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Interview: ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Music Supervisor Frankie Pine Talks Diving Into The Revolutionary Sound of The 70s
With any movie or TV show, we all remember significant moments or an iconic scene in part because of the song that adds to the storytelling of a scene. In the TV series Daisy Jones & The Six, there’s not a moment that isn’t touched by music. Both original songs played by the fictional band […] More
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Interview: ‘SNL’ Director Liz Patrick On Her Emmy-Nominated Holiday Episode And Those Pinch Me Moments
Director Liz Patrick has mapped out a successful career directing television, specifically variety shows. She’s behind some of the most well-known shows, specials, and award shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, MTV Movie Awards Pre-shows, The Real World, and more. Saturday Night Live, the institution Liz Patrick has called home for two years, is a […] More
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Interview: Marc Maron On His Most Personal Special ‘From Bleak to Dark’
One of the most engaging qualities about Marc Maron is his vulnerability and his ability to connect with someone (we saw that when he spoke to Joey here last year). His interviews with guests on his WTF podcast are often insightful and cut through the artifice into profound, more meaningful conversations with some of the […] More
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Interview: Taraji P. Henson Discusses Her Guest Starring Role On ‘Abbott Elementary’ And Looming SAG-AFTRA Strike
It’s been a few years since fans saw Taraji P. Henson on the silver screen, though her memorable role as Cookie Lyon on FOX’s Empire still holds a place as one of the best characters on television in recent years. In April, Henson returned to TV in her guest-starring role on the ABC hit show […] More
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Interview: Camila Morrone Talks About Her ’70s Vibe in ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’
The book Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid was a surprise hit thanks to BookTok and word of mouth. Early on in its success, it was easy to envision the material as ripe for TV — you have rich characters, the glamorous and turbulent times of the rock n roll era of the 70s, […] More
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Interview: ‘SNL’ Cast Member Ego Nwodim On Her Standout Year
After some significant departures in the cast, Saturday Night Live had the task of shifting focus to a newer crop of talent. While there might be some off seasons here and there, SNL consistently excels at reinventing itself. The behemoth sketch comedy series has been taking new form over and over again for decades at […] More
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Interview: Co-Showrunners Justin Halpern And Patrick Schumacker Discuss The Runaway Hit ‘Abbott Elementary’
Workplace comedies like Abbott Elementary, in particular, take a season to find their rhythm, but Abbott clicked right away for viewers and the creatives behind the show. Co-showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker knew they had something exceptional early in the process. They point to creator & fellow showrunner Quinta Brunson and her perspective on […] More
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Interview: Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks ‘Abbott Elementary’ And Raising The Bar Of Excellence
The legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent decades turning in consistent performances in TV, film, and theater. It’s her versatility and sheer talent that has given generations of viewers memorable characters, from Moesha’s stepmom Dee in the 90s sitcom Moesha to playing Lauryn Hill’s mother Florence Watson in Sister Act 2 and Ginger St. James […] More
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Interview: Mayan Lopez Talks ‘Lopez vs Lopez’s’ Beating Authenticity
Mayan Lopez has been the breakout talent of the season. In the golden era of television, we all have our set expectations when it comes to multi-cam comedies because they’ve been around for decades and, in recent years, have seemed a little passé, but creator and star Mayan Lopez breathes new life into the sitcom […] More
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Interview: Billy Harris On Colin’s Big Moment in ‘Ted Lasso’
Throughout its three seasons, Ted Lasso has found moments to spotlight supporting characters that make up the AFC Richmond team. As the series winds down, it’s actor Billy Harris‘ time to shine as Colin Hughes. For Harris, Ted Lasso marks his first time on a TV series that he says is “crazy” in hindsight. While […] More
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Interview: Selenis Leyva Brings Her Whole Self To The Party In ‘Lopez vs Lopez’
This is my third time speaking with Selenis Leyva, an actress whose talent spans genres and different mediums in film, stage, and TV. In conversation, Leyva possesses a certain quality not everyone has; an aura that makes you feel like you’re just catching up with a long lost family member or a girlfriend you haven’t […] More
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Interview: Joshua Jackson And Lizzy Caplan Talk Reimagining ‘Fatal Attraction’
Fatal Attraction is one of those iconic movies that nearly anyone can quote from, and if not quote, then you can recall that infamous rabbit scene. It’s a sexy romp that lingers as a classic popcorn thriller with unforgettable performances by Glenn Close (Alex Forrest) and Michael Douglas (Dan Gallagher). Three decades later, actors Joshua […] More