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From Slashers to Downers

Film
By Josh Ethier | May 6, 2026
By Josh Ethier | May 6, 2026

From Slashers to Downers

Editor turned writer-director Josh Ethier on his joint love of horror movies and bleak, confrontational European cinema.

Why I Stopped Running Away (and Made a Documentary About It)

Film
By Benjamin Wagner | May 4, 2026
By Benjamin Wagner | May 4, 2026

Why I Stopped Running Away (and Made a Documentary About It)

Benjamin Wagner on directly addressing his mental health struggles and leaning into vulnerability in his new documentary Friends & Neighbors.

Nothing to Prove and No Deadlines to Meet

Film
By G. Anthony Svatek | May 1, 2026
By G. Anthony Svatek | May 1, 2026

Nothing to Prove and No Deadlines to Meet

G. Anthony Svatek, whose debut feature Humboldt USA plays First Look this weekend, on how collaging has made him a better filmmaker.

Three Great Things: Arnaud Desplechin

Film
By Arnaud Desplechin | April 30, 2026
By Arnaud Desplechin | April 30, 2026

Three Great Things: Arnaud Desplechin

The seminal French director, whose new film Two Pianos opens tomorrow, on his love of Cassavetes, jogging and top-tier modern painters.

Don’t Ask Me for a Release: The Challenge of Depicting Real Lives in Film

Film
By Lynne Sachs | April 28, 2026
By Lynne Sachs | April 28, 2026

Don’t Ask Me for a Release: The Challenge of Depicting Real Lives in Film

Lynne Sachs, who this week will be presented the Pesistence of Vision Award, on making her new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace.

Three Great Things: Baltasar Kormákur

Film
By Baltasar Kormákur | April 24, 2026
By Baltasar Kormákur | April 24, 2026

Three Great Things: Baltasar Kormákur

The Icelandic auteur, whose new film Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton is now on Netflix, shares a trio of personal favorites.

Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: David Dastmalchian

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | April 23, 2026
By Talkhouse Podcast | April 23, 2026

Nobody’s Ever Asked Me That: David Dastmalchian

The brilliant actor and writer, whose debut graphic novel Through is out now, dives deep into dreams, the supernatural, recovery and more.

Three Great Things: John Magaro

Film
By John Magaro | April 22, 2026
By John Magaro | April 22, 2026

Three Great Things: John Magaro

The gifted actor, who's currently starring in the family drama Omaha, on his love of scotch, Nepal and his daughter.

Three Great Things: Fatih Akin

Film
By Fatih Akin | April 17, 2026
By Fatih Akin | April 17, 2026

Three Great Things: Fatih Akin

The German-Turkish auteur, whose new film Amrum hits theaters today, on his love of boxing, Prince and his room.

City Wide Beaver

Film
By Josh Heaps | April 16, 2026
By Josh Heaps | April 16, 2026

City Wide Beaver

Josh Heaps on the personal journey behind his no-budget giallo homage City Wide Fever, which is out now through Factory 25.

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