Ally Johnson, Author at The Playlist

11 Movies to See in November: From ‘Small Axe’ To ‘Happiest Season’

November 4, 2020 1:40 pm

Well, at least we still have movies - even if theaters are still relatively no-go zones. For all its ensuing stress, November has a strong list of films on its slate, some of which have already built significa...

8 TV Shows to Watch in November

Ally Johnson

November 4, 2020 1:20 pm

Features, News, Television

Despite some bigger names and some returning series that already have dedicated fans, November isn’t a big month for new television series. It would seem that the film side is picking up the slack, while thing...

Mickey Down & Konrad Kay On ‘Industry’: Making The World Of Finance Cinematic & Universal [Interview]

Ally Johnson

November 4, 2020 11:15 am

Interviews, News, Television

If you’re looking for the next new weekly show, look no further than HBO’s latest series, “Industry,” which premieres November 10th. Somehow managing to adapt the frenzied energy of “The Newsroom,” the after-h...

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead On ‘Synchronic,’ Obsessing With Time, Working Under Quarantine & More [Interview]

Ally Johnson

October 24, 2020 1:40 pm

Interviews, News

Directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson have been making creative leaps in independent film for years now. From their debut, the two-man show “Resolution,” critics have been stoking the flames of their work...

Lea Thompson Looks Back At 35 Years Of ‘Back To The Future’ [Interview]

Ally Johnson

October 21, 2020 1:17 pm

Interviews, News

Since its initial release, the “Back to the Future” trilogy has had an undeniable influence on generations of filmmakers and audiences. It’s been 35 years since the original film first hit theaters and to cele...

Sally Hawkins & Director Craig Roberts Talk ‘Eternal Beauty’ And Its “Dream-Like” Film Influences [Interview]

Ally Johnson

October 8, 2020 1:40 pm

Interviews, News

Best known for his roles such as his breakout performance in “Submarine,” the television series “Red Oaks” and then supporting roles in comedies such as “Neighbors,” Craig Roberts has quietly been carving out ...

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10 Movies To See In October: ‘On The Rocks,’ ‘Possessor,’ Chicago 7′ & More

Ally Johnson

October 5, 2020 1:08 pm

Features, News

Festival season continues to ebb and flow with the AFI Festival hitting in just a few weeks, making for the discourse around film to stray from the persistent doom and gloom of all of the rescheduling and push...

10 TV Shows To Watch In October

Ally Johnson

October 4, 2020 2:32 pm

Features, News

There is no shortage of genre television offerings for this October, with plenty of shows looking to sustain horror fans who are looking for new output. Every streaming site seems to have either a horror antho...

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Rachel Lee Goldenberg Talks ‘Unpregnant’ & The Importance Of Destigmatizing Abortion [Interview]

Ally Johnson

September 11, 2020 3:07 pm

Interviews, News

Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg has had a busy year with her adaptation of the 1983 film “Valley Girl,” as well as work on the television series “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.” Her latest is the HBO Max film “Unp...

‘Topside’: Celine Held & Logan George Discuss Their Gripping Debut Feature & Its Venice Debut [Interview]

Ally Johnson

September 10, 2020 1:33 pm

Festivals, Interviews, News

Filmmakers Celine Held and Logan George have had quite the journey when it comes to the release of their first feature film. With years of research and numerous short films under their belt, “Topside” was mean...

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11 Films To See In September: ‘Tenet,’ ‘Kajillionaire,’ ‘Mulan’ & More

Ally Johnson

September 4, 2020 12:54 pm

News

From Christopher Nolan to Charlie Kaufman and Miranda July there is no shortage of highly anticipated films in September, following a rather slow summer season. With fall festivals pressing on, it will be inte...

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9 Shows To Watch In September: ‘Fargo,’ ‘Ratched,’ ‘The Boys’ & More

Ally Johnson

September 3, 2020 2:50 pm

News, Television

September has quite a few heavy hitters on the docket this year, from a new series produced by Ridley Scott and another created by Luca Guadagnino. Along with the bigger names however are some great, micro-bud...

Kyle MacLachlan Talks Working With Ethan Hawke In ‘Tesla’ & The Odds Of More ‘Twin Peaks’ [Interview]

Ally Johnson

August 26, 2020 12:23 pm

Interviews, News

For most television and film fanatics, Kyle MacLachlan is best known—or at least, most familiar—for his turn in David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” as Agent Dale Cooper (and others, the longer you get into the series)....

Joe Keery Talks Shedding His ‘Stranger Things’ Persona For The Sinister ‘Spree’ [Interview]

Ally Johnson

August 14, 2020 12:18 pm

Interviews, News

Actor Joe Keery is currently best known for his fan-favorite performance as Steve Harrington on Netflix’s “Stranger Things”—and for good reason. In the hit series, he went from the obnoxious, if not amusing, j...

Kris Rey and Gillian Jacobs On ‘I Used To Go Here’ And Writing Character Dynamics [Interview]

Ally Johnson

August 8, 2020 3:15 pm

Interviews, News

Kris Rey and Gillian Jacobs make for a formidable duo in Rey’s latest film “I Used to Go Here.” A film about a woman in her early 30’s being asked to speak at her alma mater, the film explores the idea of diff...

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