Life of Crime Archives | Talkhouse

Daniel Schechter (Life of Crime) Talks with Desiree Akhavan (Appropriate Behavior) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

By Daniel Schechter | January 26, 2015

By Daniel Schechter | January 26, 2015

Daniel Schechter (Life of Crime) Talks with Desiree Akhavan (Appropriate Behavior) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

Two New York writer-directors discuss their work, gender inequality in film, bad actors, "director jail," finding your voice, and much more.

Daniel Schechter (Life of Crime) Talks Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash

By Daniel Schechter | December 30, 2014

By Daniel Schechter | December 30, 2014

Daniel Schechter (Life of Crime) Talks Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash

As you watch a movie, your mind registers a million different thoughts. Here's how one filmmaker processed this year's big Sundance-winning film.

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Daniel Schechter’s Life of Crime

By Jim Hemphill | August 27, 2014

By Jim Hemphill | August 27, 2014

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Daniel Schechter’s Life of Crime

A kidnapped wife whose husband doesn't want her back. A deft adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel. A young filmmaker showing his versatility.