“This Myth Has Plagued the World for Centuries”: Maxim Pozdorovkin on His DOC NYC Closing Night Film The Conspiracy
Maxim Pozdorovkin's The Conspiracy From robot-inflicted deaths (2018’s The Truth About Killer Robots) to the rise of Donald Trump through Russian state-sponsored media (2018’s Our New President), Maxim Pozdorovkin recently has taken some unconventional routes down the darkest of rabbit…
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Director Danny Clinch Talks ‘Let’s Play Two’
The mega-entertaining and extremely photogenic new documentary Let’s Play Two chronicles the 2016 Chicago Cubs championship season and a pair of concert performances put on by legendary rock band Pearl Jam. Guitarist Eddie Vedder, a Chicago native, and the…
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Ram Bergman on Rian Johnson’s Writing Process & Knives Out 3
In 2019, writer and director Rian Johnson’s Knives Out spun a modern flair on the classic whodunit with an ensemble cast of stars, including Daniel Craig as the distinguished southern Detective Benoit Blanc. Now, Johnson and producer Ram Bergman return…
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Will Smith Reveals Triggering Moments Making Emancipation
Will Smith stars in Emancipation for Apple TV. The two time AAFCA award winner Will Smith, Director Antoine Fuqua, Actor Charmaine Bingwa and Actor Ben Foster join us. This discussion is part of our African American Film Critic Association roundtable…
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“The Consequences of Putin’s Playbook”: Marusya Syroechkovskaya on How to Save a Dead Friend
Marusya Syroechkovskaya's How to Save a Dead Friend “Russia is for Russians!” goes the far-right rallying cry. To which Marusya replies, “Bullshit. Russia is for depressed people.” She should know: Moscow-born Marusya Syroechkovskaya spent a dozen years turning her camera…
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Alix West Lefler Talks The Good Nurse and Working with Jessica Chastain
Even at such a young age, Alix West Lefler is already building a substantial body of work. From a recurring role on seasons 5 and 6 of Riverdale to guest spots on The Good Doctor and Resident Alien, Lefler proves…
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Blood Origin Stars on the Twins’ Magic & Filming Fantasy
In Netflix’s upcoming limited series The Witcher: Blood Origin, fans return to the Continent 1200 years prior to the events of the hit series The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. Based on the novels by author Andrzej…
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“I Wanted the Camera To Be a Good Listener”: DP Natasha Braier on She Said
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan in She Said In Maria Schrader’s She Said, two New York Times reporters investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood producer Harvey Weintstein. Their work not only leads to a measure of justice for victims,…
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Barbara Crampton Frightfest Interview
Ahead of her attendance at this years London Frightfest. Genre icon, actress and producer Barbara Crampton talks about her latest film Replace, battling chronic fatigue syndrome and her passion for supporting new upcoming talent. Q: REPLACE raises questions about beauty,…
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Antonio Banderas on Puss in Boots 2, Shrek 6, & Indiana Jones 5
In the long-awaited sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the sword-swiping feline must confront Death itself. It seems that in life, the Stabby Tabby’s vices - glory, shellfish, and a pint of milk - have gotten the better half…
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New Details on Wakanda Forever’s Original Script
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the most talked about films of the year. It’s for good reason because coming off of the phenomenal success of Black Panther (2018), expectations have been sky-high. With the passing of lead actor,…
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“Carrots Played an Important Part in the Whole Process”: Jerzy Skolimowski on EO
Eo (courtesy of Sideshow and Janus films) In a year that saw the passing of Jean-Luc Godard, it’s astonishing to see a sometimes overlooked fixture of golden age European art cinema, Jerzy Skolimowski, directing one of his strongest films now—with…
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