Director Renny Harlin and Producer Gene Simmons talk to The Inside Reel about tone, pacing and character development in regards to their new action thriller “Deep Water” from Magenta Light Studios.

Series Director/Executive Producer Karyn Kusama talks to The Inside Reel about environment, thematics and structure in regards to her new limited series: “Devil In Silver”, part of “The Terror” anthology airing on AMC+.

Actors Peter Capaldi & Cush Jumbo talk to The Inside Reel about psychology, trust and practical application in regards to the 2nd season of their dramatic thriller series: “Criminal Record” on Apple TV.

While the trailer definitely created a sense of anticipation specifically around the Johnny Cage character, played with gusto by Karl Urban, the tonal unevenness specifically with the performances still relegates this new entry in "Mortal Kombat II" into B movie territory despite its B+ intentions. Granted the actual play of the Kombat competition makes sense. But in a new world, it is not as simple as the 90s version that was all balls and fury.

Billie Eilish does have a style and approach and, like most artists, she will evolve as she grows older. But the singing style she and her brother Finneas created in their teens has a classical ring that feels at times more like jazz than pop. Director James Cameron somehow found an interesting muse in Eilish and knows enough using his 3D cameras to find a way to capture a concert like you are there and do it in one night.

The integral structure of "The Devil Wears Prada" is understanding the path if not leading the path. The first film, which is 20 years old, spoke of a certain idea before influencers. While the new film doesn't hit that right on the head, it does talk to the digital and click based idea encapsulating modern journalism, even within the fashion industry. The sequel benefits greatly from time because it allowed the characters to live life or reinforce what they are.