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Porn meets feminism in Ellen Rapoport’s new HBO comedy ‘Minx’
Writer Ellen Rapoport’s workplace comedy “Minx,” about a Playgirl-style magazine, was hard to sell. Set in 1972, the series follows an idealistic you…
4 years, 2 months ago
Showrunner Liz Meriwether finds critical acclaim with ‘The Dropout’
The downfall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has inspired books, podcasts, and now the hit limited series “The Dropout.” Showrunner Liz Meriweth…
4 years, 2 months ago
‘Dune’ director and producer on making epic sci-fi saga without a Marvel budget
Bringing Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel “Dune” to the big screen was considered a daunting proposition. But Mary Parent, a top Legendary Entertainment …
4 years, 3 months ago
China’s rise, from factories to movie screens
Hollywood has dominated in making global blockbusters for years, whereas China isn’t making those hits yet, but it’s now the biggest generator of box…
4 years, 3 months ago
‘Drive My Car’ director takes Japanese art house cinema to Oscars
Filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is the first Japanese film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He’s also the first f…
4 years, 3 months ago
‘King Richard’ director on relating to Williams sisters and nabbing Oscar noms
Before he even landed the job, director Reinaldo Marcus Green could tell that the film “King Richard” was a special project for the superstar sitting…
4 years, 3 months ago
Paramount doesn’t impress investors, Oscars struggle to reach audiences
ViacomCBS has rebranded as Paramount, but investors did not respond well. How long will Shari Redstone hang onto control of the company her father bu…
4 years, 4 months ago
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’: W. Kamau Bell on comedian’s complex legacy
Kamau Bell talks about his new documentary, “We Need to Talk About Cosby.” Also, the Oscars won’t require COVID vaccinations to attend, and Disney+ b…
4 years, 4 months ago
Phil Lord and Chris Miller on ‘The Afterparty’ and dynamics of their partnership
Filmmaking team Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been making movies together for years. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Th…
4 years, 4 months ago
Marlee Matlin and Siân Heder on ‘CODA’
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin is usually the only Deaf person on a set. Matlin came to a big realization when making “CODA,” a breakthrough fil…
4 years, 4 months ago