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‘Primetime’ Editor Daniel Garber on Shaping Robert Pattinson’s Unpredictable Chris Hansen

“Primetime” editor Daniel Garber discusses bringing documentary instincts to Lance Oppenheim’s first scripted feature, shaping Robert Pattinson’s heightened take on Chris Hansen, and finding the uneasy line between journalism and entertainment behind “To Catch a Predator.”

Writer/Director Stephanie Ahn on the Vulnerability at the Heart of ‘Bedford Park’

After a decade-long journey to bring “Bedford Park” to the screen, writer-director Stephanie Ahn talks about getting personal, her years as an editor and rethinking identity through the relationship at the center of her debut feature.

Rinko Kikuchi Dances Through Loss in ‘Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!’

Nearly 20 years after her Oscar-nominated performance in “Babel,” Rinko Kikuchi talks about taking on one of her most unexpected roles yet, learning ballroom dance and finding the humor, desire and hope within the grief of “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!”

TIFF Film Review: Sue Kim’s ‘Always Lalisa’ Asks Who Lisa Is Without BLACKPINK

Sue Kim’s “Always Lalisa” follows BLACKPINK’s Lisa through a pivotal year of solo music, “The White Lotus” and Coachella, finding surprising vulnerability beneath the carefully maintained image of one of K-pop’s biggest global stars.

Cinematographer Doug Emmett on Finding Two Very Different Visual Languages for ‘Furious’ and ‘Lucky’

Cinematographer Doug Emmett discusses finding the dark humor and shifting perspectives of “Furious,” following Anya Taylor-Joy across “Lucky,” and why two of the year’s most cinematic thrillers demanded very different approaches behind the camera.

Emmy-Nominated Miriam Shor on the Love and Loss at the Heart of ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated Miriam Shor discusses making every moment count as Helen in "Pluribus," creating Carol and Helen’s relationship with Rhea Seehorn, the trauma of the Joining and why the show’s complicated questions give her hope for television.

Emmy-Nominated Melissa Gethin Clarke on the Perfectly Imperfect Cast of ‘Slow Horses’

Emmy-nominated casting director Melissa Gethin Clarke discusses building the remarkable "Slow Horses" ensemble, Roddy Ho’s surprising Season 5 spotlight, casting Nick Mohammed, the extensive search behind the Libyan storyline and what she has learned working alongside Nina Gold.

Cian O’Clery on the Heart, Honesty and Matchmaking Behind ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Season 4

"Love on the Spectrum" creator Cian O’Clery discusses the Emmy-nominated Netflix series, its unusually personal casting and matchmaking process, representing the autistic community, and why genuine connection will always matter more than manufactured reality television drama.

Film Review (Spoiler Free): ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Features Tom Holland’s Finest Performance Yet

Tom Holland delivers his most mature performance yet in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," a grounded and emotionally resonant adventure that shifts the focus back to Peter Parker's personal sacrifices. Director Destin Daniel Cretton balances spectacular action with heartfelt storytelling, making this one of Marvel's strongest post-"Endgame" films.

Amanda Zhou on Bringing Joo Dee to Life in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2

Amanda Zhou discusses her journey from competitive figure skating to Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender," the secretive audition process, finding the humanity behind Joo Dee, filming the season's haunting brainwashing sequence, and joining one of television's most passionate fan communities.