David Gordon Green is one of those directors who has proven himself in both the independent and mainstream realm. Most know him from movies like PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, which is probably his most high profile work. But the new film JOE is a more haunting and very Southern character piece starring Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan (MUD). The story, based on the book by Larry Brown, follows a young boy (Sheridan) who befriends a man with a checkered past (Cage). Soon Joe’s past begins to catch up with him, and may just put himself and his new young friend in serious danger. While not a “big” film in any way, shape or form, JOE ends up being a true showcase for Cage, who is excellent in the role, and proves once again how Sheridan is someone to watch out for. It’s also a solid entry for Green, and (as I say in the video) one of my favorite films so far this year. Check out my interview with both Green and Cage below, two men I’ve wanted to talk to for a long time now. I’m happy to say they didn’t disappoint. At the beginning of the video you’ll head Nic and I talking about the conventions I’m involved with here in town, the Dallas Comic Con, as at our very first show we hosted a giant auction of his personal collection of comics… and yes, I do own a few of those. And yes, that jacket Nic was wearing is as awesome as it looks. My thanks to Grady May for editing this.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
