Game On: First Reactions to Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” Say he’s Turned the Games’ Tension Into Relentless Big-Screen Terror

The first reactions to Zach Cregger's “Resident Evil” are here, and critics are praising the filmmaker's bloody, surprising new spin on the beloved horror franchise. Many singled out Austin Abrams' performance while celebrating the film's inventive scares.

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The Crews Are Ready: Why America’s Production Strengths Are Worth Building On

As Washington debates a federal production incentive, filmmakers across America are telling the same story: world-class crews, thriving small businesses, and local communities are helping power film and television production from Georgia to New Mexico and beyond.

By Bryan Abrams  |  September 15, 2026
2026 Emmys: “Widow’s Bay” Casts a Spell as Matthew Rhys Makes History and Jean Smart, “The Pitt” Prevail

Matthew Rhys made Emmy history, Jean Smart continued her remarkable run, and “Widow’s Bay” completed a sweeping victory on television’s biggest stage. Here are the biggest winners, tributes, surprises, and unforgettable moments from the 78th Emmy Awards.

By The Credits  |  September 15, 2026

Interview

Costume Designer

How “Lord of the Flies” Costume Designer Maja Meschede Turned School Uniforms Into Survival Gear

For Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” costume designer Maja Meschede charted the boys’ descent from order to chaos through subtle, emotionally grounded costume design. She discusses vintage clothing, continuity challenges, and filming in Malaysia.

By Bryan Abrams  |  September 14, 2026

Interview

Composer

“Beef” Composer Finneas O’Connell on Building a Synth-Driven Score for Netflix’s Emmy Juggernaut

Composer Finneas O’Connell explains how he built the retro synth-driven score for “Beef” Season 2, collaborating with creator Lee Sung Jin to chart the series’ escalating tensions, generational conflicts, nostalgia, and explosive emotional reckoning.

By Bryan Abrams  |  September 14, 2026