Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

Nobody can predict where a Zach Cregger movie is going to take them… not even Zach Cregger. Since starting his career in sketch comedy, Cregger has gone on to become one of the most talked-about filmmakers in horror – earning acclaim for the perspective-shifting, expectation-subverting storytelling showcased in Barbarian and Weapons, the latter of which earned Amy Madigan an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Now, he’s bringing his signature vision to Resident Evil, the legendary survival horror franchise. Starring Austin Abrams, the film is what Cregger calls “a love letter” to the games, aiming to recreate the exhilarating dread of pressing deeper into the unknown with dwindling resources, no way back, and no idea what might be waiting in the shadows ahead.

In this episode, Zach talks with Jacqueline Coley about pitching Resident Evil while he was still making Barbarian, and how he approached translating the games to the screen through meticulously choreographed stunt work, practical effects, and how his vision was shaped by the thousands of hours he’s spent playing the games. He lets us into his creative process, dissecting how Barbarian started as a simple writing exercise inspired by a self-help book and how an abandoned screenplay eventually gave birth to Weapons’ Aunt Gladys. Zach and Jacqueline also discuss their favorite Austin Abrams performances, Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead II and its influence on Zach’s work, and why his years writing comedy taught him to always be on the lookout for the weirdest possible idea.

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Adria Arjona has made a point of choosing roles that resist typecasting. Since joining the Star Wars universe in Andor, she’s showcased her versatility across comedy, drama, and genre, from charming in offbeat romantic comedies like Hit Man and Splitsville to navigating serious subject matter with nuance and humor in Blink Twice and Los Frikis. But in her latest film, 80s-inspired horror-thriller Onslaught from A24 and director Adam Wingard (The Guest, Godzilla vs. Kong), she’s going darker and bloodier than she’s ever gone before. As Celeste, an ex-army sniper and struggling mom managing PTSD, she’s forced to go full “Sarah Connor” to defend her daughter when a group of supersoldiers escape from a government facility and descend on her trailer park.

In this episode, Adria joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss the grueling physical demands of Onslaught and her creative involvement throughout the process as executive producer, and the close bond she formed on set with Blake Kennedy, the young actress who plays her daughter in the film. She also shares stories from her past projects, from her nerve-wracking Andor audition for showrunner Tony Gilroy to developing her Hit Man character’s dialogue with Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, and reflects on the importance of having a seat at the table as she takes on new challenges in every performance.

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Few filmmakers have had a bigger impact on the past 20 years of rom-coms than Will Gluck. From reimagined literary classics like Easy A and Anyone But You to his wry take on situationships in Friends With Benefits, his films are beloved for their witty dialogue, unforgettable chemistry, and astute observations about love and dating. Now he's back at it with One Night Only, a raucously original rom-com about two people looking for love in New York City on the one night a year that premarital sex is legal.

In this episode, Will joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss the ingredients of a great romantic comedy, how he shapes his films around his actors’ chemistry, and why he considers John Hughes his “North Star” as a director. He reflects on giving Emma Stone her big break in Easy A, how obvious it was to the entire crew she was destined for greatness, and why he’s convinced audiences will feel the same way about Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner after seeing them in One Night Only. He also shares how growing up in New York City shaped One Night Only, the world-building production meetings and freezing night shoots that went into making it, and why the film's central contrivance was the perfect allegory for the disconnection of modern dating.

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Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s characters spend much of One Night Only running around New York City trading barbs and banter and pretending not to enjoy each other's company—but their chemistry is undeniable. Perhaps best known for their acclaimed dramatic performances (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick, Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts), the pair go all-in on hilarity and hijinks in the sexy new rom-com from writer/director Will Gluck (Anyone But You, Easy A) as two people looking for love on the least romantic night of the year.

In this episode, Monica and Callum talk to Jacqueline Coley about One Night Only’s wild premise, finding their comedic rhythm, and the spontaneous improvisations that led to some of the film’s best moments. They share stories from shooting on location in New York City—including filming on a moving subway train—and debate who did more singing on set: Monica performing in character or Callum breaking into song between takes. They also reflect on their favorite rom-coms, the cinematic experiences that shaped them, and why there’s nothing quite like the magic of watching a movie in a packed theater amongst loved ones and strangers.

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Lupita Nyong'o and Himesh Patel have starred in Academy Award-winning dramas, sci-fis, romcoms, and horrors, but they’ve never been on a set quite like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Shot entirely on IMAX film across some of the world's most breathtaking locations, Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic challenged its cast to push themselves in entirely new ways—Lupita in the dual roles of Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra, and Himesh opposite Matt Damon’s Odysseus as his second-in-command, Eurylochus.

In this episode, Lupita and Himesh talk to Jacqueline Coley about their experience filming in IMAX, the trust Nolan puts in them to become experts on their characters, and the unparalleled level of focus his no-phones policy creates. As they revisit their favorite Nolan films, Lupita reflects on the unique challenge of breathing life into a character known only for being beautiful, while Himesh describes how Damon’s tireless work ethic inspired everyone working alongside him. They also share stories about Nolan’s filmmaking process, the collaboration he encourages in his actors, and what they learned from their time on set with the visionary director.

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