Director Bart Layton Talks About Hanging Out with Some ‘American Animals’

It’s been six years since British director Bart Layton shocked audiences his documentary feature film The Imposter in 2012. Since then Layton’s been working on another film that blends documentary with fiction, truth from fantasy, and crime from wish fulfillment.…

Blake Jenner On Portraying A Real Person and the Timely Social Message in ‘American Animals’ [Interview]

The is an undeniable allure to heist movies, and not just because we’ve all thought about robbing a bank at some point in our lives. It’s the adrenaline-fueled rush of excitement that makes us feel invincible, but that all too…

American Animals Movie Review: A Keen Eye in the Director Chair Elevates a Basic Narrative

American Animals is based on one of the most ridiculous heists in recent memory. In 2004, four mostly well-off college students planned to steal valuable books from Transylvania University’s library in Lexington, Kentucky. These four boys thought they were clever,…

Sundance 2018 Review: American Animals

American Animals is based on one of the most ridiculous heists in recent memory. In 2004, four mostly well-off college students planned to steal valuable books from Transylvania University’s library in Lexington, Kentucky. These four boys thought they were clever,…