Interview

Editor

Islands of Meaning: How Editor Daniel Garber Found “Primetime”‘s Emotional Logic

Editor Daniel Garber says shaping “Primetime” was about finding “islands of meaning” within a film built on experimentation and discovery. He discusses working with director Lance Oppenheim to create a visually distinctive feature starring Robert Pattinson and Skyler Gisondo.

By Evelyn Lott  |  15 hours ago

Interview

Special/Visual Effects

Face Off: How Special Effects Maestro Shane Mahan Engineered the Body Horror of “Clayface”

Legacy Effects co-founder Shane Mahan takes us inside the making of “Clayface,” revealing how practical makeup effects, pull-tab prosthetics, and old-school movie magic helped transform Tom Rhys Harries into one of DC’s most haunting villains.

By Hugh Hart  |  15 hours ago

Interview

Director

The Soul of “Wildwood”: Travis Knight on Portland, Artistry, and the Power of Human Storytelling

Director Travis Knight takes us inside LAIKA's ambitious “Wildwood,” revealing how Portland inspired the film's fantasy world, why global artists are flocking to Oregon

By Simon Thompson  |  November 3, 2026
The Monster and the Maker: Takashi Yamazaki’s Path to “Godzilla Minus Zero”

Long before “Godzilla Minus Zero,” Takashi Yamazaki built a career defined by groundbreaking visual effects, historical storytelling, and boundless imagination. Here's how the filmmaker once dubbed “Japan's James Cameron” became one of the industry's most influential creative voices.

By Hugh Gallagher  |  November 3, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

From Monterey Bay to a Whale’s Belly: Production Designer Ramsey Avery’s Incredible “Whalefall” Design Challenge

Production designer Ramsey Avery takes us inside the extraordinary making of “Whalefall,” revealing how scientific research, practical craftsmanship, and Monterey Bay realism helped create the giant whale and underwater world surrounding Austin Abrams’ survival journey.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  November 1, 2026