Writer/Director Mary Bronstein On the Significance of Rodents in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You director Mary Bronstein talks to The Contending about creating a biblical flood ---...
Hair and Makeup Designer Torsten Witte on Why Teddy’s Look is His Proudest Accomplishment in ‘Bugonia’
For every hair lost on Emma Stone's head in Bugonia, hair and makeup designer Torsten Witte could have used for...
SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2025 Announces Audience and Competition Award Winners
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (November 3, 2025)—The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) today announced the award winners for the 28th-annual SCAD...
‘Roofman’ Cinematographer Andrij Parekh Talks Shooting in a Former Toys “R” Us
How do you make a Toys "R" Us cinematic? Roofman cinematographer Andrij Parekh has the answer, including tidbits about that...
2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival: Put These 3 Underdog Films on Your Oscar Radar
Megan McLachlan recaps the final days of the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, including three underdog Oscar contenders she's advocating...
2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival: Nothing Scares Amanda Seyfried or Will Arnett with Two Gutsy Performances in ‘Ann Lee’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’
Megan McLachlan is in Savannah, Ga., covering the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival that runs through Saturday, November 1. Brrr....
Review: The Delightful ‘You’re Dating a Narcissist!’ Creates the Ultimate ‘Best Friend’ Duo: Marisa Tomei and Sherry Cola
Ann Marie Allison's You're Dating a Narcissist! reminds us of rom-coms of yesteryear with a heartfelt, hilarious performance from one of...
Oscars 2026: Where are We with This Year’s Best Documentary Contenders?
Megan McLachlan looks at the 2026 Best Documentary contenders, including Scott Feinberg's Docs to Watch lineup at the 2025 SCAD...
Oscars 2026: Can Jennifer Lopez Get in Despite Spider Woman’s Box Office Performance? A Jessica Lange Movie Might Hold the Answer
In order to weigh Jennifer Lopez's Oscar chances, Megan McLachlan rewinds to 31 years ago when a box office disappointment...
Podcast: 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival Preview with Grits & Gab’s Tarcia Bush, Animation World Network’s Victoria Davis
In a very special podcast, Megan McLachlan is joined by Grits & Gab's Tarcia Bush and Animation World Network's Victoria...
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