Friday, September 26, 2025

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Roses” Director Jay Roach

The Roses” is a satirical black comedy film directed by Jay Roach from a screenplay by Tony McNamara that is based on the 1981 novel “The War of the Roses” by Warren Adler, and a remake of the 1989 Danny DeVito film starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. The new film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, and Kate McKinnon, delivering highly comedic performances backed by the sharp wit of McNamara’s screenplay. Roach was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Searchlight Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Matt Neglia
Matt Negliahttps://nextbestpicture.com/
Obsessed about the Oscars, Criterion Collection and all things film 24/7. Critics Choice Member.

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