Selina Ringel & Dan Levy Daggerman wanted to spice it up in Mexico. Instead of a threesome, they came back with the film “You, Me & Her”. Let’s go Beyond the Mic.
Welcome Dan and Selina:
We’re joined on the Starline by a power couple, one director, writer and producer. The other is an award winning writer, producer and comedian. Their latest film “You, Me & Her” looks at the question, can a threesome save a marriage. We welcome back our friends Selina Ringel and her husband Dan Levy Daggerman.
Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Last March, you took a trip that uncovered a lot of feelings and emotions for both of you. It helped you question plenty of things but out of it came this film. How did your marriage change and evolve from that trip?
The speed from the trip in March of 2022 to filming it last November & December. Did the turnaround help the emotions you were feeling?
What’s the power of a being an indie film?
You filmed it around San Pancho. What made it the perfect location for this project? Who was the location director for this project?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure. Since we have two guests, we’ll alternate questions.
1. Selina, what was the first thing about Dan that made you go, yeah… he’ll do?
2. Dan, what is the thing that Selina does that captures your eye each day?
3. Selina, what’s the one thing that Dan does that drives you crazy?
4. What was the first gift you gave each other?
5. Best concert you’ve ever seen live together?
6. Dan, do you like ice in your drinks?
7. Selina, best city for comedy right now is…
8. Dan, what was your first skateboard and do you still have it?
The Back Half:
Selina, how do you separate work and home and what is Dan the most helpful with?
Dan, why does directing sooth your creative itch?
Selina, currently the Writers guild of America is striking and one of the major factors is AI. What scares you about AI as an actress?
Dan, who was the teacher, the creative mentor that helped you along your path to where you are today?
Selina, when people see “You, Me and Her” what do you want them to feel?
Do you miss Madame Rachet – Relationship Therapist and what would she have told you about this film?
What’s your favorite film festival and why?
Best thing about your son?
What was the topic of the worst argument you had during shooting the movie and who won?
Who inspires you to be a better filmmaker and actress?
Who goes to bed 1st and who changed more diapers?
What was your 1st date like?
Two Big Questions:
Selina, if you could act with anyone in the world, who is it and what genre of film would it be?
What’s your next project going to be about?
The Wrap:
Selina loves Katy Perry, Dan loves her smile and their 1st date was an unmitigated disaster…Selina Ringel, Dan Levy Daggerman. “You, Me & Her”
Where can people find out more about the film!
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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