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Six Strangers I Couldn’t Have Made My Movie Without

Film
By GG Hawkins | March 7, 2025
By GG Hawkins | March 7, 2025

Six Strangers I Couldn’t Have Made My Movie Without

For writer-director GG Hawkins, her SXSW-premiering debut feature I Really Love My Husband hung on the generosity of others.

How A Group of “Dumb Americans” Made One of the First Ever Horror Movies Shot in Albania

Film
By Justin Martell, Matt Manjourides and Seager Dixon | January 29, 2025
By Justin Martell, Matt Manjourides and Seager Dixon | January 29, 2025

How A Group of “Dumb Americans” Made One of the First Ever Horror Movies Shot in Albania

Producers Justin Martell, Matt Manjourides and Seager Dixon share the deeply unlikely story of filming the 2020 remake of Castle Freak.

Fall and Rise

Film
By Emily Skye | July 16, 2021
By Emily Skye | July 16, 2021

Fall and Rise

River writer-director Emily Skye on what happened when her dream film project suddenly fell apart in pre-production five years ago.

Ground Spiders & Homemade Hot Sauce: Behind the Behind-the-Scenes of Beast Beast

Film
By Danny Madden | April 13, 2021
By Danny Madden | April 13, 2021

Ground Spiders & Homemade Hot Sauce: Behind the Behind-the-Scenes of Beast Beast

Writer-director Danny Madden shares the memorable in-between moments from his new film, which opens in select theaters this Friday.

“So, What Did We Learn?”

Film
By Brian Duffield | October 5, 2020
By Brian Duffield | October 5, 2020

“So, What Did We Learn?”

Writer-director Brian Duffield on making Spontaneous for three years in three countries for multiple owners before a pandemic.

An Evening in Krems

Film
By Jessica Hausner | December 6, 2019
By Jessica Hausner | December 6, 2019

An Evening in Krems

Writer-director Jessica Hausner looks back on a pivotal, make-or-break moment during production on her new film, Little Joe.

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

Music
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019
By John Vanderslice | April 9, 2019

John Vanderslice’s Guide to Being a Productive Artist

The musician/producer shares what he’s learned from the pitfalls and victories of making records.

DJ Shadow Talks with Clams Casino for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast
By DJ Shadow and Clams Casino | September 12, 2016
By DJ Shadow and Clams Casino | September 12, 2016

DJ Shadow Talks with Clams Casino for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

The two game-changers met up to discuss their craft.

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

Music
By Justin Hayward-Young | May 18, 2015
By Justin Hayward-Young | May 18, 2015

Justin Hayward-Young (the Vaccines) Talks Joanna Gruesome’s Peanut Butter

Joanna Gruesome’s new album glides by fast, but the chiming melodies still stick to the ribs.

Dean Spunt (No Age) Talks Wire’s Wire

Music
By Dean Spunt | April 28, 2015
By Dean Spunt | April 28, 2015

Dean Spunt (No Age) Talks Wire’s Wire

How to explain the wonder that is Wire, the iconic post-punk band now on their 13th album? Perhaps they are like a Japanese game show.

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