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Xander Duell (Pegg) and Emma Straub Don’t Sustain Themselves on the Party

Music
By Xander Duell | October 29, 2024
By Xander Duell | October 29, 2024

Xander Duell (Pegg) and Emma Straub Don’t Sustain Themselves on the Party

The composer and the novelist talk ambition, legacy, grief, and much more.

Finding Compassion, or Why My Mom is My Tripwire

Film
By Chase Joliet | December 11, 2023
By Chase Joliet | December 11, 2023

Finding Compassion, or Why My Mom is My Tripwire

Chase Joliet on writing, recovery and the roots of his debut feature, Grapefruit.

The Power of the Pen

Film
By Bomani J. Story | June 7, 2023
By Bomani J. Story | June 7, 2023

The Power of the Pen

The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster writer-director Bomani J. Story on how he first encountered great writing through hip-hop lyricism.

Three Great Things: Sasha Lane

Film
By Sasha Lane | April 7, 2023
By Sasha Lane | April 7, 2023

Three Great Things: Sasha Lane

The acclaimed actress, who's currently starring in the new thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline, shares some personal favorites.

Three Great Things: Matthew McConaughey

Film
By Matthew McConaughey | November 5, 2021
By Matthew McConaughey | November 5, 2021

Three Great Things: Matthew McConaughey

The Oscar-winning actor, who's currently teaming with Wild Turkey for a give-back campaign, talks family, Survivor and solo writing time.

Three Great Things: Vincent D’Onofrio

Film
By Vincent D’Onofrio | September 21, 2021
By Vincent D’Onofrio | September 21, 2021

Three Great Things: Vincent D’Onofrio

The iconic actor, currently playing Jerry Fallwell in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, on what inspires him creatively.

Revisited: Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Karen Gillan | December 31, 2019
By Karen Gillan | December 31, 2019

Revisited: Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two multihyphenate actors sit down to discuss Roday's new horror movie, Treehouse, Highland cows, The Rock, crying on screen and more.

Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Karen Gillan | March 7, 2019
By Karen Gillan | March 7, 2019

Karen Gillan Talks with James Roday for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two multihyphenate actors sit down to discuss Roday's new horror movie, Treehouse, Highland cows, The Rock, crying on screen and more.

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part Two

Rich Homie Quan
Music
By Rich Homie Quan | November 8, 2018
By Rich Homie Quan | November 8, 2018

Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit, Part Two

In this second installment, Rich Homie Quan discusses his writing process (and his love of James Patterson).

How Running Makes Me a Better Artist

Film
By Victoria Negri | November 1, 2018
By Victoria Negri | November 1, 2018

How Running Makes Me a Better Artist

Victoria Negri is a writer-director. She also is a serious runner. As she explains, the two disciplines are inherently interconnected for her.

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