“Why Make It Simple?” Pedro Costa on The Daughters of Fire
The Daughters of Fire In 1951, a volcano erupted on Fogo, one of the Cape Verde islands. That incident is the starting point for The Daughters of Fire, an experimental short by the Portuguese director Pedro Costa. Costa splits the…
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Christian Friedel Portrays the Vile Rudolf Höss in The Zone of Interest
The Zone of Interest depicts the Holocaust without the horrifying and grotesque imagery of the 20th century's greatest crime. Director Jonathan Glazer of Under the Skin and Sexy Beast portrays the family life of Auschwitz's commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel)…
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‘Flora and Son’ – Joseph Gordon-Levitt Wrote a Letter for His Role
The Big Picture Joseph Gordon-Levitt explains why Flora and Son presented a new challenge for him. Levitt wrote a letter to convince director John Carney that he was the right actor for the role. He also discusses why Apple TV…
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‘Silent Night’s Joel Kinnaman Details Shooting a Film With No Dialogue
The Big Picture Joel Kinnaman was unfazed by the lack of dialogue in Silent Night due to the opportunity to work with John Woo. He discusses why acting without dialogue required a different level of emotional preparation. Kinnaman also breaks…
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John Woo Discusses His Triumphant Return with Silent Night
Director John Woo returns to American theaters after 20 years in Silent Night. Joel Kinnaman stars as a grieving father seeking bloody vengeance for the murder of his young son. The protagonist survives being shot in the throat but loses…
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Cecily Strong Says Start With This ‘SNL’ Sketch If You’ve Never Seen Her Work
The Big Picture Adam Sandler's animated comedy Leo ranked #1 on Netflix's Top Ten. Cecily Strong discusses the voice recording process and why the movie is resonating with audiences. Strong also talks about the behind-the-scenes of Saturday Night Live and…
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Bruce Campbell Talks Hosting New Series Discontinued for Ryan Reynolds’ Channel
What do Furbies, Talkboys, Star Wars hotels, and Legends of the Hidden Temple have in common? They're all no longer in service or production, otherwise known as "discontinued." On that note, there's a new series of the same name debuting…
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John Woo Explains Why He Went for More Realistic Action in ‘Silent Night’
The Big Picture John Woo returns to the director's chair with Silent Night, a holiday thriller that features tough fight sequences and a meaningful story. Woo, known for his stylized action and use of slow motion, takes on a new…
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Capturing Christmas with the Filmmakers of How to Ruin the Holidays Featured, Interviews Film Threat
With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not too far behind, a film like How to Ruin the Holidays is a perfect story for those looking to reignite their holiday spirit as our year comes to a close —…
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Director McG on Jennifer Garner Being a ‘Physical Freak Show’ and Other Hilarities in Family Switch
The man who brought Charlie’s Angels to the big screen and delivered non-stop fun in the TV show Chuck takes a big swing at the body swap genre in Family Switch. Intrepid director McG fuels the new Netflix comedy, which…
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‘All the Light We Cannot See’s Star Shares Her Life-Changing Audition Story
The Big Picture The younger cast members of All the Light We Cannot See discuss their experiences on set and their reactions to the show's success on Netflix. Aria Mia Loberti, in her debut role, reveals how she landed the…
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Ed Helms and Brady Noon Chat Up Body Swapping and More in Family Switch
The holidays can be both festive and frenetic. For the Walker family in Family Switch, they’re downright freaky. The new Netflix comedy finds parents and kids mysteriously swapping bodies just days before Christmas. Director McG (Charlie’s Angels, Supernatural) puts his…
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