Film Should Not Be a Story: Interview with Director Lucrecia Martel
Good film, like good literature and theatre, is not escapism. Director Lucrecia Martel’s work intentionally subverts the act of turning a blind eye.
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Yorgos Lanthimos Finds Reality in the Fake
Director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses Killing of a Sacred Deer, in which he deliberately cultivates a skewed impression of everyday and cinematic realism.
The Big-City Drama of ‘Little Men’: An Interview with Director Ira Sachs
In this interview with director Ira Sachs, he talks about his latest drama, Little Men, gentrification, and discouraging his young lead from pursuing an acting career.
Sebastian Schipper on His “Crazy Little Dog” of the Year, ‘Victoria’
With Victoria, director Sebastian Schipper has created a single-take marvel that has won awards, invigorated young audiences, and is finally hitting Stateside.
Ruben Östlund on ‘Force Majeure’ and the Art of Putting Your Marriage on Ice
Provocative filmmaker Ruben Östlund talks about Force Majeure, the story of a crumbling marriage on avalanche-prone, icy slopes.
‘Strange’ Magic: An Interview with ‘Love Is Strange’ Director Ira Sachs
There is a strange magic in director Ira Sachs’ latest romance, Love Is Strange. Not least the magic between stars John Lithgow and Alfred Molina.
Pedro Almodóvar Considers if ‘I’m So Excited’ Is His Most Political Film
In this interview with Pedro Almodóvar about his comedy, I’m So Excited, he considers how its political message is received by different audiences.
Further Illuminating the ‘Stories We Tell’: An Interview with Sarah Polley
Filmmaker Sarah Polley talks with PopMatters about marriages and memories and The Stories We Tell.