Interviews

Grady Hendrix on the Obsessive Bliss of ‘Paperbacks from Hell II’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the screenwriter and author about the bizarro treasure trove that is pre-Harry Potter young adult fiction.

Mick Garris on Mutating ‘Masters of Horror’ Into ‘Nightmare Cinema’

By Brad Gullickson 

At the Overlook Film Fest, we chat with the filmmaker about the restorative power of the anthology film.

‘The Cold Blue’ is ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ with B-17 Bombers

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with documentarian Erik Nelson about his tribute to the Mighty Eighth Air Force and the cinematographers who risked their lives to capture their experience.

How ‘The Perfection’ Became One of Netflix’s Most Audacious Original Films

By Matthew Monagle 

The director and screenwriters of Netflix’s latest original feature open up about their lurid and unpredictable thriller.

Chad Stahelski on the Decades of Training Behind a Snowball Fight With Knives

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the ‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ director about the commitment, passion, and fortitude required to pull off the most most-authentically badass action movie trilogy of all-time.

The Unearthed History of the Real Designer of ‘The Creature from the Black Lagoon’

By William Dass 

Milicent Patrick, the creator of the iconic Gill Man, was fired by Bud Westmore so he could steal her credit. 65 years later, Hollywood still runs on sexism.

Claire Denis on the Death Penalty, Global Community, and André 3000 in ‘High Life’

By Luke Hicks 

In Claire Denis’ spaceship, there is a “better way” to masturbate.

Chris Butler Explores Identity and the Pleasures of Evolution in ‘Missing Link’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the artist and director about his most personal work yet and bringing classic blockbuster adventure to Laika Studios.

Making Dynamite From Pennies in ‘Finding Steve McQueen’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with Mark Steven Johnson about how he juggled multiple timelines and tones for little more than $5 million.