Interviews

We Talk to ‘The Meg’ Director Jon Turteltaub About Making His Big Shark Movie

By Jack Giroux 

From being a Film School Reject to adapting Steve Alten’s long in development book, we talk filmmaking and giant sharks with Jon Turtletaub.

RKSS Reclaims Their Misspent Youth in ‘Summer of 84’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the trilogy of filmmakers that comprise one of the most unique points of view in contemporary genre cinema.

Sound Editor Trevor Gates Talks Emmy Noms and Horror Scenes that Freak Him Out

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Trevor Gates talks the power of sound, “Teddy Perkins,” and the most disturbing movie moments he’s brought to life.

‘Skate Kitchen,’ Kick-Flips and the Art of Almost Playing Yourself

By Matthew Monagle 

We interview the filmmaker and stars of ‘Skate Kitchen,’ this summer’s best film about skateboard culture.

‘Generation Wealth’ Cinematographer Shana Hagan on How Cinematography Requires Human Connection

By Emily Kubincanek 

We talk to her about the intimate process of documentary filmmaking, her experience on set for ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ and more.

Issa López on ‘Tigers are Not Afraid,’ Her Journey to Advocating for Others, and Finding Herself

By Guest Author 

She achieved success creating commercial films but found her voice with this indie masterpiece.

Luke Sparke on Delivering the Blockbuster Devastation of ‘Occupation’ Through Low-Budget Means

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the Australian filmmaker about translating his wild imagination into manageable sci-fi terrors.

Producer Gail Barringer on Striking the Perfect Balance in ‘Luke Cage’

By Pierce Singgih 

We talk to Gail Barringer about how ‘Luke Cage’ blends an engaging story with an ode to Harlem, a socially important message, engaging action, and soulful music.

Returning to ‘Eighth Grade’ With Bo Burnham

By Max Covill 

Part non-fiction, part horror, Eighth Grade captures what it is to be unsure of yourself.