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Understanding Weiner, Cory Booker and the Desire to Reveal

By Marshall Curry | June 3, 2016

Understanding Weiner, Cory Booker and the Desire to Reveal

Oscar-nominated director Marshall Curry explores why Anthony Weiner granted two filmmakers full access to his catastrophic mayoral campaign.

The Passing of Time: Remembering Chantal Akerman

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By Tom Kalin | April 4, 2016

The Passing of Time: Remembering Chantal Akerman

As a new documentary about her is released, Tom Kalin looks back on the life and work of the great Chantal Ackerman.

“I Feel I Am Probably Still an Outcast, but I Ally Myself with the Rebels Who are Strong.”

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By Jeanie Finlay | March 16, 2016

“I Feel I Am Probably Still an Outcast, but I Ally Myself with the Rebels Who are Strong.”

Kim Longinotto in conversation with friend and fellow British documentary filmmaker Jeanie Finlay.

This Pseudo-Documentary about “Non-Reading Lesbian” Dennis Hopper is the First Half of a Great Lost Double Bill

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By Alex Ross Perry | February 8, 2016

This Pseudo-Documentary about “Non-Reading Lesbian” Dennis Hopper is the First Half of a Great Lost Double Bill

Alex Ross Perry talks Lawrence Schiller and L.M. Kit Carson's 'The American Dreamer' (and its companion piece, Hopper's masterpiece, 'The Last Movie')

Andrew Jenks (dream/killer) Talks Manu Luksch, Martin Reinhart and Thomas Tode’s Dreams Rewired

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By Andrew Jenks | December 18, 2015

Andrew Jenks (dream/killer) Talks Manu Luksch, Martin Reinhart and Thomas Tode’s Dreams Rewired

A spry all-archival doc draws parallels between the media revolutions of the early 20th century and the present. But have we learned any lessons?

Jeff Reichert (Remote Area Medical) Talks Miguel Gomes’ Arabian Nights: Volume 1 – The Restless One

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By Jeff Reichert | December 17, 2015

Jeff Reichert (Remote Area Medical) Talks Miguel Gomes’ Arabian Nights: Volume 1 – The Restless One

A fan of overlapping narratives and blurring fact and fiction, Gomes injects himself into his latest feat of cinematic storytelling.

David Wilson (We Always Lie to Strangers) Talks Pierre Deschamps’ Noma: My Perfect Storm

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By David Wilson | December 16, 2015

David Wilson (We Always Lie to Strangers) Talks Pierre Deschamps’ Noma: My Perfect Storm

A documentary filmmaker and foodie who's eaten at Noma tucks into a film about the world's best restaurant and its visionary head chef.

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Michael Winterbottom’s The Emperor’s New Clothes

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By Bruce LaBruce | December 15, 2015

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Michael Winterbottom’s The Emperor’s New Clothes

Russell Brand teams up with an intuitive filmmaking partner to showcase his particular blend of popular performance art and political activism.

Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger) Talks Ondi Timoner’s Brand: A Second Coming

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By Lloyd Kaufman | October 1, 2015

Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger) Talks Ondi Timoner’s Brand: A Second Coming

This doc portrait of a revolutionary, messianic narcissist takes on added resonance if viewed during and juxtaposed with the Pope's recent U.S. visit.

Benny Safdie (Heaven Knows What) Talks Alex Gibney’s Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

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By Benny Safdie | September 3, 2015

Benny Safdie (Heaven Knows What) Talks Alex Gibney’s Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

The prolific documentarian's latest seems more interested in dismantling the late Apple guru's reputation than providing true insight into his life.