It’s said the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, and there’s no greater proof of that than watching Hollywood portrayals of disability. Nearly all of these films follow a similar pattern, and generally revolve around a true story,…
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Author and essayist Joan Didion was first introduced to writing through her mother, who presented her with a notebook and told her to write as a means of amusing herself. That childhood amusement translated into Didion becoming the voice of…
Movie Review: 78/52
The indisputable Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, has been captured in practically every entertainment medium, from books to film. With so many works written about Hitchcock in general it’s about time filmmakers start delving into the nitty gritty. Alexandre Philippe’s…
Interview: Alexandre Philippe
To say documentarian Alexandre Philippe is a Hitchcock fan is an understatement. Idolizing the Master of Suspense since childhood, Philippe has translated that interest into an incisive documentary about a key facet of Hitchcock’s career, the shower scene in the…
Movie Review: Battle of the Sexes
Stop me if you’ve heard this story: A showboating misogynist whose antics are considered playful male banter goes up against a headstrong feminist who, in spite of her skills and intelligence is criticized for her appearance. It’d be easy to…
Interview: Andrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough doesn’t get starstruck, and it’s not surprising. In just twelve short years the 36-year-old British actress has amassed a wealth of top-tier credentials and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. It also makes her…
Interview: Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton
Directing duo Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton are the couple you want to talk to all day. In just fifteen minutes we conversed about millenial movie attendance, Judy Garland, and getting a sandwich board together to promote the film. The…
