Dolph Lundgren on Directing and Starring in Wanted Man, Plus Aquaman and Creed IV
In a world seemingly overrun by rising action stars, it's always refreshing to revisit work by the veteran players. That includes Dolph Lundgren, whom the characters of FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia once agreed is "the most underrated actor…
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‘Fargo’ Season 5 Finale and Ending Explained by Noah Hawley
The Big Picture Fargo Season 5 finale explores themes of debt and sacrifice, showcasing Noah Hawley's masterful storytelling and understanding of viewer response. Hawley's writing process involves creating a concept, writing a script, and collaborating with writers to develop the…
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There’s a Reason Phaedra Parks Says ‘The Traitors’ Is Hers to Win
The Big Picture Phaedra Parks excelled at playing the game on The Traitors and enjoyed her most favorite television experience ever. She joined the cast at the last minute but was prepared and played her fake role as a faithful…
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‘La Brea’ Showrunner Says the Final Season Has “A Wallop of An Ending”
[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for Season 3 of La Brea.] The Big Picture The final season of 'La Brea' features unexpected character developments, deviating from the creator’s initial plans. The show aims to answer all lingering questions…
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Nina Dobrev Campaigned to Do Her Own Stunts in ‘The Bricklayer’
[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for The Bricklayer.] The Big Picture Nina Dobrev was drawn to 'The Bricklayer' because of the script's intriguing character arc and the opportunity to act alongside this cast. Shooting in Greece allowed Dobrev to…
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Jason Momoa Discusses ‘On the Roam’ and How He Created His Fast X Character
The Big Picture Jason Momoa's docuseries, On the Roam, explores his passions outside of Hollywood, including motorcycles, unique jewelry pieces, and guitars. The series was filmed over three years and features Momoa traveling across the US, speaking with masters of…
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“We’d Have These Practical Conversations About How Sex Would Be Achieved in These Costumes”: Costume Designer Holly Waddington On the Historical Rule-Breaking of Her Work in Poor Things
Poor Things (Photo Yorgos Lanthimos/Searchlight Pictures) A feminine coming-of-age film by way of Frankenstein, Yorgos Lanthimos’ gorgeously designed Poor Things follows Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), an unhappy and suicidal woman brought back to life by the enigmatic scientist Baxter (Willem…
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Legacy of Monsters’ Tim and Duvall, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, Discuss the Godzilla Series
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ended its epic run this week as the first live-action series in the excellent MonsterVerse, and it was a surprisingly heavy, multilayered drama with many great characters. Two of our favorites began the show as mysterious…
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The Beekeeper’s Josh Hutcherson Loves Playing a Villain
With comic-book superhero villains getting their own starring vehicles in Hollywood (Venom, Joker, Harley Quinn), it seems "the bad guy" is ever a tempting role to tackle. Outside the cape-donning realm, villains are perhaps equally fun to play for action…
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‘Lift’s Vincent D’Onofrio Knows Why You Love Heist Movies
The Big Picture Lift, starring Kevin Hart, is a heist comedy that brings suspense, innovation, and action to the genre. The ensemble cast, including Vincent D'Onofrio and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, takes the heist to new heights on a plane mid-flight. The…
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David Ayer Learned These Tricks from Jason Statham While Directing The Beekeeper
With R-rated violence and nonstop action sequences, The Beekeeper is comfort food for Jason Statham lovers everywhere. It helps that the script was left in the capable hands of acclaimed director David Ayer. He's written the screenplays for hit films…
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Clive Owen Talks Monsieur Spade and Going Full Film Noir
Sam Spade, Dashiell Hammett's iconic private detective, is forced out of retirement to solve shocking murders in 1963 Bozouls, France. Monsieur Spade is a superbly acted and gripping neo-noir mystery that will thrill fans of the classic character. Writer/director Scott…
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