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Adam Bhala Lough (Hot Sugar’s Cold World) Talks Adam McKay’s The Big Short

By Adam Bhala Lough | February 1, 2016

Adam Bhala Lough (Hot Sugar’s Cold World) Talks Adam McKay’s The Big Short

The writer-director explains how Wall Street movies are the new gangster flicks - and pitches Adam McKay on a follow-up to his Oscar contender.

Lucky McKee (May) Talks David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows

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By Lucky McKee | January 29, 2016

Lucky McKee (May) Talks David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows

The director of an indie horror classic shares his appreciation for a new classic – and explains why it made him want to punch a kitten in the balls.

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Philippe Garrel’s In the Shadow of Women

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By Bruce LaBruce | January 27, 2016

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Philippe Garrel’s In the Shadow of Women

Though less internationally well-known than his peers, Garrel is one of the great French auteurs and his new film finds him at the peak of his powers.

Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) Talks Wilson Yip’s Ip Man 3

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By Lexi Alexander | January 25, 2016

Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) Talks Wilson Yip’s Ip Man 3

There's much to celebrate and enjoy in what may be the legendary Donnie Yen's farewell to the martial arts genre.

Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (UnREAL) Talks Sean Baker’s Tangerine

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By Sarah Gertrude Shapiro | January 22, 2016

Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (UnREAL) Talks Sean Baker’s Tangerine

The emerging showrunner, who voted seven times for Baker's movie in Talkhouse Film's year-end poll explains why she loves it so much.

Kat Candler (Hellion) Talks Xavier Dolan’s Mommy

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By Kat Candler | January 19, 2016

Kat Candler (Hellion) Talks Xavier Dolan’s Mommy

The Texas filmmaker writes a letter to the director of her favorite film of 2015.

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Bill Pohlad’s Love & Mercy

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By Steve Taylor | January 18, 2016

Steve Taylor (Blue Like Jazz) Talks Bill Pohlad’s Love & Mercy

If there were an Oscar for Degree of Difficulty, this seemingly unpromising biopic of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson would be a winner.

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Lenny Abrahamson’s Room

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By Stuart Gordon | January 13, 2016

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks Lenny Abrahamson’s Room

The horror directing great is shaken by a troubling (but horribly familiar) premise and two phenomenal central performances.

Megan Griffiths (Lucky Them) Talks Marielle Heller’s The Diary of a Teenage Girl

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By Megan Griffiths | January 12, 2016

Megan Griffiths (Lucky Them) Talks Marielle Heller’s The Diary of a Teenage Girl

A period coming-of-age dramedy, Heller's debut feature is a portrait of adolescence femininity that embraces complexity.

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

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By Andrew Bujalski | January 11, 2016

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

The even-keeled (and unerringly polite) writer-director finally surrenders himself to Pixar and dives into a world of emotions.