The Inside Reel

Co Directors/Producers Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin talk to The Inside Reel about path, timing, understanding and structure in regards to their new 2-part HBO Documentary Film: “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” on HBO and HBO Max.

Co Directors/Producers Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin talk to The Inside Reel about stitching time, sociology, perspective and the journey of an artist in regards to their new 2-part HBO Documentary Film: “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” on HBO and HBO Max.

Director Joseph Kahn and Actor Brandon Routh talk to The Inside Reel about approach, style, tone, intent and inspiration in regards to their new horror comedy “Ick” coming to theaters from Fathom Events.

The aspect of Superman is how does one approach to make it specific for a new generation. Like James Bond, every iteration is its own beast fueled by those making it. As the first progression from James Gunn as DC Studios, his “Superman” wants to be edgy but it feels almost too saccharine while pretending to be edgy.

The approach to rebooting a successful franchise comes down to perspective but also it is about keeping it from going off the rails. The saving grace of "Jurassic Park: Rebirth" is the balance between writer David Koepp (who wrote the screenplay for the first "Jurassic Park" as well as "The Lost World") and director Gareth Edwards who knows a thing or two about restoring franchises.

The conceit of "28 Years Later" is a concept of how life has changed against the backdrop of the rage and the ideas at play. It is split into two parts. The crux of the film is Spike who is the eyes through which the new generation will see this quarantined world.

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.”