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Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: Lili Taylor

The beloved actor and avian ambassador opens up about her new book, Turning to Birds, and dives deep into some of life's big questions.

The Chemistry of Connection

Writer, director and actor Michael Polish, whose new movie Alarum is out now, on the ineffable magic of creative collaboration.

February 21, 2025

My Semester at Shermer High School

Exactly 40 years to the day since its release, Julia Marchese pays personal tribute to her favorite movie of all time, The Breakfast Club.

February 7, 2025

From New Girl to Bookworm: How High School Loneliness Sparked My Love for Storytelling

Wish You Were Here actress-producer Gabby Kono-Abdy on how finding solace in books sparked a lifelong love of stories, and her current career.

February 4, 2025

From “Interesting Enough” Actors to Extremely Unique Filmmakers

Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung on the experience of the taking massive creative leap of making their debut feature Extremely Unique Dynamic.

Three Great Things: Parminder Nagra

The British actress, who's currently starring in DI Ray on PBS, on the stuff that's guaranteed to make her day better.

July 31, 2024

Three Great Things: Kiersey Clemons

The acclaimed actor and singer, who's currently starring in The Young Wife, on journaling, London and acting.

June 10, 2024

The Kitchen

From the Talkhouse Reader, Oscar nominee Colman Domingo on a fulfilling life of performance, creativity and food.

May 30, 2024

I’m Coming, or, I Am on My Way

Lío Mehiel, star of Mutt and Sundance winner In the Summers, on testosterone, transition and finding their true voice.

March 13, 2024

Finding My Stage

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, filmmaker Shannon Plumb looks back at why she first became an actor.

November 3, 2023

The Spear Sisters on Discovering Where the Story Lives

Kailey and Sam Spear, whose episode of Creepshow airs tonight, on the theatre school that sparked their deep love of storytelling.

October 20, 2023

Liberals Can Be Preppers, Too

Actor-writer-director Sarah Wayne Callies on how real-life experiences shaped her podcast Aftershock, now in its second season.

September 8, 2023