Interview: James Gray, Banks Repeta, and Jaylin Webb Talk Armageddon Time

Walking into the latest from James Gray, I wasn’t fully aware of what I was in for. Having not heard much about the film in advance, I knew of the impressive cast which he collected. Yet even with such talents as Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins, Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb steal it. Armageddon Time is wonderful little film. It’s a deeply personal story for Mr. Gray, and the work presented is rich with character and heart. It’s always a joy to find a film that offers a deeper look into the filmmaker’s history, and this is certainly one that I’d like to return to.

Recently, I sat down with James Gray, Banks Repeta, and Jaylin Webb. For Mr. Gray, he opened up about telling such a personal story about his own life. It was clear the amount of care that went into making this happen for him. As for Repeta and Webb, the two opened up about researching the time period, and working with James. It was a delightful conversation with the three of them. Armageddon Time is a refreshingly personal film, and I hope it’s one that finds an audience. If you’d like a break from the routine, check it out, in theatres, on October 28th.

Armageddon Time is described as being “a coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American dream.”