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Tag: film essay

Opera in the Age of Coronavirus

Film
By Atom Egoyan | August 5, 2020
By Atom Egoyan | August 5, 2020

Opera in the Age of Coronavirus

Legendary director Atom Egoyan, whose new film Guest of Honour is out now, ponders the uncertain future of the other art form he works in.

How I Rediscovered Spontaneous Creativity Making My Quarantine Zoom Horror Movie

Film
By Rob Savage | August 3, 2020
By Rob Savage | August 3, 2020

How I Rediscovered Spontaneous Creativity Making My Quarantine Zoom Horror Movie

For writer-director Rob Savage, lockdown led to him having fun making movies again with his latest film Host, now streaming on Shudder.

Why I Make Movies

Film
By Sergio Navarretta | July 30, 2020
By Sergio Navarretta | July 30, 2020

Why I Make Movies

How epic school musicals, bar cover bands and meetings with Michael Moore and James Cameron lead The Cuban's Sergio Navarretta to a film career

Remembering Artie

Film
By Greta Schiller | July 29, 2020
By Greta Schiller | July 29, 2020

Remembering Artie

An appreciation of pioneering gay filmmaker Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. by Emmy Award-winning director Greta Schiller.

Seeing is Believing and We Need A New Way to See

Film
By Elegance Bratton | July 28, 2020
By Elegance Bratton | July 28, 2020

Seeing is Believing and We Need A New Way to See

Director Elegance Bratton takes a frank look at what the film industry can do in this crucial moment to help eradicate systemic racism.

My Monster

Film
By Romola Garai | July 22, 2020
By Romola Garai | July 22, 2020

My Monster

Actress turned writer-director Romola Garai on motherhood and making her feature debut with the forthcoming horror film Amulet.

Why 45 Years On, I Still Dream of Making Evening Flight

Film
By Peter Medak | July 20, 2020
By Peter Medak | July 20, 2020

Why 45 Years On, I Still Dream of Making Evening Flight

Legendary director Peter Medak on his long-gestating project, a romantic drama which has deep personal meaning for him.

Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race

Film
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020

Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race

Filmmaker Aimiende Negbenebor Sela on how creative play led her to understand that we live the same lives, but are just colored differently.

The Disappearing Act

Film
By Onur Tukel | July 9, 2020
By Onur Tukel | July 9, 2020

The Disappearing Act

Onur Tukel conjures up a comic strip about his new film, Black Magic for White Boys, and the present moment in this country.

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Fanboy

Film
By Lou Pepe | July 8, 2020
By Lou Pepe | July 8, 2020

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Fanboy

Filmmaker Lou Pepe on falling in love with the teen drama SKAM Italia, and the other rare shows or movies that have inspired such ardor in him.

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