Film
What Happened When Cat Agent Went to See Finding Dory (and Then Grabbed Some Calamari Afterward)
The feline movie industry veteran checks out the latest heartwarming aquatic adventure from Pixar.
Video Essay: Independence Day, a Milestone in Special Effects, Comic Relief, and More
As Independence Day: Resurgence hits theaters, Kentucker Audley's video essay looks back at the original film.
The Loneliness of the Black Gay Moviegoer
Stephen Winter, director of Jason and Shirley, on the almost complete absence of black LGBTQ characters in cinema.
Capturing Reality (and Unlocking the Truth) in Documentary
Luke Meyer on Roberto Minervini's The Other Side, his own new film, Breaking a Monster, and ideas of documentary authenticity.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember Anton Yelchin
Joe Dante, Martin Donovan, Ben York Jones, Victor Levin and more pay tribute to the late great actor and ardent cinephile.
De Palma is the Most Compelling Movie of the Year
Wayne Kramer, director of The Cooler and Running Scared, on a documentary that is catnip for movie lovers.
Nicolas Winding Refn is Recording a Live Talkhouse Podcast in New York
Join us next Thursday for a conversation with one of the world's most exciting filmmakers.
Alex Winter Talks with Henry Rollins for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
The two longtime friends and multi-hyphenates sit down for an entertaining, wide-ranging and story-filled conversation about their creative pursuits.
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.
De Palma, Shooting J.J. Abrams, and the Art of the Talking Head
Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow's documentary on the genre auteur has a light visual touch — and that's exactly as it should be, says Joe Lynch.
Bret & Me, Or How I Didn’t End Up Directing American Psycho
Stuart Gordon shares the story of his failed attempt to bring Bret Easton Ellis' iconic cult novel to the big screen.
The Story of Polterchrist, My (Terrible) First Movie No One Saw
There is no moral to this tale about the initial trials and tribulations of feature filmmaking.











