The Inside Reel

Director Renny Harlin and Producer Gene Simmons talk to The Inside Reel about tone, pacing and character development in regards to their new action thriller “Deep Water” from Magenta Light Studios.

Series Director/Executive Producer Karyn Kusama talks to The Inside Reel about environment, thematics and structure in regards to her new limited series: “Devil In Silver”, part of “The Terror” anthology airing on AMC+.

Actors Peter Capaldi & Cush Jumbo talk to The Inside Reel about psychology, trust and practical application in regards to the 2nd season of their dramatic thriller series: “Criminal Record” on Apple TV.

The integral structure of "The Devil Wears Prada" is understanding the path if not leading the path. The first film, which is 20 years old, spoke of a certain idea before influencers. While the new film doesn't hit that right on the head, it does talk to the digital and click based idea encapsulating modern journalism, even within the fashion industry. The sequel benefits greatly from time because it allowed the characters to live life or reinforce what they are.

The intent of any "Mummy" film is to try to find the angle of perspective making it intense while mixing in certain elements of adventure. With "Lee Cronin's The Mummy", Cronin leans in more to the horror aspect. While he was really able to make the tone work in "Evil Dead Rise" which was wonderfully done, this film more skirts the edge of taste but also what the concept should be.

After establishing the context of the Super Mario Brothers universe, the second entry in the franchise "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is a lot more cohesive, effective and linear in what it shows since the boundaries (as they were) are now actually set. The progression and thematics are also more specifically based as is the tone. But the second entry, specifically with the story of Bowser and his son, gives it a little more grounded stakes. And yet the best parts of the movie are Yoshi and Star Fox.

Special Creature Effects Supervisor Neal Scanlan talks to The Inside Reel about humanity, old school inspiration, the balance curve and cinematic scale in regards to the digital/in-home release of "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.”