Rod Blackhurst Archives | Talkhouse

If You Want to Make Movies, Make Your Own Luck

By Rod Blackhurst | April 19, 2024

By Rod Blackhurst | April 19, 2024

If You Want to Make Movies, Make Your Own Luck

After waiting seven years to make his second feature, Blood for Dust, Rod Blackhurst has some thoughts on how to avoid the sophomore slump.

The 2021 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors’ Top Films of the Year

By Filmmakers | January 7, 2022

By Filmmakers | January 7, 2022

The 2021 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors’ Top Films of the Year

A list of the best movies of the past 12 months, with special contributions by Amanda Kramer, Dash Shaw, Sandi Tan, and more.

The Independent Film System is Broken (and Some Advice on How to Succeed Anyway)

By Rod Blackhurst | December 4, 2017

By Rod Blackhurst | December 4, 2017

The Independent Film System is Broken (and Some Advice on How to Succeed Anyway)

The director of Amanda Knox and Here Alone has some thoughts he needs to share with you.