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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."

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.

Michael Shannon on ‘Death by Lightning’ and Reexamining the Role of a President

Michael Shannon speaks with Awards Focus about portraying President James Garfield in Netflix’s "Death by Lightning", working opposite Matthew Macfadyen, and approaching the performance without archival recordings. The four-episode limited series explores leadership, responsibility, and the human cost behind a pivotal moment in American history.

“This Is the Most Fun I’ve Ever Had”: Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ and the Gift of Hal Wyler

Rufus Sewell reflects on his most fulfilling role yet in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” As Hal Wyler, he balances charm, control, and vulnerability in a story that tests loyalty, power, and love — a performance that Sewell says has brought him more joy than any in his career.

Hur Jin-ho Crafts a Chilling Domestic Noir in ‘A Normal Family’

Director Hur Jin-ho returns to theaters with “A Normal Family,” a simmering moral drama inspired by Herman Koch’s internationally best-selling novel “The Dinner.” Hur Jin-ho spoke to Awards Focus about the creative path behind “A Normal Family,” from his approach to casting and directing young actors to the cultural shifts introduced in this adaptation.