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Film of the Week: Slalom
In Charlène Favier’s beautiful but endlessly horrifying feature debut, a teenage skiing prodigy is derailed by abuse from her coach.

Alex Harper
Jul 25, 20214 min read


An Interview with Matt Cimber
Matt Cimber is a director, writer and producer. Starring Jayne Mansfield, Matt’s first feature film Single Room Furnished was released in...

oliverjlwebb
Jul 22, 20213 min read


An Interview with Dale Hendrickson
Dale Hendrickson is a character designer and visual effects artist known for his work on The Simpsons, Rugrats, Silver Surfer and He-Man...

oliverjlwebb
Jul 4, 20217 min read


An Interview with Christian Vit
Christian Vit is an actor known for Game of Thrones, Holby City, and Crossing Lines. I spoke with Christian about pursuing a career in...

oliverjlwebb
Jun 27, 202110 min read


An Interview with Vera Graziadei
Vera Graziadei is an actor and director known for her work on Peep Show, The Book of Vision, and Children of Men. I spoke with Vera about...

oliverjlwebb
Jun 4, 20214 min read


An interview with Peter Avanzino
Peter Avanzino is a storyboard artist and animation director. He is known for his work on Futurama, The Ren & Stimpy Show, The Simpsons...

oliverjlwebb
May 30, 202111 min read


An Interview with Tom Schulman
Tom Schulman is an Academy-Award winning screenwriter known for Dead Poets Society, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag and What About Bob? I spoke...

oliverjlwebb
May 21, 202110 min read


An Interview with Jasper Cole
Jasper Cole is an actor, producer and radio host. With over 112 Film and TV credits, Jasper is known for his work on MacGruber, Everybody...

oliverjlwebb
May 15, 20213 min read


An Interview with Ajay Naidu
Ajay Naidu is an award-winning actor. Having appeared in his first feature film at the age of 14, Ajay has worked extensively across the...

oliverjlwebb
May 7, 202114 min read


An Interview with Dea Liane and Yahya Mahayni
Inspired by real life events, Kaouther Ben Hania’s Academy Award nominated film, The Man Who Sold His Skin follows Sam (Yahya Mahyani)...

oliverjlwebb
May 3, 202113 min read


An Interview with Ariana Ron Pedrique
Having played the lead role in the hit series Rosario Tijeras, Ariana is an actor known for her work on Two Lakes, José José: El Principe...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 25, 20217 min read


An Interview with Felicity Abbott
Having won Best Production Design at the 2020 New Zealand Television Awards for her work on The Luminaries, Felicity Abbott has worked...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 21, 20217 min read


New Film of the Week: Promising Young Woman
In Emerald Fennell’s vicious, prescient ‘MeToo’ revenge thriller, Carey Mulligan feigns intoxication to lure men into their worst instincts.

Alex Harper
Apr 18, 20214 min read


An Interview with Elisa Donovan
Elisa Donovan is an actor and writer. Having portrayed Amber in the 1995 classic comedy Clueless, Elisa is also known for her work on...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 13, 20215 min read


New Film of the Week: Sound of Metal
A heavy metal drummer struggles to find comfort in the silence after suddenly becoming deaf in Darius Marder’s assured, authentic debut.

Alex Harper
Apr 11, 20214 min read


An Interview with Alma Pöysti
Alma Pöysti is an actor known for Liberty, Moomins on the Riviera, and Tove. I spoke with Alma about her background in theatre,...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 9, 20216 min read


Film of the Week: Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049’s soulful existentialism and technical mastery provide another compelling argument for a sequel outclassing a classic.

Alex Harper
Apr 5, 20214 min read


An Interview with Krista Kosonen
Krista Kosonen is an actor known for her work on acclaimed films including Tove, The Midwife, Miami, and Blade Runner 2049. I spoke with...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 5, 20212 min read


An Interview with Jon Garcia
Jon Garcia is an acclaimed writer and director known for The Falls Trilogy, Luz, and Love in Dangerous Times. I spoke with Jon about...

oliverjlwebb
Apr 3, 20219 min read


An Interview with Verena Altenberger
Verena Altenberger is an actor known for her work on The Best of All Worlds, Polizeiruf 110, Magda macht das schon!, and Shillings From...

oliverjlwebb
Mar 26, 20215 min read
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