Jharrel Jerome on ‘Full Circle’ and the Fate of His Character
The Big Picture Jharrel Jerome discusses his trust in Steven Soderbergh, saying he would say yes to any of his projects. Jerome describes Soderbergh's unique directing style, where he shoots the film himself and balances directing the actors and working…
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Tom Holland Talks ‘The Crowded Room’ Spoilers, That Ending, & Easter Eggs
[Editor's note: The following interview contains spoilers for The Crowded Room and was conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike] The Big Picture Holland reflects on the difficulty of his final scene in The Crowded Room, calling it…
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Steven Soderbergh on Full Circle & How William Friedkin’s Work Influenced Him
The Big Picture Full Circle is a melodramatic crime drama series with interconnected storylines and hidden secrets, taking viewers on unexpected twists and turns. Steven Soderbergh collaborated with writer Ed Solomon, whom he found to be more complex and soulful…
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Good Omens Stars Nina Sosanya and Maggie Service on Their Lover Characters
Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.Anthologized television has somewhat gotten audiences used to seeing characters play different roles across a TV series. The best example is probably American Horror Story, which gives actors like Sarah Paulson,…
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‘Talk to Me’ Directors Challenge You to Find These Hidden Details in the Film
The Big Picture The stellar new A24 horror movie Talk to Me is now playing in theaters nationwide. During an SDCC 2023 interview with directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the duo revealed some Easter eggs you can find hidden throughout…
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Talking The FX Of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny With Clint Reagan and Patrice Avery.
While at SDCC I had the chance to talk The FX Of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny With Clint Reagan and Patrice Avery. The post Talking The FX Of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny With…
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‘Oppenheimer’ Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema on IMAX and Not Using CGI
The Big Picture Hoyte van Hoytema, a frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, discusses the use of IMAX and 70-millimeter film in the filming of Oppenheimer, revealing the technical challenges and benefits of these formats. The entire production team, including visual…
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‘Barbie’ Why Simu Liu’s Ken Is Better Than Ryan Gosling’s Ken
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.]What’s better than one Ken? A Ken that stands out from a pack of Kens because he can do backflips. This fun fact is actually a pretty important plot point…
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Talk To Me Interview: Directors Danny & Michael Philippou on The New Horror
In the haunting debut horror film, “Talk To Me,” twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou present an eye-popping, emotionally charged journey into a world where grief and supernatural forces collide. The Australian-born duo, best known for their captivating YouTube channel…
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‘Yellowjackets’ Cast Wants a Celebrity Sleepover with This Internet Daddy
[Editor's note: This article comes from an interview recorded in March 2023, prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture Inspired by a Misty and Crystal (Kristen) conversation in Yellowjackets Season 2, Courtney Eaton, Samantha Hanratty, and Sophie Nélisse name…
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Good Omens Season 2 Cast Talk Heaven, Hell, Angels, and Demons
Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.Depictions of heaven and hell in films and television has evolved in some interesting ways. In general contrast to the whole history of literature and painting, the concepts of these ethereal…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Director Justin Simien Shares His Real-Life “Ghost Wink”
The Big Picture Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien discusses making his biggest movie yet. He talks about his experience working with legendary casting director Carmen Cuba, and finding his young lead, Chase Dillon. The Haunted Mansion movie explores the idea…
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