Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

A Conversation with Aleks Paunovic, Bobby Bala, and the Creative Team

In this Tribeca Memories installment, we revisit a standout sci‑fi short that left a lasting impression on festival audiences: The Shipment. Set in a gritty future where survival often comes at the cost of morality, the film follows a former slave trader who has abandoned that life to become a cargo hauler, ferrying goods between distant planets. But when one job becomes his only chance to secure a future for himself and his daughter, he’s forced to confront a devastating price — one that threatens to pull him back into the darkness he thought he’d escaped.

Recorded live at the iconic Roxy Hotel in New York City, Tony sat down with fan‑favorite actor Aleks Paunovic, director Bobby Bala, and members of the creative team to explore the film’s emotional core, its world‑building, and the personal stories behind its creation.

The Shipment is a reminder that sci‑fi isn’t just about ships and planets — it’s about the choices that define us. This episode captures the creative heartbeat behind a film that blends genre spectacle with intimate storytelling, all through the lens of a team committed to pushing boundaries. 

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Recorded Live at the Tribeca Film Festival

In this special retrospective episode, we revisit two standout conversations recorded live at the Tribeca Film Festival — moments that capture the raw creative pulse of independent filmmaking. First, actor and producer Elijah Wood joins us to discuss his darkly comedic thriller Come To Daddy, reflecting on the film’s twisted emotional core, its genre‑bending tone, and the joy of championing bold, off‑kilter storytelling.

Then, acclaimed director Mary Harron sits down to explore Charley Says, her haunting and humanistic portrait of the women once under Charles Manson’s influence. 

Together, these conversations form a living archive of Tribeca’s spirit — fearless, curious, and deeply committed to the power of character‑driven stories.

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Shirley, Knox, Martha, Carla, and the evolving machinery of rebellion

In this episode of Rewind, Tony returns to the claustrophobic, pressure‑cooker world of Silo as Season Two pushes deeper into the political fractures, emotional loyalties, and mechanical realities of life 244 levels underground. With Juliette’s actions reverberating through every floor, the people who keep the Silo running — literally and spiritually — step into the spotlight.

Tony speaks with Remmie Milner, Shane McRae, Harriet Walter, Claire Perkins, and Overall VFX Supervisor Daniel Rauchberger to explore how Season Two expands the world, sharpens the stakes, and reveals the human cost of truth in a society built on lies. Production Designer Nicole Northridge’s work also takes center stage as the Silo’s environments evolve in scale, texture, and tension.

Rebecca Ferguson, Common & Graham Yost on identity, control, and Juliet’s rise

In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits the world of Silo, the Apple TV+ adaptation of Hugh Howey’s bestselling trilogy about a future where humanity survives in a massive underground structure — 244 levels deep — built on rules, fear, and a carefully curated version of the truth.

After years of development attempts and false starts, Silo finally found its home on Apple TV+, becoming one of the platform’s most acclaimed sci‑fi dramas. Tony sits down with Rebecca Ferguson, Common, and creator Graham Yost to explore the show’s central themes and the emotional and moral weight carried by its characters.

What Is Truth?
The question that haunts every level of the Silo.

Rebecca Ferguson reflects on Juliet’s relentless pursuit of truth — not as an abstract ideal, but as a survival instinct.

Common on Robert Sims: A Rough First Season

Graham Yost on Juliet’s Arc

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Colman Domingo, Steven Spielberg, Wyatt Russell, Emily Blunt & David Koepp on character, craft, and the film’s core themes

For the New York City premiere of Disclosure Day, a buzzing red carpet to talk with the cast and creative team behind one of the year’s most anticipated films. From character dynamics to thematic undercurrents to the collaborative spark between actors and filmmakers, this episode captures the premiere’s energy and the artistry behind the movie.

Featuring interviews with:

Steven Spielberg — Director

Colman Domingo — “Hugo Wakefield”

Colin Firth (discussed in context) — “Noah Scanlan”

Wyatt Russell — “Jackson”

Emily Blunt — “Margaret Fairchild”

David Koepp — Writer

Colman Domingo — on the emotional and psychological layers of playing Hugo, and how his dynamic with Colin Firth’s Noah becomes one of the film’s most charged relationships.

Steven Spielberg — reflecting on shaping the film’s tone, balancing suspense with humanity, and why New York premieres always feel like a homecoming.

Wyatt Russell — offering heartfelt praise for Emily Blunt, calling her presence “a masterclass in precision and instinct.”

Emily Blunt — on grounding the film’s emotional stakes and building a character who carries both resilience and vulnerability.

David Koepp — breaking down one of the film’s central themes: the cost of truth when everyone believes they already know it.

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