Frankenstein: Discussion with Guillermo del Toro and Actors Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth
Guillermo del Toro’s ambitious adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a rich exploration of creation and humanity, starring Oscar Isaac as the titular Baron Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth as Elizabeth and Claire, and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. Del Toro transforms Shelley’s classic novel into a gothic science fiction epic that probes into the psychological […]
Conversation About the Documentary “Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films”
Avatar (and all things associated with James Cameron) are known for their groundbreaking visual wizardry which is often created in real time to tell a story worthy of its remarkable spectacle. The film series is set in the mid-22nd century on Pandora, a moon orbiting the Alpha Centauri star system. The story revolves around the […]
Edward Berger & Colin Farrell on Ballad of a Small Player’s Existential Gamble in Macau
When director Edward Berger chose to bring Lawrence Osborne’s beloved novel Ballad of a Small Player to the screen, he was captivated by the search for meaning in a world of illusions and imitation. The result is a cinematic journey that explores identity, loss, and love in a place where everything is smoke and mirrors. […]
Shih-Ching Tsou Makes Her Directorial Debut on “Left-Handed Girl”
We remember Sean Baker and his sweep at the Oscars in 2024 with Anora. He’s back with Taiwanese-American filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou who produced Baker’s films Red Rocket and The Florida Project in her directorial debut Left-Handed Girl. The film marks the official Taiwan Oscar submission. Left-Handed Girl is a deep and vibrant exploration of the […]
Rian Johnson and Team on “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” and the Evolution of Whodunnits
Knives Out has emerged as a cinematic staple for lovers of modern mysteries, breathing new life and irreverence into the classic whodunit. With the runaway success of Knives Out and its sequel Glass Onion, filmmaker Rian Johnson has made global audiences fall in love with classic detective mysteries all over again. At the heart of […]
