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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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7 years ago

February 14, 2020

On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” star of ‘The Photograph’ Issa Rae and writer-director Stella Meghie take us through Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael’s (Lakeith Stanfield) first date. To craft such an intimate scene, Stella explains the importance of Issa’s ad-libbed lines, the chemistry felt through their flirtatious banter, and how they set a strong romantic tone that carried through the rest of the film.

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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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A lot of people told Sam Rockwell not to join Charlie’s Angels, “they all ate their words.”

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5 days ago

November 6, 2026

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Sam Rockwell looks back at his initial thoughts about Charlie’s Angels

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Sam Rockwell Rewatches Iron Man 2, Charlie’s Angels, Wild Horse Nine & More | Vanity Fair

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6 days ago

November 5, 2026

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Sam Rockwell takes a walk down memory lane as he looks back at some of the most memorable scenes from his career.

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