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Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Hossein Amini’s The Two Faces of January

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By Tom Kalin | September 25, 2014
By Tom Kalin | September 25, 2014

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.

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Adam Wingard’s The Guest

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By Alex Ross Perry | September 22, 2014
By Alex Ross Perry | September 22, 2014

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Adam Wingard’s The Guest

The latest film from Wingard and his creative collaborator Simon Barrett harkens back to '80s genre cinema, but don't just write it off as pastiche.

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Sam Miller’s No Good Deed

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By Jim Hemphill | September 15, 2014
By Jim Hemphill | September 15, 2014

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Sam Miller’s No Good Deed

What happens when an affable, movie-loving filmmaker tries to go watch a new movie for Talkhouse Film but instead is pushed to the brink?

Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) Talks Charlie McDowell’s The One I Love

Film
By Aaron Katz | August 21, 2014
By Aaron Katz | August 21, 2014

Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) Talks Charlie McDowell’s The One I Love

Has another 2014 film so inventively woven together different genres and tones into a cohesive whole? Aaron Katz doesn't think so.

David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks David Michôd’s The Rover

Film
By David Lowery | June 16, 2014
By David Lowery | June 16, 2014

David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks David Michôd’s The Rover

I’ve been obsessing a bit over the fact that David Michôd’s new film, The Rover, takes place in the future. “10 Years After the Collapse”...

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Ti West’s The Sacrament

Film
By Stuart Gordon | June 10, 2014
By Stuart Gordon | June 10, 2014

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Ti West’s The Sacrament

The Sacrament can be described as a “found-footage” film. This term was popularized by The Blair Witch Project in 1999...

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Jon S. Baird’s Filth

Film
By Alex Ross Perry | May 29, 2014
By Alex Ross Perry | May 29, 2014

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Jon S. Baird’s Filth

What is the point of a vaguely “extreme” British crime and corrupt cops import if not to inspire the awe...

Michael Tully (Ping Pong Summer) Talks Jim Mickle’s Cold in July

Film
By Michael Tully | May 22, 2014
By Michael Tully | May 22, 2014

Michael Tully (Ping Pong Summer) Talks Jim Mickle’s Cold in July

As editor of the website Hammer to Nail, I’ve been concerned for many years with the gazillion-dollar question...

Actor/Screenwriter Randy Russell Talks Bobby Boermans’ App

Film
By Randy Russell | May 7, 2014
By Randy Russell | May 7, 2014

Actor/Screenwriter Randy Russell Talks Bobby Boermans’ App

I hate technology as much as Ted Kaczynski yet I’m in love with my smartphone...

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais’ Whitewash

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By Stuart Gordon | May 6, 2014
By Stuart Gordon | May 6, 2014

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais’ Whitewash

After spending my life directing plays and movies and receiving my share of reviews...

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