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The Actress, the Wig and the Alligator

Film
By Iuli Gerbase | January 21, 2022
By Iuli Gerbase | January 21, 2022

The Actress, the Wig and the Alligator

Writer-director Iuli Gerbase shares the story of that time when one of the leads in her latest film, The Pink Cloud, went a little crazy …

My Biggest Failure (and How it Led to Where I Am Today)

Film
By Andrew Herr | January 18, 2022
By Andrew Herr | January 18, 2022

My Biggest Failure (and How it Led to Where I Am Today)

Actor Andrew Herr, best known as Jonesy on the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny, on his circuitous route to success.

On Filmmaking, A.I. and the Future of Memory

Film
By Ann Shin | January 13, 2022
By Ann Shin | January 13, 2022

On Filmmaking, A.I. and the Future of Memory

Director Ann Shin ponders questions she grappled with making her film A.rtificial I.mmortality, on the ongoing role of technology in our lives.

In Harm’s Way

Film
By Claudia Sparrow | January 12, 2022
By Claudia Sparrow | January 12, 2022

In Harm’s Way

Claudia Sparrow on experiencing life through the lens of an imperiled environmental activist for her new film, Maxima.

To My Fellow True Crime Fans

Film
By Gianna Toboni | January 11, 2022
By Gianna Toboni | January 11, 2022

To My Fellow True Crime Fans

Director Gianna Toboni, whose new Vice TV series Small Town Secrets premieres tonight, digs into the complexities of an American obsession.

Five Essential Truths About Performing I Learned From Watching Wrestling

Film
By Ebonée Noel | January 10, 2022
By Ebonée Noel | January 10, 2022

Five Essential Truths About Performing I Learned From Watching Wrestling

Longtime wrestling fan Ebonée Noel, now starring in the new OWN show The Kings of Napa, on lessons gleaned from her favorite sport.

“What Am I Doing Here?”

Film
By Sonny Mallhi | January 4, 2022
By Sonny Mallhi | January 4, 2022

“What Am I Doing Here?”

Director Sonny Mallhi ponders a moment on his new horror movie, Hurt, and how it connects to his long history working in film.

Revisited: 9½ Weeks, Fatal Attraction and Me

Film
By Shaina Feinberg | December 31, 2021
By Shaina Feinberg | December 31, 2021

Revisited: 9½ Weeks, Fatal Attraction and Me

Dinette creator Shaina Feinberg on how two infamous and very sexy movies filmed in her childhood home inspired her to subvert the male gaze.

Revisited: What I Learned From Being Geralt of Rivia

Film
By Marnie Ellen Hertzler | December 30, 2021
By Marnie Ellen Hertzler | December 30, 2021

Revisited: What I Learned From Being Geralt of Rivia

Crestone director Marnie Ellen Hertzler on the best movie she saw in 2020 — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a video game from 2015.

Revisited: The Day Kobe Bryant Died

Film
By Matt Yoka | December 24, 2021
By Matt Yoka | December 24, 2021

Revisited: The Day Kobe Bryant Died

Filmmaker Matt Yoka looks back on when his first movie, Whirlybird, premiered at Sundance, and the passing of an L.A. icon that same day.

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