Film
How Horror Movies Help Me Cope With Difficult Emotions
Most people watch horror movies to scare themselves silly. For comedian Anita Flores, it’s a little more complicated.
Underrated/Overlooked: Nick Simon on Crawl
Horror director Simon addresses the alligator in the room: how Alexandre Aja's movie is a creature feature for the ages.
Underrated/Overlooked: Stephen Winter on Clara’s Ghost
Jason and Shirley's director on his favorite film of 2019, Bridey Elliott's unconventional comedy drama starring her own family.
Underrated/Overlooked: Joel Potrykus on Dragged Across Concrete
It's not exactly fashionable to love S. Craig Zahler's movies, but dammit if Joel Potrykus doesn't walk to the beat of his own drum.
Underrated/Overlooked: Rodney Ascher on Nicolas Winding Refn’s Too Old to Die Young
Seemingly not very many people saw Nicolas Winding Refn’s noirish Amazon Prime series, but Rodney Ascher did and has a whole lot to say about it.
The Mythos Meme or, How Great Cthulhu Ate My Brain and Made Me Like It!
Horror director Richard Stanley on the legacy of H. P. Lovecraft, the emergence of a post-truth religion, and his new film, Color Out of Space.
Juliana Harkavy Talks with Ryan Hurst on the Talkhouse Podcast
At L.A. Comic Con, these two actors, Walking Dead alums and dog lovers sit down for an impromptu chat.
In Celebration of the Darkness: What Can Happen When the Lights Are Out
Documentary director Lynne Sachs sheds light on the innovative approach she took while making her new film, Film About a Father Who.
The Benefits of Being Hungover as a Documentary Filmmaker
Making his new film in China, the director of Don't Be a Dick About It had an epiphany. It might sound a bit odd, but hear him out!
Bert&Bertie’s Great Girl Adventure
Troop Zero's directing duo on the importance of female collaboration and making the female answer to Stand By Me and The Goonies.
Best of 2019: Aisha Tyler on Julius Onah’s Luce
The actress-writer-director spotlights one of the movies that stood out during a particularly strong year for cinema.
Best of 2019: Trey Edward Shults on Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse
The writer-director of Waves on his favorite movie of the year (which just happens to be by a friend of his!).











