‘Phineas and Ferb’ Creators Reveal the One Kind of Joke They’ll Never Cut
The Big Picture The creators of Phineas and Ferb strive to make their show feel timeless and relevant, avoiding jokes that are tied to specific moments in time. They are conscious of the show's international audience and work with translators…
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Martin Scorsese on Representing the Osage in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The Big Picture Martin Scorsese aimed to accurately represent the Osage Nation while telling the story by incorporating cultural elements and rituals. The filmmakers worked closely with Osage experts to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of Osage traditions and customs.…
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This Disney Prince Becomes a Cult Killer in ‘The Sacrifice Game’
The Big Picture Director Jenn Wexler brought her second feature film to Fantastic Fest 2023, The Sacrifice Game starring Mena Massoud and Olivia Scott Welch. The movie is about two boarding school students who can't go home for the holidays…
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‘Neon’ Director on Showcasing the Global Appeal of Reggaeton
The Big Picture Director Oz Rodriguez discusses his involvement in the Netflix comedy series Neon and his personal connection to the project. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of showcasing the reggaeton world authentically and avoiding stereotypes. The director discusses the challenges…
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‘Upload’ Season 3 Creator Greg Daniels on Prime Video’s #1 Comedy
The Big Picture "Upload" is a popular series on Prime Video that explores the afterlife in a digital world. Season 3 introduces new storylines and challenges for the characters, including the existence of two versions of Nathan (played by Robbie…
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'Dicks: The Musical' Was Pitched to A24 as the "Hereditary of Comedies"
Based on their play Fucking Identical Twins, writers and co-stars Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson joined forces with Borat’s Larry Charles to bring their feature adaptation, Dicks: The Musical, to this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Full to bursting with…
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‘Werewolf by Night in Color’s Michael Giacchino on the Vibrant Gore
The Big Picture Director Michael Giacchino discusses his pitch to Marvel's Kevin Feige for Werewolf by Night, highlighting its timely nature and how it may not have been made if not for the current environment in the film industry. Giacchino…
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Composer Gary Clark On Making Flora and Son Musically Fabulous
Remember the joy that came from experiencing the 2016 hit film, Sing Street? The film chronicled a 1980s Dublin kid who starts a band to escape his rough family life. Director John Carney (Begin Again) was at the helm of…
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‘Wolf Like Me’ Creator Breaks Down Season 2’s Ending and Cliffhanger
Editor's note: The below interview contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of Wolf Like Me. If you thought Season 1 of Wolf Like Me was a rollercoaster ride, it turns out that finale doesn't hold a candle to what…
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‘Captain Laserhawk’ Creator on His R-Rated Animated Series Featuring Rayman
The Big Picture Captain Laserhawk is an amalgamation of video games and '90s nostalgia, featuring alternate versions of Ubisoft characters in a dystopian techno reality. Creator Adi Shankar discusses his collaboration with Netflix and the importance of different animation styles…
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Exclusive: Director Jeff Blitz On ‘Upload’ Season 3 Excitement
In a world where technology and humor collide, “Upload” has become a beloved phenomenon. Jeff Blitz, director f the hit Prime Video show, speaks with us ahead of the show’s premiere. We had an awesome opportunity to explore the magic…
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“Literally Filmed Within Two Miles of My House”: Larry Fessenden on Blackout, Streaming and His Role in Killers of the Flower Moon
Blackout Reviewing a boxset of writer-director Larry Fessenden’s work in 2015 for Filmmaker, I began by noting that “Fessenden can frequently be found on the outskirts of the New York filmmaking community, using his production company Glass Eye Pix as…
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