- Former New York Times Critic Elvis Mitchell interviewing Writer/Director Richard Linklater in Westwood: "

Linklater said that two of his latest efforts, "A Scanner Darkly," and "Fast Food Nation," both of which screened at the recent Cannes Film Festival had comical edges, despite the dark nature of each film. "'A Scanner Darkly' is sad, but has a lot of comedy in it," said Linklater who explained that much of his work contains comedy.

"I didn't think 20 years ago I was particularly funny. I think it has hurt me in some ways because I can't make a straightforward drama." Still, Linklater lamented the lack of recognition given to comedy, in comparison to other genres. "Comedy is underrated. You don't see many major awards going to comedy."

- Buzz is surrounding Jennifer Westfeldt's new film premering at the LA Film Fest, "Ira and Abby:"  

"I just had this idea of a couple being married and divorced several times," noted Westfeldt, at Monday's Q & A session about the movie, "Where their vows degenerated into more practical, capable promises." (indiewire)