chernobyl, the impact it's had on the world, and what the show means to him. The two also share memories of what it was like to live through the Chernobyl disaster (Mazin from America, Basse from Ukraine), how he got his start in screenwriting, his transition from comedy sequels to prestige drama, the eight years of doing his podcast Scriptnotes with John August, and more.

Afrah Nasser Sep 16, 2019

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HFPA journalist Sam Asi sat down to talk to Yemeni journalist Afrah Nasser about her life in self-imposed exile from her native Yemen in 2011. They also discuss her life in Sweden, her family life with regards to politics and culture before the Civil War in Yemen, and she came to the realization she wanted to become a reporter, and more.

Jason Rezaian Sep 16, 2019

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HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio sat down to talk to Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to discuss his experience as a foreign correspondent in Tehran from 2012 until he and his wife were charged with espionage by the Iranian government in 2014 and subsequently incarcerated for 544 days. They also discuss the couple's release in 2016, the challenges of reporting about a culture without living in it, how exploring food can inform on culture, and more.

Maria Ressa Sep 16, 2019

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HFPA journalist Ruben Nepales talked with investigative journalist Maria Ressa to discuss her reporting on terrorism in Southeast Asia. They also discuss her founding Manila-based news site Rappler, her previously work with CNN and ABS-CBN, the various court cases involving her, the impact of social media on society and journalism today, and more.

Patricia Campos Mello Sep 16, 2019

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HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana sat down with Brazilian reporter Patricia Campos Mello to discuss her experience reporting out about the campaign of then-presidential candidate, now-President Jair Bolsonaro. They also talk about the online censorship and harassment she and her family have received as a result of that work and how she handles social media in an age of trolls and fake news.

Jan-Albert Hootsen Sep 16, 2019

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Dutch journalist Jan-Albert Hootsen sat down to talk to HFPA journalist Janet Nepales about his career as an international reporter living in Mexico City. They discuss what inspired his interest in journalism, his reports on national affairs, writing on cultural and socio-economic issues, and his position as the Mexico Representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Jill Soloway Sep 11, 2019

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Jill Soloway sat down with HFPA journalist Henry Arnnaud to talk about their life as a filmmaker, artist, activist and a co-founder of 50/50 by 2020, a movement seeking equity and gender balance in Hollywood as part of the #TimesUp movement. Soloway also talks about their hit Golden Globe-winning Amazon series Transparent, the decision to end with a musical. the learning curve they had with allegations of misconduct against Jeffrey Tambor, and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ movement.

Joey King Sep 04, 2019

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Joey King sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoehne to discuss her first Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose on true crime series The Act from the physical transformation she had to do for the part to her on-set relationship with Patricia Arquette. They also discuss her perspectives on limited series vs film, what drew her to acting, her interactions with fans on social media, her family life, how The Kissing Booth affected her career, growing up in Hollywood, and more.

Germaine Franco Aug 28, 2019

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Composer Germaine Franco sat down with HFPA journalist Yenny Nun to discuss her latest film Dora and the Lost City of Gold and the various techniques and unique sounds she developed to help score the film. The two also talk about her relationship with her mentor John Powell, collaborating with John Debney, participating in a composer workshop for the Sundance Institute, and writing songs for the hit Pixar film Coco.

Gurinder Chadha Aug 21, 2019

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Writer-Director-Producer Gurinder Chadha sat down with HFPA journalist Meher Tatna to talk about her latest film Blinded By The Light. They also discuss her efforts to make the world to be a better place through her films like Bhaji on the Beach, What's Cooking?, Bend it Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice, and Viceroy's House, how being a British filmmaker of Indian descent who was born in Nairobi, Kenya informs her worldview, her desire to do a big blockbuster movie, and more.