Filmmaking

Interview: Rian Johnson Talks ‘The Brothers Bloom’

Film School Rejects chats with 'The Brothers Bloom' director about his love for con man stories, his unique stylistic vision… Read More

Exclusive: Mark Boal and Kathryn Bigelow Talk ‘The Hurt Locker’

Screenwriter Mark Boal and director Kathryn Bigelow share the methods they used to create an intense, heartfelt combat film. We… Read More

Exclusive Interview: The Director of ‘Anvil!’ Docs Our Faces Off

It's a story about hope that all goes back to a life philosophy shared by the band members and director… Read More

Joon-ho Bong Talks ‘Tokyo!’, ‘Mother’ And ‘Transperceneige’

Director Joon-ho Bong only has three feature films to his name since his debut in 2000, but he's considered my… Read More

14 Things We Learned From The 2009 Oscars

Besides the mandatory Defensive Driving Class I had to take, The Oscars was the most educational experience of my year… Read More

Darren Aronofsky Pins Us Before Body Slamming Awards Season

"Ultimately, the film is about a guy who wants to be loved." Read More

Exclusive: Michael Rapaport and The Directors of ‘Special’ Talk Superpowers and Cinematic Middle Fingers

Does it make you a pervert if you choose Invisibility over Flight? Yes. But it doesn't keep you from making… Read More

Charlie Kaufman Depresses Us and Talks About ‘Synecdoche, NY’

Charlie Kaufman takes our minds through a tornado, discusses his new film, and teaches us that we're all going to… Read More

Exclusive: The Director of ‘Let the Right One In’ Talks About His Fear of Blood Loss

We sat down (over the phone) with Tomas Alfredson, the director of the vampire coming-of-age film that's getting incredible buzz… Read More