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Tag: film essay

The Movies-Versus-TV Debate Is Over: It’s All One Stream Now

Film
By Matthew Wilder | September 22, 2016
By Matthew Wilder | September 22, 2016

The Movies-Versus-TV Debate Is Over: It’s All One Stream Now

The endlessly debated question of whether the small screen has surpassed the big screen? It's now obsolete, says Matthew Wilder.

The Man in the Ring: With Derek Cianfrance in Venice for the Premiere of The Light Between Oceans

Film
By Shannon Plumb | September 14, 2016
By Shannon Plumb | September 14, 2016

The Man in the Ring: With Derek Cianfrance in Venice for the Premiere of The Light Between Oceans

Shannon Plumb on red carpets, press embargoes, critical slapdowns, standing ovations and more, as her husband's new movie premieres on the Lido.

Getting Weepy Watching Movies on Planes

Film
By Alix Lambert | September 13, 2016
By Alix Lambert | September 13, 2016

Getting Weepy Watching Movies on Planes

Alix Lambert has cried (profusely) at a lot of movies while 30,000 feet in the air, and she isn't afraid to talk about it.

Letter to My Dead Mother About the ’80s Actresses That Remind Me of Her

Film
By Stephen Winter | September 8, 2016
By Stephen Winter | September 8, 2016

Letter to My Dead Mother About the ’80s Actresses That Remind Me of Her

An encounter with Gena Rowlands prompts Stephen Winter to recall the other on-screen divas who made a big impression on him.

From SNL to Other People: 10 Things I Learned Directing My First Film

Film
By Chris Kelly | September 7, 2016
By Chris Kelly | September 7, 2016

From SNL to Other People: 10 Things I Learned Directing My First Film

Chris Kelly, writer-director of Other People and longtime Saturday Night Live staffer, shares the wisdom he gained behind the camera.

Vertigo, My Celluloid Madeleine

Film
By Jenni Olson | September 6, 2016
By Jenni Olson | September 6, 2016

Vertigo, My Celluloid Madeleine

Jenni Olson delves into her obsession with Hitchcock's masterpiece, and its connection to the tragic death of one of her dear friends.

How Nate Parker’s Past Sexual Violence Can Transform Hollywood’s Sexist Present

Film
By Mayuran Tiruchelvam | September 2, 2016
By Mayuran Tiruchelvam | September 2, 2016

How Nate Parker’s Past Sexual Violence Can Transform Hollywood’s Sexist Present

Writer-producer Mayuran Tiruchelvam on the current controversy surrounding the actor, and what positives can be drawn from the situation.

How The Night Of and Serial Made Me Fall in Love with Long Form Storytelling

Film
By Morgan Jon Fox | August 30, 2016
By Morgan Jon Fox | August 30, 2016

How The Night Of and Serial Made Me Fall in Love with Long Form Storytelling

Indie filmmaker turned showrunner Morgan Jon Fox tries to dissect exactly what makes HBO's latest hit show so outstanding.

Breaking Out of My Identity as an American Foreign-Language Filmmaker

Film
By Joshua Marston | August 26, 2016
By Joshua Marston | August 26, 2016

Breaking Out of My Identity as an American Foreign-Language Filmmaker

Joshua Marston on how he broke his run of directing microbudget films in other countries and made a movie in English — with movie stars!

Clea DuVall’s Short Attention-Span Guide to Her Formative Moviegoing Experiences

Film
By Clea DuVall | August 23, 2016
By Clea DuVall | August 23, 2016

Clea DuVall’s Short Attention-Span Guide to Her Formative Moviegoing Experiences

The actress turned writer-director, whose debut feature The Intervention hits theaters Friday, shares pivotal moments from her cinematic past.

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