Vulnerable Spaces
Evil Does Not Exist, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s disquieting new film, is at once a major break from the Japanese director’s previous work and a distillation of the questions and anxieties around which his cinema has long orbited; it’s the film he…
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Farscape Star Remembers Sci-Fi Before ‘It Went Completely Mainstream’
Summary Sci-fi was once looked down upon and relegated to "the ghetto" of media, according to actor Ben Browder, but Farscape helped pave the way for complex, binge-worthy stories that are now common. Farscape was a transitional piece of television…
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Freaknik Documentary Shows What Fest Was Like Before It Went Off the Rails
The Big Picture Freaknik brought Atlanta fame and sparked culture, celebrated by documentary capturing its vibrant legacy. The filmmakers worked hard to preserve the festival's original story and showcase unseen footage. The documentary highlights how Freaknik was a peaceful, inclusive…
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Forgive My Laughter
Just as The People’s Joker was preparing to premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, a “strongly worded letter” arrived that threatened immediate legal action if Vera Drew’s scrappy, bold feature debut went ahead with its multiple planned screenings.…
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Arthur the King’s Real Inspiration Says Movie ‘Is as Accurate as Possible’
Summary Real-life adventure racer, Mikael Lindnord, had his story adapted into the film "Arthur the King," starring Mark Wahlberg. Lindnord's book "Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home" inspired the heartwarming tale of a stray dog…
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Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira on Their ‘The Ones Who Live’ Love Story
[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.] The Big Picture Over the six episodes of 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live,' Rick and Michonne's love story faces new challenges in a…
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The Farscape Love Story of John and Aeryn, Explained by Ben Browder
Summary Celebrate Farscape 's 25th anniversary with a marathon and new content on Shout! TV featuring the cast and crew. Ben Browder speaks to us about the realistic love story between his character, John Crichton, and Claudia Black's character, Aeryn…
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Anthony Boyle on the “Great Honor” of Being the Voice of ‘Masters of the Air’
Editor's note: The below interview contains mild spoilers for Masters of the Air. The Big Picture The cast of Masters of the Air underwent intense boot camp to build trust and unity. The series' B-17 replicas and their immersion factor…
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Discovery’s Cast Discusses Season 5 & the End of the Series
The Big Picture Collider's Steve Weintraub sits down to chat with the crew of USS Discovery for the Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 world premiere at SXSW 2024. Cast members Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, David…
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Club Zero Director Jessica Hausner on Her Film’s ‘Crazy Crash of Opinions’
Club Zero is the new film from Austrian auteur Jessica Hausner, who has always had a wry sense of humor that exposes hypocrisy and penetrates social customs. She's always been resistant to labels, often making films about seductive ideas and…
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‘Hacks’ Season 3 Will Go “Hard & Deep” with Deborah & Ava’s Twisted Love
The Big Picture Collider’s Perri Nemiroff sits down with the team behind Hacks at SXSW 2024. Stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky tease what to expect in Season 3 of…
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Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens & Évelyne Brochu Talk ‘Hilarious’ French Girl
Fresh off her Oscars red-carpet hosting gig for the third year in a row, Vanessa Hudgens is back on the big screen with a juicy new femme fatale-type role. French Girl also stars Garden State director-star Zach Braff, and it's…
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