David O. Russell‘s "Joy" had the unique distinction among yesterday’s Oscar nominees of being one of the highest profile contenders to only get one nomination. Only star Jennifer Lawrence was honored, getting a nod for Best Actress, but elsewhere the movie struck out. Nonetheless, it’s a picture worth checking out, and given how barren the rest of January is in terms of new releases, it would probably pay to give it a shot.
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If you’ve have already seen the movie, this 32-minute chat with David O. Russell and Alexander Payne about the movie is one you’ll want to dive into. From a conversation that took place following a DGA screening in December, it’s actually Russell’s first interview about the film, and Payne hits him with some interesting questions about his approach to the picture, the material, and more.
Watch below. "Joy" is now playing in wide release.