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
Interview
Screenwriter
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.
Interview
Director, Screenwriter, Showrunner
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.
Interview
Production Designer
The City of Love: How Production Designer Claire Bennett Made Los Angeles the Heart of “Nobody Wants This”
Production designer Claire Bennett helped make Los Angeles a star of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." She discusses using real neighborhoods, businesses, and character-driven locations to create the warm, authentic world that surrounds Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's beloved romance.
The Walkers Go Worldwide: Netflix Lands AMC’s Full “Walking Dead” Universe in Landmark Pact
The undead are heading worldwide. Netflix and AMC Global Media have struck a $500 million streaming deal that will bring the entire “Walking Dead” universe, spanning 371 episodes across the original series and six spin-offs, to global audiences beginning in 2027.
Interview
Producer
Inside LA Center Studios, the Home of “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Accountant 2” & More
Behind countless productions, from "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Veep" to "The Lincoln Lawyer," LA Center Studios has become a crucial part of Los Angeles' filmmaking ecosystem. President Sam Nicassio discusses virtual production, streaming, and LA's enduring creative appeal.
Cinema’s Grand Gathering: Venice Unveils a Lineup Filled With Masters and Mavericks
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled a star-packed 2026 lineup featuring new films from Danny Boyle, Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Florian Zeller, and more, alongside projects starring Robert Pattinson, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, and Rooney Mara
Interview
Casting Director
“The Diplomat” Casting Director Julie Schubert on Building a Razor-Sharp Ensemble Around Keri Russell
Casting director Julie Schubert reveals how she built the ensemble behind “The Diplomat,” from choosing Keri Russell as its anchor to pairing her with Rufus Sewell and adding standouts like Allison Janney to create a cast that truly sizzles.
Interview
Actor
Jamie Campbell Bower on Building Vecna From the Inside Out for “Stranger Things” Season 5
Jamie Campbell Bower returns as Vecna in “Stranger Things” Season 5, revealing how he crafted the villain’s physicality, voice, and psychology—while holding onto the fragile humanity that makes Henry Creel more than pure evil.
Interview
Building a Better Beast: Prosthetics & Special Effects Guru Barrie Gower on Evolving Vecna for “Stranger Things” Season 5
To bring Vecna back for “Stranger Things” Season 5, prosthetics designer Barrie Gower pushed practical effects to new extremes—blending silicone, 3D printing, and VFX to create a bigger, more terrifying monster while preserving Jamie Campbell Bower’s performance.
Interview
Showrunner
“The Boroughs” Creators Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews on Creating an “Evil Cocoon” For Modern Audiences
Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews set out to make “The Boroughs” a love letter—to Amblin-era storytelling, practical creature craft, and the singular beauty of New Mexico. Anchored by Alfred Molina and an all-star cast, their eerie new Netflix series transforms a quiet retirement community into the site of a deeply human mystery, where grief, aging, and hidden monsters collide beneath a carefully constructed suburban façade.
Interview
Producer, Screenwriter
“Lord of the Flies” Creator Jack Thorne on Reimagining a Timeless Classic in His Four-Part Heartbreaker
Jack Thorne first read “Lord of the Flies” at age 11—and it left him shaken. Decades later, he returns to William Golding’s classic with a haunting new adaptation that explores childhood psychology, inherited behavior, and the enduring dangers of power unchecked.
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.
Interview
Cinematographer
From an Octopus’s Perspective to Paranoia: DP Ashley Connor on “Remarkably Bright Creatures” & “The Chair Company”
Ashley Connor doesn’t start with the camera—she starts with emotion. In “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “The Chair Company,” the cinematographer crafts two radically different visual worlds, each grounded in character, psychology, and a shared search for human connection.
Interview
Director, Screenwriter
Writer/Director Olivia Newman on Finding the Deep Soul of “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
Director Olivia Newman talks about shaping grief, humor, and purpose in “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” starring Sally Field—and why the film’s octopus had to feel as real as its human characters.
Interview
Director
Marc Munden on Directing Kids in the Brutally Artful “Lord of the Flies”
More than seven decades after its publication, “Lord of the Flies” still speaks to the anxieties of the present day. Director Marc Munden explains how he reimagined William Golding’s novel as a four-part Netflix series—using first-time child actors, monsoon-drenched locations, and unsettling visual language to explore power, fear, and the fragility of democracy.
Interview
Production Designer
Production Designer Grace Yun on Power, Class, and Conflict in “Beef” Season 2
In Netflix’s “Beef,” production designer Grace Yun turns spaces into emotional fault lines—from a pastel‑drenched country club built on denial to minimalist interiors that radiate control, power, and quiet menace.
Interview
Costume Designer
Costume Designer Olga Mill on Gen Z Vintage, Millennial Anxiety, & Old‑Money Fantasy in “Beef” Season 2
In “Beef” Season 2, costume design becomes cultural critique. From Montecito’s relaxed luxury to Gen Z’s thrifted restraint, clothing exposes power, aspiration, and the quiet violence of class.
Marvel’s New “X-Men” Takes Shape With “Beef” and “The Bear” Creators at the Helm
Marvel Studios’ next "X-Men" film is still years away, but its creative DNA is already coming into focus. With "Thunderbolts*" director Jake Schreier working alongside creators from "Beef" and "The Bear," the reboot promises to return the mutant saga to its roots — where ideology, identity, and deeply personal stakes collide.
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.
