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Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association key artwork.

Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’

For Kenan Kamwana Holley, directing ‘Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association’ was more than filmmaking—it was a chance to honor the legends and the legacy of the ABA while they were still... Read More...

Mckenna Grace as Birdie and Diane Lane as Ellen in Anniversary.

Diane Lane and Jan Komasa on Anniversary and the Cost of Losing Each Other

Actress and executive producer Diane Lane and director Jan Komasa speak candidly about the evolution of 'Anniversary', its unexpected timeliness, and the creative risks behind the intimate political drama. ... Read More...

Beyond the Brain Hack: Inside the Clandestine World of Simu Liu’s ‘The Copenhagen Test’

Peacock’s "The Copenhagen Test" redefines the spy thriller as Simu Liu faces a chilling internal violation: a hacked mind. The cast and creators join Awards Focus to deconstruct this "spy-fi" journey where every movement is a performance and allegiance is the only currency that matters.

Gus Van Sant Talks ‘Dead Man’s Wire’, Robin Williams Memories, and Modern Parallels

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gus Van Sant discusses his new film ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ and the true story, on-set challenges, and revisiting ‘Good Will Hunting’. “I didn’t know about it,” Van Sant says about the s... Read More...

Beyond Remission: Alex Dvorak’s ‘Bad Survivor’ Confronts Post-Treatment Reality

"Bad Survivor" challenges the sanitized narrative of cancer recovery, focusing on the abrupt psychological reckoning after treatment ends. Alex Dvorak created the film to express the unprocessed trauma, survivor’s guilt, and anxiety that often erupt when the medical team declares the patient "cured."

Tom Nesher on Collaboration, Grief, and the Making of ‘Come Closer’

Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher discusses writing and directing ‘Come Closer’, the deeply personal debut that became Israel’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards. “I really wanted to make a movie t... Read More...

‘Neo-Dome’: Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp on Their Oscar-Qualified Short and the Fight to Make the Series

‘Neo-Dome’ brings together longtime friends Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp as they discuss their Oscar-qualified short, its scrappy indie creation, and hopes for a full series. This conversation took place ahe... Read More...

Director Luke Greenfield and Banks Pierce on the set of Playdate.

Luke Greenfield on Filming Playdate with No Prep and a Rushed Schedule

Filmmaker Luke Greenfield opened up about directing 'Playdate', an absurd action-packed adventure starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson. “We are the little movie that could,” says Greenfield. “We were so c... Read More...

Sydney Sweeney and the Cast of ‘Christy’ on Honoring a Fighter’s True Story

“Christy” brings forward the untold story behind boxing icon Christy Martin. Director David Michôd, Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, and Katy O’Brian discuss portraying real lives, navigating the physical and emotional demands of the film, and honoring Christy’s voice and history both inside and outside the ring.

Director Derek Cianfrance on the set of Paramount Pictures' "ROOFMAN." starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.

Derek Cianfrance on Roofman: Rebuilding Toys “R” Us and the Wild True Story Behind It

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Derek Cianfrance discusses recreating a Toys “R” Us for 'Roofman' and bringing the unbelievable true story of Jeffrey Manchester to the screen. “I always think I set up an aquarium... Read More...

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’

Howie Mandel and Drew Lynch on Authenticity, Adversity, and the Thin Line Between Comedy and Tragedy

Michael Babcock on How Sound Shapes Emotion and Storytelling in ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘KPop: Demon Hunters’

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Inside Natalie Morales’ Breakthrough Dramatic Role in ‘The Beast in Me’

Golden Globe Nominee Matthew Rhys on Embracing Villainy in ‘The Beast in Me’

Trusting the Audience: Howard Gordon on Why ‘The Beast in Me’ Slows Down to Speed Up

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Unforgettable Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees Celebrating AAPI Excellence Across Film and Television

Film Review: ‘Send Help’

Film Review: ‘Pillion’

Film Review: ‘Primate’

Nominations Announced for The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA

Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro to Receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Film Review: ‘Send Help’

Film Review: ‘Pillion’

Film Review: ‘Primate’

Film Review: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ | Why Rose Byrne is One to Watch

Film Review: Anaconda Easily Slithers To Box Office Profit With Mid-Budget Studio Strategy

Film Review: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ | Franchise Searches for New Fire

Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’

Diane Lane and Jan Komasa on Anniversary and the Cost of Losing Each Other

Beyond the Brain Hack: Inside the Clandestine World of Simu Liu’s ‘The Copenhagen Test’

Gus Van Sant Talks ‘Dead Man’s Wire’, Robin Williams Memories, and Modern Parallels

Beyond Remission: Alex Dvorak’s ‘Bad Survivor’ Confronts Post-Treatment Reality

Tom Nesher on Collaboration, Grief, and the Making of ‘Come Closer’

‘Neo-Dome’: Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp on Their Oscar-Qualified Short and the Fight to Make the Series

Luke Greenfield on Filming Playdate with No Prep and a Rushed Schedule

Sydney Sweeney and the Cast of ‘Christy’ on Honoring a Fighter’s True Story

Derek Cianfrance on Roofman: Rebuilding Toys “R” Us and the Wild True Story Behind It

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