‘War Pony’ Creatives on Telling an Authentic Indigenous Story
The Big Picture It took a lot of effort to bring the indie film War Pony to life, but the filmmakers were determined to tell an authentic story about Oglala Lakota men and their struggles on the Pine Ridge Reservation.…
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Writer-Director Clement Virgo Says He Was Moved to Make Brother
Diving into David Chariandy’s award-winning novel Brother becomes an exploration to swim deep emotional waters. Chariandy’s book chronicled the story of siblings, Francis and Michael, sons of a single Caribbean immigrant mother, who mature into young men. Toronto’s early hip…
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Stephen Amell & Alexander Ludwig on Wrestling Gimmicks
The Big Picture Heels is more than just a wrestling show, it delves into themes of identity and family, creating a rich family drama. The cast bonded over their shared experience of learning pro wrestling together, which brought them closer.…
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Jared Moshe Talks Aporia, Judy Greer, and Time Machines
Film festivals are the perfect opportunity to find new films, actors, and talent that might not make it into mainstream theaters around the world, and Fantasia is one of the top destinations for cinephiles each year. From international cinema, especially…
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Corey Hawkins Is Finally #1 on the Call Sheet
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture The Last Voyage of the Demeter marks Corey Hawkins' very first time being #1 on the call sheet. The André Øvredal-directed film is inspired by a…
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“How Many Times Do I Have To Get Lucky To Survive?” Strike: A Special Episode of Back To One
On this special episode, I visit the picket line at each of the four SAG/AFTRA strike sites in New York City, in one continuous, unbroken audio “take.” Actors Michael Gaston, Clarissa Thibeaux, and others talk to me about what’s at…
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Corey Hawkins Says to Watch Out for This Standout
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple is due in theaters in December and is expected to be a major player this awards season. The film features a…
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Empire V Director Victor Ginzburg Discusses His Brilliant Banned Film
"The world is a vampire, sent to drain," sang the angst-ridden '90s band The Smashing Pumpkins. It was true then, it's true now, and it probably always was and will be. Whether it's Egyptian slaves, occupied countries, serfs, migrant laborers,…
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Riley Keough & Gina Gammell on ‘War Pony’ and Their Cast Going to Jail
The Big Picture The directors faced numerous challenges in getting their indie drama, War Pony, made and financed, particularly as first-time filmmakers and women in a male-dominated industry. Despite facing resistance and suggestions to make changes to the film, the…
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‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ Director on Challenging Ideologies
The Big Picture Karan Johar's latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, addresses real issues like body shaming, colorism, and sexism in a clever and entertaining way. Johar's experience and vulnerability were poured into the characters, making it easier…
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Ice Cube Improvised This Iconic Hip-Hop Line
[Editor's Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.] The Big Picture Superfly may be the villain of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, but Ice Cube insists he's not such a bad guy. He also breaks down…
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Jamie Dornan Talks Action While Trying Not to Spoil Heart of Stone
Note: This interview was conducted in June prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.Jamie Dornan has had a fascinating career. One year he's playing a viciously disturbing serial killer (The Fall) and another he's the wooing audiences around the world as bad…
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