ICYMI: SSN’s Top Stories For 6/2 – 6/16/14

Why Does ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Have Great Reviews and Bad Buzz?

The new Tom Cruise flick opens this week. Were you even aware? If not, you’re not alone. (SSN)

Behind Bars – Jodie Foster & Who Else Directed ‘Orange is the New Black’ Season 2?

To usher in the highly-anticipated second season of OITNB, we take a look at its directors, over half of whom are women—yet another reason to love the show.  SSN’s rundown of the directors behind the upcoming episodes is here. (SSN)

From Start to Finish, Screenwriters Scott Neustadter & Michael Weber Talk Adapting the Much-Loved Novel ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

According to Fandango, Fault has sold more advanced tickets than any romantic drama in their 14-year history, besting 2010’s The Vow. SSN talked to the screenwriting duo about their journey, from the first pitch to adaptation challenges. (SSN)

Lifetime Network Thinks It’s About Time We—And Emmy Voters—Start Taking It Seriously

Cable network Lifetime believes it’s high time that the world start cutting it some slack. It did, after all, just celebrate its 30^th birthday in February, and likes to think it’s been showing genuine signs of maturity of late. (SSN)

What Does A Guy (Or Gal) Have To Do To Get a Variety Series Emmy Nomination Around Here?

It’s high time TV Academy voters shake up the apple cart and bring the Emmys into the 21^st century by acknowledging that the word “variety” should mean just that. SSN explores it here. (SSN)