Latest articles by Jeff McCobb
How Jenny Slate And Charlie Day Tapped Into Their Own Heartbreak Experiences For The Rom-Com I Want You Back
I Want You Back stars Jenny Slate and Charlie Day as two folks in the midst of devastating heartbreak, but how does one tap into those emotions within a comedic script?
How Pete Davidson And Con Air Made It Really Difficult For Jenny Slate And Charlie Day To Film I Want You Back
Charlie Day and Jenny Slate are funny people, but it turns out that what truly made them crack up during the filming of I Want You Back was an SNL star and a classic 90s flick.
Wait, That Shang-Chi Dragon Used Practical Effects As Well?
I want to ride this dragon SO bad.
Why Eternals’ VFX Team Had To 'Throw Out' Everything They’d Learned On Previous Marvel Films
It sounds like Eternals was brand-new visual territory for Marvel.
What We Can Expect From A Free Guy Sequel, According To The VFX Team
Free Guy was a massive hit in 2021, and after receiving news that Disney was interested in developing a sequel, we now have word on what we might be able to expect.
The One Video Game Ryan Reynolds’ Free Guy Was Most Inspired By
The VFX team for Free Guy had a blank canvas with which to construct the virtual landscape, so they decided to take inspiration from one very popular video game series.
The One Black Widow Scene That The VFX Team Wishes They Had More Time On
Can you spot the flaws in this sequence?
Elvis Director Baz Luhrmann's Casting Process To Find The Right Actor Sounds Intense
Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis biopic has a promising cast, including up-and-comer Austin Butler, who landed the dream role after a series of workshops with the actor.
Elvis Biopic Will Feature A Side Of Tom Hanks We've Never Seen Before, According To Baz Luhrmann
While Tom Hanks has had a pretty eclectic career, director Baz Luhrmann assures us that he'll be up to something completely new in Elvis.
'The 355' Interviews With Sebastian Stan, Jessica Chastain And Diane Kruger
“The 355” stars Sebastian Stan, Jessica Chastain and Diane Kruger discuss their latest action movie in this exclusive interview.
Hugh Jackman And Baz Luhrmann Want To Reunite For A Musical, So Make This Happen, Hollywood
Musical legends Hugh Jackman and Baz Luhrmann have made a film together, but they have never collaborated on a musical, and if they have it their way that will change.
How Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Son Ended Up Starring In Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza
The late Philip Seymour Hoffman was a frequent collaborator of Paul Thomas Anderson, and in PTA's latest film Licorice Pizza, his son seems to be filling his shoes quite nicely.
Why Red Rocket’s Sean Baker Keeps Writing About Porn Stars
The idea of porn and sex work is something that keeps popping up in Sean Baker's films, and now he's explained why he keeps writing this particular subject.
The One Great Matthew McConaughey Character He Says He Would Bring Back For A Sequel
Matthew McConaughey has played a slew of iconic characters, and reprised basically none of them for sequels. But he has an idea...
Andrew Garfield 'Tick, Tick...BOOM!' Interview
Andrew Garfield, star of Netflix's 'Tick, Tick… BOOM!,' discusses portraying famed 'RENT' writer Jonathan Larson and much, much more.
Why Matthew McConaughey Has Never Reprised A Character… Until Sing 2
Matthew McConaughey has appeared in a number of roles over the past three decades but hadn't reprised any of them for a sequel until now.
How Watching Porn Helped Red Rocket Star Bree Elrod Prepare For Her Role
Given the fact that her character in Red Rocket is a former porn star, Bree Elrod had to do some interesting research in order to properly prepare.
One Iconic Musician Still Regrets Not Letting Moulin Rouge Use Their Music
Moulin Rouge! is full of iconic tracks, but it turns out that one classic musician who famously turned Baz Luhrmann down now regrets the decision.
How One C’mon C’mon Star Made Joaquin Phoenix Uncomfortable In Their Scenes
In order to get the most authentic reaction possible out of Joaquin Phoenix, his co-star aimed to make him as uncomfortable as possible.
Alana Haim 'Licorice Pizza' Interview
Musician and "Licorice Pizza" star Alana Haim discusses her new Paul Thomas Anderson film in this interview
The One Licorice Pizza Actor Who Left Alana Haim Starstruck
Licorice Pizza has a stacked cast of huge names, but there was one actor that rockstar Alana Haim was completely starstruck over.
These Scenes In Joaquin Phoenix’s C’mon C’mon Were Unscripted, So The Actor Improvised
A frequently recurring segment in C'mon C'mon was completely unscripted, so Joaquin Phoenix had to be "authentically present."
Moulin Rouge May Never Have Happened Without Help From Elton John And Two More Musical Icons, According To Baz Luhrmann
While Baz Luhrmann received pushback from music publishers on Moulin Rouge's tracks, Elton John and two other musical icons stepped in to help push the project forward.
