Interviews: How the Hair, Makeup and Editing Teams for ‘Gladiator II’ Corralled 1000 Extras, Battled Heat and Kept Ridley Scott’s Vision
Emperors! Gladiators! Nearly 1000 extras! We talked to Jana Carboni (makeup designer) and hair designer Guiliano Mariano about their immense work on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.... Read More
Interviews (Film)
Interview: Mohammad Rasoulof on Filming ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ in Secret and Defying Oppression [VIDEO]
Writer and director Mohammad Rasoulof has built a reputation for his fearless approach to filmmaking, consistently challenging censorship and oppression in Iran. His latest project,... Read More
Interview: Cinematographer Edward Lachman (‘Maria’) on Filming at La Scala, Capturing Angelina Jolie and Why He’ll Always Shoot on Film
Throughout our history, artists have collected memories, emotions, time, and our place in the world with their art. Painters, sculptors, photographers, and cinematographers use their... Read More
Interview: Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) on Protecting Berniece’s Legacy and the Power of August Wilson’s Work
Over the last couple of years, the world has gotten to know Danielle Deadwyler, thanks in large part to her breakout, celebrated turn as Mamie... Read More
Interview: Director Steve McQueen on Capturing War Through the Eyes of a Child and Providing Love With ‘Blitz’
Throughout his filmography, one word comes to mind when thinking about the work of writer-director Steve McQueen; meticulous. From his early short films in the... Read More
Interview: Zoe Saldaña On Her Award-Winning Performance and Role as Rita in ‘Emilia Pérez’ and Working with Madonna’s Choreographer [VIDEO]
At a recent press stop in Los Angeles, I talked with Zoe Saldaña about her role and performance in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, which won... Read More
Interview: Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch on Their Work Together in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ [VIDEO]
In his short 36 years, Bob Marley brought reggae and Jamaican culture to the world, leaving behind a legacy of hope for a unified future.... Read More
Interview: ‘Conclave’ Director Edward Berger on Recreating the Vatican, Religious Doubt and Having an Open Discussion with the Church
One of the biggest surprises of the 2022 film season was the massive success of All Quiet on the Western Front, the Netflix adaptation of... Read More
Interviews: ‘Moana 2’ Filmmakers talk Journey of Growth, Sisterhood, and Uncharted Waters [VIDEO]
Disney has long been synonymous with creating beloved animated classics, and Moana 2 is no exception. While audiences have come to expect memorable, culturally rich... Read More
Interview: ‘Dead Talents Society’ (鬼才之道) Writer/Director John Hsu and Actress Gingle Wang Talk About the Award-Winning International Horror Hit
It’s not every day when you run into a horror movie that can be described as “wholesome,” a “joy to watch,” or “a tearjerker.” For... Read More
2024 Black Reel Awards Nominations: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ Lead 
2024 Online Association of Female Film Critics (OAFFC) Nominations 
Interview: ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham on Bringing Back Two of Animation’s Most Beloved Characters [VIDEO] 
2024 Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) Winners: ‘The Beast’ Named Best Picture, Director; Kieran Culkin is Best Actor for ‘A Real Pain’