Tim Heidecker’s ‘Fear of Death,’ Lars von Trier’s ‘Melancholia,’ and the Comfort in Facing the End
There's an unlikely link between controversial Danish filmmaker and the absurdist comedian: how they approach human mortality.
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What is Dogme 95, Anyway?
Of all of the cinematic manifestos, Dogme 95 is perhaps the most infamous. Here's a look at the origin and rules of the "Vows of Chastity."
Which Director Had The Best Decade?
16 directors, from provocateurs to experimentalists to horror masters to Paul Thomas Anderson.
Double Take: ‘The House That Jack Built’
'The House That Jack Built’ is a divisive parade of depraved obscenities, and according to the Double Take duo: it rules. Here's why.
‘The House That Jack Built’ Review: Lars von Trier’s Construction of Violent Delights
Lars von Trier is doing his Lars von Trier shtick again.
A Beginner’s Guide to Dogme 95
Bold invention or direct to video junk? We offer a guide to one of Denmark's biggest film exports.
‘The House That Jack Built’ Trailer Tortures Its Audience
Matt Dillon is a tiger stalking lambs in Lars Von Trier's latest descent into madness.
Little Museum of Horrors: The Artistic References of Lars Von Trier
The controversial director isn’t shy about anything, especially his references. Lars Von Trier is a meticulous director, despite his looseness with words on his own time. His films, resplendent with …
