Interview: ‘Anniversary’ Star Diane Lane Discusses the Importance and Timeliness of the Film

Diane Lane knows that a film like Anniversary is important. She also knows that it’s a tough sell, so the fact that the movie never really got a chance to find its audience last year is not shocking. However, she’s now getting her moment to make her to you all. I was thrilled to be a part of it and join her for a discussion of a flick that’s only getting timelier and timelier as the days pass.

In my review of the film here, I spoke of the cast, including Lane, like so:

The ensemble does very strong work together, especially in depicting family dynamics. Kyle Chandler and especially Diane Lane are reliable veteran presences, though later on in the narrative, they really get opportunities to shine. Madeline Brewer is the biggest character, though she’s able to give the role a lot of life. Zoey Deutch and McKenna Grace also take parts that could have faded into the background and make them plenty compelling. Phoebe Dynevor and Dylan O’Brien subvert not just the types of roles they normally play, but what you’d expect out of these parts. Even Daryl McCormack, who seems almost wasted for the first half, has a showcase scene in the third act. 

Below, you can see my conversation with Lane. You can easily tell how proud she is of this film, as well as how important it is that people see it. She’s right, too, as it’s a movie that speaks to the moment that we’re going through in this country. We get into what attracted her to the project, how good her co-stars like Zoey Deutch and Dylan O’Brien are, and much more. It’s a good chat about a timely flick. If you missed it during its brief theatrical run, you can rent it currently, with streaming options to come. Anniversary is the sort of work that deserves to find its audience, to be sure. This is one to seek out!

Here now is my interview with Anniversary star Diane Lane. Enjoy:

Anniversary is available to rent right now!