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Interview: James Laxton on the collaborative nature of ‘The Underground Railroad’ and his “visual vernacular” with Barry Jenkins [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson June 18, 2021

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins and Oscar-nominated cinematographer James Laxton are as inextricably linked as two creators can be. Coming of age together at the University... Read More

Interview: Composer Volker Bertelmann on building the tension of ‘Your Honor’

Benji Bury June 18, 2021

Your Honor follows a judge (Bryan Cranston) who has to re-evaluate his moral compass after his son is responsible for a hideous incident. Despite Your... Read More

Mark Wahlberg walks a lonely road for his gay son in trailer for ‘Joe Bell’

Erik Anderson June 18, 2021

Joe Bell tells the intimate and emotional true story of an Oregonian father (Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg) who pays tribute to his gay teenage... Read More

‘Pose,’ ‘WandaVision’ lead LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian TV Award nominations

Erik Anderson June 17, 2021

I May Destroy You, It’s a Sin, Mare of Easttown also score top noms Group combines performance categories to create gender-neutral acting nominations GALECA: The... Read More

Telluride Film Festival names Barry Jenkins as Guest Director

Erik Anderson June 17, 2021

Telluride Film Festival, presented by National Film Preserve LTD., is proud to announce Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins as its 2021 Guest Director. The celebrated... Read More

Interview: Melissa George gets maternal in ‘The Mosquito Coast’

Tyler Doster June 17, 2021

Melissa George is an Australian actress that initially made a name for herself by being a national rollerskating champion before she turned to acting, beginning... Read More

Interview: Punam Patel talks improv on the set of ‘Special’ and working with Ryan O’Connell

Tyler Doster June 17, 2021

Some people have improv in their blood, and Punam Patel is one of those people. The actress shows off these skills most recently in season... Read More

Interview: Production Designer Mark Friedberg on creating the world of ‘The Underground Railroad’ and what he learned about himself in the process

Erik Anderson June 17, 2021

You can’t put Production Designer Mark Friedberg in a box but he can build one. He has one of the most diverse lineups of films that consistently... Read More

Interview: Joshua Caleb Johnson on working with Ethan Hawke in ‘The Good Lord Bird’ and what he dreams of next

Michael Frank June 17, 2021

The Good Lord Bird, the John-Brown-inspired miniseries created by Ethan Hawke and Mark Richard, garnered attention due to Hawke’s portrayal of the violent abolitionist. Skirting... Read More

Interview: Kate Mara on the complicated nature of consent in ‘A Teacher’ and if she’ll act with husband Jamie Bell again [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson June 17, 2021

You might know Kate Mara best as Sue Storm in 2015’s Fantastic Four. Or maybe as Heath Ledger’s daughter in 2005’s Brokeback Mountain. Or from... Read More

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