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Tag: film essay

On Luna, Dilly and Milly

Film
By Ben Petrie | March 20, 2025
By Ben Petrie | March 20, 2025

On Luna, Dilly and Milly

The Heirloom’s writer-director-star Ben Petrie on how making a movie about his new dog revealed much more about himself than he’d expected.

The Summer I Wanted to Be American

Film
By Philippe Lesage | March 13, 2025
By Philippe Lesage | March 13, 2025

The Summer I Wanted to Be American

Canadian writer-director Philippe Lesage, whose new film Who By Fire opens tomorrow, looks back on a simpler time.

Alone, Together

Film
By Alex R. Johnson | March 11, 2025
By Alex R. Johnson | March 11, 2025

Alone, Together

Filmmaker Alex R. Johnson, whose novel Brooklyn Motto is out now, on the magic of going to the movies on your own in New York City.

Six Strangers I Couldn’t Have Made My Movie Without

Film
By GG Hawkins | March 7, 2025
By GG Hawkins | March 7, 2025

Six Strangers I Couldn’t Have Made My Movie Without

For writer-director GG Hawkins, her SXSW-premiering debut feature I Really Love My Husband hung on the generosity of others.

Salome and My Seven Veils of Illusion

Film
By Atom Egoyan | March 6, 2025
By Atom Egoyan | March 6, 2025

Salome and My Seven Veils of Illusion

Legendary director Atom Egoyan on his long history with the story of Salome, which is the focus of his new feature, Seven Veils.

Sex and the Movies

Film
By Jane Weinstock | February 27, 2025
By Jane Weinstock | February 27, 2025

Sex and the Movies

Writer-director Jane Weinstock, whose new movie Three Birthdays is out now, explores the depiction of sexuality on screen.

Is It Time for Women to Reclaim the Soap Opera?

Film
By Alina Adams | February 25, 2025
By Alina Adams | February 25, 2025

Is It Time for Women to Reclaim the Soap Opera?

Former soap opera writer Alina Adams on the most significant reason why CBS' new show Beyond the Gates is a gamechanger.

The Chemistry of Connection

Film
By Michael Polish | February 21, 2025
By Michael Polish | February 21, 2025

The Chemistry of Connection

Writer, director and actor Michael Polish, whose new movie Alarum is out now, on the ineffable magic of creative collaboration.

Love, Laughter and a Little Chaos: Making You, Me & Her as a Husband-Wife Filmmaking Duo

Film
By Dan Levy Dagerman | February 19, 2025
By Dan Levy Dagerman | February 19, 2025

Love, Laughter and a Little Chaos: Making You, Me & Her as a Husband-Wife Filmmaking Duo

Writer-director-producer Dan Levy Dagerman on the ins and outs of collaborating with his wife, actor-writer-producer Selina Ringel.

Sometimes You Can Jump From a 10-Story Building and Land in a Thimble

Film
By Max Rissman | February 13, 2025
By Max Rissman | February 13, 2025

Sometimes You Can Jump From a 10-Story Building and Land in a Thimble

Filmmaker Max Rissman, whose supernatural drama Upon Waking is out tomorrow, on the innumerable challenges one has to overcome on a film.

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