“We Think of Trump as the First Meme to Hold Office in the White House”: A Conversation with Hello Dankness Creators Soda Jerk
Hello Dankness For over 20 years, the Australian video artists Soda Jerk have been making work that samples film, music and other various forms of pop culture. Their films are kaleidoscopic and psychedelic, irreverent and constantly surprising. Their newest film,…
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‘Aristotle and Dante’ Director Embraced the Story’s Fairytale Quality
The Big Picture Writer/director Aitch Alberto read the novel "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" in 2014 and immediately saw the potential for a movie adaptation. Alberto obtained permission from author Benjamin Alire Sáenz to make the…
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‘Finestkind’ Director Passed Tommy Lee Jones’ Test, Scoring an A-List Cast
The Big Picture Finestkind is a personal script that took Brian Helgeland 25 years to rework and get made, originally with Heath Ledger attached. The film follows two brothers from opposite sides of the tracks who get caught up in…
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‘Reptile’ Director on Landing a Superstar Cast for His Feature Debut
The Big Picture Grant Singer's first feature film, "Reptile," boasts a star-studded cast and the backing of streaming giant Netflix, making it a high-stakes endeavor for the first-time director. Singer drew on his background in music to infuse the film…
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‘Star Trek Lower Decks’ Director on Season 4’s Love Letter to ‘Voyager’
This interview contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4. It was also conducted during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and without the labor of all creative teams involved, this series would not…
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‘The Nun 2’ Almost Brought Back Demián Bichir’s Father Burke as a Zombie
The Big Picture Taissa Farmiga's Sister Irene and Jonas Bloquet's Maurice return in The Nun II, but Demián Bichir's Father Burke does not. Director Michael Chaves reveals they did consider bringing Father Burke as well, but in a rather unusual…
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‘One Piece’ Production Designer Was Blown Away by the Show’s Scale
The Big Picture Bringing One Piece to life in live-action was a huge challenge due to the unique and fantastical elements of the world, but the production team aimed to honor both the manga and the fans' imagination. Oda, the…
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Good Boy Director and Cast on their Creepy Psychological Thriller
Dating can be complex, but in writer/director Viljar Bøe’s Good Boy, it’s downright creepy. The new Norwegian thriller from Saban Films is twisted as can be. Sweet Sigrid (Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen) enjoys a dopamine high after she meets hunky…
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‘Love Island USA’ S5 Winners Have Admirable Plan for Cash Winnings
The Big Picture Love Island USA winners Hannah and Marco plan to give back to their communities, with Hannah focusing on helping kids in tough areas and Marco wanting to donate to his hometown in Youngstown, Ohio. Hannah and Marco…
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‘I Am Groot’ Season 2 Writer/Director on Baby Groot’s Latest Adventures
The Big Picture Season 2 of "I Am Groot" explores parenting with a humorous and honest depiction of Groot taking care of a baby bird. Groot's simplicity in speech makes him relatable and universally appealing, allowing viewers to infer his…
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‘One Piece’ Music Supervisor Toko Nagata Talks the Sound of the East Blue
The Big Picture Anime relies heavily on music to set the tone and convey emotion, making the role of a music supervisor crucial in crafting a unique sound for a franchise like One Piece. The music in the live-action adaptation…
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The ‘Nun II’ Scene That Almost Broke Director Michael Chaves
The Big Picture After directing The Curse of La Llorona and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, director Michael Chaves is back for his third Conjuring Universe film, The Nun II. Chaves pinpoints which scare scene was most…
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