Interview

Costume Designer

How Shirley Kurata Built a Surreal Fashion Playground for Keke Palmer in “I Love Boosters”

For costume designer Shirley Kurata, stepping into Boots Riley’s world of "I Love Boosters" meant embracing the unexpected. Blending thrift-store treasures, high fashion, and custom builds, she created a vibrant, maximalist wardrobe that mirrors the film’s surreal energy. From Keke Palmer’s bold designs to Demi Moore’s striking monochrome looks, every piece helps shape a world where style and storytelling collide.

By Simon Thompson  |  10 hours ago

Interview

Director

“Passenger” Director André Øvredal on Designing a Demon You Can’t Outrun

For director André Øvredal, the terror at the heart of "Passenger" begins with something deeply familiar: the open road. But what starts as a universal experience quickly spirals into something far more sinister—a relentless, supernatural force that cannot be outrun. Øvredal explains how he grounded the film’s horror in physical reality, crafting a tangible villain, embracing practical effects, and transforming Washington’s diverse landscapes into a nightmarish American journey.

By Simon Thompson  |  13 hours ago
“The Late Show” Ends: Stephen Colbert Caps an Era With Paul McCartney and a Legendary Sign-Off

Stephen Colbert closed “The Late Show” with laughter, music, and a touch of the surreal, as Paul McCartney and a stage full of stars helped mark the end of a late-night institution.

By The Credits  |  May 22, 2026

Interview

Director, Screenwriter

“Is God Is” Writer/Director Aleshea Harris on Faith, Fury, and Igniting a Scorching Revenge Odyssey

Writer/director Aleshea Harris brings a blazing, genre-bending vision to “Is God Is,” a revenge road movie steeped in biblical myth and emotional fire. In adapting her own play, Harris crafts a singular cinematic experience—one where questions of fate, faith, and family burn just as fiercely as the story’s quest for vengeance.

By Jack Giroux  |  May 21, 2026

Interview

Actor

“Lord of the Flies” Stars Winston Sawyers, David McKenna & Ike Talbut on Brotherhood, Brutality & Real Chemistry

The young stars of “Lord of the Flies” didn’t just act—they lived it. From sweltering heat and rugged terrain to a raw, improvisational approach encouraged by director Marc Munden, Winston Sawyers, David McKenna, and Ike Talbut reveal how they brought emotional truth to Netflix’s haunting adaptation of William Golding’s classic.

By Hugh Hart  |  May 20, 2026