The Inside Reel

Actor Rodrigo Santoro talks to The Inside Reel about influences, approach, environment and improvisation in regards to his new film, the action-oriented "Beast Race" from Prime Video.

Actor Ben Foster talks to The Inside Reel about approach, cadence, vibe and the coolness of his new film “Motor City” from IFC Films.

Actor Tim Robbins talks to The Inside Reel about intent, physicality, approach and the power of ideas in regards to the third season of his science fiction thriller series from Apple TV: “Silo”.

The mixing of the cartoon world and the real world is always an interesting cauldron because it uses both context and tone as a balance of the time it is in. “Coyote Va. Acme” exists in its own state but also the world it is currently in. “Roger Rabbit” was set in the time of the 40s with a different pair of eyes but also was the heyday of Looney Tunes cartoons. They were big stars. Today’s kids barely know them but their parents still have an idea of where they come from.

The aspect of any Ridley Scott film has to do with control, perspective and shift. Sometimes, in recent memory, his films have gone wayward losing themselves more in the concept than the arch of the story. With “The Dog Stars” there is more an efficiency of path, which was probably dictated by the novel but its efficiency and baseline element explored in the pace give it a much more organic progression than say “Gladiator 2” which was much more meandering.

The aspect of the franchise dealing with one family in certain ways like "The Conjuring" pushed the notion of the idea of The Red Door. What "Insidious: Out Of The Further" does is open the concept up a little bit though it still uses the consistency of Claire in Lin Shaye to anchor it. "Resident Evil" coming up faces a similar obstacle to overcome but Shaye’s presence is what allows the film to bridge into itself.

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.”