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Lucky McKee (May) Talks David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows

By Lucky McKee | January 29, 2016

Lucky McKee (May) Talks David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows

The director of an indie horror classic shares his appreciation for a new classic – and explains why it made him want to punch a kitten in the balls.

Kat Candler (Hellion) Talks Xavier Dolan’s Mommy

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By Kat Candler | January 19, 2016

Kat Candler (Hellion) Talks Xavier Dolan’s Mommy

The Texas filmmaker writes a letter to the director of her favorite film of 2015.

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Lenny Abrahamson’s Room

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By Stuart Gordon | January 13, 2016

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Lenny Abrahamson’s Room

The horror directing great is shaken by a troubling (but horribly familiar) premise and two phenomenal central performances.

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

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By Andrew Bujalski | January 11, 2016

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

The even-keeled (and unerringly polite) writer-director finally surrenders himself to Pixar and dives into a world of emotions.

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Miguel’s Wildheart

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By Sadie Dupuis | December 21, 2015

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Miguel’s Wildheart

Miguel’s libidinous album is a musical portrayal of intimacy that expertly parallels the stylistic shifts and complexities of sexuality itself.

Dale Eisinger (YVETTE) Talk’s Travis Barker’s Can I Say

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By Dale W. Eisinger | December 19, 2015

Dale Eisinger (YVETTE) Talk’s Travis Barker’s Can I Say

Our writer feels kinship with Blink-182’s drummer, but the themes of desire, guilt and redemption in Travis Barker’s memoir will resonate with anyone.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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By Will Butler | December 18, 2015

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

This album functions great as a record of performance; it’s like you have seats with an extremely obstructed view, but you’re still enjoying yourself.

Michael Ian Cummings (SKATERS) Talks Courtney Barnett’s Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

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By Michael Ian Cummings | December 17, 2015

Michael Ian Cummings (SKATERS) Talks Courtney Barnett’s Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

This record harks back to the ‘90s while simultaneously reassuring the listener that they’re not alone in their millennial confusion.

Drew Daniel (Matmos) Talks Oneohtrix Point Never’s Garden of Delete

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By Drew Daniel | December 15, 2015

Drew Daniel (Matmos) Talks Oneohtrix Point Never’s Garden of Delete

The thought of taking on this record made our writer flinch and blush and feel uncomfortable — but it also made him excited.

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks One Direction’s Made in the AM

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By Luke Haines | December 14, 2015

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks One Direction’s Made in the AM

Our middle-aged writer takes on the massive boy band's latest—but turns down the iPod lest any music leak out and people think he's creepy and mental.