
Beyond The Lens with director Charles Murray
Charles Murray’s latest film The Devil You Know is currently in theaters. He stopped by Reviews & Dunn to chop it up.
Reviews & Dunn – Was there a particular film you saw growing up that made you realize you wanted to make this a career?
Ashley John – Set it off. That film still lights a fire in me today. There were so many emotions to tap into, allowing those women to show true talent. I would have felt so blessed to be a part of that leading four.
Reviews & Dunn – What can you tell us about your character in Connect?
Ashley John – My character’s name is Joy, and for someone to have a name like that, she carries the world’s weight on her shoulders. A very quiet heaviness to her was enjoyable to play. When it finally explodes in the film, you will see why. That is a pain I would not wish on anyone. She and Vincent are forever tied together.
Reviews & Dunn – After reading the script for Connect, were there any other characters that spoke to you besides Joy?
Ashley John – Monroe, played by Ronnie Baker Jr., was fascinating. He is the friend we love but love to hate. That we can only trust to a certain point, he could not see how he was a lousy friend, lol, but that is perspective for you.
Reviews & Dunn – I am a big fan of musical biopics. Is there any singer you would love to portray on screen?
Ashley John – Eartha Kitt, hands down, I am here in another dimension for sure. I would be honored to become her.
Reviews & Dunn – You get a phone call from Forrest Whitaker, who is recreating Waiting to Exhale for a Zoom table read. You are portraying Robin’s role; ideally, whom would you love to see as Savannah, Bernadine, and Gloria?
Ashley John – I am an upcoming actress in the indie world, so I definitely would love to share the screen with some of my beautiful contemporary indie actresses. Article Johnson: Savannah, Bernadine: Deborah Carmichael. Check them out; they are amazing…I don’t have a Gloria in mind right now, lol.
Reviews & Dunn – Is there anything you would like to add? Where can fans find you on social media?
Ashley John – I just want everyone to tap into this film and let their minds wonder. I cannot wait to hear opinions and talk about them. It will definitely be an interesting discussion.
Follow me on IG @theashleyjohn.
Stay Turned to Reviews & Dunn for interviews with Ashely’s co-stars Bryan Earl and Ronnie Baker Jr. in the coming days.
Connect will be available to stream virtually during the 2021 Michaeux Film Festival April 26- May 2. Tickets and additional information will soon be available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/micheaux-film-festival-2021-tickets-141351049795
Charles Murray’s latest film The Devil You Know is currently in theaters. He stopped by Reviews & Dunn to chop it up.
Birmingham based author, Breast Cancer Survivor and Beyoncé superfan, Javacia Harris Bowser took some time out of her busy schedule to chop it up with Reviews & Dunn.
Reviews & Dunn – Growing up in North Carolina, when did you realize that you wanted to pursue a music career?
DirtyWhite – Ahhh….thinking back…probably when I started to realize my voice was a force to be reckoned with. I’d guestimate around the age of 16 or 17, probably maybe a little later. However, I didn’t begin to promote myself until probably 24 or 25 years old actively.
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