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TV Documentary panel: ‘Brats,' ‘Chef's Table,' and ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band'
Gold Derby recently gathered together four top TV documentary filmmakers to discuss their passion for nonfiction storytelling, the art of translating someone else's life to the screen, and what films and TV shows inspired them to embark on careers in Hollywood. Joining our Meet the Experts: TV Documentary and Nonfiction roundtable panel are Brats director Andrew McCarthy, Chef's Table directors David Gelb and Brian McGinn, and Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band director Thom Zimny. Watch the full roundtable above. Click each person's name to watch an individual discussion. More from GoldDerby 'Big Mouth' says goodbye: cast and creators talk sex ed, celebrity crushes, and what's next Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' 'It's just an overwhelming wall of terror': Amanda Marsalis on directing 'The Pitt's' mass casualty episode "You just don't know what the hell is going to happen," says McCarthy, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of documentary filmmaking. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to unfolding realities. "I thought I would know where I wanted to go. Then, being able to see what is actually happening versus what I wanted to have happen — things were most successful when I was able to recognize that and pivot." McCarthy compares the documentary process to narrative filmmaking: "In narrative, you're running out of time, so you have to throw out your shot list and do it as a oner or something. In documentary, it was [finding the truth] and following that, but also bringing it back to the story you know you want to tell. There are a lot of interesting rabbit holes that have nothing to do with the story you're telling." Both Gelb and McGinn started out as aspiring fiction filmmakers. "When we started making Chef's Table, it was the beginning of this era where a cinematic approach — not that different from the narrative universe — could be brought to these subjects that are right outside our door," McGinn says. "One of the great parts of documentary filmmaking is how much you can learn as a filmmaker about yourself and about how other creative people operate. Inspirational role models exist in all walks of life and everyone has something to offer." Echoing McGinn's sentiments, Gelb shares the unique approach Chef's Table takes with its subjects: "Each episode is a life lesson. We've often found that the chefs don't actually know what the lesson is. We sort of disarm them with this four or five hour interview process. Through that, it becomes like a therapy session. There has to be a purpose behind what we're doing, and the chefs are searching for that as well. That synthesis is really meaningful. Every director on the show forms a bond with the chefs they're working with. We've been through this emotional journey together. That's what sets our show apart — the ability to go so deep, build that relationship, and then reflect it on the screen." For Zimny, his journey into documentary filmmaking — particularly projects focused on music — was influenced by his dyslexia and a deep connection to music. "Andrew mentioned letting go of the idea of control, and [Gelb] mentioned five-hour interviews. I relate deeply to that. You're unpacking things, you're in the moment. In the cutting room you're hoping you're not going to have this moment of, 'What did I get?' In the moment, it's five hours of association, being present, and listening." Zimny's background as an editor played a key role in shaping his filmmaking style. "I started as an editor. That was my deep connection with the musical rhythms of both language and cutting — and then just having a true love of music history." After sharing reflections on their creative processes, the filmmakers exchanged questions and complimented each other's work. They then revealed which TV shows or movies inspired them to become filmmakers. "Gilligan's Island," McCarthy quickly remarks. "I used to watch when I was a little kid and then I would go outside and pretend that there were cameras everywhere. My life was a television show. I remember being in my front yard thinking, 'There's a camera behind that tree over there.' It didn't last long, but it was certainly a moment a lightbulb went off." McGinn cites Apocalypse Now as the movie that first inspired him to make him films, but says Errol Morris influenced both him and Gelb the most as documentarians: "Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control and later Tabloid, because I love the way that people, through interview, almost by accident, would reveal the truth about themselves in his films." Gelb says Star Wars also had a huge impact on him, perhaps more so because of the toys associated with the film than the movie itself. "You could make up your own stories in your own little off-shoots and act them out," he explains. Zimny reveals he was obsessed with classic "Warner Bros. noir" films like Angels With Dirty Faces. "It had a narrative of good and bad," he explains. "I took my cassette player, recorded it against the TV, and would rewind it and listen, and listen — I was editing it in my mind's eye. That was the start of believing in a narrative so much that you feel like you're dropping into it. I was living in my own movie." Brats is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Chef's Table is streaming on Netflix. Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. This article and videos are presented by Disney, Hulu, and Netflix. Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
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08-05-2025
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‘It just worked out really perfectly': ‘The Diplomat' casting director on landing Allison Janney as the vice president
Allison Janney didn't join The Diplomat until Season 2, but had things worked out differently, she would've been on the Netflix political thriller from the start. "When we started Season 1, Allison Janney was always on the top of the mind, right? Someone for anything," casting director Julie Schubert tells Gold Derby at our Meet the Experts: Casting Directors panel. "[She's] super brilliant, incredible performer, funny, twisted in the right ways, grounded — all of the things. She's been in the forefront of conversation since since the very beginning of this. And it just worked out really perfectly for this one." More from GoldDerby 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' scares up a trailer, Cannes adds last-minute films; the Who plots 'farewell' tour, and more of today's top stories 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' Why you can't watch Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' at home Janney plays Vice President Grace Penn and appears in the last two episodes of the six-episode second season. Scheduling the seven-time Emmy winner for those two installments was also a "process." "She was on another series at the time too, so in terms of availability, that was a question," Schubert continues. "Could we make this work? Could we figure it out? And ultimately, thank goodness we did, because, ooh, tell me she's not brilliant in this show." For her performance, Janney has already received Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild nominations. The SAG bid is the most impressive since the group does not differentiate between lead and supporting in its TV categories, and Janney made the cut alongside The Diplomat star Keri Russell. She delivers a firecracker of a monologue in the finale before a big twist in the final moments sets her up for an even bigger third season. President Rayburn (Michael McKean) has died, making Penn the new POTUS. SEE Watch interviews with 2025 Emmy contenders As a fan of the show, Schubert, who won an Emmy for House of Cards, doesn't want to know what's going to happen, but "when you're casting it, obviously you have to." Creator and showrunner Debora Cahn gives her just enough info "to understand what the needs are going to be for the character." "I feel like it's important, especially for her creative process and for the writers' creative process in general to make sure we as casting directors have all the tools we need," Schubert says. "But whoever we cast, they're going to continue to help develop those characters based on the actors that are in those roles. So things evolve as the show goes on, as the story's being told, as things unfold, and that's really exciting. An actor can help guide story sometimes with who they are." Janney, who will submit in supporting at the Emmys, playing a VP-turned-POTUS draws parallels to her seven seasons as press secretary-turned-chief of staff C.J. Cregg on The West Wing, but Schubert sees little in common between the characters besides both of them working at the White House. "I think when you actually look at C.J. and then you look at what she did as Grace, they're very different characters, they're very different approaches. And the same person is playing them, and I think that's pretty cool because you are getting an entirely different feel and a different everything. I'm sure Allison would say the same," she says. "You always have that conversation, like, will those who love The West Wing accept someone playing something very different even though it's in the same sort of genre? But in this case there wasn't that much discussion about it because she's just so good, so there was no hesitation. Everybody was all in, 100 percent. I think Allison saw the first season and she read the scripts and talked to Deborah and had all of that process. I think she was on board as well very quickly." There'll be even more West Wing nostalgia in Season 3. As previously announced, Bradley Whitford will play Penn's husband, Todd Penn. The three-time Emmy winner was another performer the team wanted from the beginning, but he was committed to The Handmaid's Tale. "It's nice when stars align and there's an opportunity for something kind of great," Schubert says. "And again, he's not playing what he played on The West Wing. And wait till you see it. It's absolutely brilliant." This article and video are sponsored content by Netflix. Best of GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' How Charlie Cox characterizes Matt Murdock through action scenes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' 'Agatha All Along' star Joe Locke on learning from Kathryn Hahn, musical theater goals, and the 'Heartstopper' movie with Kit Connor Click here to read the full article.
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08-05-2025
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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites' scares up a trailer, Cannes adds last-minute films; the Who plots ‘farewell' tour, and more of today's top stories
Gold Derby's for May 8, 2025. The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is described as the last Conjuring film for Ed () and Lorraine Warren (), got a new teaser trailer. The ninth film in the Conjuring Universe, one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, tells the story of the married paranormal investigators' final case, and the trailer invites viewers to "discover why this case was their last." The film is directed by Michael Chaves. It opens in theaters on Sept. 5. More from GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' Why you can't watch Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' at home Everything to know about Celine Song's 'Materialists' with Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal Stick, Apple TV+'s new Ted Lasso-esque sports comedy series, has sent a trailer down the fairway. Owen Wilson stars as Pryce "Stick" Cahill, a washed-up former pro golfer who sees a shot at redemption by coaching Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager), an immensely talented but raw young athlete. The series is created by Jason Keller (Ford v. Ferrari) and also stars Marc Maron, Judy Greer, and Timothy Olyphant. It premieres June 6. The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off May 13, has added some last-minute films to its lineup, including one new film in competition, s Resurrection, a sci-fi mystery starring Jackson Yee and Shu Qi. The festival is also adding out-of-competition screenings of Eugene Jarecki's Julian Assange documentary The Six Billion Dollar Man, fall of Kabul thriller 13 Days, 13 Nights from director Martin Bourboulon, and Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret's drama Ma Frere. Netflix released a trailer for The Old Guard 2, the followup to 2020's action hit The Old Guard. In the sequel, immortal warror Andy (Charlize Theron) becomes mortal, but still has to go up against a threat that puts the fate of the world in jeopardy. co-stars alongside , , and . Victoria Mahoney takes over as director from Gina Prince-Blythewood. The film streams on July 2. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey announced The Song Is Over Tour, which will feature the Who's final shows in North America. The iconic rock band's farewell tour will start Aug. 16 in Florida and wrap in Las Vegas on Sept. 28, and will include stops at Fenway Park, Madison Square Garden, and the Hollywood Bowl. General ticket sales begin. General tickets go on-sale at 10 a.m. local time May 16 at Netflix released the trailer for Season 3 of the hit dramedy Ginny & Georgia, which premieres on June 5. This season picks up in the aftermath of the Season 2 finale, when Georgia () was arrested for murder during her wedding. Georgia's now on house arrest while her trial goes on, and Ginny () isn't sure if she wants to keep doing the "us against the world" thing she and her mother have always done. The sitcom about twentysomething friends is a staple TV genre, and FX is putting its spin on it with Adults, which just got a trailer ahead of its debut later this month. The series follows Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao), and Anton (Owen Thiele) as they live together in Samir's childhood home in New York City and navigate the fun and anxiety of early adulthood together. The first two episodes air on FX on May 28, and the full eight-episode season will be on Hulu the next day. 9-1-1: Nashville, the forthcoming spinoff of the popular first responder drama, has added country singer LeAnn Rimes and Nashville and According to Jim actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley to its cast. They join previously announced stars Chris O'Donnell and Jessica Capshaw in the southern-friend spinoff, which will air on ABC alongside flagship series 9-1-1. Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) and Michael Sheen (Good Omens) are set to star in family holiday comedy 12 Days of Christmas. Sheen will play a widower who stars receiving the menagerie of animal gifts from the titular song from an unknown sender, and Longoria will play an Animal Protection Services officer investigating the messy conditions. The film is based on a book, The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas, by James Patterson and Ted Safran. Safran is writing the script, and Ben Gregor is directing. The project will be up for sale at Cannes. Best of GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' How Charlie Cox characterizes Matt Murdock through action scenes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' 'Agatha All Along' star Joe Locke on learning from Kathryn Hahn, musical theater goals, and the 'Heartstopper' movie with Kit Connor Click here to read the full article.
