- Punching Up: Director Eva Victor Blends Humor and Healing in A24 Debut “Sorry, Baby”
You may recognize Eva Victor as Rian from “Billions” or for their sharp satire writing for Reductress. This year, they’re poised to make their mark as a director with their debut feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The critically acclaimed A24 project, which premiered at Sundance in January, follows Agnes (played by Victor) through five pivotal years…
- ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ Cast Talks Comfort Movies, Cultural Identity, and Healing Through Film
Do you have a comfort movie – the kind you return to when you’re craving nostalgia or a little escape? In her semi-autobiographical debut feature, The Queen of My Dreams, writer-director Fawzia Mirza, explores the power of cinema and its ability to bridge generations and offer sanctuary in the face of loss. In the wake…
- Inside “Neighborhood Watch”: Director Duncan Skiles on New Film with Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
The latest film on our docket is RLJE’s “Neighborhood Watch,” a feature that skillfully blends criminal drama with dry humor. When Simon (Jack Quaid) witnesses a kidnapping in broad daylight, he tries to alert the authorities, but his history of mental illness makes it difficult for him to get anyone to take him seriously. Eventually,…
- “A Nice Indian Boy”: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on Love, Identity, and Breaking Tradition
Following its acclaimed premiere at SXSW in 2024, “A Nice Indian Boy” will make its theatrical debut on April 4. Adapted from the play by Madurai Shekar and directed by Roshan Sethi, the film celebrates family, Indian tradition, and “the bigness of love.” On the night of his sister’s traditional Indian wedding, Naveen (Karan Soni…
- Cynthia Erivo on Hasty Pudding 2025 Woman of the Year Honor: “I Like to Be Surprised”
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to the spotlight, but this year, she’s really defying gravity. Following her critically acclaimed debut as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One, the award-winning actress, singer, and producer has been named Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year. The honor, bestowed annually by Harvard’s storied theater troupe, celebrates Erivo’s…
- Jon Hamm Honored as Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Man of the Year
Mad Men’s Don Draper, masterfully portrayed by Jon Hamm, once said, “When a man walks into a room, he brings his whole life with him. He has a million reasons for being anywhere. Just ask him.” On January 31, those “million reasons” led Hamm to Harvard University, where he was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals’…
- EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Vivian Kerr and Anthony Rapp on Crafting Their Poignant and Deeply Relatable Film ‘SCRAP’
In her feature-length directorial debut, SCRAP, Vivian Kerr delivers a poignant story of humanity and understanding. In this independent film, Kerr stars as Beth, a single mother and PR executive who suddenly finds herself homeless and living out of her car after an unexpected layoff. Out of fear of disappointing her older brother Ben (Anthony…
- INTERVIEW: Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter Chat Nostalgic Doomsday Comedy ‘Y2K’
On December 31, 1999, the world was on edge about a possible technological shutdown. Due to a programming bug that only allowed the last two digits of the year to update, people theorized that a society that relied on technology would fall into complete disarray when the date failed to change at the turn of…
- EXCLUSIVE: Alex Wolff on Exploring the Dark Side of Frat Culture in ‘The Line’ and Collaborating with Director Ethan Berger
Alex Wolff stars in the new drama The Line, directed by Ethan Berger with supporting performances from the likes of Lewis Pullman, Halle Bailey, Austin Abrams, and Angus Cloud. This cautionary tale on the potentially dangerous environments of college fraternities provides a glimpse into the dark side of frat culture and asks questions of responsibility…
- Unlocking Her Aesthetic: Maris Jones on her Creative Evolution, Creating Chappell Roan’s Iconic Gov Ball Apple, and her Debut Visual Guide
TikTok time traveler and innovative content creator Maris Jones has just released her debut book, Unlock Your Aesthetic. If you’ve ever scrolled through TikTok or Instagram, chances are you’ve paused for one of her videos. Her cinematic, DIY vignettes evoke nostalgia for past decades, but that distinct signature “aesthetic” took years to fully “unlock.” In…
You may recognize Eva Victor as Rian from “Billions” or for their sharp satire writing for Reductress. This year, they’re poised to make their mark as a director with their debut feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The critically acclaimed A24 project, which premiered at Sundance in January, follows Agnes (played by Victor) through five pivotal years…
Do you have a comfort movie – the kind you return to when you’re craving nostalgia or a little escape? In her semi-autobiographical debut feature, The Queen of My Dreams, writer-director Fawzia Mirza, explores the power of cinema and its ability to bridge generations and offer sanctuary in the face of loss. In the wake…
The latest film on our docket is RLJE’s “Neighborhood Watch,” a feature that skillfully blends criminal drama with dry humor. When Simon (Jack Quaid) witnesses a kidnapping in broad daylight, he tries to alert the authorities, but his history of mental illness makes it difficult for him to get anyone to take him seriously. Eventually,…
Following its acclaimed premiere at SXSW in 2024, “A Nice Indian Boy” will make its theatrical debut on April 4. Adapted from the play by Madurai Shekar and directed by Roshan Sethi, the film celebrates family, Indian tradition, and “the bigness of love.” On the night of his sister’s traditional Indian wedding, Naveen (Karan Soni…
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to the spotlight, but this year, she’s really defying gravity. Following her critically acclaimed debut as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One, the award-winning actress, singer, and producer has been named Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year. The honor, bestowed annually by Harvard’s storied theater troupe, celebrates Erivo’s…
Mad Men’s Don Draper, masterfully portrayed by Jon Hamm, once said, “When a man walks into a room, he brings his whole life with him. He has a million reasons for being anywhere. Just ask him.” On January 31, those “million reasons” led Hamm to Harvard University, where he was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals’…
In her feature-length directorial debut, SCRAP, Vivian Kerr delivers a poignant story of humanity and understanding. In this independent film, Kerr stars as Beth, a single mother and PR executive who suddenly finds herself homeless and living out of her car after an unexpected layoff. Out of fear of disappointing her older brother Ben (Anthony…
On December 31, 1999, the world was on edge about a possible technological shutdown. Due to a programming bug that only allowed the last two digits of the year to update, people theorized that a society that relied on technology would fall into complete disarray when the date failed to change at the turn of…
Alex Wolff stars in the new drama The Line, directed by Ethan Berger with supporting performances from the likes of Lewis Pullman, Halle Bailey, Austin Abrams, and Angus Cloud. This cautionary tale on the potentially dangerous environments of college fraternities provides a glimpse into the dark side of frat culture and asks questions of responsibility…
TikTok time traveler and innovative content creator Maris Jones has just released her debut book, Unlock Your Aesthetic. If you’ve ever scrolled through TikTok or Instagram, chances are you’ve paused for one of her videos. Her cinematic, DIY vignettes evoke nostalgia for past decades, but that distinct signature “aesthetic” took years to fully “unlock.” In…