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Catalina Sandino Moreno joins host Scott Tallal in a discussion about her career, quarantine and her new film, THE QUARRY in this special episode of “Hollywood Unscripted: Stuck at Home”.  0:35 - Catalina discusses how her time in quarantine has evolved from week to week and how her lack creative energy has turned to an increased focus on family.  2:41 - Catalina describes why LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA or any other movie couldn’t have prepared her for the experience of Covid-19.  3:22 - They discuss what drew Catalina to THE QUARRY and how the script was different from the finished film.  4:13 - Catalina explains how she approached the role of Celia.  5:15 - She reviews the restrained performances of Michael Shannon and Shea Whigham and how they stayed on the same level versus the explosive performance of Bobby Soto.  6:21 - Catalina discusses the ability to express through physical movement.  6:55 - She describes what she learned from Shea and Michael’s relationship and how they treated her on set, a scene that she felt their guidance and protection in particular, and how there was no ‘boys club’ feeling on set.  10:27 - Catalina talks about how Michael Shannon’s intensity in his performance changed the arc of a scene.  12:22 - Catalina discusses the hope and forgiveness that she saw reflected in the script.  13:32 - She opens up about how she thinks people’s views and priorities will change after quarantine ends, including her own.  15:42 - The discussion turns to Catalina’s path to MARIA FULL OF GRACE and how she got involved in her first movie role that earned her an Oscar nomination.  18:45 - She talks about her move to her dream city, New York, followed by her move to Los Angeles.  19:56 - Catalina opens up about how it feels when work is inconsistent, and taking a break to focus on her kid.  21:23 - She discusses seeing Bruno Bichir on the set of THE QUARRY.  21:55 - Catalina explains how the community of actors on CHE was larger than she realized.  22:40 - Catalina tells some ‘pinch me’ moments in her career.  23:22 - Catalina reveals what she takes away from independent movies.  24:40 - The discussion turns to the similarities and differences in priest storylines.  25:40 - Catalina describes the air between takes on THE QUARRY.  Learn more : Hollywood Unscripted Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media production