We're in the midst of the 50th Anniversary of England's most famous and popular science fiction show Doctor Who. Who went through a series of ups and downs over that half century, as it went from a long hiatus in the nineties to a sudden revitalization in 2005. Now the British sci-fi series is more popular than ever with a...
Derek Cianfrance made a name for himself with Blue Valentine, a film that chronicles the rise and fall of a marriage. The Place Beyond The Pines – the filmmaker's latest – tells the story of sons and fathers. Once again, Cianfrance zooms in on family relationships, and shows us the not-so-pretty picture. While talking to the director, we learned that he's been telling...
Dwayne Johnson was born to play Roadblock. The actor's connection to G.I. Joe goes back to his childhood. Believe it or not, Johnson was an action figure nerd, who loved everything about the franchise. Therefore, when he got the call for Retaliation, he jumped at the chance. ScreenCrave recently spoke to Johnson about G.I. Joe's wrestling connection, and how he went...
This weekend, Tina Fey will once gain flex her neurotic muscles. In Admission, she plays a Princeton admissions officer, who takes an emotional hit. She learns that the child she gave up for adoption is one of her applicants. It's an awkward position and subject that screenwriter Karen Croner handles with care. ScreenCrave recently spoke to Croner...
A director is captain of their movie ship. There's a lot they have to handle in order to keep it afloat. Luckily for Antoine Fuqua, director of Olympus Has Fallen, he had a spectacular cast behind him. Fuqua and actors Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart and Angela Bassett recently sat down and revealed how fun it was being part of such an...
Olympus Has Fallen has an amazing cast. You're dealing with a variety of talent with some impressive credits. One of the strongest actors in the bunch is Melissa Leo. She's a recent Oscar-winner for her fantastic supporting role in The Fighter. This time around she plays Secretary of Defense in one of the most action-packed movies of the year. We spoke to...
When Suburgatory premiered, Parker Young's Ryan Shay was a typical jock famous for his sensuous, shirtless car washes. But in season two, the character revealed a hidden depth through an oddly paired relationship with Tessa Altman (played by Jane Levy). ScreenCrave recently spoke to Young about Ryan's interesting transition, bumpy...
Not everybody can be a successful Hollywood actor. But some can easily transition in and out of film and television. One of the actors that's able to do that flawlessly is Dylan McDermott. He'll be appearing in Antoine Fuqua's latest intense action thriller Olympus Has Fallen co-starring alongside an all-star cast. He got to chat with us about working on the film,...
Villains can easily be misunderstood. Sometimes they're doing a warped form of good that most people don't understand. Kang, played by Rick Yune in Olympus Has Fallen, is one of those villains. He leads an attack against the White House and holds the President hostage to further his personal/political vendetta. We briefly spoke to Yune...
Actress Noomi Rapace has dealt with all kinds of movies, from blockbusters to tiny independent films. Regardless of the film, she's proven to be an amazing foreign actress who's star continues to rise due to her diverse roles. Once again she's paired up with Niels Arden Oplev, director of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo trilogy, but this time on his American debut Dead...
If somebody harmed someone we loved, we'd go on the war path until the perpetrators got what they deserved. Okay so we can't actually take the law into our hands, but it's nice to see it unfold on the big screen. The difference between normal tales of revenge and Dead Man Down is the sweet love story in the middle of all the bloodshed. Colin Farrell is our main...
It's never fun being on the wrong side of the law, that is unless you happen to be a member of the most powerful gang in town. But then there's the moral dilemma that people don't see that's swimming through the heads of some criminals in thrillers, which is one of the many topics that's discussed in Niels Arden Oplev's new movie Dead Man Down. While Victor...
Tonight, NBC will air an all-new episode of Community. Earlier this week, ScreenCrave spoke to stars Alison Brie and Danny Pudi about the show's new look behind and in front of the camera. They also answered burning questions about Jeff and Annie, their dream guest stars and whether or not the show's quirkiness is a help or...
James Franco has a big hat to fill as he tackles The Wizard of Oz. The actor plays Oscar Diggs in this week's Oz: The Great and Powerful. He's the man behind the myth of one of the most revered characters in film and literature. Franco joined forces with director Sam Raimi to unveil the wizard's untold story. ScreenCrave recently spoke to the actor about his Raimi...
This weekend, Disney unveils the highly anticipated prequel, Oz: The Great and Powerful. The film centers on Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a carnival magician who becomes the famous Wizard of Oz. Upon his arrival he meets three witches played by Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz. ScreenCrave recently spoke to the trio at the film's Los Angeles press day...
If we get ten movies better than Stoker this year, we’re in for a great year of movies. Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook came to America to film a Southern gothic fairy tale, and he made an indelible film that’s well worth seeking out. He also assembled a great team of actors to make it. We got a chance to sit down with Chan-wook, and stars Nicole Kidman, Matthew...
Actor Josh Hamilton has been making his living working on stage, film and television for decades. He continues to fill up his resume with an eclectic number of movies, the latest addition being Scott Stewart's film Dark Skies. We got a chance to speak with the actor about his attraction to the project, working with the likes of Keri Russell...
Alex Karpovsky is more than just Ray from HBO's Girls. He's a multi-talented filmmaker who can write, direct, produce and act. This week, he has two features hitting Video On Demand: Rubberneck and Red Flag. The former centers on a research scientist named Paul, who's obsession with a co-worker...
Alice Englert and Alden Ehrenreich weren't interested in doing a fantasy movie that would turn into a Twilight-like franchise. They were looking for films that told personal stories. Beautiful Creatures director Richard LaGravenese was attracted to their apprehension and persuaded them to...
Beautiful Creatures writer/director Richard LaGravenese went the extra mile when he assembled the cast of his romantic fantasy film. His young leads are unknowns, with very little on their resume, but his supporting cast is filled with respected actors like Jeremy Irons and Viola Davis. In the film, Irons plays a dapper, over-protective uncle, and Davis is a...
