Winter Dunn Interview | Junebug

Ellen Tha Great speaks with director and producer Winter Dunn about her directorial debut, Junebug. During their conversation, they discuss bringing the emotional father-daughter story to life, making the transition into directing, collaborating with the cast and creative team, and the inspiration behind the film. Watch the interview to hear Winter reflect on the creative journey of making her first short film and the themes that make Junebug so deeply personal.

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine & Sydney Fleischmann Interview | HBO's Room 104 "Generations”

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actor Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine and director Sydney Fleischmann about "Generations," the series finale of HBO's Room 104. During their conversation, they discuss bringing the final chapter of the anthology series to life, collaborating on the episode, and the creative choices that shaped its emotional story. Watch the interview to hear them reflect on the filmmaking process and the experience of closing out the acclaimed series.

Dallas Jackson Interview | Welcome to Sudden Death

Ellen Tha Great speaks with director Dallas Jackson about Welcome to Sudden Death, his first action feature. During their conversation, they discuss making the transition into the action genre, directing high-intensity sequences, reimagining a well-known story for a new audience, and collaborating with Michael Jai White. Watch the interview to hear Dallas reflect on the creative challenges and opportunities of bringing his first action film to the screen.

Desean Terry & Julian Wass Interview | HBO’s Room 104 “The Last Man”

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actor Desean Terry and director Julian Wass about "The Last Man," an episode of HBO's Room 104. During their conversation, they discuss bringing the episode to life, collaborating on its unique story, and the creative decisions that shaped the performances and direction. Watch the interview to hear them share behind-the-scenes insights into the filmmaking process and the experience of creating an episode of the acclaimed anthology series.

Corwin Tuggles Interview | Critical Thinking

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actor Corwin Tuggles about Critical Thinking. During their conversation, they discuss portraying a young chess player, the discipline and strategy behind the game, tapping into real emotions for the role, and working on the film directed by John Leguizamo. Watch the interview to hear Corwin reflect on the preparation, performances, and lessons that shaped his experience.

Jeffry Batista Interview | Critical Thinking

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actor Jeffry Batista about Critical Thinking, his first English-language feature film. During their conversation, they discuss making the transition to an English-speaking role, portraying Marcel Martinez, preparing for the film, and the experience of working on the John Leguizamo-directed drama. Watch the interview to hear Jeffry reflect on this important milestone in his acting career and the lessons he learned along the way.

Tressa Azarel Smallwood & KJ Smith Interview | The Available Wife

Ellen Tha Great speaks with producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood and actress KJ Smith about The Available Wife. During their conversation, they discuss bringing the film to life, the importance of authentic representation in film, and creating stories that reflect the richness and diversity of Black experiences. Watch the interview to hear them reflect on storytelling, collaboration, and why representation both on and off screen matters.

Stan Shaw Interview | The Pale Door

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actor Stan Shaw about The Pale Door. During their conversation, they discuss his role in the horror-western, what continues to draw him to the genre, and the enduring appeal of stories that blend suspense, action, and the supernatural. Watch the interview to hear Stan reflect on the film, his career, and his appreciation for the unique storytelling possibilities found in horror and westerns.

Sasheer Zamata Interview | Spree

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata about Spree. During their conversation, they discuss the film's sharp satire of influencer culture, the role perception plays in shaping identity, and bringing humor and insight to a story that feels increasingly relevant in the age of social media. Watch the interview to hear Sasheer reflect on the film's themes, her character, and the conversations it continues to spark.

Brandee Evans Interview | STARZ's P-Valley

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actress Brandee Evans about STARZ's P-Valley. During their conversation, they discuss bringing Mercedes to life, the emotional complexity of the character, and how the series being written and directed by women shaped the authenticity of its characters. Watch the interview to hear Brandee reflect on storytelling, collaboration, and the unique perspective that comes from women telling women's stories.

Ed Quinn, Kron Moore & Paige Hurd Interview | The Oval

Ellen Tha Great speaks with actors Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, and Paige Hurd about The Oval. During their conversation, they discuss bringing their characters to life, the relationships and power dynamics that drive the series, and the storytelling behind one of television's most talked-about dramas. Watch the interview to hear the cast reflect on their performances, working together, and the moments that defined the show's first season.