‘The Ultimatum’ Season 2 Couples Share Why They Did the Love Experiment
The Big Picture Couples on The Ultimatum signed up for the show despite its controversial premise, hoping to find clarity or test their relationship. Antonio Mattei and Roxanne Kaiser joined the show out of love for each other, while Brian…
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Heartstopper Editor Andonis Trattos on Maintaining Its Sweet and Soulful Tone in Season 2
Let's face it: Heartstopper's Nick and Charlie (Kit Connor and Joe Locke) may be the most romantic couple on streaming right now. Either way, it's refreshing to have LGBTQ people emerge as some of the most enjoyable and relatable characters…
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‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 Director Embraces Imperfections of Found Footage
The Big Picture The eighth episode of Season 2 of The Afterparty, titled "Feng," pays homage to the found footage genre, using an iPhone's native camera app for a realistic and unprofessional look. Director Eric Appel worked closely with actor…
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‘Gran Turismo’s Recipe for “Mind-Bending” Success Is Video Games & Drones
The Big Picture Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer-turned-racer, and his journey to becoming a professional racecar driver. The film features an impressive cast, including Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, and Geri Horner, and…
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Marcel Walz Discusses Meta Horror Movie That’s a Wrap
That's a Wrap is an upcoming horror comedy movie that combines the style of a Giallo with the meta whodunit of Scream. The plot concerns the cast of a slasher movie, also titled That's a Wrap, celebrating at a wrap…
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David Harbour Talks Revving Up Gran Turismo
Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.Gran Turismo tells the incredible true story of an avid young videogame fan who earned a professional racing license and corporate sponsorship from Nissan. Jann Mardenborough, played by Archie Madekwe, was…
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Blue Beetle Director Ángel Manuel Soto on Spoilers, Deleted Scenes & Deaths
The Big Picture The director, Ángel Manuel Soto, emphasizes the importance of representation and creating a movie with heroes who look like him. Blue Beetle addresses societal issues through its antagonist, Victoria Kord, and the negative impact of Kord Industries…
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“You Are Enough”: Ron Cehpas Jones on Back To One (Expanded Re-Release)
The great actor of the stage and screen, Ron Cephas Jones died on August 19, 2023, at the age of 66. On this episode from 2020, he details the value of a true collaborative relationship with the director, why the…
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Melissa Miller Costanzo Chats About Her New Free-Pass Celebrity Hook-up Comedy
The List is bound to generate some water cooler buzz. Or is it Google Meets or Slack buzz these days? Either way, the new comedy starring Halston Sage (The Orville), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why), and Jonah Platt (Uncoupled) presents…
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Steve J. Adams and Sean Horlor Discuss Satan’s Bride and Conspiracy Theories
It's hard to imagine now, but in the '80s, the civilized world at large was convinced that they were under siege by Satanic forces who were kidnapping their children and subjecting them to horrific ritual abuse. Ok, maybe that isn't…
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Jenn Wexler Talks The Sacrifice Game and Its Cast
The road to Jenn Wexler's new film, The Sacrifice Game, was a long one. Even as of the publication of this interview, its wide release is just around the corner via Shudder, but it's not quite here yet, a decade…
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The Adults’ Director Dustin Guy Defa on Playing Poker with Michael Cera
This interview was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA Strike. The Big Picture Dustin Guy Defa's newest film, The Adults, centers around a man named Eric and explores themes of siblings drifting apart and the challenges of losing childhood and family. Defa…
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