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Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Bertrand Bonello’s Saint Laurent

By Tom Kalin | May 11, 2015

Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Bertrand Bonello’s Saint Laurent

The second of two recent biopics of the French fashion icon takes an unconventional approach in order to reveal the man behind designs.

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Henry Hobson’s Maggie

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By Calvin Lee Reeder | May 8, 2015

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Henry Hobson’s Maggie

Humans have always hated zombies, but Hollywood just loves zombie movies. Does a low-key genre entry starring Arnold deserve its existence?

Kate Lyn Sheil and Zachary Treitz (Men Go to Battle) Talk Thomas Vinterberg’s Far From the Madding Crowd

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By Kate Lyn Sheil and Zachary Treitz | May 7, 2015

Kate Lyn Sheil and Zachary Treitz (Men Go to Battle) Talk Thomas Vinterberg’s Far From the Madding Crowd

The filmmakers behind a recent award-winning indie period drama discuss this new sweeping literary adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel.

Actor/Screenwriter David Dastmalchian (Animals) Talks Mat Whitecross’ Spike Island

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By David Dastmalchian | May 6, 2015

Actor/Screenwriter David Dastmalchian (Animals) Talks Mat Whitecross’ Spike Island

This nostalgic tale of adolescent angst and rebellion brings into focus the writer's own teenage trials, tribulations and musical milestones.

Jason Osder (Let the Fire Burn) Talks Brett Morgen’s Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

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By Jason Osder | May 5, 2015

Jason Osder (Let the Fire Burn) Talks Brett Morgen’s Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

This wickedly complex, finely detailed and deeply human portrait reveals the man behind the mythic musician.

Farihah Zaman (Remote Area Medical) Talks Albert Maysles’ Iris

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By Farihah Zaman | May 4, 2015

Farihah Zaman (Remote Area Medical) Talks Albert Maysles’ Iris

One of the last films by the late, great documentarian captures the special spirit of fashion iconoclast Iris Apfel, and his friendship with her.

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks Joss Whedon’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron

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By Onur Tukel | May 1, 2015

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks Joss Whedon’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron

A puny indie filmmaker comes up against the might of a comic-book franchise movie, but ends up being transfixed by the film's sublime quieter moments.

Kris Swanberg (Unexpected) Talks Shira Piven’s Welcome to Me

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By Kris Rey | April 30, 2015

Kris Swanberg (Unexpected) Talks Shira Piven’s Welcome to Me

This portrait of a mentally ill lottery winner who creates a TV show all about herself is among the smartest and funniest films of 2015 so far.

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Bruce LaBruce’s Gerontophilia

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By Zach Clark | April 29, 2015

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Bruce LaBruce’s Gerontophilia

A master provocateur, whose work revolves around porn, camp and gore, creates shock value in his new film... by not featuring any hardcore sex.

Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) Talks Teddy Chen’s Kung Fu Killer

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By Lexi Alexander | April 28, 2015

Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) Talks Teddy Chen’s Kung Fu Killer

A former World Kickboxing Champion who now makes movies gives her expert take on the latest Hong Kong kung fu extravaganza.