Whether it’s her scene stealing work in Justified or as part of the comedic family of Last Man Standing, Kaitlyn Dever has shown she has considerable talent. Dever aims to continue her first rate resume with Booksmart, a highly praised comedy directed by first time feature filmmaker Olivia Wilde. For Dever, the Booksmartscript was absolutely “honest and real on the page.”
During the interviews for Superstore, I asked Ben Feldman to name one of his favorite movies and discuss what makes it a special cinematic experience for him. He gave us two for the price of one (Dead Poets Society, A Few Good Men), and check out the Feldman video below as he explains why, when it comes to cinema, the words have always mattered!
Cinematic nightmares are just around the corner, as the just released trailer for The Lodge displays a ton of potential if bone chilling thrillers are your cup of tea. Check out the trailer below!
Lily Collins has delved into her share of fantastical narratives (Mirror Mirror, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones). With Tolkien that fantasy element remains alive, but this time out its heart and soul lies within the realms of reality. In our audio post below, Collins discusses what makes Tolkien a unique project.
Emile Hirsch in "Peel." (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
Peel is a coming of age drama about an adult (Emile Hirsch) with arrested development. Such a plot could make for an innocuous and forgettable feature, but director Rafael Monserrate aims for a much deeper experience and absolutely delivers on that subtle promise.
CJ (Kathryn Prescott), Bailey as Yorkshire terrier Max (back to camera, voiced by Josh Gad) and Trent (Henry Lau) in "A Dog’s Journey," directed by Gail Mancuso. Photo credit: Joe Lederer/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Henry Lau’s music career includes being a member of the K-Pop group Super Junior-M as well as carving out a successful solo career. A Dog’s Journey marks Lau’s Hollywood debut, and it was his acting that landed him the role of Trent.
Holliday Grainger and Anna Paquin in "Tell It To The Bees" (Good Deed Entertainment)
Director Annabel Jankel’s diverse career includes forays into feature films (D.O.A., Super Mario Bros.) and music videos. During our phone conversation Jankel discussed her latest feature Tell It To The Beesand elaborated on several of her favorite films. Jankel’s love for cinema is evident by the rich visual tones and lived in performances from Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger in Tell It To The Bees. Our chat is below!
Maia Mitchell and K.J. Apa in "The Last Summer" (Netflix)
KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell co-star as teens on the verge of romance in Netflix’s The Last Summer. Along with his work in movies and television (Riverdale), Apa is also carving out a music path with his new band Legend. Audio from Apa about the band is below!
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki is a refreshingly candid look at the acclaimed filmmaker’s process and life. Though relatively short, this documentary succeeds as an immersive and impactful look at Miyakazki’s determination to keep moving forward.
Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Emma Roberts, Pitbull, Janelle Monáe, and Kelly Clarkson attend the World Premiere of UGLYDOLLS at Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, April 27, 2019
Photo: Eric Charbonneau
Nick Jonas stars in UglyDolls as the voice of Lou, a seemingly “perfect” guy who serves as the seeming antagonist to the UglyDolls. Along with loving the songs spotlighted in this animated feature, he also connected to the film in a personal fashion.
