Willem Dafoe on How the Pandemic Impacted His Work and Committing to ‘Hair-Raising’ Abel Ferrara Movies
The “Siberia” actor also explained his commitment to film over TV and his continuing investment in the theatrical experience.
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‘Philly D.A.’: PBS Series Shows How a Key Step Toward Systemic Change Is Knowing When to Listen
The trio behind the acclaimed PBS series had firsthand experience inside one city’s push for a new kind of justice.
‘Together Together’ Breakout Patti Harrison Just Wants the Questions All the Other Actors Get
The star of the Sundance charmer is happy to talk about everything, including her groundbreaking role, but as she tells IndieWire, she’s really ready for what’s next.
How David and Jessica Oyelowo Turned Hollywood Frustration Into a Disney Production Deal
With “The Water Man” now in theaters and Disney+ series in development, David and Jessica Oyelowo’s Yoruba/Saxon is just getting started.
Billy Crystal Explains Why He Returned to Filmmaking for the First Time in 20 Years
The iconic star explains to IndieWire why “Here Today” brought him back to directing, along with some of his favorite “SNL” memories and pandemic-era pastimes.
Seeing Sugar Daddies Prowl NYU Inspired Emma Seligman to Make the Darkly Feminist Comedy ‘Shiva Baby’
Fresh out of NYU, Seligman tells IndieWire how she explored bisexuality, sex work, and empowerment from a darkly funny Jewish lens in her impressive first feature.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Director Adam Wingard: ‘I Can’t Wait to Use the Potential That This Might Buy Me’
The filmmaker has spent nearly two decades scaling up his work, but as he tells IndieWire, his first major blockbuster is actually setting the course for a return to indie outings, his way.
‘Nobody’ Director on Potential ‘John Wick’ Universe and Building the Craziest Fight Scene of the Year
The Bob Odenkirk-starring actioner has some of that “John Wick” spice, but as Ilya Naishuller tells IndieWire, it’s mostly the product of leaning into the fun of the “excessive, but glorious.”
How Andra Day and Suzan-Lori Parks Forced a New Generation to Reimagine Billie Holiday’s Legacy
The Golden Globe-winning star and the Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter tell IndieWire how they approached the tough, but necessary work of bringing a new vision of the singer to life.
‘Coming 2 America’: How Director Craig Brewer Justifies Telling Black Stories as a White Filmmaker
Brewer has been directing Black stories for over 15 years, but as he tells IndieWire, only recently began to question the decision.
Kelly Marie Tran Refused to Let ‘Absolute Fear’ Keep Her from Becoming Disney’s Next Great Princess
The star of Disney’s animated “Raya and the Last Dragon” tells IndieWire the role was as scary and life-changing as her “Star Wars” turn. Maybe that’s why she had to do it.
How ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Director R.J. Cutler Got the Pop Star to Open Up
The documentarian has always had a knack for getting his subjects to talk, but as he tells IndieWire, the pop star and her family proved to be uncommonly collaborative.
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