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Understanding Weiner, Cory Booker and the Desire to Reveal

By Marshall Curry | June 3, 2016

Understanding Weiner, Cory Booker and the Desire to Reveal

Oscar-nominated director Marshall Curry explores why Anthony Weiner granted two filmmakers full access to his catastrophic mayoral campaign.

The Kind of Women You Don’t See in Hollywood Movies Anymore

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By Shannon Plumb | May 27, 2016

The Kind of Women You Don’t See in Hollywood Movies Anymore

Shannon Plumb has a singular experience going to the Upper West Side to watch Maggie's Plan, a movie about real, funny, sexy women.

Chevalier, the Greek Weird Wave and Angela Carter’s Archetypes of Pornography

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By Tom Kalin | May 26, 2016

Chevalier, the Greek Weird Wave and Angela Carter’s Archetypes of Pornography

Tom Kalin finds Athina Rachel Tsangari's unique new film occupying the territory between a funny Lord of the Flies and a Polanski flick.

Adam Green on His Very Practical Love Affair with Impractical Jokers

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By Adam Green | May 24, 2016

Adam Green on His Very Practical Love Affair with Impractical Jokers

The horror and comedy director puts his heart on his sleeve as he talks about how four new hilarious "television friends" came into his life.

Terence Nance on Why Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan is Essential Viewing

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By Terence Nance | May 20, 2016

Terence Nance on Why Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan is Essential Viewing

A film with Sri Lankan protagonists set in France is the answer to so much, you should have already seen it before starting to read this...

Terence Davies’ “Old-Fashioned” Sunset Song is Timely and Urgent

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By Stephen Cone | May 18, 2016

Terence Davies’ “Old-Fashioned” Sunset Song is Timely and Urgent

Writer-director Stephen Cone, an ardent, longtime Davies fan, connects strongly with the British auteur's latest feature.

Checking in Late to Bates Motel

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By Lucky McKee | May 12, 2016

Checking in Late to Bates Motel

Horror director Lucky McKee, who's seen Psycho countless times, finally dives into its small-screen spin-off – and finds something remarkable.

Onur Tukel Draws His Own Conclusions About Captain America: Civil War

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By Onur Tukel | May 10, 2016

Onur Tukel Draws His Own Conclusions About Captain America: Civil War

The indie writer-director (and also illustrator) puts his thoughts on the latest Marvel movie extravaganza into graphic form.

Sworn Virgin and My Own Time Among the Sworn Virgins of Northern Albania

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By Alix Lambert | April 28, 2016

Sworn Virgin and My Own Time Among the Sworn Virgins of Northern Albania

Watching Laura Bispuri's new film, documentarian Alix Lambert recalls her own experiences with women who choose to (or must) live a masculine life.

In Miles Ahead, Don Cheadle Goes 19 Rounds with the System for the T.K.O.

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By Terence Nance | April 14, 2016

In Miles Ahead, Don Cheadle Goes 19 Rounds with the System for the T.K.O.

Terence Nance watches actor-turned-director Cheadle battle the white supremacist movie industry / machine / system to get his passion project made.