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Film Composer Daniel Hart (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks Jody Lee Lipes’ Ballet 422

By Daniel Hart | February 9, 2015

Film Composer Daniel Hart (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks Jody Lee Lipes’ Ballet 422

By showing rather than telling, this documentary about a brilliant emerging choreographer reveals the genesis of, and passion behind, a new ballet.

Clay Liford (Earthling) Talks Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Jupiter Ascending

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By Clay Liford | February 6, 2015

Clay Liford (Earthling) Talks Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Jupiter Ascending

The Wachowskis' new space opera delivers "Chihuahua Face," absurd character names, apathetic supporting villains, and a retro '90s plot and ideology.

Scott Cummings (Buffalo Juggalos) Talks Aleksei German’s Hard to Be a God

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By Scott Cummings | February 5, 2015

Scott Cummings (Buffalo Juggalos) Talks Aleksei German’s Hard to Be a God

Almost three hours in length and close to 15 years in the making, a Russian medieval sci-fi epic finally hits the big screen.

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Marjane Satrapi’s The Voices

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By Jennifer Prediger | February 4, 2015

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Marjane Satrapi’s The Voices

On a cross-country flight, an actress and writer-director ponders a darkly funny new movie and the dueling voices she herself hears in her head...

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Jonathan Demme’s Last Embrace

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By Jim Hemphill | February 3, 2015

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Jonathan Demme’s Last Embrace

A gem from the early days of Demme's career finally comes to Blu-ray, not just a nod to Hitchcock but also the bellwether of a future classic.

Kerthy Fix (Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields) Talks Stephen Kijak’s Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of

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By Kerthy Fix | February 2, 2015

Kerthy Fix (Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields) Talks Stephen Kijak’s Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of

A larger than life portrait of the now grown-up boy band that's somewhat incomplete (but that's all they have to give).

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks The Mo Brothers’ Killers

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By Stuart Gordon | January 28, 2015

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks The Mo Brothers’ Killers

A dark, compelling thriller about an unholy alliance between a journalist and a maker of snuff films hides a sinister "family" connection in amongst a

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Peter Strickland’s The Duke of Burgundy

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By Calvin Lee Reeder | January 27, 2015

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Peter Strickland’s The Duke of Burgundy

This festival favorite about the twisted relationship between two lesbian lovers — and also the study of insects — has many pleasures to offer.

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Rob Cohen’s The Boy Next Door

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By Jim Hemphill | January 23, 2015

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Rob Cohen’s The Boy Next Door

In which a devoted fan of erotic thrillers is frustrated to find that a movie with a very promising premise is turned into a boring, inoffensive mess.

Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Paul King’s Paddington

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By Clay Liford | January 20, 2015

Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Paul King’s Paddington

An intrepid filmmaker aims to experience an adorable new kids movie with a sense of newness and wonder — by watching it on shrooms.