Carter Burwell Brought a Fairy Tale Sound to ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’
We chat with the composer about the challenges director Martin McDonagh initiated and how they arrived at a whimsical sound… Read More
December 22, 2022
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Rules of the Game: How Martin McDonagh Satirizes Masculinity
Violence, Shame, Victimization. Repeat. Read More
November 28, 2022
Martin McDonagh Is Finally Making ‘The Banshees of Inisheer’
The ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ director has been sitting on this one for over 20 years. Read More
February 20, 2020
6 Filmmaking Tips from Martin McDonagh
The filmmaker behind 'In Bruges,' 'Seven Psychopaths,' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' shares his thoughts on writing, loving your… Read More
April 6, 2019
The Significance of Shorts at the Oscars
Some believe the shorts categories are a disposable part of the Academy Awards. We think they deserve greater respect and… Read More
March 1, 2019
Rack Focus and the Gradual Presentation of Information
Watch a video essay that breaks down a vital visual storytelling technique. Read More
November 21, 2018
Frances McDormand Advocates Turning Hashtags into ‘Inclusion Riders’
The Oscar-winning actress executed her own "The More You Know" moment at the awards last night. Here's hoping it starts… Read More
March 5, 2018
The Space Between Character Development and Redemption
Three Billboards' racist cop is a complex character. That doesn't mean the film wants us to absolve him. Read More
January 30, 2018
The Success of ‘Three Billboards’ Depends on Who’s Doing the Talking
Martin McDonagh's film may have cleaned up at the Golden Globes, but the numbers suggest a more diverse critical body… Read More
January 9, 2018