| Nancy: In the world of b-movies, what actresses have been role models for you?
Amy: --Debbie Rochon, of course. She has been an inspiration to me not only in my acting, but also in my personal life as well. So has Jasi Cotton Lanier. She is very She has branched out into stuntwork. And Brinke Stevens and Linnea Quiqley have been idols of mine ever since I first saw them in movies. Getting to know all of these women and work for them has been wonderful for me. Nancy: Who would you still like to work with in a movie both as director and as an actress? Amy: --Johnny Depp, of course. It would be fantastic to be in a Tim Burton movie with Johnny Depp. Nancy: Severe Injuries was your first directorial debut. How did you feel once that was completed? Amy: -- Truthfully, WereGrrl was the first film I directed. It was a short, however, so I didn’t get the feel of how it was to direct a prolonged shoot until Severe Injuries. I felt great when they were finished. And relieved. It takes a lot of effort to direct a film. Especially when you are taking on a lot of other parts as well -- like acting in it. Nancy: The Resurrection Game has you in a very unique and diverse role. Would you share a little about the character Sister Bliss you play? Amy: -- I loved playing Sister Bliss. She is a marriage councilor/dominatrix/zombie exterminator/nun. She’s definitely a strong, intelligent woman. These are the types of roles that I am drawn to. I don’t like getting scripts where the women are weak just because they are women. If a character is weak it should be because of a character trait or flaw, not because of their sex. Sister Bliss was far from weak. It was a lot of fun to let go during the fight scenes with this character. Nancy: What other aspects of the movie business would you like to tackle? Amy: -- What else is there? Nancy: If you could just get crazy without concerns of a budget or finances on a movie set…what would you attempt to direct? Amy: -- I would love to do a lavish musical with lots of Busby Berkley numbers. Nancy: Is there a character you’d still like to play in a movie? Amy: -- I’d really like to try a crazed killer. That’d be fun and I’d get to let out some aggressions. Most of the roles I’ve played or are getting ready to do are woman who know who they are and are grounded in reality. I’m looking forward to playing a role where I can let loose. Nancy: If you were to direct/act in a remake of a horror movie…what would be your first choice? Amy: -- I don’t really know. I wouldn’t want to do a remake of something I love because that would take away from the original for me. Nancy: I’m looking forward to the Pretty-Scary calendar featuring the best of the B-movie actresses today, which month are you featured in? Amy: -- I believe it is November. My birth month. Nancy: Do you have any special traditions or things you do for Halloween? Amy: -- My birthday is November 1st, so I usually have a costume party around then. I usually spend most of October bemoaning the fact that we don’t have a lot of decorations, and then I realize that my entire house is decorated for Halloween year round. Nancy: What’s your favorite scary movie to rent? Amy: -- I love “The Haunting”. I don’t have to rent it anymore since I bought it on DVD. It a fantastic, scary movie that I can watch hundreds of times and still get spooked out and have to turn on all lights when it is over. Nancy: What movie have you watched the most and will never get sick of? Amy: -- Grease 2. Really, I love that movie. I have a weakness for musicals. Nancy: Do you dress up or decorate the house? Amy: -- Always. I like going to work dressed up. I always try to find and excuses to dress up around Halloween. Nancy: Can you recall your favorite costume from when you were a little girl? Amy: -- My Mom made me up as a bunch of grapes one year. I had a green leotard and tights and she made small purple stuffed grapes and sewed it to me. It was fun and warm. Nancy: What is your favorite candy bar? |