Tessa Thompson Archives

‘Westworld’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer: It’s A Perfect Day For A Return On June 26

May 9, 2022 9:45 pm

What’s going on in the world of HBO’s Emmy-winning sprawling and cerebral sci-fi dystopian TV drama “Westworld”? Well, in many ways, “Westworld” jumped the shark really fast. Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa...

‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Trailer: Thor’s Latest Adventure Hits Theaters On July 8

Ned Booth

April 18, 2022 10:00 am

News, Trailers

What's there to say about "Thor: Ragnarok" four and a half years after its release? For one, it's a bold, colorful extravaganza true to its source material's Silver Age roots. It's the movie that launched Taik...

Ruth Negga, Passing, Best Supporting Actress

‘Passing’ Exclusive Featurette: Ruth Negga On The Complexities & Mysteries Of Her Character Claire

Rodrigo Perez

January 7, 2022 11:58 am

News, Trailers, Video

If you haven’t already seen it, Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, “Passing” on Netflix, is one of the most nuanced, layered, and engrossing portraits of identity of the year. Based on the book of the same name...

The Best Film Performances Of 2021

Matthew Monagle and The Playlist Staff

December 21, 2021 12:56 pm

Features, News

Great acting was everywhere in 2021. While we received the usual assortment of great performances in festival standouts and end-of-year awards contenders, we also found inspired performances in big-budget mult...

The Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Passing,’ ‘Scream,’ ‘The Eyes Of Tammy Faye’ & More

Jason Bailey

November 16, 2021 1:12 pm

News

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a spla...

‘Passing’ Trailer: Nothing Is Black & White For Tessa Thompson In Director Rebecca Hall’s Acclaimed Debut

Ned Booth

September 21, 2021 1:06 pm

News, Trailers

Would someone hide in plain sight to live a better life? The answers are not so easy, especially when it comes to how society perceives status and race. Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut “Passing,” acclaimed up...

Rebecca Hall’s Sundance Film ‘Passing’ Lands Massive Netflix Deal

Charles Barfield

February 6, 2021 9:39 am

News

As she explained to us in an interview of the Deep Focus podcast, Rebecca Hall has been working a long time bringing her directorial debut, “Passing,” to life. Even though the debut was delayed due to the pand...

‘Passing’: Rebecca Hall’s Debut Is A Delicate, Tension-Filled Acting Showcase [Sundance Review]

Robert Daniels

January 31, 2021 10:37 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

Irene (Tessa Thompson) rarely passes for white. She fears for her safety too much to do so. When she does, white people, from cab drivers to store clerks, treat her with deference. See, passing is an act by wh...

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Tessa Thompson Confirms Michael B. Jordan Will Direct ‘Creed 3’ & She’ll Need Him To “Dial Down The Sexiness”

Charles Barfield

December 29, 2020 11:46 am

News

“Creed 3” has always been a given, especially since the sequel not only did solid box office numbers but still was able to receive critical acclaim, as did the first film. But with the history of director chan...

Tessa Thompson ‘Sylvie’s Love,’ Hollywood’s Diversity Ambitions & A ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ Tease [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

December 17, 2020 9:54 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

The world may have come to a complete halt for a good portion of 2020, but Tessa Thompson didn't. Like many in the industry, the actress and now active producer spent a good deal of the pandemic on development...

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