Shannon Plumb Archives

The Man with the Brimmed Hat: Remembering Jonas Mekas

By Shannon Plumb | January 28, 2019

The Man with the Brimmed Hat: Remembering Jonas Mekas

Shannon Plumb looks back on the impact the late filmmaker and Anthology Film Archives founder had on her life and career.

The Quiet Magic of Buster Keaton

Film

By Shannon Plumb | October 8, 2018

The Quiet Magic of Buster Keaton

As a Quad retrospective and a new documentary celebrate Buster Keaton, fellow screen clown Shannon Plumb also pays tribute to the silent master.

Cathy

Film

By Shannon Plumb | August 13, 2018

Cathy

For Shannon Plumb, watching Hannah Gadsby's Nanette brings up poignant memories of a teenage friendship.

Dear Hollywood

Film

By Shannon Plumb | June 4, 2018

Dear Hollywood

Shannon Plumb writes a letter to the men running the film industry. She’s got some things to say.

I Went to Black Panther With My Son, and Saw the Future

Film

By Shannon Plumb | March 2, 2018

I Went to Black Panther With My Son, and Saw the Future

Shannon Plumb on the world now, and the world that can be glimpsed in Ryan Coogler's paradigm-shifting box-office behemoth.

I’ve Been a Clown and I’m Terrified of Scary Movies, So Of Course I Saw It

Film

By Shannon Plumb | September 19, 2017

I’ve Been a Clown and I’m Terrified of Scary Movies, So Of Course I Saw It

Shannon Plumb braves her first horror movie in two decades, and ponders how a beloved comic figure became an icon of evil.

Marjorie Prime and Memories of My Father (Still-Living)

Film

By Shannon Plumb | August 23, 2017

Marjorie Prime and Memories of My Father (Still-Living)

Shannon Plumb pens a beautiful, idiosyncratic response to Michael Almereyda's movie about love, death and memory.

The Best Moments of Spring 2017 on the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast

By Talkhouse Podcast | July 6, 2017

The Best Moments of Spring 2017 on the Talkhouse Podcast

Our staff share behind the scenes commentary and context with each talk, plus an unreleased outtake.

Physical Comedy is Thrillingly Alive in Lost in Paris

Film

By Shannon Plumb | June 14, 2017

Physical Comedy is Thrillingly Alive in Lost in Paris

Shannon Plumb finds kindred spirits in the comedy double act of Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel, whose delightful new movie is out this week.

Shannon Plumb (Towheads) Talks with Azazel Jacobs (The Lovers) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast

By Shannon Plumb | May 11, 2017

Shannon Plumb (Towheads) Talks with Azazel Jacobs (The Lovers) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Two of the most distinctive voices in indie cinema share a bed and a chat from NYC's Ludlow Hotel.