Film
Life in Ever-Widening Loops: On Michael Apted’s Up Series
Julia Marchese pays tribute to the late director with this personal appreciation of his towering, half-century-long documentary project.
How Do You Frame It?
Filmmaker Irina Varina looks back on, and tries to make sense of, the series of short films she made during pandemic-era 2020.
Alexi Pappas Talks with Robin Tunney on the Talkhouse Podcast
Actress, writer and Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas, whose memoir Bravey is out now, talks with mentor and fellow actress Robin Tunney.
Best of 2020: Joe Pantoliano on Schitt’s Creek
The beloved character actor, currently starring in From the Vine, talks about the show that helped him escape the doldrums of 2020.
Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2020
Talkhouse Film's resident TV expert Jim Hemphill shares his list of favorite small-screen pleasures from the past 12 months.
On Ham on Rye and Smoking Bowls
Filmmaker Jenny Gage on Tyler Taormina's unconventional coming-of-age movie, a film which perfectly captures the feeling of being a teenager.
What I Learned Working on Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Director Matthew Hamachek, whose new HBO documentary Tiger airs this weekend, on his first formative experience of filmmaking.
Best of 2020: Bryan Fogel on ZeroZeroZero
The Oscar-winning director of Icarus and the new documentary thriller The Dissident on the gripping series about the global drug trade.
The 2020 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors’ Top Films of the Year
A list of the best movies of the past 12 months, with special contributions by Megan Griffiths, James Ponsoldt, Cooper Raiff and more.
The 2020 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors Share Their Top 10 Movies of the Year
A selection of poll ballots from filmmakers, including David Dastmalchian, Katherine Dieckmann and Alex Ross Perry, choosing their best of 2020.
Find Your Creative Passion and Follow It
This is Us star and Joseph the Spouse lead singer Chris Sullivan on how artistic expression and finding true purpose has shaped his life.
Remote Control: How the World’s Youngest Voting Evangelist Came to Be
Filmmaker Katherine Fairfax Wright on the memorable experience of making election ads with six-year-old motivational speaker Caleb Stewart.











