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Franklin
Michael Douglas
- The Extraordinary Life of Benjamin Franklin
In this interview with Franklin star Michael Douglas, he explains the extraordinary details of Benjamin Franklin's life and personality that he infused into his portrayal of the iconic Founding Father.
Franklin is streaming now on Apple TV+.
The Book of Clarence
LaKeith Stanfield,
Anna Diop, and RJ Cyler
- Staying True to Comedy
Actors LaKeith Stanfield, Anna Diop, and RJ Cyler sat down about their film The Book of Clarence.
The cast discusses the nuances behind their performances and how they weren't creating a biblical film, but a comedy with a biblical backdrop.
The Color Purple
Cast & Director -
Not a Remake
Hear from director Blitz Bazawule and cast Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks on their heartfelt adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Color Purple.
The cast and director talk through the importance of going back to the original text and not just creating a remake of the 1985 film, and the privilege of telling this story to a new audience.
Spaceman
Adam Sandler and
Johan Renck
- Solo in Space
Director Johan Renck and star Adam Sandler talk about their sci-fi adventure series Spaceman, based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař.
The two discuss the retro-futuristic sci-fi aspects of the show, impactful score., and immersing Adam into the lonely environment of an astronaut on a solo mission.
Spaceman is streaming now on Netflix.
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Hitman
Richard Linklater - Philosophy and Psychoanalysis
Director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise) returns with comedy thriller Hit Man.
We interviewed the prolific filmmaker on the film's themes of identity and philosophy, and how personal the project is to him.
Hit Man made its North American debut at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and will be available on Netflix in the near future.
Hell of A Summer
Finn Wolfhard and
Billy Bryk
- Directorial Debuts
Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) and Billy Bryk (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) star in and make their directorial debut in Hell of A Summer, which premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
The two young filmmakers open up on overcoming obstacles and learning from their mistakes while making the film.
NAGA
Adwa Bader -
Rising Star
Named one of TIFF's Rising Stars, Actress Adwa Bader, leads NAGA, a film about a young Saudi woman's chaotic adventure trying to get home before her strict curfew.
Bader reflects on her artistic process and what drew her to this film.
NAGA is streaming now on Netflix.