Film
My Dinner with Michael
Jim Hemphill recalls a memorable impromptu encounter with one his idols, the reclusive Michael Cimino, who passed away on July 2.
Terence Nance Talks with Michel Gondry for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
Filmmaker and regular Talkhouse Film contributor Nance talks with one of his cinematic idols about movies, music, relationships and more.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember Abbas Kiarostami
Talkhouse Film contributors, including Alex Winter and Robert Greene, offer their tributes to the late great Iranian director.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember Michael Cimino
Richard Shepard and Pat Healy pay tribute to the late director of The Deer Hunter, while Lucy Walker shares a never-before-seen doc on him.
Close Encounters with Abbas Kiarostami
Caveh Zahedi looks back on his interactions with the late great Iranian director, including a creative collaboration that never came to fruition.
Lloyd Kaufman and Bill Plympton Are Recording a Live Talkhouse Podcast in New York
Join us at Samsung 837 in New York City on July 7 for a conversation between two legendary filmmakers.
Terence Nance on Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople (and the Problem with Masterpieces)
Nance writes about the charming new film from one of his favorite current directors, and suggests the ideal order to watch Waititi's filmography.
Aaron Stewart-Ahn Talks with Nicolas Winding Refn for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
As his new film The Neon Demon hits theaters, the dynamic Danish director visits Samsung 837 in NYC for a filmmaker-to-filmmaker conversation.
The Cartoon Breakdown of Swiss Army Man We’ve All Been Waiting For
Filmmaker and cartoonist Onur Tukel attempts to unpack the most profound movie ever made about farting (and a bunch of other stuff).
Is All Fair in Love, War and Tickling?
Director Jeanie Finlay is unsettled by the onscreen "sports" and documentary ethics in David Farrier and Dylan Reeve's Tickled.
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.












