Interview: J.C. Chandor Talks 'A Most Violent Year,' Sandy Hook Influence, Violence On Film & More

All those approaching "A Most Violent Year" anticipating a fast-paced shoot-‘em-up will wind up rather surprised. Not disappointed, as the temperate drama they’re actually sitting down for is leagues better than your standard crime thriller, but certainly surprised. Writer and director J.C. Chandor is well aware of this. In fact, he seems quite proud to have created a film that might turn its audience’s relationship with cinematic violence on its head. Chandor himself is a surprising entity. Though he towers above most at well over six feet tall, he’s as amicable and easygoing as anyone you could hope to meet, especially considering the grim and daunting nature of his three films to date: the sociopolitical "Margin Call," the solemn survival story "All Is Lost," and his latest, perhaps bleakest entry. Chatting with us towards the end of a long day, Chandor is nonetheless excited to dive into the complicated nature of his effectively...