Interview: James Ponsoldt, “Smashed”

By News Staff

Posted Sep 12, 2012 9:59 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul and Octavia Spencer star in “Smashed” — a comedy-drama dealing with alcoholism and recovery. It will be screened at TIFF 2012 on Sept. 12 at Ryerson Theatre. Film critic Leslie James spoke with James Ponsoldt, the film’s co-writer and director. (Photo by: Leslie James)

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