Randall Miller and Alan Rickman interview, Tribeca 2007

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		What was the genesis of this project and at what stage did you bring Alan on board? And Alan, when you read the script, what was it about it that made you want to sink your teeth into this character?

		There's a quote on the website about cannibalism — “the family seems to eat each other alive” —you chose to insert some prosthetic teeth. What inspired that moment? And what does working in film fulfill in you as an actor that theater doesn't?

		Randall, I assume the budget was larger for some of your previous larger projects? And what other material inspired the look and feel of this movie?

		What would be the ultimate thing to hear the audience say in terms of fanatic context? And do you think films have an impact on society or merely reflect what is going on in society? What's an example of a type of movie like that for you?

		Alan, do you think films affect society or reflect society? And do you have any other creative outlets besides acting? Do you think the mainstream success of British actors is reflective of American audiences opening up the way they receive film fare from foreign countries, or is it just a cycle?

		Were Bill Pullman and Danny DeVito already involved with the film when you came on board, Alan? And where does New York and Tribeca sit for you in the scheme of things? Randall, what does it mean to you?

		Why did you choose a dynamic kind of music for the film?

Which of the following films adapted from literature for children and young adults are you most eager to see?