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The Sound of Fear

Film
By Matthew Puckett | October 19, 2021
By Matthew Puckett | October 19, 2021

The Sound of Fear

Film composer Matthew Puckett on his relationship with Taxi Driver and Bernard Herrmann's iconic score for Martin Scorsese's classic.

The Shadow Work of My First Film, or: How Fantasy Became My Guide for Healing Trauma

Film
By Carlson Young | October 15, 2021
By Carlson Young | October 15, 2021

The Shadow Work of My First Film, or: How Fantasy Became My Guide for Healing Trauma

Writer-director-actor Carlson Young on the unique creative and personal journey she took in making her debut feature, The Blazing World.

Creative Light in Motion

Film
By Nadhege Ptah | October 14, 2021
By Nadhege Ptah | October 14, 2021

Creative Light in Motion

Actress, writer, director and producer Nadhege Ptah on her long and complex journey to find full expression as an artist.

On Fear and Femininity

Film
By Elle Callahan | October 13, 2021
By Elle Callahan | October 13, 2021

On Fear and Femininity

Horror director Elle Callahan, whose new film Witch Hunt is out now, on her complex and longstanding relationship with fear, her extra sense.

Intimate Spaces, Brutal Landscapes

Film
By Aharon Keshales | October 8, 2021
By Aharon Keshales | October 8, 2021

Intimate Spaces, Brutal Landscapes

Aharon Keshales on how Sam Peckinpah influenced his new action drama, South of Heaven, starring Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly.

9½ Weeks, Fatal Attraction and Me

Film
By Shaina Feinberg | October 6, 2021
By Shaina Feinberg | October 6, 2021

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.

Stuntman: A Ghost Story

Film
By Kurt Mattila | October 5, 2021
By Kurt Mattila | October 5, 2021

Stuntman: A Ghost Story

Director Kurt Mattila shares the remarkable story behind the making (and releasing) of his documentary on daredevil stunt performer Eddie Braun.

Chasing the Forbidden Truth

Film
By Nicholas Brennan | October 4, 2021
By Nicholas Brennan | October 4, 2021

Chasing the Forbidden Truth

Filmmaker Nicholas Brennan on the making of his new documentary, Los Últimos Frikis, a portrait of the Cuban heavy metal band Zeus.

“A Submarine Sinking and a Fleet of Underwater Sirens Celebrating”

Film
By Karen Cinorre | September 29, 2021
By Karen Cinorre | September 29, 2021

“A Submarine Sinking and a Fleet of Underwater Sirens Celebrating”

Karen Cinorre shares excerpts from the diary she kept while shooting her debut feature, the action fantasy Mayday, which is released on Friday.

Lawrence of Arabia & I

Film
By Paul Kowalski | September 28, 2021
By Paul Kowalski | September 28, 2021

Lawrence of Arabia & I

Director Paul Kowalski on his enduring relationship with David Lean's epic, from his childhood in Saudi Arabia to his new film, Paper Tiger.

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