Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” Gallops Into Awards Season After 13-Minute Venice Ovation
John Malkovich was visibly moved after Martin McDonagh's “Wild Horse Nine” premiered to a 13-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The enthusiastic response immediately fueled awards-season speculation for McDonagh's latest and its acclaimed cast.
Paradise Lost, Headlines Won: Netflix Unveils Trailers for “East of Eden” & “Ink”
Zoe Kazan's ambitious adaptation of John Steinbeck's “East of Eden” and Danny Boyle's electrifying take on James Graham's “Ink” showcase powerhouse casts, visionary filmmakers, and stories driven by obsession, ambition, and consequence
Web of Loss: Composer Michael Giacchino on Rebuilding Spider-Man’s Theme Note by Note
Composer Michael Giacchino reveals how he reshaped Spider-Man's music for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” stripping notes from Peter Parker's theme to reflect loss, loneliness, and growth as Tom Holland's hero confronts a powerful new chapter.
Denim Against Dinosaurs: How Erin Benach Built Anne Hathaway’s Vintage Armor for “The End of Oak Street”
Costume designer Erin Benach takes us inside the creation of the early-1980s world of “The End of Oak Street,” revealing how vintage fashion, character-driven design, and practical stunt-ready costumes helped bring Anne Hathaway’s dinosaur thriller to life.
“The Dog Stars”: Ridley Scott on Preparing For the End of the World
Ridley Scott discusses his visually stunning adaptation of “The Dog Stars,” why Westerns continue to influence his filmmaking, how storyboarding shapes every shot he makes, and why optimism remains essential to surviving both filmmaking and the apocalypse.
How “The End of Oak Street” Editor John Axelrad Crafted Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor’s Lean, Mean Dinosaur Thriller
Editor John Axelrad discusses how he streamlined “The End of Oak Street” into a tight, suspenseful thrill ride, balancing family drama, horror, humor, and prehistoric chaos while finding the perfect rhythm for Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's dinosaur-infested adventure.
Full Throttle: Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway Race Into a New “Days of Thunder”
Nearly four decades after the original film roared into theaters, Tom Cruise is returning as Cole Trickle in a sequel to “Days of Thunder.” Joining him is Anne Hathaway as a team owner and engineer, putting a fresh spin on the NASCAR story.
The Heat Is On: Danny Ramirez Joins Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in “Miami Vice ’85”
Joseph Kosinski’s “Miami Vice ’85” continues to build momentum as Danny Ramirez joins Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in the filmmaker’s new take on the iconic crime saga, inspired by the neon-soaked style and danger of the original series.
From Personal Loss to Emmy Nomination: Writer/Director Jim Rash’s Journey With “Miss You, Love You”
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jim Rash discusses drawing from personal loss to create “Miss You, Love You,” directing Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, filming ambitious long takes, and finding humor, healing, and connection in grief.
Creature Discomforts: Inside “Alien: Earth” With the Artists Behind Its Monsters
Noah Hawley's “Alien: Earth” expands the franchise with a terrifying new lineup of creatures. Prosthetics designer Steve Painter and VFX supervisor Jonathan Rothbart reveal how they created the Eye Midge, the Orchid, and the season's most unforgettable kills.
Dolly’s First Day at the Office: Revisiting Dolly Parton’s Brilliant “9 to 5” Film Debut
Dolly Parton was already a music legend when she stepped onto a movie set for the first time. Her performance as Doralee Rhodes in "9 to 5" alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin revealed a natural screen star whose warmth, wit, and charisma lit up the film.
Inside the Mind Games of “The Beast in Me” With Emmy-Nominated Creator/Writer Gabe Rotter and Writer Daniel Pearle
Emmy-nominated writers Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle discuss crafting the combustible relationship between Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in Netflix's “The Beast in Me,” balancing character drama and suspense while exploring the stories people tell themselves.
Foghorns, Ghosts & Gamba: Emmy-Nominated Composer David Fleming Conducts the Weird Wonders of “Widow’s Bay”
Emmy-nominated composer David Fleming reveals how opera vocals, conch shells, bass flutes, and medieval instruments helped create the haunting sonic world of Apple TV+'s acclaimed horror-comedy "Widow's Bay."
“Shōgun” Star Takehiro Hira & “Tokyo Vice” Producer Alex Boden on Japan’s Cinematic Power
Actor Takehiro Hira and producer Alex Boden reflect on filming “Shōgun,” “Tokyo Vice,” and more across Japan's castles, temples, mountain towns, and city streets, explaining why the country is quickly becoming a top destination for global productions.
License to Reveal: Emmy Nominee Riz Ahmed on the Vulnerability Behind “Bait”
Riz Ahmed opens up about transforming his own experiences into “Bait,” the deeply personal Prime Video series he wrote, produced, and stars in. The Emmy nominee discusses family, identity, fame, vulnerability, and the long road to self-love.
Mud, Mist, and Mortality: DP Gustav Danielsson on Shooting Westeros’ Most Intimate Battle in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
For Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gustav Danielsson, the Trial of the Seven wasn't about making combat bigger. It was about putting viewers inside Dunk's helmet, turning Westeros' most brutal battle into an intimate, muddy, and terrifying fight for survival.
Who’s More Human Than a Child? Noah Hawley on Wendy, Humanity, and the Expanding World of “Alien: Earth”
lien: Earth" creator Noah Hawley breaks down expanding the franchise beyond the Xenomorph, turning Earth into a haunted house, exploring AI and humanity through Wendy, and creating the season's most unsettling new creature: the Eye Midge.
Dan Fogelman on Redemption, Reunion, and Reinventing “Paradise”
“Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman discusses the bold gamble of centering Season 2's premiere on Shailene Woodley’s Annie, the loneliness and human connection driving the story, Sinatra’s redemption arc, and the mysteries setting up Season 3.
Inside “Beef” Creator Lee Sung Jin’s Twisty Blueprint: Rise-Fall Graphs, Wealth Wars & Human Frailty
“Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin takes us inside the making of the Emmy-nominated second season, revealing how country club culture, wealth disparity, real-life experiences, and painstaking “story math” helped shape the interconnected lives of its deeply flawed characters.
How Director Hanelle M. Culpepper Turned “Paradise” Finale “Exodus” Into an Emmy-Worthy Epic
Emmy-nominated director Hanelle M. Culpepper takes us inside "Paradise" finale “Exodus,” revealing how she balanced massive crowd scenes, emotional reunions, and visual spectacle to create one of television's most ambitious and moving episodes.
