For his first superhero film, the “Lights Out” director didn’t forget his horror roots, leaning into the movies of his youth to make the most of a PG-13 rating.
And other observations from the “Downton Abbey” creator, like his impeccable eye for casting and new Louise Brooks movie, “The Chaperone.”
One of the world’s most revered film critics and programmers, Kent Jones discusses why he finally had to make a movie of his own.
The auteur behind “Ash is Purest White” and many other films explains how the country’s many changes have impacted his storytelling ambition.
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre tells IndieWire that while “wonderful” programs like the one dramatized in her feature debut remain in short supply, she’s optimistic about change.
The filmmaker also addresses the movie’s subtle racial themes and how he survived a second round with Oscar season.
Moore stars in two female-driven remakes this year, and she explains to IndieWire why she’s attracted to proven material (and gets honest about the projects that haven’t panned out).
Indie darlings join the blockbuster biz all the time, but filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck managed to do it their own way.
“I would honestly rather kill myself than compromise on my films,” the singular filmmaker told IndieWire.
The “Captain Marvel” co-stars bonded long before Larson joined the MCU, and it’s a friendship that only adds to their characters’ amusing chemistry.
The Marvel star says he typically talks to plenty of female journalists, but Larson’s interest in press diversity is helping make others more aware.
The Argentine provocateur explains how he envisioned his most acclaimed movie to date as “‘Slacker’ on LSD.”
