For director Luke Gilford, his feature film debut National Anthem, which made its international premiere at TIFF, started at the rodeo — the International Gay Rodeo Association, to be specific. He spent years traveling through different states in America, photographing…
Read moreThe Big Picture Lou Llobell talks about her approach to her character in Foundation, focusing on making it real and authentic rather than just sci-fi. Llobell discusses the evolving relationship between Gaal and Hari, highlighting their similar goals but different…
Read moreThe Big Picture The actors discuss their favorite science fiction stories, mentioning Dune and the works of Ursula K. Le Guin as influential. Lee Pace explains his approach to portraying his character's balance between petulant behavior and terrifying leadership, emphasizing…
Read moreDirector Kevin Casanova Abrams has been working diligently to bring thought-provoking dramas to the screen. He produced the Independent Spirit nominee, The Dynamiter, and the Showtime documentary, The Other Shore, before going on to team with Norman Lear for a…
Read moreThe Big Picture Mahalia Belo makes her feature directorial debut with The End We Start From starring Jodie Comer as a new mother trying to find safety for her and her child after a climate change disaster in London. While…
Read moreThe Big Picture Six years after the release of Flatliners, Elliot Page returns to the feature film format with the TIFF 2023 selection, Close to You directed by Dominic Savage. In the film, Page's character Sam returns home to see…
Read moreThe Big Picture Jared Harris drew inspiration from Greek myths and classical Greek civilization as a foundation for storytelling, shaping his approach to the character in Foundation. The damaged psyche of Hari Seldon, trapped in limbo for 130 years, informs…
Read moreEditor's Note: The following contains major spoilers for the Season 2 finale of Foundation. The Big Picture Isaac Asimov's profound impact on science fiction and his influential work on robotics and artificial intelligence is evident in the Apple TV+ series,…
Read moreThe Big Picture Nicolas Cage embraced the role of a grandpa assassin in The Retirement Plan due to the combination of family values and the comedic aspect of the film. Writer/director Tim Brown and Cage collaborated closely during pre-production, discussing…
Read moreThe Big Picture KILL is an extreme action film that is unlike anything previously seen in Indian cinema, but the producers were immediately on board with the idea. The movie is described as extremely violent and not for the faint…
Read moreJosé Hernández’s inspiring journey from California’s dusty agricultural fields to NASA’s revered halls and the International Space Station had all the makings for a good movie. Writer/director Alejandra Márquez Abella leapt at the chance to make it. The award-winning filmmaker…
Read moreThe Big Picture Glen Powell stars in Hit Man, a dark comedy directed by Richard Linklater, showcasing his comedic range as a timid philosophy professor turned undercover hitman. Linklater discusses reuniting with Powell and their collaboration on the story, as…
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