Interview

Screenwriter

From Page to Orbit: Screenwriter Drew Goddard on Adapting “Project Hail Mary” for the Big Screen

When Drew Goddard first read Andy Weir’s "Project Hail Mary," there was a moment—two‑thirds of the way in—that made the hair stand up on the back of his neck. That was when he knew he had to protect what made the story different, bringing its humor, heart, and emotional reversals to the screen without sanding off the edges that made it special.

By Leslie Combemale  |  22 hours ago
Ryan Gosling Goes Interstellar as “Project Hail Mary” Delivers Amazon MGM Studios’ Biggest Opening Ever

Ryan Gosling has officially blasted into orbit. "Project Hail Mary" launched Amazon MGM Studios’ sci‑fi epic into historic territory with an $80.5 million opening weekend, marking the biggest debut of the year—and the largest opening in the studio’s history.

By The Credits  |  March 23, 2026

Interview

Director, Screenwriter

Creator Steven Knight and Director Tom Harper on Saying Goodbye to Tommy Shelby in “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”

With "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," creator Steven Knight and director Tom Harper bring Tommy Shelby’s haunted journey to a deeply emotional close, drawing on wartime history, Western mythmaking, and personal memory.

By Bryan Abrams  |  March 20, 2026
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Trailer Shatters Previous Record for Most-Viewed Trailer Ever

The first trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" pulled in a staggering 718.6 million views in 24 hours, blowing past the previous record and proving audiences can’t get enough of Peter Parker.

By The Credits  |  March 20, 2026

Interview

“The Bride!” Prosthetics Wizards Jason Collins and Scott Stoddard on Turning Christian Bale into Frankenstein

To transform Christian Bale into a newly imagined Frankenstein’s monster for "The Bride!", writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal turned to Emmy-winning special effects artists Jason Collins and Scott Stoddard, who explain how restraint, realism, and human trauma shaped one of the year’s most striking cinematic creatures.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 19, 2026

Interview

Composer

How Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Brought Tension, Electricity, and Love to Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!”

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir discusses blending punk energy and romantic orchestration to create the electric, tension-filled score for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride!"

By Leslie Combemale  |  March 18, 2026
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Trailer Finds Spider-Man Teaming Up With Bruce Banner & Punisher

Peter Parker has saved the multiverse—but lost everyone who knows him. The first trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" finds Spidey alone, evolving, and facing a painful new reality.

By The Credits  |  March 18, 2026
Denis Villeneuve on Filming “Dune: Part Three” as a “More Tense, More Muscular” IMAX Film

Denis Villeneuve is pushing his "Dune" saga to its absolute limit. At a Los Angeles event unveiling the first trailer for "Dune: Part Three," the director revealed how extensive use of IMAX film cameras helped shape what he calls the most intense, muscular, and immersive chapter of his epic—one designed to be experienced on the biggest screen possible.

By Simon Thompson  |  March 17, 2026
Power Has a Price in First Teaser for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three”

The teaser opens on the familiar sands of Arrakis before cutting between tenderness and brutality—Paul Atreides and Chani dreaming of children, then a hardened Emperor preparing for war. As Villeneuve introduces new worlds, new enemies, and the shapeshifting menace of Scytale, the footage suggests a film less about prophecy fulfilled than the price of power paid.

By The Credits  |  March 17, 2026
A New Era Begins: First Look at Tom Holland’s “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day”

It’s a day of first looks in blockbuster filmmaking. After an early glimpse of "Dune: Part Three" revealed a hardened Paul Atreides, Tom Holland has now offered the first tease of his return as Peter Parker—hinting at a darker, more bruised Spider‑Man in "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day."

By The Credits  |  March 17, 2026
First “Dune: Part Three” Looks Reveal Timotheé Chalamet’s Transformation & Robert Pattinson’s Villain

Denis Villeneuve is going bigger than ever for the final chapter of his Dune saga. At a special event in Los Angeles, the director revealed how "Dune: Part Three" pushed IMAX cameras to their limits in pursuit of what he calls the most epic and intense film of the series—offering fans an early look at a transformed Paul Atreides and the looming threat of a new villain.

By The Credits  |  March 17, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

A Historic Vision: Oscar Winner Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Capturing the Soul of “Sinners”

History, captured in images. After becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography, watch Autumn Durald Arkapaw talk about bringing "Sinners" to life—where epic scale meets intimate emotion.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 16, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

Historic Frames: Oscar Winner Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Bringing “Sinners” to Epic IMAX‑Sized Life

After making history last night as the first woman to win Best Cinematography, we’re revisiting our conversation with Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Her work on "Sinners"—shot across massive formats and intimate moments alike—reveals how scale, texture, and lyricism came together to create one of the year’s most visually unforgettable films.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 16, 2026
“One Battle After Another” & “Sinners” Shine at an Oscars Filled With Historic Wins and Long‑Awaited Triumphs

History, heart, and a long‑awaited coronation defined the 98th Academy Awards. From Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s landmark Best Cinematography win to a triumphant night for Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another," the Oscars celebrated bold filmmaking, below‑the‑line excellence, and artists at the peak of their powers.

By The Credits  |  March 16, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

From Stone to Shadow: Oscar Nominee Tamara Deverell on Crafting Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”

In our interview, Oscar‑nominated production designer Tamara Deverell breaks down how she and Guillermo del Toro shaped "Frankenstein"’s towering sets, shadowed interiors, and intimate spaces—using architecture, texture, and scale to reflect both the monster’s isolation and the fragile humanity at the story’s core.

By Hugh Hart  |  March 15, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

Building the World, Brick by Brick: Oscar Nominee Florencia Martin on “One Battle After Another”

On Oscar Day, we’re revisiting our conversation with Academy Award–nominated production designer Florencia Martin, whose meticulous work on Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another helped build one of the year’s most ambitious cinematic worlds—layer by layer, from the ground up.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller One Battle After Another is loosely inspired by a section of Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel “Vineland,” but this three-hour epic is rooted in the present,

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  March 15, 2026

Interview

Costume Designer

Stitching Humanity Into Horror: Oscar Nominee Kate Hawley on Costuming “Frankenstein”

In our interview, Oscar‑nominated costume designer Kate Hawley breaks down how clothing became a storytelling language in "Frankenstein"—from shaping character psychology to honoring motherhood, grief, and humanity within a tale often defined by horror.

By Jack Giroux  |  March 13, 2026

Interview

Casting Director

Casting “Hamnet”: Oscar Nominee Nina Gold on Finding the Heart of Chloé Zhao’s Grief‑Struck Masterpiece

Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet brings Maggie O’Farrell’s award‑winning novel to the screen with a cast assembled through intuition, legwork, and what casting director Nina Gold calls “a little bit of magic.” Gold — now among the Oscars’ first-ever nominees for achievement in casting — opens up about finding Jessie Buckley’s searing Agnes, discovering the young pair who could hold the emotional weight of the film as the twins, and why the Globe Theatre’s background artists needed to feel as emotionally alive as the stars onstage.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  March 13, 2026
Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Trailer Teases Aliens, Secrets, and a World‑Shaking Reveal

Steven Spielberg is returning to the stars—and the secrets we keep from ourselves. The official trailer for "Disclosure Day" teases a propulsive sci‑fi thriller about stolen government truths, alien language, and a world‑altering revelation that powerful forces are desperate to keep buried.

By The Credits  |  March 12, 2026

Interview

Actor

Oscar‑Nominated Songwriter EJAE on Turning Rejection Into “Golden” Success in “KPop Demon Hunters”

In our conversation, EJAE reflects on the long road to “Golden,” including years of near‑misses, creative setbacks, and moments when walking away from songwriting felt inevitable. Her story is a powerful reminder that success in the film industry is often built not on overnight wins, but on resilience—and on finding the right project at exactly the right moment.

By Leslie Combemale  |  March 12, 2026