Interviews

Talking the Speed Metal Blitzkrieg of Shooting ‘VFW’ with the Director and Cast

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with director Joe Begos and stars Stephen Lang, William Sadler, and Martin Kove about the bliss of shooting hell-bent for leather.

How ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Went from Bleak Novel to Vibrant Satire

By Samantha Olthof 

We got together with Mihai Mălaimare Jr. to discuss the cinematography of Jojo Rabbit, the collaborative process that comes with working with Taika Watiti, and some of the adaptational choices made in contrast to the novel.

Floria Sigismondi Wants to Make Every Breath Count

By Jack Giroux 

‘The Turning’ director Floria Sigismondi on her life in the arts, Federico Fellini, and her life-changing collaborations with David Bowie and Marilyn Manson.

Imposter and ‘Possessor’: A Conversation with Brandon Cronenberg

By Luke Hicks 

Meet Brandon Cronenberg, the writer and director of the jarring, carnal meta-nightmare that gripped Sundance 2020

Eliza Hittman and Sidney Flanigan Discuss the Experiential Crisis in ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the director and actor about finding the boundaries between character and performer.

Michael Almereyda Crafts Authenticity Through Anachronism in ‘Tesla’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the director about why he got fanciful with the legendary inventor.

Ant Timpson Makes His Pop Proud with ‘Come To Daddy’

By Brad Gullickson 

We talk to the director about finally putting his vision on screen after decades of shepherding the dreams of others.

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash on Exploring the Theatrical in ‘Downhill’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the directors about taking on a beloved Swedish film and delivering their twist on the material.

Bo Burnham on the Unrepeatable Audacity of ‘Promising Young Woman’

By Brad Gullickson 

We talk with the actor about his desire to participate in ‘Promising Young Woman’ even when he struggled to comprehend its tone.