film reviews
Screenwriter Ben York Jones (Like Crazy) Talks Alex Ross Perry’s Listen Up Philip
This dry, witty portrait of a manipulative young New York novelist provokes not only laughter, but also a sense of unease in its audience.
Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Gary Shore’s Dracula Untold
Ten years on from the previous movie, there's a new addition to the Dracula franchise. But is this origin story worthy of your attention?
Joe Swanberg (Drinking Buddies) Talks Miguel Arteta’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
It's a relief when you can find a fun kids film that's not a cartoon and is made by an accomplished director (who can still nail a good pee-pee joke).
Daniel Schechter (Life of Crime) Talks Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash
As you watch a movie, your mind registers a million different thoughts. Here's how one filmmaker processed this year's big Sundance-winning film.
Screenwriter Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) Talks Matthew Warchus’ Pride
The latest feel-good comedy drama export from the U.K. feels like a familiar product, but only the coldest of hearts could remain unmoved by it.
Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) Talks David Fincher’s Gone Girl (and Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut)
Memories of early Fincher and the passing of another great director, and connecting the dots between two twisted, satirical thrillers about marriage.
Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Mathieu Amalric’s The Blue Room
The French actor's latest directorial effort prompts discussion of 4x3 aspect ratio, short running times, nudity and the other kind of "TV movies."
Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Brian Trenchard-Smith’s Drive Hard
The Australian journeyman auteur's new under-the-radar genre movie treat is out Friday. Is it possible his versatility has also been his undoing?
Screenwriter Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith (Legally Blonde) Talks John Curran’s Tracks
The true story of an epic trek across the Australian outback provides a showcase for Mia Wasikowka's resonantly authentic performance.
James Marsh (The Theory of Everything) Talks Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard’s 20,000 Days on Earth
The Oscar-winning director considers this hybrid documentary portrait of Nick Cave that is simultaneously revealing and guarded.
Ed Schrader Talks the Documentary David Bowie Is
A documentary about a museum exhibit about a rock star manages to convey an essential truth.
Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Hossein Amini’s The Two Faces of January
Patricia Highsmith's novels have consistently fascinated filmmakers, and this take on her 1964 novel is just the latest adaptation to hit the screen.











