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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.

L-R: Mohana Krishnan, Sam Nivola, Aidan LaPrete, and Sophie Telegadis in Driver's Ed.

Bobby Farrelly on Balancing Car Chases, Comedy, and First Love in ‘Driver’s Ed’

Filmmaker Bobby Farrelly, who is one half of the Farrelly brothers, discusses ‘Driver’s Ed’ as a return to high school comedy rooted in the spirit of John Hughes films. “This one felt different,” Farrelly s... Read More...
(L-R) Joe Wengert, Aubrey Plaza, and Dan Murphy attend the NYC premiere of Prime Video's "Kevin" from creators Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert at The Metrograph on April 16, 2026 in New York City.

‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy

Animation offered endless creative possibilities for the team behind ‘Kevin,’ but as co-creators Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert and executive producer Dan Murphy explained, one of the biggest priorities was ensu... Read More...
Christa Miller in "Shrinking," now streaming on Apple TV.

Christa Miller on ‘Shrinking,’ Rediscovering Her Passion, and Playing Liz

On ‘Shrinking,’ Christa Miller pulls double duty in front of and behind the camera, a balancing act that has proven both creatively fulfilling and personally transformative. “I feel like I live in ‘Shrinkin... Read More...
Tom Howe.

Tom Howe Breaks Down His Approach to ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

Three seasons into ‘Shrinking,’ composer Tom Howe is no longer searching for the show’s sound—he’s reshaping it. “It becomes a lot about taking existing themes and then trying to rearrange them and make the... Read More...
John Candy in JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME.

Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core

Tyler Strickland approached ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ with one idea in mind—but the film had other plans. As the material came together, so did a very different musical vision. “When we started getting into i... Read More...
Bob Odenkirk in NORMAL, a Magnolia Pictures release.

Derek Kolstad on Building ‘Normal’ From Character First—and Why He’d Return for More

Derek Kolstad may joke about preferring to be alone in a room with a computer, but the writer-producer behind ‘Normal’ has plenty to say about the character-driven origins of his latest film. “I always thin... Read More...
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Emmanuelle Chriqui on ‘A Love Like This’ and Navigating Today’s Industry Landscape

Emmanuelle Chriqui spoke with Awards Focus about connecting with the script for ‘A Love Like This’ and bringing Leah’s emotional journey to life. “It really hit such an emotional chord with me,” Chriqui sai... Read More...
Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet in Fantasy Life.

‘Fantasy Life’: Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet on Mental Health, Humor, and Nuance

In discussing ‘Fantasy Life’, Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet reflected on the film’s origins, its humor, and its approach to mental health. The film, which marked Shear’s feature debut as a writer-director, won... Read More...
Amy Landecker and Bradley Whitford in For Worse.

Amy Landecker on Directing, Divorce, and Finding Humor in ‘For Worse’

Amy Landecker didn’t set out to direct a feature—but once ‘For Worse’ took shape, stepping behind the camera became unavoidable. “I just thought there’s a movie in here,” Landecker said. “I just immediately... Read More...
Sarah Ramos, Armen Weitzman, Jamar Neighbors & Nick Corirossi in THE NAPA BOYS, a Magnolia Pictures release.

‘The Napa Boys’ Filmmakers Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman on Satirizing Franchise Culture and Rediscovering Movie Magic

For Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman, making ‘The Napa Boys’ wasn’t just about satire—it was about rediscovering why they fell in love with movies in the first place. “We took the disrespected genre of str... Read More...
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