Film
Postcards From Hollywood: Time-Traveling with Peter Bogdanovich
Daniela De Carlo continues her column on her early days in L.A. with a remembrance of the late, great auteur, who passed away earlier this month.
The Actress, the Wig and the Alligator
Writer-director Iuli Gerbase shares the story of that time when one of the leads in her latest film, The Pink Cloud, went a little crazy …
The Velvet Queen and the Art of Patience
Shannon Plumb delves deep into the world of this new nature documentary, and also finds lessons for our current situation.
Best of 2021: John Cameron Mitchell on Veneno
The actor-writer-director, whose 2006 film Shortbus is re-released in theaters on January 26, on his favorite TV show of the past 12 months.
My Biggest Failure (and How it Led to Where I Am Today)
Actor Andrew Herr, best known as Jonesy on the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny, on his circuitous route to success.
Best of 2021: Asghar Farhadi on C’mon C’mon
Asghar Farhadi, whose latest film A Hero is now in theaters and hits Prime Video on January 21, on his favorite movie of last year.
On Filmmaking, A.I. and the Future of Memory
Director Ann Shin ponders questions she grappled with making her film A.rtificial I.mmortality, on the ongoing role of technology in our lives.
In Harm’s Way
Claudia Sparrow on experiencing life through the lens of an imperiled environmental activist for her new film, Maxima.
To My Fellow True Crime Fans
Director Gianna Toboni, whose new Vice TV series Small Town Secrets premieres tonight, digs into the complexities of an American obsession.
Five Essential Truths About Performing I Learned From Watching Wrestling
Longtime wrestling fan Ebonée Noel, now starring in the new OWN show The Kings of Napa, on lessons gleaned from her favorite sport.
The 2021 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors’ Top Films of the Year
A list of the best movies of the past 12 months, with special contributions by Amanda Kramer, Dash Shaw, Sandi Tan, and more.
The 2021 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors Share Their Top 10 Movies of the Year
A selection of poll ballots from filmmakers, including Megan Griffiths, Lloyd Kaufman and Sandi Tan, choosing their best of 2021.











