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Screenwriter Jeremy Slater on his late father, videogames and his new movie, Mortal Kombat II, which hits theaters tomorrow.

May 7, 2026

From Slashers to Downers

Editor turned writer-director Josh Ethier on his joint love of horror movies and bleak, confrontational European cinema.

May 6, 2026

Why I Stopped Running Away (and Made a Documentary About It)

Benjamin Wagner on directly addressing his mental health struggles and leaning into vulnerability in his new documentary Friends & Neighbors.

May 4, 2026

Nothing to Prove and No Deadlines to Meet

G. Anthony Svatek, whose debut feature Humboldt USA plays First Look this weekend, on how collaging has made him a better filmmaker.

Three Great Things: Arnaud Desplechin

The seminal French director, whose new film Two Pianos opens tomorrow, on his love of Cassavetes, jogging and top-tier modern painters.

April 30, 2026

Don’t Ask Me for a Release: The Challenge of Depicting Real Lives in Film

Lynne Sachs, who this week will be presented the Pesistence of Vision Award, on making her new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace.

April 28, 2026

Three Great Things: Baltasar Kormákur

The Icelandic auteur, whose new film Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton is now on Netflix, shares a trio of personal favorites.

April 24, 2026

Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: David Dastmalchian

The brilliant actor and writer, whose debut graphic novel Through is out now, dives deep into dreams, the supernatural, recovery and more.

Three Great Things: John Magaro

The gifted actor, who's currently starring in the family drama Omaha, on his love of scotch, Nepal and his daughter.

April 22, 2026

Three Great Things: Fatih Akin

The German-Turkish auteur, whose new film Amrum hits theaters today, on his love of boxing, Prince and his room.

April 17, 2026

City Wide Beaver

Josh Heaps on the personal journey behind his no-budget giallo homage City Wide Fever, which is out now through Factory 25.

April 16, 2026

We Blew Up Our High School Car

As Redux Redux hits digital, Kevin McManus on the many filmmaking adventures he and his brother Matthew had with their beloved Saturn Ion.

April 15, 2026