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Shaul Schwarz (Narco Cultura) Talks Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land

By Shaul Schwarz | July 13, 2015

Shaul Schwarz (Narco Cultura) Talks Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land

A filmmaker more than familiar with the territory looks at this doc on Mexican drug cartels and the vigilante movement fighting back against it.

Actor and Industry Professional Cat Agent (Uncle Kent 2) Talks Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda’s Minions

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By Cat Agent | July 10, 2015

Actor and Industry Professional Cat Agent (Uncle Kent 2) Talks Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda’s Minions

An animation franchise spawns an origin story about its cute yellow critters. But how will it go down with a feline film professional?

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Gregory Jacobs’ Magic Mike XXL

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By Zach Clark | July 7, 2015

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Gregory Jacobs’ Magic Mike XXL

The sequel to Soderbergh's male stripper saga is all fireworks and dazzle. And that's nothing but a good thing.

Neil LaBute (Dirty Weekend) Talks Carol Reed’s The Third Man

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By Neil LaBute | July 2, 2015

Neil LaBute (Dirty Weekend) Talks Carol Reed’s The Third Man

An all-time classic, now in a newly restored 4K print, has lost none of its magic over the years. And then there's that zither...

Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) Talks Les Blank’s A Poem is a Naked Person

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By Gary Hustwit | July 1, 2015

Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) Talks Les Blank’s A Poem is a Naked Person

The late documentarian's lost 1974 film about Leon Russell is a mess, but that’s exactly why filmmakers today should be looking to it for inspiration.

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Jason Banker’s Felt

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By Bruce LaBruce | June 30, 2015

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Jason Banker’s Felt

Can a film about young woman's violent and self-destructive acting out against the patriarchy make the best of its difficult material?

David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2

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By David Lowery | June 29, 2015

David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2

What happens when you want to see the sequel because you really enjoyed the first movie, but then your wife points out you never actually saw it?

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks the Small-Screen Auteurism of Keith Gordon

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By Jim Hemphill | June 27, 2015

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks the Small-Screen Auteurism of Keith Gordon

One of the most underappreciated American directors is bringing his gifts to the small screen in a way few of his peers can.

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Amy Berg (Prophet’s Prey) Talks Liz Garbus’ What Happened, Miss Simone?

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By Amy Berg | June 26, 2015

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Amy Berg (Prophet’s Prey) Talks Liz Garbus’ What Happened, Miss Simone?

One Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker writes about the work of another, the portrait of a brilliant, complex and troubled musical icon.

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Patrick Wang (The Grief of Others) Talks Jonathan Demme’s A Master Builder

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By Patrick Wang | June 25, 2015

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Patrick Wang (The Grief of Others) Talks Jonathan Demme’s A Master Builder

A piece of classic theater is reimagined by longtime collaborators, and reframed by a stunning new acting talent.