Shabana Amzi on Her Career, Vulnerability, and “Batwara 1947”
The legendary Hindi actress discusses her life in film and theater, and feeling naked, literally and figuratively, at different moments in her career.
Interviews
Sheer Force of Ambition: David Kittredge on “Exorcist II” and “Boorman and the Devil”
The filmmaker breaks down his forensic investigation of one of the most infamous horror sequels of all time.
Liminal Spaces, Transitional States: Alexander Ullom on “It Ends”
The young director talks about the Gen-Z angst that undergirds his new horror classic.
I Was Compelled to Revisit: Rory Kennedy on “Freefall: A Reckoning For Boeing”
The filmmaker discusses returning to documentary work about Boeing’s malfeasance and the flaws of the airline industry.
The Opposite is Connection: Will Poulter and Noah Centineo on “Union County”
The actors talk about smoking, addiction, recovery, and how their previous roles informed their latest drama.
A Comedy Legacy: Broken Lizard on “Super Troopers 3”
The team behind “Super Troopers 3” on its production, and their legacy.
A Man of Letters: Kent Jones on “Late Fame”
The critic turned filmmaker talks about working within other people’s sensibilities and his own memories of SoHo.
It’s Libidinal: Hannah Einbinder and Jane Schoenbrun on “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma”
An interview with the star and director of one of the year’s best movies.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Julia Hart on “Don’t Say Good Luck”
The filmmaker talks about working with Happy Madison productions, producing with her partner, and more.
Desire Is the Catalyst: Gregg Araki on “I Want Your Sex”
The director talks about the intersection of artifice and intimacy in his filmmaking and the sexual desire he prays still burns inside Gen-Z audiences.
Advance to Paradise, Retreat to Hell: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on “The Samurai and the Prisoner”
The filmmaker breaks down his latest film’s links to classic Japanese cinema, and the Buddhist teachings at its center.
Cinema is My Calling Again: Nicolas Winding Refn on “Her Private Hell”
An interview with the director of Drive, Only God Forgives, and this week’s Her Private Hell.
Closer to Trees: Hirokazu Kore-eda on “Sheep in the Box”
The filmmaker talks about The Little Prince, staying rooted in an increasingly digital world, and grappling with the ethics of AI.
He’s Just That Guy: Jeffrey Wright on “Basquiat”
An interview with the Oscar nominee about the film role that changed everything for him.
This Is Not Art, This Is Life: Ross McElwee on “Remake” and “Sherman’s March”
An interview with the director of this week’s Remake and the classic Sherman’s March.
A Leaning Tower of Camp: John Early on “Maddie’s Secret”
The comedian and filmmaker talks about reference, melodrama, and straddling the lines between comedy and sincerity.
You Have to Commit: Robert Richardson on “Robert Richardson: The White Devil”
An interview with one of the best cinematographers of all time.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Alice Winocour on “Couture”
An interview with the filmmaker behind Angelina Jolie’s emotive cancer drama.
The Honor of an Absolute Lifetime: Rod Lurie on “Lucky Strike”
An interview with writer/director Rod Lurie about his newest WWII drama.
The Element of Risk: Olivia Wilde on “The Invite”
An interview with the star and director of The Invite.
