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Cinema Junkie by Beth Accomando

Choke / Interview with Writer-Director Clark Gregg

Cinema Junkie by Beth Accomando

Brad William Henke and Sam Rockwell in Choke based on Chuck Palahniuk's book. (Fox Searchlight)

Choke (opening September 26 at select theaters including Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas, AMC La Jolla, Edwards Mira Mesa, and Regal Parkway Plaza) is a new film based on a novel by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. So right off the bat, you know it's bound to be provocative. Throw in the fact that the main character played by Sam Rockwell is a sex addict and it only gets more interesting. I spoke with actor Clark Gregg about making his feature writing and directing debut with challenging material like Choke . You can listen to my KPBS Radio feature or read the review.

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