film essay
The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)
Director Clay Liford, whose latest movie is now on the festival circuit, gives an insider's view on the ever-changing film distribution landscape.
Bret & Me, Or How I Didn’t End Up Directing American Psycho
Stuart Gordon shares the story of his failed attempt to bring Bret Easton Ellis' iconic cult novel to the big screen.
The Story of Polterchrist, My (Terrible) First Movie No One Saw
There is no moral to this tale about the initial trials and tribulations of feature filmmaking.
The Nice Guys and the Genius of Shane Black’s Lowlife Goons
Joe Lynch, a self-professed "Blackhead," celebrates the writer-director's unique knack for creating vivid, memorable secondary villains.
Remembering My Father-in-law (and the Time My Wife and I Were Arrested on Obscenity Charges for Our Nude Production of Peter Pan)
Stuart Gordon pays tribute to the late Dr. Marshall Purdy, and recalls an early directorial effort that set the tone for their stormy relationship.
A Fairytale Feast of Feeling, the Saga of the Thorny Bush and Shitting Out Origami Butterflies
Shannon Plumb is so enchanted by the profound fables of Matteo Garrone's Tale of Tales that the film permeates her own life...
Fanboys, Hollywood Owes You Nothing
Talkhouse regular Clay Liford, whose new film is about the erotic fan fiction community, digs into the problematic aspects of fan engagement.
The Passing of Time: Remembering Chantal Akerman
As a new documentary about her is released, Tom Kalin looks back on the life and work of the great Chantal Ackerman.
“I Feel I Am Probably Still an Outcast, but I Ally Myself with the Rebels Who are Strong.”
Kim Longinotto in conversation with friend and fellow British documentary filmmaker Jeanie Finlay.
What I Learned Working on There Will Be Blood
A decade on, filmmaker Michael Tyburski recalls his experiences as a PA on Paul Thomas Anderson’s modern masterpiece.
White Angel / White Devil
Terence Nance presents an abstract for an academic paper to be published in the Fall 2019 edition of 'Black Future Lies.'
Filmmakers Talk What They Learned at Sundance and How to Get the Most out of the Festival
Everything you need to know about the Sundance Film Festival, from the mouths of Park City alumni such as James Marsh, Nancy Savoca and David Lowery.
