Jay A. Fernandez
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2017’s Most Anticipated Movie Adaptations
As we so eagerly look forward to the close of 2016, we’re turning our attention to the most anticipated movie adaptations of 2017. → Read More
What Trump and 'A Man for All Seasons' Have in Common
The election of Donald Trump to the office of U.S. President has made the fifty-year-old movie 'A Man for All Seasons' relevant again. Here's how. → Read More
Before 'Miss Sloane': 10 Best Movies About Insider Politics
'Miss Sloane' isn't the first movie to take the goings-on of politics in D.C. to Hollywood. Check out these ten best movies that do just that. → Read More
Everyman Edition: Celebrating the Roles of Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks knows from adaptations. As he is being honored at the Museum of Modern Art, we're looking back at his most interesting roles in adaptations. → Read More
Story's Source: The Idea Behind 'Arrival' Starring Amy Adams
We caught up with Ted Chiang, writer of the story adapted into the exceptional new film 'Arrival.' Here he shares his inspiration for the story and more. → Read More
‘Loving’ and 12 Great Films Based on Real-Life Court Cases
The court of law, when depicted on film, isn't always done right. The new film 'Loving' and these twelve other films, however, get it just so. → Read More
Getting Public Enemy No. 1: The 5 Best Al Capone Movies
To celebrate the release of Deirdre Bair's new book, Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and Legend, we've pulled together the five all-time best Al Capone movies. → Read More
Jack Reacher Will Never Be a Bore: A Q&A with Lee Child
We grabbed a few minutes with Jack Reacher creator and author Lee Child who offered insight into writing, classics, and beyond. → Read More
'Snowden' and Oliver Stone’s 10 Strongest Adaptations
As the latest from Oliver Stone, 'Snowden,' comes to theaters, we're looking back at his always-interesting cinematic canon. → Read More
The Fall Movies Preview 2016, Part 2: True Stories
The fall movie lineup is filled to near-topple with stories adapted from real life. Here's what you should pay attention to. → Read More
The Fall Movies Preview 2016 Part 1: Novel Adaptations
Summer’s blockbuster bombast is coming to a close. Here's what we're looking forward to in theaters this fall. Behold, our fall movies preview. → Read More
Into 'The Light Between Oceans': A Q&A with Derek Cianfrance
Derek Cianfrance, director of 'Blue Valentine,' went all in to adapt The Light Between Oceans. Here's what he told us on source material and more. → Read More
Fading Charms: Swingin’ '60s Caine Classic ‘Alfie’ Turns 50
As unlovable now as he was back then, we still can't seem to keep from talking about 'Alfie.' → Read More
How the Obamas Fell in Love: A Q&A with Richard Tanne
How does one tell the good, simple love story of the man and woman who would go on to become U.S. President and First Lady? Just ask Richard Tanne. → Read More
Up in Arms: A Q&A with 'War Dogs' Journalist Guy Lawson
As we approached the release of 'War Dogs,' we caught up with journalist Guy Lawson, the man who wrote the piece of journalism that inspired the film. → Read More
Jenny Mollen on Writing, Acting, and Motherhood Unedited
Author-actor Jenny Mollen spoke with Signature about her new memoir Live Fast Die Hot, her upcoming film "Amateur Night," Jason Biggs, and more. → Read More
James Schamus on the Difficulty of Adapting Philip Roth
As ‘Indignation,’ based on the novel by Philip Roth, comes to theaters, we caught up with director and screenwriter James Schamus to talk about his work, the film, and, of course, Philip Roth. → Read More
Pencils Ready? Your Syllabus to 7 Great Campus Novels
Here are 7 of our favorite university-set novels for those itching to dive back into the dorms and dissertations of campus life (without actually going). → Read More
Robert Mazur on His Years Hatching a Money Laundering Sting
Robert Mazur, author of The Infiltrator, spent 5 years undercover for U.S. Customs in the '80s as a mob-connected money launderer to drug merchants. → Read More
Crime Stories: A Q&A with ‘The Infiltrator’ Director Brad Furman
Want to know why Brad Furman's mother wrote the screenplay for his latest film, 'The Infiltrator' starring Bryan Cranston? Read on. → Read More