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‘Shelby Oaks’ Filmmaker Chris Stuckmann Breaks Down the New Ending and the Secret He Couldn’t Keep
The YouTube critic-turned director, who screened his film last year at Fantasia, discusses new moments he's added since then, and what fell out.
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‘Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan Needed a Hero, So He Called Rhea Seehorn
The 'Breaking Bad' maestro talks the long journey to his mysterious new Apple show, which was so secretive he didn't tell his loved ones or leading lady about it for quite a while: "You only get one first impression."
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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Director Michael Chaves Talks ‘Logan’ Influence and the Cameos That Got Away
A Taissa Farmiga cameo was on the table, reveals the filmmaker: "We were trying to get everybody who has ever been in a 'Conjuring' movie into that wedding scene, but we just couldn't."
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‘Task’ Star Sam Keeley Breaks Down Who Won the Battle and Who Won the War
The final episode of creator Brad Ingelsby’s follow-up to HBO smash hit 'Mare of Easttown' came down to Keeley's Jayson trying to stop the plan that Tom Pelphrey's Robbie put in motion.
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‘Black Phone 2’ Director Scott Derrickson Talks the Twist That Sparked the Sequel
The filmmaker never intended on making a sequel, but an idea for a revelation midway through the movie hooked him: "That idea was surprising to me."
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Madeleine McGraw Almost Missed Out on the First ‘Black Phone,’ And Now She’s Leading the Sequel
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson delayed production on the 2021 film to allow McGraw to wrap up a Disney show: “I will forever be grateful for Scott.”
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‘Tron: Ares’ Star Arturo Castro Explains How the ‘Road House’ Trailer Landed Him a Dream Job
Jake Gyllenhaal's agent at WME recommended that his fellow client Jared Leto take a look at Arturo for 'Tron.' Says Arturo: "He had nothing to gain from it."
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‘Eddington’ Filmmaker Ari Aster Talks Script-to-Screen Changes, Including the Real-Life Big Tech CEO Role He Scrapped
At one point in an early script, a Mark Zuckerberg character appeared in the fictional New Mexico town at the center of the movie.
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‘Roofman’ Director Derek Cianfrance Says Ryan Coogler Identified a Theme In His Work Before He Did
The filmmaker also addresses his new film's stranger-than-fiction coincidences, including a 'Spider-Man 2' connection.
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‘Wayward’ Star Alyvia Alyn Lind Unpacks the Limited Series’ Lingering Questions: “We All Want More”
The cult drama from Mae Martin also starring Toni Collette is topping the Netflix TV charts. "We all want more for our characters, especially me. I want to see where Leila goes," says Lind about the ending.
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Shane Black Explains the Connection Between ‘Play Dirty’ and His Unused ‘Lethal Weapon 2’ Script
The filmmaker behind 2018's 'The Predator' also reflects on the series' newfound resurgence after his fell flat: "Dan Trachtenberg saved that franchise."
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After 25 Years and 12 Records, It’s Time to Give Thrice Their Flowers
The cult-favorite Orange County band discusses their latest album, 'Horizons/West,' and the musical itch they still hope to scratch in the world of film and television.
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