‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’: Feminism Means Leading Ladies Are Allowed to Be Flawed Women
Susanna Fogel’s action comedy nods to other butt-kicking badass women, but delights in the chance to introduce some real, weird, regular women into the genre.
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‘Like Father’: How Filmmaker Lauren Miller Rogen Used Her Own Family Heartbreak to Make a Charming Netflix Dramedy
The screenwriter and star of “For a Good Time, Call…” explained to IndieWire the unexpected detours that pushed her to make a family story that’s close to her heart.
Topher Grace Recut ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogy as a 2-Hour Movie to Clear His Head After Playing David Duke
Exclusive: The actor, who previously cut George Lucas’ “Star Wars” trilogy down to 85 minutes, said his version of the Peter Jackson movies was “a lot tighter.”
Meryl Streep Doesn’t Do Sequels: Why the Creator of ‘Mamma Mia!’ Spent a Decade Figuring Out How to Make a Second Film
The creator of the original stage musical and producer of both films tells IndieWire how she brought snagged original star Meryl Streep for a rare second act.
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’: The Sequel’s Best Musical Sequence Wasn’t Even in the Original Script
The sequel’s final musical sequence blends characters and timelines to make one of the year’s most joyous conclusions. Producer Judy Craymer tells IndieWire how it came together.
‘The Equalizer 2’ Director Antoine Fuqua Knew What Fans Wanted From His First Sequel, But He Didn’t Always Give In to It
For his first foray into bonafide franchise filmmaking, the director couldn’t ignore what worked before, but rehashing old material didn’t interest him.
Keanu Reeves Is Happy Playing John Wick, But He’s Just as Eager to Produce His Passion Projects
The actor spoke to IndieWire about why he chose to produce the new romantic thriller “Siberia,” even as “John Wick” continues to dominate his career.
‘Tales From the Hood’ Director Rusty Cundieff: Why It Took 20 Years to Make a Sequel to His Black Horror Anthology
The filmmaker explains how the success of “Get Out” helped him resurrect a long-dormant franchise, and how the state of African American cinema has evolved over the years.
‘Eighth Grade’: How a Twentysomething Dude Made the Year’s Best Film About Female Coming-of-Age
Armed with his own insecurities and neuroses (plus breakout star Elsie Fisher), first-time filmmaker Bo Burnham tells IndieWire how he crafted a story about one girl’s experience that feels startlingly universal.
Kelly Macdonald Finally Gets Her Own Star Vehicle, Two Decades After Breaking Out in ‘Trainspotting’
The SAG- and Emmy-winning actress has always done great work, but the low-key Sundance charmer “Puzzle” gives Macdonald something new: a film that’s entirely about her.
‘Sorry to Bother You’ Director Boots Riley Was Hip-Hop Royalty for 25 Years, But Had to Hack the System to Make his First Film
The frontman for The Coup was a beloved cultural figure when he decided to direct “Sorry to Bother You,” but told IndieWire that learning filmmaking was no easy task.
‘Woman Walks Ahead’: Jessica Chastain and Susanna White Share 5 Tips For Making a Feminist Western About Native Americans
The actress and director both love the genre, but as they told IndieWire, they also knew it needed to be retrofitted to tell the true story of Catherine Weldon and Sitting Bull.
