“A Balance Between Look and Ergonomics”: Cinematographers Logan Triplett and Allison Anderson Triplett on As We Speak
As We Speak, courtesy of Sundance Institute. Issues concerning freedom of speech and the First Amendment intersect with the world of rap music in As We Speak, the directorial debut from J.M. Harper. The documentary follows Bronx-based rapper Kemba as…
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‘Masters of the Air’ Producer Explains Why the Apple TV+ Series Is “A Nine-Hour Movie”
The Big Picture Masters of the Air, produced by Spielberg, Hanks, and Goetzman, is an epic war drama that took a decade to make and is a worthy successor to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. The series combines personal…
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“The Ending Was Always Clear for Us”: Editor Emma Backman on As We Speak
As We Speak, courtesy of Sundance Institute. Born and raised in the Bronx, rapper Kemba guides viewers through some of the largest issues involving rap lyrics, freedom of speech and the First Amendment in As We Speak, the directorial debut…
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“I ‘Write’ My Films in the Editing Room”: Editor Jules Rosskam on Desire Lines
Desire Lines, courtesy of Sundance Institute. Premiering in the NEXT section of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Desire Lines presents the time-traveling journey of an Iranian-American trans man, utilizing a vast archive of queer images in order to transport him…
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Kim Myles Shares Mentoring Woes In HGTV’s ‘Battle On the Mountain’
The Big Picture Battle on the Mountain challenges participants to remodel large homes with various problems, testing their creativity and problem-solving skills. The mentors, including Kim Myles, guide the participants in their challenging journey and form strong bonds with them.…
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“When You’re Filming in the Streets of New York, There’s No Need To Pretend”: Haley Elizabeth Anderson on Tendaberry
Tendaberry, courtesy of Sundance Institute. Tendaberry, the feature debut from writer-director Haley Elizabeth Anderson, follows 23-year-old protagonist Dakota (first-time actor Kota Johan) throughout an entire calendar year as she experiences day-to-day life in New York City. Specifically, Dakota and her…
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Kristen Stewart Shares Coolest Part of On-Screen Romance with Katy O’Brian
The Big Picture Collider’s Perri Nemiroff sits down with the team behind Love Lies Bleeding at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Writer-director Rose Glass and stars Kristen Stewart, Anna Baryshnikov, Jena Malone, Ed Harris, Katy O’Brian and Dave Franco discuss…
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“Debra is Incredibly Skilled at Recognizing What Will Remain Salient”: DPs Sean Hanley, Kefentse Johnson and Eric Phillips-Horst on Conbody VS Everybody
A still from ConBody VS Everybody. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Conbody VS Everybody sees Debra Granik (Stray Dog) returning to documentary after 2018’s Leave No Trace and also breaking into the world of episodic series. The film follows Coss Marte as…
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Here’s What Gen Z Should Take Away From ‘Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza’
The Big Picture Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza is a 3-part docuseries that delves into the origins and cultural impact of the iconic music festival. The series explores how Lollapalooza shaped the music scene in the '90s and became synonymous…
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“Tell the Story That’s on the Page Thoughtfully and Compassionately”: DP Nathan M. Miller on Penelope
Still from Penelope. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Nathan M. Miller. Mel Eslyn, the head of Duplass Brothers Productions and the director of TIFF 2022 premiere Biosphere, makes her first directorial foray into episodic television with Penelope. Penelope tells the…
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Daisy Ridley Discusses Her Wildly Different Persona in Sometimes I Think About Dying
In MovieWeb's last interview with Star Wars alum Daisy Ridley, she revealed how it's misleading to think she hasn't been keeping busy since Star Wars. We caught up with her last when The Marsh King's Daughter was released, but before…
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J. Smith-Cameron Auditioned for Her ‘In the Know’ Role in Her Coat Closet
The Big Picture J. Smith-Cameron auditioned for her role in 'In the Know' from her closet, using winter coats for soundproofing. She enjoys playing her character, Barb, who is innocent and levelheaded, and provides a dramatic backstory. Smith-Cameron finds stop-motion…
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