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Tag: film essay

Catherine Hardwicke’s Gender Report Card on Hollywood in 2019

Film
By Catherine Hardwicke | January 31, 2019
By Catherine Hardwicke | January 31, 2019

Catherine Hardwicke’s Gender Report Card on Hollywood in 2019

In the wake of #MeToo and #TimesUp, the director of the new thriller Miss Bala takes stock of where the film industry is at.

What I Learned Working on Black Swan

Film
By Jon Kauffman | January 25, 2019
By Jon Kauffman | January 25, 2019

What I Learned Working on Black Swan

Jon Kauffman's dream job working under his favorite filmmaker, Darren Aronofsky, directly affected how he shaped his debut feature, Heartlock.

What I Learned Working on Californication

Film
By Melissa Stephens | January 23, 2019
By Melissa Stephens | January 23, 2019

What I Learned Working on Californication

Melissa Stephens, creator of the new series Finding the Asshole, looks back at her formative experiences on the raunchy cable show.

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Film
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Or, the adventures of a new mother attending a faraway film festival with her first feature — but not her baby.

What I Learned Working On If Beale Street Could Talk

Film
By Melissa B. Miller Costanzo | January 17, 2019
By Melissa B. Miller Costanzo | January 17, 2019

What I Learned Working On If Beale Street Could Talk

The writer-director of the forthcoming All These Small Moments shares wisdom from being part of the art department on Barry Jenkins' latest.

Imposters and Grief: the Blessing of Being an Actor

Film
By J. Smith-Cameron | January 10, 2019
By J. Smith-Cameron | January 10, 2019

Imposters and Grief: the Blessing of Being an Actor

The Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress writes about coping with the death of her best friend while making Christina Choe’s film Nancy.

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History

Film
By Meredith Danluck | January 4, 2019
By Meredith Danluck | January 4, 2019

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History

Meredith Danluck on complex female protagonists, gender hypocrisy, Trump, Kavanaugh and her new film, State Like Sleep.

Revisited: On Falling Asleep at the Movies

Film
By Lou Pepe | January 2, 2019
By Lou Pepe | January 2, 2019

Revisited: On Falling Asleep at the Movies

Director Lou Pepe on the phenomenon of cinematic narcolepsy and why the very best films lull us into a dream state.

Revisited: My Manson Adventures Making Dark Tourist

Film
By David Farrier | December 27, 2018
By David Farrier | December 27, 2018

Revisited: My Manson Adventures Making Dark Tourist

David Farrier had a lot of weird experiences making his new Netflix documentary series, but none more so than just after Charlie died ...

The Joy of X

Film
By Zach Clark | December 14, 2018
By Zach Clark | December 14, 2018

The Joy of X

The Quad's new Rated X season is more than enough of a reason for Zach Clark to profess his deep love for X-rated movies.

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