Film
Extra Lives
Screenwriter Jeremy Slater on his late father, videogames and his new movie, Mortal Kombat II, which hits theaters tomorrow.
From Slashers to Downers
Editor turned writer-director Josh Ethier on his joint love of horror movies and bleak, confrontational European cinema.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.











