Why Scale Tail Isn’t in Superfly’s Crew in ‘Mutant Mayhem’
Director Jeff Rowe hits the sweet spot with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. He made a Turtles movie loaded with nostalgia and Easter eggs, but also one that serves as an on-ramp for Ninja Turtles newcomers. Mutant Mayhem marks…
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Leslie Bibb Revisits Her ‘Iron Man’ Audition & Explains Why Her Role Expanded
The Big Picture Leslie Bibb reflects on her role as Christine Everhart in the first Iron Man film, and the massive franchise that followed. She explains why she was hesitant to audition for the Marvel movie and nearly passed on…
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‘The Beanie Bubble’ Directors on Why They Don’t Care About Beanie Babies
The Big Picture Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash, both experienced in the industry, have teamed up to direct their debut feature, The Beanie Bubble. The film focuses on the women who played a part in building Ty Warner's toy empire…
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‘Secret Invasion’ Director on the Finale and How Long Rhodey Has Been a Skrull
Editor's note: The below interview contains spoilers for the Secret Invasion finale. In the wake of the finale of Marvel's Secret Invasion, it's clear that there will be some strong ripple effects felt across the world. Even though Gravik (Kingsley…
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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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