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Danielle Solzman is a journalist and film critic who writes for Solzy at the Movies, Dugout Dirt, and Awards Focus. She is a voting member of the Critics Choice Association, Galeca: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Online Association of Female Film Critics, Online Film Critics Society, and the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America. She is also a certified Tomatometer Critic and an accredited journalist with the Motion Picture Association.

Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” in the CBS Original Series MATLOCK - “The Cavalry Isn’t Coming”.

Jason Ritter on Julian’s Redemption and That Emotional ‘Matlock’ Breakdown

After spending much of Season 2 confronting his character’s darkest choices, Jason Ritter welcomed the opportunity to explore Julian Markston’s redemption on ‘Matlock.’ “Even reading that scene in the scrip... Read More...
Pluribus key artwork.

Dave Porter Reflects on Scoring ‘Pluribus’ and Nearly Two Decades of Working With Vince Gilligan

For Emmy-nominated composer Dave Porter, scoring ‘Pluribus’ is the product of a creative shorthand forged through almost 20 years of working alongside Vince Gilligan. “Part of the job of a composer is to be... Read More...
Spider-Noir ensemble art

Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons on Creating the Experimental Score for ‘Spider-Noir’

Emmy-nominated composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons approached ‘Spider-Noir’ with an unusual directive: ignore the temp score and create something entirely their own. “We knew it was going to be l... Read More...
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans

‘Black Rabbit’ Composers Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi on the Emmy-Nominated Finale

By the time ‘Black Rabbit’ reached its finale, Emmy-nominated composers Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi had transformed the show’s sonic identity into something entirely unexpected. “It was all just this ... Read More...
JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME key art.

Shane Reid and Darrin Roberts on Balancing Comedy, Heart, and Trauma in ‘John Candy: I Like Me’

For editors Shane Reid and Darrin Roberts, shaping ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ meant looking beyond the beloved comedian’s screen persona and uncovering the deeply personal story behind the laughs. “It was like... Read More...
Matthew Davies

Matthew Davies on Building the Biggest Set in ‘Star Trek’ History for ‘Starfleet Academy’

Production designer Matthew Davies approached ‘Star Trek: Starfleet’ Academy with an architect’s eye, helping create a series that embraces light, openness, and community while honoring the franchise’s legacy.... Read More...
Pictured: (l-r) Michael Koman, Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer; Greg Daniels, Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer / Director at the Harmony Gold Theater for the Premiere of THE PAPER on August 27, 2025.

Greg Daniels and Michael Koman on ‘The Paper,’ Local Journalism, and Building a New Mockumentary

Local newspapers may be struggling across America, but ‘The Paper’ creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman see plenty of life—and comedy—left in the newsroom. “The documentary crew is there to cover an impo... Read More...
James Renfroe

James Renfroe on Editing ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, Michael J. Fox, and Finding Humor in Difficult Moments

Throughout the third season of ‘Shrinking,’ editor James Renfroe helped shape the series’ signature mix of comedy and emotion, from ambitious set pieces to deeply personal character moments. “His timing is ... Read More...
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Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

As ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ heads into its final chapters, composer Nami Melumad is balancing endings, beginnings, and a growing library of themes that now define the series’ emotional core. “It’s sa... Read More...
Showrunner/Executive Producer Jennie Snyder Urman attend the Matlock season 2 FYC event and panel discussion at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 3, 2026.

Jennie Snyder Urman on Balancing Surprise and Emotional Payoff in ‘Matlock’ Season 2

With ‘Matlock’ heading into a pivotal new chapter, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman reflects on the challenges of sustaining surprise while deepening the show’s central relationships. “It was incumbent on us ... Read More...
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