Not many actors have lived as many lives on screen as Ethan Hawke. From Dead Poets Society to Reality Bites, Training Day to The Black Phone, his career is nothing short of a masterclass in evolution.At New York Comic Con, Jacqueline Coley sat down with the award-winning actor to talk about his return in The Black Phone 2 and the creative choices that have helped shape his second act. Ethan opens up about reuniting with longtime collaborator Scott Derrickson, stepping once again behind the mask of “The Grabber,” and how genre films allow him to explore deeper truths.Reflecting on his decades-long collaborations with Richard Linklater and Jason Blum, Ethan shares insights on aging with curiosity and the wisdom that comes from a life devoted to storytelling. As he put it: “One lifetime is not enough.”
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From Telemundo Intern to NBC News Anchor with Tom Llamas
Seen on the Screen is a finalist for 6 Signal Awards. Register to vote now. Voting ends October 9, 2025.-------------What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News Now—to find out.From growing up in Miami and interning at Telemundo to anchoring across network and streaming, Tom reflects on his journey through nearly every newsroom role at NBCUniversal. He shares how he balances the weight of covering hard news and enjoying some of his favorite films like Major League, The Searchers, and The Godfather.Tom opens up about passing movie classics down to his kids (even if Jaws gave the youngest a scare), his Cuban American roots and food recommendations, and what authentic depictions of journalism on screen resonate most with him—from Spotlight to Deadline U.S.A. Plus, he talks about finding humanity at the anchor desk and the playful friendship he shares with fellow broadcaster Craig Melvin.
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Horror’s Next Generation of Filmmakers NO DRAMA with Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita
Horror has always been a space for bold voices. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with five up-and-coming filmmakers fresh off their short films premiering at the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita were selected for NO DRAMA, a global talent experience powered by Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).Each filmmaker brings a distinct point of view, using horror as a lens for personal expression and sharp social commentary—making their shorts as thought-provoking as they are thrilling. Together they reflect on their inspirations, the challenges of creating horror in short form, and the thrill of premiering their work at one of the largest film festivals in the world. From first encounters with the genre to behind-the-scenes stories about collaborators and surprises, this conversation captures the humor, heart, and ambition of a new generation of horror storytellers.Meet the filmmakers and their films:Helena Hawkes — Thick Skin: Body-horror obsession peels back the demons within.Chandler Crump — Morty: A stuffed toy’s online counterpart opens a door to something darker.Charlie Dennis — The Pigs Underneath: A working-class community trapped by a brutal survival quota.Jared Leaf — Spilled Milk: A Black father’s search for answers leads to the Milkman—and a reckoning.Ariel Zengotita — Imago: A toxic mother-daughter bond turns monstrous as transformation begins.
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Bringing Gabby’s Dollhouse to the Big Screen with Laila Lockhart Kraner
How do you take a show beloved in living rooms worldwide and turn it into a movie event? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby’s Dollhouse, to talk about the leap from small screen to DreamWorks’ first live-action/animation hybrid feature.Laila shares the story of growing up alongside Gabby, from her cat-filled audition at age ten to leading a film that brings the dollhouse to theaters for the first time. She opens up about acting opposite comedy icon Kristen Wiig and music legend Gloria Estefan, and why the movie’s interactive, sing-and-dance moments demand to be experienced in a packed theater. We also hear about Laila’s cinephile side—from comfort rewatches like The Croods and Napoleon Dynamite to classics like Roman Holiday—and how those films have shaped her own love of storytelling.
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When Dreams Become Nightmares The Horror of HIM with Director Justin Tipping
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with director Justin Tipping to unpack HIM, Monkeypaw’s latest horror film, offering a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost. Justin reveals how he infused the script with his distinctive vision, crafting a cinematic language that will pull audiences deep into the psychological terror. He discusses the power of practical effects when it comes to grounding the horror, and how immersive camerawork was essential to blurring the line between reality and nightmare.The conversation also dives into the film’s incredibly talented leads – the electrifying (and terrifying) dramatic performance by cinema veteran Marlon Wayans and the undeniable star quality of newcomer Tyriq Withers. Justin also shares how Brutalist architecture inspired the film’s aesthetic, turning the set into a character of its own.From his indie debut Kicks to this bold new project, Justin reflects on evolving as a filmmaker and why he loves keeping audiences just a half-beat off balance. Tune into this episode for an inside look at one of the year’s most unsettling and artful horror films.
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