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As we rapidly approach the 40th Independent Spirit Awards, you'll hear a few conversations with this year's nominees. One of them is comedian, writer, director, and star of her own feature debut: Vera Drew!
In our conversation with her, she shares the ups and downs of bringing The People's Joker to lifeâa film that defies not only genre but all expectations. Beyond that, Vera takes us on a trip down multiverse lane, dissects the character, the very idea of the Joker and all it represents, and much more!
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One of the few things the pandemic couldnât put a stop to was creativity. Our next guest is a perfect example: first-time director Gala del Sol, who began developing her debut feature during a time of great uncertainty.
Galaâs incredibly ambitious Rains Over Babel premieres at Sundance in the NEXT section, offering something fresh and new while working within a familiar story and structure.
In our conversation, we discuss the birth and evolution of the film, the importance of our upbringing, and how intentional the Dante adaptation was.
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Three worlds, three dimensions? Not necessarily... However, director Flora Lauâs interpretation of the search for something both on a physical and spiritual level is exactly what we get to witness in Floraâs second feature LUZ.
To up the ante, we havenât been joined by this many guests before, as this time, in writer-director Flora Lau, producer Yvette Tang, actresses Sandrine Pinna and Huang Lu, and composer Mimi Xu.
In our conversation with them, the group reflects on the physical manifestation of the previously cited search in the form of a deer, connecting different places and worlds, or how the characters can still stay grounded and ethereal despite the filmâs mammoth thematic undertakings. -
We could write endlessly about why you should look out for Amanda Kramer's By Design, but weâll let the filmâs synopsis speak for itself: âA woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair.â Honestly, what more do you need to strap in and watch this hour and a half long film starring Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, and narrated by Melanie Griffith?!
Like all films, there are two sides to the story: one behind the camera and one in front of it. We had the incredible opportunity to speak with both Amanda Kramer, the beautifully twisted mind behind it all, and Mamoudou Athie, one of the actors bringing it to life. From materialism and physical performance to writing for actors and believing in the project youâre starring in, we cover it all.
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Even though this yearâs edition of the Sundance Film Festival has just kicked off, today marks the release of one of the buzziest titles from last yearâs festival. Weâre talking about none other than one of the two Steven Soderbergh movies to see the light of day (well, actually the silver screen), the technically ingenious, thematically spooky Presence!
Our guest today is someone who you might know from TV shows such as This Is Us or The Knick, and films like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In Soderberghâs newest, actor Chris Sullivan plays a husband to Lucy Liu, and a father to Callina Liang and Eddy Maday.
Chris not only shares a name with his character in Presence, but is also a recent father of two, who spoke to us about his experience on the project in general, and didnât shy away from discussing the technicalities of the film in detail either! -
As far as the art of cinematography goes, few are as accomplished or, dare I say, as revered as Edward Lachman. A frequent collaborator with Todd Haynes and a former partner to Paul Schrader and Steven Soderbergh, Ed has left an indelible mark on the craft.
Today, weâre discussing Maria, the Angelina Jolie-led drama that marks Edâs second collaboration with Chilean auteur Pablo LarraĂn following El Conde. The film, centered on the infamous opera singerâs final days, came with its share of challenges, demanding but, as you might expect, solvable.
In our conversation, Ed reflects on his steadfast commitment to shooting on film, shares insights into the largely Budapest-based production, and reveals what keeps drawing him back to certain creative partnerships.
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Itâs one thing to make a film about tragic historical events, but itâs another to depict them gracefully and objectively. This is exactly what director Tim Fehlbaum, his crew, and the stellar ensemble of Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch set out to do in the movie September 5.
During our sit-down with Tim, he shared what led him to his third feature, his connection to the 1972 Munich events, his approach to directing this incredibly talented cast, and the complexities of the emotional and technical sides of the story.
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Very few actors possess the level of versatility and underappreciation as Shea Whigham. From starring in indie gems like Wristcutters: A Love Story and Take Shelter to blockbuster franchises such as Mission: Impossible and acclaimed TV shows like Boardwalk Empire, Sheaâs range is undeniable.
Last June marked the Tribeca premiere of his team-up with Carrie Coon for Jeffrey Reinerâs crime dramedy Lake George, where Shea plays Don, a white-collar ex-convict who forms an unlikely alliance with Phyllis, played by Coon.
We can also see Shea in 2025âs first major Netflix release, the miniseries American Primeval, where he portrays yet another vastly different character, Jim Bridger, a 19th century historical figure.
Shea and Ăron dive into topics like taste, the parallels and contrasts between Don and Jim, the character work behind both roles, and the one question he just had to ask Anthony Hopkins while shooting Joel Schumacher's Bad Company.
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You probably know by now that we wouldnât even risk not talking about the unexpected yet glorious return of VistaVision, with none other than The Brutalist cinematographer Lol Crawley!
Brady Corbetâs third featureâs been the talk of the town ever since itâs buzzy Venice premiere and Silver Lion win.
Lol tells us not only about his approach to photographing buildings, but what makes his collaboration with Brady go, and we even try to define the undefinable: beauty.
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Our coverage of one of 2024's most masterfully crafted films wouldnât be complete without the mind responsible for executing its extraordinary visual language. So, with that, we present our breakdown of Nickel Boys, featuring cinematographer Jomo Fray.
Among other things, Jomo tells us about how he is choosing projects, the evolution of the filmâs unique look and the creative process behind it, as well as the subsequently obvious, yet unexpected challenges the team faced along the way.
