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

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.

Best of 2018: Richard E. Grant Talks Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite and Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma

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By Richard E. Grant | December 13, 2018

Best of 2018: Richard E. Grant Talks Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite and Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma

The actor, currently getting awards heat for his role in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, on two cinematic standouts from the past year.

Best of 2018: Paul Feig Talks Sacha Gervasi’s My Dinner With Hervé

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By Paul Feig | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Paul Feig Talks Sacha Gervasi’s My Dinner With Hervé

The director of Spy, Ghostbusters and A Simple Favor singles out one of his top films of the year.