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  |  6 hours ago
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  |  8 hours ago

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
From “Silence of the Lambs” to “Get Out”: How Horror Became Cinema’s Sharpest Mirror

For decades, horror was embraced by moviegoers while often ignored by cultural gatekeepers. From “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Get Out” to “Sinners,” the genre’s rise reveals how fear has become one of cinema’s most powerful storytelling tools.

By Evelyn Lott  |  October 30, 2026
Make It So: Remembering Patrick Stewart’s Remarkable Life On Stage and Screen

Patrick Stewart's extraordinary career carried him from the stages of the Royal Shakespeare Company to iconic roles in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and the “X-Men” franchise, creating a legacy defined by intelligence, humor, and remarkable range.

By The Credits  |  October 29, 2026