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Some Thoughts on Avengers: Endgame From the Writer-Director-Star of I Am a Sex Addict

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By Caveh Zahedi | April 30, 2019

Some Thoughts on Avengers: Endgame From the Writer-Director-Star of I Am a Sex Addict

With the help of his 10-year-old son, Caveh Zahedi takes a sideways look at Marvel's latest record-breaking epic.

Horrific and Spectacular: On Claire Denis’ High Life

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By Tim Sutton | April 15, 2019

Horrific and Spectacular: On Claire Denis’ High Life

Donnybrook writer-director Tim Sutton shares his feelings about the awe-inspiring and challenging new film by the French auteur.

A Cause Worth Fighting For: Benedikt Erlingsson’s Woman at War

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By Jennifer Prediger | March 19, 2019

A Cause Worth Fighting For: Benedikt Erlingsson’s Woman at War

Jennifer Prediger attends a Jodie Foster-hosted screening of the new Icelandic film, and comes away a passionate advocate.

Fuck Shame

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By Megan Griffiths | March 18, 2019

Fuck Shame

Writer-director Megan Griffiths watches the new Hulu series Shrill, and sees an important, landmark show – and herself.

Underrated/Overlooked: Stephen Cone on Blockers

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By Stephen Cone | January 29, 2019

Underrated/Overlooked: Stephen Cone on Blockers

Though Kay Cannon's debut has many of the trappings of a straightforward studio comedy, underneath is a much more complex, satisfying movie.

Best of 2018: Jim Hosking Talks Lee Chang-dong’s Burning

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By Jim Hosking | January 7, 2019

Best of 2018: Jim Hosking Talks Lee Chang-dong’s Burning

The writer-director of An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn opens up about his favorite film of the past 12 months.

Revisited: The Score-Only Version of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a Revelation

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By Jim Hemphill | December 31, 2018

Revisited: The Score-Only Version of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a Revelation

Jim Hemphill details the pleasures of a new cut of Rian Johnson's movie which dispenses with dialogue and SFX to forefront John Williams' music.

Revisited: I Took a Break from Building My Toothpick Diorama to Go See the Weirdest Movie of the Year

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By Simon Barrett | December 28, 2018

Revisited: I Took a Break from Building My Toothpick Diorama to Go See the Weirdest Movie of the Year

The screenwriter of Blair Witch just watched his first movie in 18 months, so of course he wrote about the experience for Talkhouse.

Revisited: Bradley Cooper’s Triumphant A Star is Born is an Instant Classic

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By Jim Hemphill | December 24, 2018

Revisited: Bradley Cooper’s Triumphant A Star is Born is an Instant Classic

Occasionally you see a movie and immediately know it's up there with the all-time greats. This is one of those rare times.

Best of 2018: Alex Pettyfer Talks Michael Pearce’s Beast

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By Alex Pettyfer | December 21, 2018

Best of 2018: Alex Pettyfer Talks Michael Pearce’s Beast

The actor — whose first feature as director, Back Roads, is now in select theaters — on the film that has stuck with him most from this year.