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No Brainin’, No Thinkin’, Just Fun and Some Stunts

By John Stewart | November 2, 2020

No Brainin’, No Thinkin’, Just Fun and Some Stunts

Director John Stewart on his criminally overlooked stunt-filled thriller Action U.S.A., which is newly re-released in 4K.

24 Plus 24: Legacy Still Equals 24

Film

By Charles Lane | March 8, 2017

24 Plus 24: Legacy Still Equals 24

Sidewalk Stories' legendary writer-director-star Charles Lane takes stock of the reboot of one of his favorite recent TV shows.

Across the Aisle: Politics and Violence Collide in The Purge: Election Year

Film

By Jim Hemphill | July 12, 2016

Across the Aisle: Politics and Violence Collide in The Purge: Election Year

Jim Hemphill casts his ballot in favor of the latest entry in James DeMonaco's unlikely franchise, which portrays an America devoid of heroes.

“Spotlight Left Me Heady with Love of What Great Movies Can Do”

Film

By Richard Shepard | February 24, 2016

“Spotlight Left Me Heady with Love of What Great Movies Can Do”

Richard Shepard, writer-director of 'The Matador,' shares his appreciation for Tom McCarthy's Oscar frontrunner.

Revisited: Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant) Talks with Gaspar Noé (Love) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

Podcast

By Abel Ferrara | January 2, 2016

Revisited: Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant) Talks with Gaspar Noé (Love) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

Two of cinema's bad boy directors chat about Padre Pio, pornography, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and more.

Joe Lynch (Everly) Talks Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight

Film

By Joe Lynch | December 24, 2015

Joe Lynch (Everly) Talks Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight

An appreciation of QT's latest that, naturally, has an overture, chapters and an intermission.

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Wim Wenders’ The End of Violence

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By Jim Hemphill | November 25, 2015

Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks Wim Wenders’ The End of Violence

A film that was a critical and financial disappointment two decades ago now appears a startlingly prescient commentary on the U.S and Hollywood.

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks The Mo Brothers’ Killers

Film

By Stuart Gordon | January 28, 2015

Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) Talks The Mo Brothers’ Killers

A dark, compelling thriller about an unholy alliance between a journalist and a maker of snuff films hides a sinister "family" connection in amongst a

Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Hossein Amini’s The Two Faces of January

Film

By Tom Kalin | September 25, 2014

Tom Kalin (Savage Grace) Talks Hossein Amini’s The Two Faces of January

Patricia Highsmith's novels have consistently fascinated filmmakers, and this take on her 1964 novel is just the latest adaptation to hit the screen.

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Adam Wingard’s The Guest

Film

By Alex Ross Perry | September 22, 2014

Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) Talks Adam Wingard’s The Guest

The latest film from Wingard and his creative collaborator Simon Barrett harkens back to '80s genre cinema, but don't just write it off as pastiche.