Film
Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger) Talks Riley Stearns’ Faults
The veteran cult filmmaker turns his attention to a new indie release, fittingly about a man who deprograms cult members.
Lance Edmands (Bluebird) Talks Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now
The editor turned director breaks down the brilliantly constructed opening sequence of this classic '70s psychological horror.
Joel Potrykus (Buzzard) Talks David Gelb’s The Lazarus Effect
The latest Blumhouse production is a film 14-year-old Joel Potrykus would’ve loved as much as Mountain Dew. But Potrykus isn't a teenager anymore.
TV Writer Chris Goodwin (China, IL) Talks Glenn Ficarra and John Requa’s Focus
During the cinematic dumping ground that is the winter, a Will Smith movie is indeed a welcome thing, even if doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel.
Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks David Cronenberg’s Maps to the Stars
Remember your creepy Uncle David from Canada? He was respectable for a bit, but now he's back with the best horror movie he's made since the '90s.
Producer Sierra Pettengill (Cutie and the Boxer) Talks Having Coffee with Adam Curtis (and Curtis’ New Film, Bitter Lake)
A caffeinated conversation with the British documentarian as his latest work premiered simultaneously at a film festival and online.
Screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (Big Eyes) Talks with Lawrence Michael Levine and Sophia Takal (Wild Canaries) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
The Hollywood screenwriter chats with the couple about their new movie, its retro roots, acting as a director, and much more.
Shannon Plumb (Towheads) Talks Liv Corfixen’s My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
A filmmaker sees strong parallels with her own life in this film that puts a personal spin on the behind-the-scenes documentary.
Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Yann Demange’s ’71
The British director's masterful debut about one long night in early '70s Belfast is a film that should be seen and championed by all.
Stephanie Barber (Daredevils) Talks Amanda Rose Wilder’s Approaching the Elephant
In this observational documentary about a fledgling free school, the drama of childhood is portrayed with steadiness and restraint.
Lawrence Michael Levine (Wild Canaries) Talks Steve Pink’s Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Surely the only piece on the decade-hopping comedy sequel to reference the Buddha's sense of humor and diss both film school and Vladimir Nabokov.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Talk the 2015 Academy Award-Nominated Films
An overview of the films in contention at the Academy Awards this weekend, courtesy of Talkhouse Film's brain trust.











