film essay

The endlessly debated question of whether the small screen has surpassed the big screen? It's now obsolete, says Matthew Wilder.

Shannon Plumb on red carpets, press embargoes, critical slapdowns, standing ovations and more, as her husband's new movie premieres on the Lido.

Alix Lambert has cried (profusely) at a lot of movies while 30,000 feet in the air, and she isn't afraid to talk about it.

An encounter with Gena Rowlands prompts Stephen Winter to recall the other on-screen divas who made a big impression on him.

Chris Kelly, writer-director of Other People and longtime Saturday Night Live staffer, shares the wisdom he gained behind the camera.

Jenni Olson delves into her obsession with Hitchcock's masterpiece, and its connection to the tragic death of one of her dear friends.

Writer-producer Mayuran Tiruchelvam on the current controversy surrounding the actor, and what positives can be drawn from the situation.

Indie filmmaker turned showrunner Morgan Jon Fox tries to dissect exactly what makes HBO's latest hit show so outstanding.

Joshua Marston on how he broke his run of directing microbudget films in other countries and made a movie in English — with movie stars!

The actress turned writer-director, whose debut feature The Intervention hits theaters Friday, shares pivotal moments from her cinematic past.

Andrew Ahn, director of the Sundance award-winner Spa Night, on the necessity of facing up to the things that set you apart.

Stuart Gordon reflects on the gold-medal drama he's enjoyed by watching the U.S. gymnastics team at the current Olympic Games in Rio.