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Scott Cummings (Buffalo Juggalos) Talks Ulrich Seidl’s In the Basement

By Scott Cummings | November 4, 2015

Scott Cummings (Buffalo Juggalos) Talks Ulrich Seidl’s In the Basement

The director of the most rigorous, uncompromising and disturbing films you have never seen goes underground for his latest work.

Actor/Screenwriter Randy Russell Talks Eugene Kotlyarenko’s A Wonderful Cloud

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By Randy Russell | November 2, 2015

Actor/Screenwriter Randy Russell Talks Eugene Kotlyarenko’s A Wonderful Cloud

A film about a post-breakup reunion, with actors (maybe) playing themselves, is funny, bizarre and, underneath, melancholy.

Drew Tobia (See You Next Tuesday) Talks Sebastiàn Silva’s Nasty Baby

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By Drew Tobia | October 30, 2015

Drew Tobia (See You Next Tuesday) Talks Sebastiàn Silva’s Nasty Baby

What initially appears to be a familiar Brooklyn indie comedy transforms into something much darker, more complex and interesting.

Megan Griffiths (Lucky Them) Talks Jon M. Chu’s Jem and the Holograms

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By Megan Griffiths | October 29, 2015

Megan Griffiths (Lucky Them) Talks Jon M. Chu’s Jem and the Holograms

A filmmaker who grew up a fan of the original cartoon series finds a disappointing vision presented in its big-screen remake.

Josephine Decker (Thou Wast Mild and Lovely) Talks Laurie Anderson’s Heart of a Dog

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By Josephine Decker | October 28, 2015

Josephine Decker (Thou Wast Mild and Lovely) Talks Laurie Anderson’s Heart of a Dog

This very personal documentary prompts a very personal response, as an actress and filmmaker recalls the life (and death) of her family's dog.

Alix Lambert (The Mark of Cain) Talks Adam Salky’s I Smile Back

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By Alix Lambert | October 26, 2015

Alix Lambert (The Mark of Cain) Talks Adam Salky’s I Smile Back

Sarah Silverman is as unflinching and committed in her performance as a troubled suburban mother as she is in her standup comedy.

John Magary (The Mend) Talks Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Assassin

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By John Magary | October 23, 2015

John Magary (The Mend) Talks Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Assassin

Hou's latest film prompts a young director to recall his first exhilirating exposure to the work of the Taiwanese auteur.

Patrick Brice (The Overnight) Talks Colin Hanks’ All Things Must Pass

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By Patrick Brice | October 22, 2015

Patrick Brice (The Overnight) Talks Colin Hanks’ All Things Must Pass

For a former employee of the beloved music store chain, this documentary on Tower Records brings back memories.

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts of No Nation

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By Richard Shepard | October 21, 2015

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts of No Nation

Netflix's first original movie, a heartbreaking tale of boy soldiers, is a thing of beauty made about a world of horror.

Actor and Screenwriter Pat Healy Talks Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies

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By Pat Healy | October 20, 2015

Actor and Screenwriter Pat Healy Talks Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies

This is, no question, an auteur work, but one where every player in front of and behind the camera distinguishes themselves.