lars von trier

Tim Heidecker’s ‘Fear of Death,’ Lars von Trier’s ‘Melancholia,’ and the Comfort in Facing the End

There's an unlikely link between the controversial Danish filmmaker and the absurdist comedian: how they approach human mortality. Read More

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… Read More

Which Director Had The Best Decade?

16 directors, from provocateurs to experimentalists to horror masters to Paul Thomas Anderson. Read More

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… Read More

‘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. Read More

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. Read More

‘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. Read More

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… Read More