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Failing Upward
Writer-director Clay Liford examines how he's set himself up for failure in the past and the positive actions he's taking to break that cycle.
I Watched Paddington 2 Without Psychedelics (But It Was Still Brilliant)
Clay Liford, who wrote for Talkhouse about watching the first Paddington movie on shrooms, is mercifully now on a better life path.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember George A. Romero
Lloyd Kaufman, Darren Lynn Bousman, Larry Fessenden, Rodney Ascher, Emily Hagins and more remember the much-loved father of the zombie movie.
The Problem with Spoiler Culture
Clay Liford tries to work through his issues with the current fixation on spoilers and get to the root of why it all annoys him so much.
The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)
Director Clay Liford, whose latest movie is now on the festival circuit, gives an insider's view on the ever-changing film distribution landscape.
Fanboys, Hollywood Owes You Nothing
Talkhouse regular Clay Liford, whose new film is about the erotic fan fiction community, digs into the problematic aspects of fan engagement.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember David Bowie
Rose McGowan, Alex Cox, Allison Anders, Bruce LaBruce and more remember the late iconic performer.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Ryan Wise’s I Am Thor
Sometimes you laugh at the documentary about the aging rocker attempting a comeback. And sometimes you also relate. A lot.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Talk Watching Movies Under the Influence
Because sometimes seeing a film straight just isn't the right choice...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott’s Cooties
This horror comedy about teachers trapped in a school full of evil zombie kids weirdly harks back to a simpler time...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks the Problem of the Modern Sequel (and How the Most Unlikely Sequel Ever Solved It)
Studio sequels are defined by a lack of invention and narrative risk-taking, but a bunch of '80s movies — plus one new indie — can show us the path.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Tommy Wiseau’s The Neighbors
The man who made arguably the best bad movie of the 21st century has finally returned with a TV series. But does it disappoint in the right way?
