Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, & Erika Alexander Discuss American Fiction
Jeffrey Wright delivers one of his best performances as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, a Los Angeles college professor and author struggling to break through the publishing world's affinity for racial stereotypes. The brilliantly satirical American Fiction has Monk ghostwriting a racially…
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Julia Roberts’ Toughest ‘Leave the World Behind’ Scene Is One of Its Best
The Big Picture Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali star in Sam Esmail's adaptation of Rumaan Alam's acclaimed novel, Leave the World Behind. During a chat with Collider's Perri Nemiroff, Roberts and Ali pinpoint something they appreciate about the other as…
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‘Discontinued’ Director Explains Why Failure Is the Focus of His New Series
The Big Picture Discontinued explores the fascinating world of failed products and businesses, offering a humorous and nostalgic look at their downfall. The show's creator, Brian Volk-Weiss, had been trying to bring Discontinued to life for years, and finally found…
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Charles Melton & Todd Haynes Both Praise This One Thing In ‘May December’
The Big Picture May December is a comedy drama that challenges expectations and keeps viewers guessing throughout the film. Director Todd Haynes and actor Charles Melton discuss their experiences working on the film and the challenges they faced during the…
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This Is How ‘Family Switch’ Brings an Original Twist to the Body Swap Trope
The Big Picture Netflix's new holiday movie, Family Switch, brings a unique twist to the body swap trope with a six-way switch among family members. Director McG faced the challenge of finding the right comedy in the editing process, carefully…
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Poor Things Costume Designer Explores a Libertine Odyssey
Poor Things stars Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a young woman created by a Dr. Frankenstein-esque scientist (Willem Dafoe) in an alternate Victorian era. She evolves from childish curiosity to sexual hedonism after fleeing with a debauched lawyer (Mark Ruffalo).…
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Lateasha Lunceford Deflects the Shade From Her ‘Married to Medicine’ Castmates
The Big Picture Lateasha Lunceford joined Married to Medicine with an open mind, not having watched the show prior, to form authentic relationships with the other ladies. Lateasha faces constant comparisons to Dr. Gregory's ex-wife, Quad Webb, and is often…
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Rob Schneider Dives Into Daddy Daughter Trip and Other Upcoming Projects
Comedy legend Rob Schneider is as busy as ever. In addition to his new comedy, Daddy Daughter Trip, which hits digital on December 5th, the SNL alum can be heard in the new Adam Sandler film Leo on Netflix. There’s…
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Ruibo Qian Has a Magical Connection to Her ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Character
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Our Flag Means Death Season 2. The Big Picture The second season of Our Flag Means Death introduces new female pirates, expanding the pirate world and adding more perspectives. Zheng Yi Sao, the…
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“Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things”: George C. Wolfe on Rustin
Aml Ameen, Colman Domingo and George C. Wolfe on the set of Rustin (Photo by Parrish Lewis/courtesy of Netflix) It might seem strange for an actor to have a breakout year at age 54. To those who witnessed Colman Domingo’s…
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‘The Prince of Egypt’ and ‘Wicked’ Are Relevant Today, Says Stephen Schwartz
The Big Picture The Prince of Egypt composer Stephen Schwartz drew inspiration from the original animated film and conducted extensive research on the musical's cultural setting to create an authentic sound. Schwartz discusses the depth he and the creative team…
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster Unpacks The Artful Dodger and Why He Was Squeamish
Hulu’s highly engaging new series The Artful Dodger is off to a great start, generating stellar reviews. The fiery period drama explores the adult double life of Jack Dawkins aka The Artful Dodger from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Dodger’s swift…
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