Stranger Things: Barb's parents defended by creators

There had to be casualties in order for the stakes to be what they are, says Ross Duffer. Its a little of what George R.R. We want continue that obviously. Credit: Curtis Baker/Netflix; Netflix The one thing I would like to publicly defend is Barbs parents, says Matt Duffer. People are saying they dont care they care. We just dont go there. You do see them. Even Jean-Ralphio actor Ben Schwartz got in on the fun,saying he felttheParks and Recreationcharacter was Steves son....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Amanda Snyder

Stranger Things: Dustin sings Les Miserables song

Because he is one Some members of the youthful, exciting cast ofStranger Thingshave emerged as boasting musical skills. Dustin is no exception. Gaten Matarazzo appeared in a pair of Broadway productions before making his way to Hawkins, Indiana. Credit: Curtis Baker/Netflix The young actor first popped up as an alternate inPriscilla Queen of the Desertin its Broadway debut. He later popped up in the belovedLes Miserablesas Gavroche and Petit Gervais, from March 2014 to March 2015....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Nicholas Murray

Stranger Things: The Duffer Brothers on episode 3 director Shawn Levy

The original plan was for us to direct all the episodes this season. If there was ever a time when we were overwhelmed, this was it. If you watch movies, chances are good youve probably seen and enjoyed a Shawn Levy film. Credit: Curtis Baker/Netflix He directedNight at the Museum,Real Steel, andDate Night, to name just a few. Its something really tricky to capture on screen, but when you do it, theres really nothing better....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Scott Perry

Stranger Things: The Duffer Brothers say episode 7 is the 'most fun'

(it’s possible for you to get caught up withEWs season 1 recaps. Its obviously very reminiscent ofE.T., and we tried to resist the impulse, we honestly did. But were only human. Credit: Netflix The van flip was a lot of fun… and very stressful. Like with the monster, we wanted to achieve the effect practically, without the use of CG. Simple in theory except for the part about flipping a van....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Tracy Brown

Stranger Thingsepisode 2: The Duffer Brothers on finding their Eleven

This chapter is really focused on our weirdo Eleven (or El, as Mike dubs her). Everything mystifies her especially boys. The Hawkins suburbs might as well be another planet. Credit: Netflix Speaking of other planets, there are many not-so-subtle nods toE.T.in this chapter. Just asE.T.is about the connection betweenE.T.and Elliot, this chapter is about the connection between Eleven and Mike. Over the course of the day, they begin to bond and empathize with one another in surprising ways....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Travis Harper

Stranger Thingsepisode 4: The Duffer Brothers inspired by Stephen King

(you might readEWs season 1 recapto get caught up. )Here, they bring us inside Chapter 4: The Body… This episode is called The Body. Credit: Netflix (Youll see kids marching down railroad tracks in the next chapter because we couldnt resist.) You probably recognize him… but you probably dont know fromwhat. David loved Hopper because he felt that the role harkened back to an old-school throw in of Hollywood hero....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Nathaniel Mitchell

Stranger Thingsepisode 6: How the Duffer Brothers created the monster

(Catch up by readingEWs season 1 recaps.) At least monsters of the supernatural sort; bullies and jealous boyfriends are another matter. But well use our chapter title as an excuse to satisfy our inner child and talk about ouractualmonster. Credit: Curtis Baker/Netflix It has always been something of a lifelong dream to create a monster and bring it to life on-screen. Not in the computer, but for real. Were specifically thinking about Ridley ScottsAlien, John CarpentersThe Thing, and Clive BarkersHellraiser....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Melissa Hayes

Stranger Thingskids share their Upside Down theories

Is it another dimension…or is it just another part of our world? Neither do the films stars. They do, however, have some interesting theories on what it all means. Schnapp struggled to define what exactly the Upside Down is. Its just another dimension, he said. To get through it you have to, what was it? You have to get close to energy or something? he said, laughing. Meanwhile, Matarazzo settled on a blunt descriptor: It sucks, he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · John Jones

Stranger ThingsRecreated 7 Classic Movie Posters For Season 2

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 30 words · Antonio Williams

Stranger Thingsseason 1 finale: The Duffer Brothers talk Chapter 8

(you might catch up with all ofEWs season 1 recaps. If youre reading this, well assume you finished the final chapter of the season. If not: Spoilers ahead! Credit: Netflix This was by far the most challenging episode to pull off. No other episode even comes close. In our original pitch to Netflix, we envisioned the show as a big summer popcorn movie. As such, we felt it was important that our ending felt like a suitably epic movie climax....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Jacob Fernandez

Stranger Thingsseason 1 recaps and study guide

Netflix dropped all eight episodes of the first season ofStranger Thingson July 15. There are two recaps per page, so feel free to dig in and read along while you watch. We’ll be updating as we watch, so be sure to check back and refresh. Credit: Netflix The series premiere opens on a laboratory isolated in the woods in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1983. A man in a lab coat runs down a dark hallway, frantically pushing buttons for the elevator....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Bryan Trujillo

Stream Con Joey Graceffa discusses coming out

I might as well say it for real. I wanted to do it in a creative way thats to me. Thats who I am and Im not going to hide that anymore. Credit: EW Five months later, Graceffa says the experience has been very rewarding. Or I have to be particular with whats in my videos. Now I can paint my nails. Im just very comfortable being me. I dont worry about pronouns or anything like that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Charles Carson

Stream Con: Connor Franta on how his life has changed since coming out

In December 2014, YouTube star Connor Franta posted a video to his popular account titled Coming Out. Since its posting,Frantas video has been watched more than 9.5 million times. Im just very comfortable being me. Credit: EW I dont worry about pronouns or anything like that. In public, I do whatever I want, I say whatever I want. Its great, he said. Im just comfortable in my own skin. Just hang in there,he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Richard Williams