Sonya Alexander is a freelance entertainment journalist, academic writer and screenwriter who began her career as a talent agent-in-training. She also does script coverage.
Subverting a Classic Fairy Tale: Emilie Blichfeldt Discusses ‘The Ugly Stepsister’
What might be a fairytale for one might be a nightmare for another. Filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt riffs off of this notion in her feature debut The Ugly Stepsister. Instead of Cinderella as the main character, Elvira, her stepsister, is the POV of the story.
‘Sinners’ Review
Ryan Coogler’s (Black Panther, Creed) Sinners is an exhilarating paean to the cultural richness of the Mississippi Delta and the Low Country and its hotbed of spiritual stew which includes hoodoo, voodoo, and Yoruba. The characters in the film joyfully affirm its message that music can pierce the veil between the physical and the spiritual worlds.
Dope Thief Showrunner Peter Craig on ‘the Ultimate Realization of Writing’
Peter Craig has co-written such recent hits as Top Gun: Maverick, The Batman, and Gladiator II, but he takes on directing and showrunning duties with Apple TV+ Dope Thief. He calls directing “the ultimate realization of writing.”
Using Sound to Establish Place: Line Langebek Knudsen Talks ‘The Girl with the Needle’
Writer/Producer Line Langebek Knudsen (I’ll Come Running) understands that the visual isn't just important in a narrative, but sound is as well.
New Faces on the Forefront: Oscars 2025
This year’s 97th Oscars had a plethora of first-time nominees in many categories. It’s difficult to believe that women with illustrious careers like Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres have never received any Oscar love.
Bite Size Oscar History: Documentary Feature Films and the Oscars
Documentaries can point to societal ills or looming political upheaval. Depending on how well they're made, they can move the socio-political needle on an issue and create change.
Discovering the Light and Shadows of Naples: Trudie Styler Discusses ‘Posso entrare? An Ode to Naples’
Trudie Styler discusses finding the soul of Naples while filming 'Posso entrare? An Ode to Naples' and exploring the historical and socio-economic wounds of this ancient metropolis and how it heals itself and survives through its people’s resilience, ideals, and creativity.
Bite Size Oscar History: Foreign Language Films Nominated for Best Picture
Which non-English language film was the first to nab the top prize for Best Picture?
Bite Size Oscar History: The History of Horror at the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rarely acknowledges horror. Only a handful of horror films have been nominated for Best Picture. The Exorcist (1973) and Jaws (1975) are a couple of films in this exclusive club.
The Gorge Director Scott Derrickson on Miles Teller’s Fidelity and Anya-Taylor Joy’s Surprises
Scott Derrickson, director of Apple TV+’s new The Gorge, is best-known for directing horror films he co-writes, including The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and The Black Phone. When he takes on a project he didn’t write, like The Gorge, there’s one main thing he looks for in a script. “I’m looking to be surprised,” he tells MovieMaker.
Bite Size Oscar History: The First Oscar for Best Picture
Join us as we celebrate the magic of the movies weekly until the Oscars airs on March 2, 2025.
Love Hurts Director Jonathan ‘JoJo’ Eusebio on Stunts and Romance
Love Hurts director Jonathan “JoJo” Eusebio came to filmmaking from the world of martial arts: In the ’90s, he attended the Los Angeles-area Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, where he met fellow practitioners David Leitch and Chad Stahelski.
2025 Film Preview
2025 promises to be a year of revisiting some popular franchises, reimagining old favorites, and taking chances with original films suited for various proclivities.
Finding the Newness in a Story: Jeff Nathanson Discusses ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Disney’s animated The Lion King hit theaters in 1994 and became a cultural phenomenon. Its messages of bravery, unconditional love, and family bonds resonate today just as much as they did then.
The Allure of the Macabre: Robert Eggers Talks ‘Nosferatu’
Robert Eggers speaks with Script about his journey as a filmmaker and finally making his dream project.