Film
I Wasn’t Hired to Direct Into the Forest – Here’s What I Thought of the Film
Writer-director Megan Griffiths shares a unique perspective on the experience of watching a film you were considered for, but did not get.
Stranger Things and the Problem of “Plotblocking”
Writer-director Andrew Matthews on Netflix's smash hit series and a worrisome trait of that and a number of other binge-worthy shows.
Clea DuVall’s Short Attention-Span Guide to Her Formative Moviegoing Experiences
The actress turned writer-director, whose debut feature The Intervention hits theaters Friday, shares pivotal moments from her cinematic past.
Embracing My Otherness as an Asian-American Gay Filmmaker
Andrew Ahn, director of the Sundance award-winner Spa Night, on the necessity of facing up to the things that set you apart.
Are the Olympics the Ultimate Reality TV Show?
Stuart Gordon reflects on the gold-medal drama he's enjoyed by watching the U.S. gymnastics team at the current Olympic Games in Rio.
Video Essay: Powder, Outside Appearance
Ahead of the film's 21st anniversary, actor, director and video essayist Kentucker Audley looks at one of the major movie achievements of the 1990s.
How I Tried to Not Embarrass Myself Playing Woody Allen in a ’90s TV Biopic
Character actor Dennis Boutsikaris on how he came to play the controversial actor-director in Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.
Kumail Nanjiani Talks with DANIELS (Swiss Army Man) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
The actor and standup comedian visits the offbeat directing duo to chat about movies, medication, fights, flatulence, and much more.
You’ve Made a Successful Short Film. So, What’s Next?
Writer-director Reinaldo Marcus Green ponders how best to make an impact with your debut feature after gaining traction with a short.
Some of My Best Friends are Movies
Charlene deGuzman, the creator/star of I Forgot My Phone now crowdfunding her first feature, on the films that informed her take on life.
Why I Don’t Want My Son to Be a Film Director (Like Me)
Wayne Kramer, the man behind The Cooler and Running Scared, on the unjust and crushing weight of responsibility now placed on directors.
Why the Systematic Targeting of Citizen Journalists by Police Must Stop
Filmmaker David Felix Sutcliffe's open letter to the documentary community about courage, cameraphones and the #RightToRecord.











