“It Just Didn’t Fit The Tone of Our Movie”
Fellow Ozians, let us rejoice! Wicked, the musical reimagining of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo), is defying audience expectations and the box office. It currently sits as the fourth…
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“I Really Hope This Movie Serves as a Love Letter to Those Who Are Coaching”
[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for The Fire Inside.] Summary 'The Fire Inside' tells the inspiring true story of boxer Claressa Shields' journey to Olympic gold. The film explores Shields' determination and challenges, highlighting her growth as an…
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‘A Complete Unknown’ DP Discusses Recreating the 1960s for the Bob Dylan Biopic
Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael breaks down his work in James Mangold's film 'A Complete Unknown,' starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, in theaters Dec. 25, 2024, from Searchlight Pictures. Papamichael has been the DP for the films While You Were Sleeping,…
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“Film No Longer Has the Texture I Was Looking For…”: DP Phedon Papamichael on Shooting A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown The five years between Bob Dylan’s arrival in New York and his performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival marked a huge shift in popular culture. It wasn’t just the songs Dylan wrote and performed. The politics…
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Landing a Role in Netflix’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Proved To Be Fate for Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington doesn’t take on any projects she’s not passionate about these days. Her role in Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, written and directed by Tyler Perry, is one of her proudest works. Inspired by true events centering on the…
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The Nature of ‘Doctor Who’ Keeps Changing
Editor's Note: This interview contains mild spoilers for Doctor Who's 2024 Christmas special, "Joy to the World." Summary "Joy to the World" features Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor & Nicola Coughlan's Joy in a delightful Christmas romp. Steven Moffat & Russell T.…
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Taye Diggs & Emmanuel Acho Talk Second Chances, ‘All American,’ and Hosting Competitions
Taye Diggs is a judge and Emmanuel Acho the host for the poignant and inspirational new Max competition series, 'Second Chance Stage.' They discuss the show and its many human stories -- a singing waitress, guitar-shredding grandma, energetic dance instructor,…
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“He’ll Never Let You Leave Without It Being Perfect” – ‘Nosferatu’s Lily-Rose Depp and Emma Corrin Spill Robert Eggers’ Secrets on Capturing Terror
Summary Collider's Perri Nemiroff talks with Nosferatu's Lily-Rose Depp and Emma Corrin. Adapted and directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a fresh take on the horrifying tale of Count Orlok and his deadly infatuation with a young woman. In this…
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Tyler Perry on the Importance of His New Netflix Movie
Tyler Perry is known for putting his name behind important stories, and his latest Netflix time-period drama, The Six Triple Eight, is no different. Inspired by true events centering on the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color…
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“We Want To Show What It Means, Warts and All”
[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for Season 2 of Shrinking.] Summary Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series 'Shrinking' ends with a Thanksgiving episode where characters find forgiveness and strengthen new relationships. Co-creator Bill Lawrence hints at a…
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Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields Explains the Real Story Behind 'The Fire Inside'
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields is the subject of the inspirational new drama 'The Fire Inside' and speaks to us about the real story behind the film and how she's not done competing yet. It's out Dec. 25 from…
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“I Think There’s a Lot of Unfinished Business”
[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for Get Millie Black.] Produced for HBO and Channel 4 by Motive Pictures, the five-episode crime thriller Get Millie Black follows ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) on a manhunt in her…
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