Failing Upward
By Clay Liford | March 12, 2019
By Clay Liford | March 12, 2019
Failing Upward
Writer-director Clay Liford examines how he's set himself up for failure in the past and the positive actions he's taking to break that cycle.
Clay Liford
Clay Liford is an independent filmmaker living in Austin, TX. He has written and directed several shorts (such as My Mom Smokes Weed and Earthling) and the features Earthling and Wuss, and shot/edited over 20 other features, including St. Nick and Gayby. His latest feature, Slash, world premiered at SXSW 2016 and is currently on the festival circuit. You can follow him on Twitter here.
Talks
I Watched Paddington 2 Without Psychedelics (But It Was Still Brilliant)
By Clay Liford | February 1, 2018
By Clay Liford | February 1, 2018
I Watched Paddington 2 Without Psychedelics (But It Was Still Brilliant)
Clay Liford, who wrote for Talkhouse about watching the first Paddington movie on shrooms, is mercifully now on a better life path.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember George A. Romero
By Filmmakers | July 17, 2017
By Filmmakers | July 17, 2017
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember George A. Romero
Lloyd Kaufman, Darren Lynn Bousman, Larry Fessenden, Rodney Ascher, Emily Hagins and more remember the much-loved father of the zombie movie.
The Problem with Spoiler Culture
By Clay Liford | October 20, 2016
By Clay Liford | October 20, 2016
The Problem with Spoiler Culture
Clay Liford tries to work through his issues with the current fixation on spoilers and get to the root of why it all annoys him so much.
The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)
By Clay Liford | June 15, 2016
By Clay Liford | June 15, 2016
The Modern Filmmaker’s Guide to Mega Big-Time Success! (and Curbed Expectations)
Director Clay Liford, whose latest movie is now on the festival circuit, gives an insider's view on the ever-changing film distribution landscape.
Fanboys, Hollywood Owes You Nothing
By Clay Liford | April 19, 2016
By Clay Liford | April 19, 2016
Fanboys, Hollywood Owes You Nothing
Talkhouse regular Clay Liford, whose new film is about the erotic fan fiction community, digs into the problematic aspects of fan engagement.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember David Bowie
By Filmmakers | January 14, 2016
By Filmmakers | January 14, 2016
Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember David Bowie
Rose McGowan, Alex Cox, Allison Anders, Bruce LaBruce and more remember the late iconic performer.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Ryan Wise’s I Am Thor
By Clay Liford | November 23, 2015
By Clay Liford | November 23, 2015
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Ryan Wise’s I Am Thor
Sometimes you laugh at the documentary about the aging rocker attempting a comeback. And sometimes you also relate. A lot.
Talkhouse Film Contributors Talk Watching Movies Under the Influence
By Filmmakers | October 3, 2015
By Filmmakers | October 3, 2015
Talkhouse Film Contributors Talk Watching Movies Under the Influence
Because sometimes seeing a film straight just isn't the right choice...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott’s Cooties
By Clay Liford | September 18, 2015
By Clay Liford | September 18, 2015
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott’s Cooties
This horror comedy about teachers trapped in a school full of evil zombie kids weirdly harks back to a simpler time...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks the Problem of the Modern Sequel (and How the Most Unlikely Sequel Ever Solved It)
By Clay Liford | July 11, 2015
By Clay Liford | July 11, 2015
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks the Problem of the Modern Sequel (and How the Most Unlikely Sequel Ever Solved It)
Studio sequels are defined by a lack of invention and narrative risk-taking, but a bunch of '80s movies — plus one new indie — can show us the path.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Tommy Wiseau’s The Neighbors
By Clay Liford | March 25, 2015
By Clay Liford | March 25, 2015
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Tommy Wiseau’s The Neighbors
The man who made arguably the best bad movie of the 21st century has finally returned with a TV series. But does it disappoint in the right way?
Clay Liford (Earthling) Talks Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Jupiter Ascending
By Clay Liford | February 6, 2015
By Clay Liford | February 6, 2015
Clay Liford (Earthling) Talks Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Jupiter Ascending
The Wachowskis' new space opera delivers "Chihuahua Face," absurd character names, apathetic supporting villains, and a retro '90s plot and ideology.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Paul King’s Paddington
By Clay Liford | January 20, 2015
By Clay Liford | January 20, 2015
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Paul King’s Paddington
An intrepid filmmaker aims to experience an adorable new kids movie with a sense of newness and wonder — by watching it on shrooms.
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Sean Anders’ Horrible Bosses 2
By Clay Liford | December 1, 2014
By Clay Liford | December 1, 2014
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Sean Anders’ Horrible Bosses 2
How good can the sequel be if you've already forgotten everything about the original? Hopefully better than having to talk to your family members...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Stiles White’s Ouija
By Clay Liford | October 30, 2014
By Clay Liford | October 30, 2014
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Stiles White’s Ouija
An Austin filmmaker visits the "Taj Mahal of catcalling" to watch America's number one movie, a low-budget horror flick based on a board game...
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Fighting Back Against Film Thief Frankie Hopkins
By Clay Liford | August 16, 2014
By Clay Liford | August 16, 2014
Clay Liford (Wuss) Talks Fighting Back Against Film Thief Frankie Hopkins
What do you do when someone steals your movie and puts their name on it? Here's what one filmmaker did when Frankie went to Hollywood.
