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Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick on “Golden” and the Music That Powers ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’

Mark Sonnenblick breaks down how the music of “Kpop Demon Hunters” was built to carry story, character, and emotion. Partnering closely with Ejae, he explains why the songs function like musical theater, how “Golden” emerged, and how months of revision turned an animated film into a cultural phenomenon worldwide impact.

Inside the Sound Design of Apple’s ‘F1’: Building a Sonic World at 200 Miles an Hour

Inside “F1,” the film’s sound designers reveal how access to real races, cars, and drivers helped create one of the year’s most immersive theatrical experiences, balancing raw speed with clarity, emotion, and narrative focus.

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

Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro will receive the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, honoring their acclaimed performances in “One Battle After Another.” The tribute celebrates their extraordinary contributions to one of the most celebrated and awards-recognized films of the year.

Film Review: ‘The Housemaid’ Rides Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power

Headlined by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, “The Housemaid” is a sleek, crowd-oriented thriller that builds patiently before delivering a satisfying second-half turn. While reliant on familiar tropes, it succeeds as polished, escapist entertainment designed to play best with an audience.

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

Rhea Seehorn, the center of Vince Gilligan’s "Pluribus," discusses the series' unique psychological demands. She views the solo performance as a "one-person play," revealing how the show's layered sci-fi themes force her character to confront isolation and the very nature of human connection.

Adolpho Veloso’s Visual Approach That Makes ‘Train Dreams’ an Oscars Contender

The film "Train Dreams," directed by Clint Bentley and based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, is a profoundly moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), an everyman logger whose life unfolds a... Read More...

From Polaroids to Starships: James MacLachlan’s VFX Journey Through “Black Mirror” Season 7

Now in its seventh season, “Black Mirror” continues to evolve as one of television’s most thought-provoking and visually daring anthologies. MacLachlan enthusiastically walks Awards Focus through the technical and creative challenges of Season 7