Interviews · Audience Reception Lady Gaga Reflects on 'Painful' Backlash to Joker: Folie à Deux In a new Rolling Stone cover story, Lady Gaga described the intense negative reception to Joker: Folie à Deux as initially humorous but ultimately painful following the film's release. The sequel, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, faced harsh criticism and was notably absent from Academy Award nominations after the first film's success. November 16, 2025 · 1 min read
Interviews · Features Leading Animators Reveal the Hardest Thing to Draw Four veteran animation directors discuss the most challenging aspects of their craft, from capturing subtle emotional expressions to drawing realistic animals. Their insights reveal why character acting and unique visual style remain the industry's toughest creative hurdles. May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Movie News · Interviews Ryan Gosling Channels Chaplin for Project Hail Mary Performance Ryan Gosling revealed that he modeled his physical performance in "Project Hail Mary" on Charlie Chaplin's iconic role in the 1936 film "Modern Times." The actor sought to bring a clumsy, mechanical quality to his portrayal of an unprepared astronaut, diverging from traditional graceful space movements to reflect the reality of space travel. March 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Movie News · Interviews Pixar's Hoppers Draws Visual Inspiration From Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko Director Daniel Chong revealed in an exclusive interview that Pixar's new film "Hoppers" employs a dual-perspective visual device borrowed from Studio Ghibli's 1994 film "Pom Poko." The technique allows animals to appear anthropomorphic with expressive features when communicating with each other, while rendering them as realistic wildlife when observed by human characters. March 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Movie News · Interviews Olivia Wilde Says Gen Z Critique of Sex Scenes Demands Authenticity Olivia Wilde has praised Generation Z for pushing back against unrealistic on-screen sex scenes, interpreting their criticism as a call for greater authenticity. The actress and filmmaker made the comments while promoting her new erotic thriller, which utilized an intimacy coordinator to create a safe environment for its more realistic and awkward intimate moments. January 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Interviews · Casting Colman Domingo Reveals Jerry Springer Inspiration for 'The Running Man' Villain Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo discussed the real-world influences behind his character, the despicable game show host Bobby T, in the new dystopian thriller. The actor cited the confrontational style of talk shows like 'Jerry Springer' as a key inspiration for the role's lack of civility and performative violence. November 17, 2025 · 1 min read