Rebel Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Go From Blockbusters to Their Most Personal Film Yet
Filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have had fascinating lives and careers. Sure, most directors begin with independent and short films, but these two have traveled the world — both in the quite literal geographic sense, and in the…
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‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Producer Explains the Series Timely Return [Interview]
The Big Picture After being off the air since 2014, Kitchen Nightmares is making a return, surprising fans. David De Angelis, the executive producer of the reboot, explains his role as the showrunner, overseeing all departments and ensuring the best…
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Ethan Hawke & Maya Hawke on ‘Wildcat’ and Telling Flannery O’Connor’s Story
The Big Picture Academy Award-nominee Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke discuss their biographical drama Wildcat, based on the life of Flannery O'Connor, and the passion they have for the project. The film delves into O'Connor's process of publishing her first…
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‘Boy Kills World’ Filmmakers on Making 2023 the Year of the Cheese Grater
The Big Picture Mortiz Mohr unveils his feature directorial debut, Boy Kills World, at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as the title character, a deafened and voiceless boy hellbent on destroying the individual who…
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The Continental Director Discusses the World of John Wick
The John Wick franchise is one of the most well-regarded of the 21st century. It is a rare action series that is well-regarded among casual fans while also generating incredibly strong reviews from critics. The films repeatedly got better reviews…
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Martin Kove Takes Comic ‘Prodigal Son’ to Kickstarter & Plans a Series
The Big Picture Cobra Kai star Martin Kove is taking his love of westerns to the next level -- he's making a western comic book called Prodigal Son with his son, Jesse Kove. The father-son duo has launched a Kickstarter…
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‘Daddio’ Is the First Grounded Drama to Use ‘Mandalorian’ Technology
The Big Picture Christy Hall's feature directorial debut, Daddio, takes place almost entirely in a moving vehicle with just two characters played by Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. While at TIFF 2023, Hall revisited her collaboration with her actors who…
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‘A Million Miles Away’ Director on a Migrant Farm Worker Blasting Into Space
Director Alejandra Márquez Abella shares her experience transitioning into the Hollywood studio system and why she was drawn to tell José Hernandez's story. Abella relates to José's journey of pursuing a dream despite facing obstacles, drawing parallels with her own…
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Charlie Plummer and Luke Gilford Talk Intimacy, Drag, and National Anthem [TIFF 2023]
For director Luke Gilford, his feature film debut National Anthem, which made its international premiere at TIFF, started at the rodeo — the International Gay Rodeo Association, to be specific. He spent years traveling through different states in America, photographing…
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‘Foundation’s Lou Llobell On Whether Gaal Dornick Still Has Faith in Hari Seldon
The Big Picture Lou Llobell talks about her approach to her character in Foundation, focusing on making it real and authentic rather than just sci-fi. Llobell discusses the evolving relationship between Gaal and Hari, highlighting their similar goals but different…
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‘Foundation’ Actors Lee Pace & Laura Birn Talk Their Characters’ “Hot” Relationship
The Big Picture The actors discuss their favorite science fiction stories, mentioning Dune and the works of Ursula K. Le Guin as influential. Lee Pace explains his approach to portraying his character's balance between petulant behavior and terrifying leadership, emphasizing…
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Marisol Director Kevin Casanova Abrams on His Timely New Film
Director Kevin Casanova Abrams has been working diligently to bring thought-provoking dramas to the screen. He produced the Independent Spirit nominee, The Dynamiter, and the Showtime documentary, The Other Shore, before going on to team with Norman Lear for a…
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