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You Should Listen to Erica Rhodes

Film
By Erica Rhodes | June 18, 2019
By Erica Rhodes | June 18, 2019

You Should Listen to Erica Rhodes

The comedian talks her high speaking voice — and how David Mamet told her she’d have no career unless she “fixed” it.

Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Karen Gillan | March 7, 2019
By Karen Gillan | March 7, 2019

Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two multihyphenate actors sit down to discuss Roday's new horror movie, Treehouse, Highland cows, The Rock, crying on screen and more.

Jon Cryer Talks with Ben Lee for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Jon Cryer | February 7, 2019
By Jon Cryer | February 7, 2019

Jon Cryer Talks with Ben Lee for the Talkhouse Podcast

The Two and a Half Men actor joins singer-songwriter Lee at his house for a chat about musicals, fame, failure, Twitter activism and more.

What I Learned Working on Californication

Film
By Melissa Stephens | January 23, 2019
By Melissa Stephens | January 23, 2019

What I Learned Working on Californication

Melissa Stephens, creator of the new series Finding the Asshole, looks back at her formative experiences on the raunchy cable show.

Imposters and Grief: the Blessing of Being an Actor

Film
By J. Smith-Cameron | January 10, 2019
By J. Smith-Cameron | January 10, 2019

Imposters and Grief: the Blessing of Being an Actor

The Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress writes about coping with the death of her best friend while making Christina Choe’s film Nancy.

When You Get What You Want, But Not What You Need

Film
By Nadia Alexander | October 26, 2018
By Nadia Alexander | October 26, 2018

When You Get What You Want, But Not What You Need

Actress and writer Nadia Alexander on plumbing the depths in her new movie, The Dark, allowed her to finally access the happiness within her.

Remembering Brian Murray

Film
By Patrick Wang | October 24, 2018
By Patrick Wang | October 24, 2018

Remembering Brian Murray

Patrick Wang on the late, great stage actor Brian Murray, who he worked with on multiple films, including his latest, A Bread Factory.

Blueprints to Get Lost

Film
By Antonio Méndez Esparza | October 22, 2018
By Antonio Méndez Esparza | October 22, 2018

Blueprints to Get Lost

Director Antonio Méndez Esparza on the wisdom of Robert Bresson, and working with non-actors, including on his new film, Life and Nothing More.

Gretchen Peters Talks with Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Gretchen Peters | October 18, 2018
By Gretchen Peters | October 18, 2018

Gretchen Peters Talks with Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Nashville stalwart Peters chats with legendary actress (and fellow musician) McGovern about music, marriage, acting, Downton Abbey, and much more.

From My Childhood of Formidable Women to The Year of Spectacular Men

Film
By Lea Thompson | June 13, 2018
By Lea Thompson | June 13, 2018

From My Childhood of Formidable Women to The Year of Spectacular Men

Lea Thompson traces the roots of her artistic identity from the relationships with her mother and dance teacher through to her directorial debut.

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