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'Under the Skin's' Jonathan Glazer Talks Genre, Influence and Scarlett Johansson
The director chats with Spinoff Online about the aesthetics of the alien-invasion film, and convincing star Scarlett Johansson to shed her clothes on camera.
Review | 'Draft Day' is Reitman's Best Film in Many Years
An effective, smart chess match executed with precision and suspense, Draft Day is director Ivan Reitman’s best film in many years.
'Da Vinci's Demons' Star Laura Haddock on the Depth of Lucrezia
Da Vinci's Demons star Laura Haddock discusses the challenge and depth of playing Lucrezia Donati, lover of both Leonardo Da Vinci & Lorenzo Di Medici.
Wells, Goldstein & Root Bring on the Bad Guys in 'Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II'
Writers Donald Goldstein, Tom Root and Zeb Wells discuss the process and challenges of finding the funny side of evil for 'DC Comics Special II: Villains In Paradise'
Review | Nick Frost's 'Cuban Fury' Has a Genuine Passion for Salsa
Though formulaic and occasionally dispiritingly cruel, Cuban Fury delivers winning performances from writer/star Nick Frost and Rashida Jones.
Review | Uninspired and Tedious, 'Rio 2' Misses the Mark
Blue Sky's Rio sequel suffers from a boring, uninspired and overfamiliar plot of sitcom problems acted out by annoying animals.
'Da Vinci's Demons' Star Laura Haddock on Lucrezia's Complexity, What's Ahead
Laura Haddock talks with Spinoff Online about how she got a better understanding of her characters, and what viewers can expect as Season 2 unfolds.
Reitman on What His 'Ghostbusters 3' Would've Been, Why He's Not Doing It
Director Ivan Reitman explains to Spinoff Online what his take was on the long-planned Ghostbusters 3, and elaborates on his reasons for dropping out of the film.
'The Raid 2' Star Iko Uwais Talks Acting, Fight Choreography and That Riot Scene
Iko Uwais chats with Spinoff Online about working with director Gareth Evans, the challenges of orchestrating the muddy riot scene, and the importance of knowing how to fall.
Gareth Evans Feeds the Action Machine in 'The Raid 2'
Director Garth Evans explains his action philosophy, his cinematic influences and building better set pieces.
Review | Lumbering 'Sabotage' is an Assault on Common Sense
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, director David Ayer's incompetent thriller suffers from poor writing and a lack of momentum.
Review | Brutal and Beautiful, 'The Raid 2' is an Action Masterpiece
With his sequel to The Raid: Redemption, director Gareth Evans crafts an film that's bound to change the conventions of the genre.
Review | Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah' is Ambitious But Anchorless
Starring Russell Crowe, director Darren Aronofksy's visually compelling take on the Biblical story drifts frequently into silliness.
Director Neil Burger Finds Connection, Success With 'Divergent'
The filmmaker talks with Spinoff Online about bringing Veronica Roth's novel to the screen, and drawing lessons from other young-adult adaptations.
'Da Vinci's Demons' Star Tom Riley Talks Mystery, History & Leonardo's Sexuality
With Starz's historical fantasy back for its second season, star Tom Riley speaks with Spinoff Online about reinventing history, and paying a visit to the Incan Empire.
'Muppets Most Wanted's' Bret McKenzie Talks Songwriting and Sequel Pressures
The Oscar winner chats with Spinoff Online about the challenges of writing a "bad" numbers, the most successful songs of the sequel, and finding his voice amid different musical styles.
Pat Healy Seeks 'Cheap Thrills,' Hopes for Doctor Strange Role
Actor Pat Healy talks his big role in Cheap Thrills, his small role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and his desire to play the Sorcerer Supreme.
'Da Vinci's Demons' Creator David Goyer Discusses Plotting His Hero's Journey
Creator David S. Goyer talks with Spinoff Online about what viewers have to look forward to in the Season 2 of Starz's historical fantasy and beyond.
Director James Bobin on Pushing Limits, Staying True in 'Muppets Most Wanted'
The director/co-writer talks with Spinoff Online about the ambitious Disney sequel, and the limitations of what a Muppet can do.
'Divergent' Star Mekhi Phifer on Choosing Roles, Franchises & Coming-of-Age Films
Mekhi Phifer talks with Spinoff Online about developing his role in Divergent, the first film in Summit Entertainment's new sci-fi franchise.