“How Many Times Do I Have To Get Lucky To Survive?” Strike: A Special Episode of Back To One
On this special episode, I visit the picket line at each of the four SAG/AFTRA strike sites in New York City, in one continuous, unbroken audio “take.” Actors Michael Gaston, Clarissa Thibeaux, and others talk to me about what’s at…
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Corey Hawkins Says to Watch Out for This Standout
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture Blitz Bazawule's The Color Purple is due in theaters in December and is expected to be a major player this awards season. The film features a…
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Empire V Director Victor Ginzburg Discusses His Brilliant Banned Film
"The world is a vampire, sent to drain," sang the angst-ridden '90s band The Smashing Pumpkins. It was true then, it's true now, and it probably always was and will be. Whether it's Egyptian slaves, occupied countries, serfs, migrant laborers,…
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Riley Keough & Gina Gammell on ‘War Pony’ and Their Cast Going to Jail
The Big Picture The directors faced numerous challenges in getting their indie drama, War Pony, made and financed, particularly as first-time filmmakers and women in a male-dominated industry. Despite facing resistance and suggestions to make changes to the film, the…
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‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ Director on Challenging Ideologies
The Big Picture Karan Johar's latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, addresses real issues like body shaming, colorism, and sexism in a clever and entertaining way. Johar's experience and vulnerability were poured into the characters, making it easier…
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Ice Cube Improvised This Iconic Hip-Hop Line
[Editor's Note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.] The Big Picture Superfly may be the villain of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, but Ice Cube insists he's not such a bad guy. He also breaks down…
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Jamie Dornan Talks Action While Trying Not to Spoil Heart of Stone
Note: This interview was conducted in June prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.Jamie Dornan has had a fascinating career. One year he's playing a viciously disturbing serial killer (The Fall) and another he's the wooing audiences around the world as bad…
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‘Final Destination’ Creator Reveals Original Sequel Plans for Devon Sawa
The Big Picture Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick wanted to bring Ali Larter's Clear and Devon Sawa's Alex back for the sequel. Scheduling issues and "stuff" prevented Sawa from returning. Reddick reveals the story he had in mind had Sawa…
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Ayo Edebiri Recalls the Time She Emailed Maura Tierney for a Job
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture Ayo Edebiri has Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in theaters now and the movie Bottoms due out on August 25th. She and Rachel Sennott are…
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Til Death Do Us Part’s Natalie Burn Talks Action and Doing Her Own Stunts
Til Death Do Us Part is the latest action movie that audiences should get excited for. It's got an intriguing story, brilliant performances and kick-ass action to boot. Sure, the movie does draw many similarities to movies like Quentin Tarantino's…
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The Trench’ Director Ben Wheatley on Designing the Death Scenes
The Big Picture "Meg 2: The Trench" is a highly anticipated summer blockbuster and sequel to "The Meg" (2018) that explores more monstrous creatures lurking in the deep sea. Director Ben Wheatley discusses finding a balance between horror and humor…
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Ayo Edebiri Says April Is Her Own Person This Time
[Editor's note: This interview was recorded prior to the SAG strike.] The Big Picture Emmy nominee Ayo Edebiri revisits her journey from her earliest inspirations to joining the cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. She recalls meeting Rachel…
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