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Joe Lynch (Everly) Talks Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

By Joe Lynch | August 5, 2015

Joe Lynch (Everly) Talks Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Cruise's consistently strong auteur-driven action franchise enters its fifth phase, and is more full of character and individuality than ever.

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein’s Vacation

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By Jennifer Prediger | August 4, 2015

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein’s Vacation

A trip back home to see family also becomes a journey to see the new version of an old favorite movie (and then also the original).

Kentucker Audley (Open Five) Talks Brent Hodge and Derik Murray’s I Am Chris Farley

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By Kentucker Audley | August 3, 2015

Kentucker Audley (Open Five) Talks Brent Hodge and Derik Murray’s I Am Chris Farley

Will this documentary on the late legendary comedian and actor live up to the expectations of a devoted longtime fan?

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Stevan Riley’s Listen to Me Marlon

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By Richard Shepard | July 29, 2015

Richard Shepard (The Matador) Talks Stevan Riley’s Listen to Me Marlon

In what is a great moment for documentary filmmaking, this idiosyncratic archival portrait of Brando reveals the acting legend as never before.

TV Writer Chris Goodwin (China, IL) Talks Chris Columbus’ Pixels

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By Chris Goodwin | July 23, 2015

TV Writer Chris Goodwin (China, IL) Talks Chris Columbus’ Pixels

Can a high-concept short film be adapted into a big-budget summer movie aimed at both kids and adults and still be any good?

John McNaughton (Wild Things) Talks Peyton Reed’s Ant-Man

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By John McNaughton | July 22, 2015

John McNaughton (Wild Things) Talks Peyton Reed’s Ant-Man

Is it possible to consider even the smallest of the Marvel movies without looking at the comic-book giant's ever-growing cinematic multiverse?

Sophia Takal (Green) Talks Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck

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By Sophia Takal | July 16, 2015

Sophia Takal (Green) Talks Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck

Warning: Amy Schumer's very funny big-screen debut may do more than just make you laugh. (Also, LeBron James is REALLY great in this!)

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Fabrice Du Welz’s Alleluia (and Leonard Kastle’s The Honeymoon Killers)

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By Bruce LaBruce | July 15, 2015

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Fabrice Du Welz’s Alleluia (and Leonard Kastle’s The Honeymoon Killers)

A contemporary take on the the infamous Honeymoon Killers prompts a look at both the new film and the classic 1969 movie on the murderous paramours.

Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) Talks Bill Condon’s Mr. Holmes

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By Aaron Katz | July 14, 2015

Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) Talks Bill Condon’s Mr. Holmes

The great detective looks back on his last case in old age — but is it really Sherlock, or just a simulacrum?

Shaul Schwarz (Narco Cultura) Talks Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land

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By Shaul Schwarz | July 13, 2015

Shaul Schwarz (Narco Cultura) Talks Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land

A filmmaker more than familiar with the territory looks at this doc on Mexican drug cartels and the vigilante movement fighting back against it.