Samantha LaBat
Obsessed with Hamilton and most things Disney. Gets too attached to TV show characters. Loves a good thriller, but will only tolerate so much blood.
Latest articles by Samantha LaBat
Emily Blunt Praises Dwayne Johnson Behind The Scenes Of Jungle Cruise
By Samantha LaBat last updated
In a behind-the-scenes clip from Disney's Jungle Cruise, Emily Blunt discusses working with co-star Dwayne Johnson.
New DVD Releases 2021: All The Latest Movies And TV Shows
By Dirk Libbey, Samantha LaBat last updated
Here's what's heading to home media over the course of 2021.
Monique Coleman And Corbin Bleu On The ‘Special’ And ‘Beautiful’ Diversity In Lifetime’s A Christmas Dance Reunion
By Samantha LaBat published
High School Musical stars Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman reunite for Lifetime's A Christmas Dance Reunion and discuss the film's diversity.
The Holiday Fix Up’s Jana Kramer Talks Being Present In The Social Media Age
By Samantha LaBat published
Jana Kramer, start of Lifetime's The Holiday Fix Up, shares why it's important to be present in the social media times we're living in.
Why David Yates Was The Perfect Director To Finish The Harry Potter Series, According To Chris Columbus
By Samantha LaBat published
Chris Columbus, director of the first Harry Potter film, shares why he thinks David Yates, director of the final Harry Potter film, was a brilliant choice.
Chris Columbus Reveals The Effect He ‘Beats Himself Up’ Over From Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
By Samantha LaBat published
Chris Columbus, director of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, says he still beats himself up over some of the effects in the 20 year old film.
How Chris Columbus Dealt With The Pressure Of Directing The First Harry Potter Film
By Samantha LaBat published
Chris Columbus, director of the first two films in the Harry Potter franchise, shares how he dealt with the pressure of directing the first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Night Raiders Director On Putting The Realities Of Indigenous Life Into A Fictional World
By Samantha LaBat published
Danis Goulet, writer and director of Night Raiders, shares how she incorporated the realities of Indigenous life into the fictional world she created for the film.
Netflix’s Love Hard Star Shares Unpopular Movie Opinion That ‘May Cause Riots’
By Samantha LaBat published
Darren Barnet, star of Netflix's Love Hard, shares an unpopular movie opinion that is likely to raise eyebrows.
Netflix’s Love Hard Cast Members Share Rom-Com Scenes They Want To Recreate And Have A Title Idea For The Sequel
By Samantha LaBat published
Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang and Darren Barnet, stars of Netflix's Love Hard, share the iconic rom-com scenes they want to recreate in a potential sequel, as well as an idea for its title.
Swan Song Director On Working With Lead Actor To Portray A Real Person
By Samantha LaBat published
Todd Stephens, director of Swan Song, discusses how he and star Udo Kier worked to accurately portray Pat Pitenbarger in a way that Kier could still bring his own interpretation to the role.
Watch Tensions Rise Between Nicky, Pei-Ling And Zhilan In Kung Fu Deleted Scene
By Samantha LaBat published
A deleted scene from the CW series Kung Fu shows an alternate introduction to the character of Zhilan who is played by Yvonne Chapman.
Passing Star Ruth Negga Explains Why Clare Chose To Live As A White Person
By Samantha LaBat published
Ruth Negga, star of Netflix's Passing, explains why her character Clare chose to live on the white side of the color line.
Netflix’s Passing Director Rebecca Hall Addresses The Film’s Erotic Subtext
By Samantha LaBat published
Rebecca Hall, director of Netflix's Passing, discusses the erotic subtext between the two main characters played by Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga.
Why Idris Elba Is Encouraged About Black Characters In Cinema
By Samantha LaBat published
Idris Elba, star of The Harder They Fall, shares why he's encouraged about the future of Black characters in cinema.
How Idris Elba And Jonathan Majors Prepared To Deliver The Harder They Fall’s Twist Ending
By Samantha LaBat published
Idris Elba and Jonathan Majors share (without spoilers) how they prepared to film the emotional twist ending scene in The Harder They Fall.
Why Zazie Beetz Found It ‘Empowering’ To Film A Black Western Like The Harder They Fall
By Samantha LaBat published
Zazie Beetz, star of The Harder They Fall, shares what made filming the Black Western empowering.
She Paradise Trailer Features The Beauty Of Trinidad, Dance And Drama
By Samantha LaBat published
The trailer for She Paradise is here and it has dancing, drama, and a beautiful set in Trinidad.
How Free Guy Crafted The Sequence With Ryan Reynolds Fighting Himself
By Samantha LaBat published
Director and producer Shawn Levy and his team discuss creating Free Guy's Guy vs. Dude fight.
Watch A Virtual Assistant Become God And Record Sins In This Terrifying Warning Clip
By Samantha LaBat published
Warning, a new sci-fi thriller from Lionsgate, features a virtual assistant called God that records the sins of its users.
Netflix’s Maid Creator Talks Casting Mother-Daughter Duo Margaret Qualley and Andie MacDowell
By Samantha LaBat published
Molly Smith Metzler, creator of the Netflix drama series MAID, talks casting mother-daughter duo Margaret Qualley and Andie MacDowell.
M. Night Shyamalan's Daughter Shares The 'Special' Experience Of Working On Old Together
By Samantha LaBat published
Ishana Shyamalan talks about working as second unit director on M. Night Shyamalan's Old.
Disney’s Encanto Animators On The Challenge Of Animating Really Fast Musical Numbers
By Samantha LaBat published
The Heads of Animation for Disney's Encanto discuss the challenge of animation really fast musical numbers.
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