Israel’s Best Director Struggled With Jewish Identity For 20 Years, and It Fueled His Greatest Movie
“Synonyms” director Nadav Lapid fled Israel and swore he would never speak Hebrew again, but his body wouldn’t let him forget who he was.
Interviews
Bruce Springsteen Is Making His Directorial Debut at 70, but Says Movies Shaped His Life
Springsteen explains that he was raised on a steady diet of Ford, Scorsese, Malick, and the theatrical experience, but “Western Stars” is something different.
Béla Tarr Reflects on Making Seven-Hour ‘Sátántangó’ 25 Years Ago and Life as an ‘Ugly, Poor Filmmaker’
“I’m just a big fucking maniac who believes in people,” the filmmaker said before screening the 4K restoration of his seven-hour masterpiece.
Kevin Smith Is Building a New Empire On Low-Budget Sequels and Shameless Bravado
For “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” and hopefully “Clerks” and “Mallrats,” Smith has a formula that could make his catalog relevant again.
‘Parasite’ Star Song Kang-ho Reflects on ‘Mr. Vengeance,’ ‘Memories of Murder,’ and the Role of His Life
The great Korean actor talks “Mr. Vengeance,” “Memories of Murder,” “Parasite,” and which of his many unforgettable characters he relates to the most.
Noah Hawley Comes to Terms With ‘Lucy in the Sky’ Bad Reviews: ‘It’s Not a Movie for Everybody’
The “Fargo” and “Legion” creator has struck out before, but as he tells IndieWire, when it comes to his feature directorial debut, “I’d rather make something great for somebody than something good for everybody.”
How James Gray Broke Blockbuster Rules to Redefine the Hero’s Journey in ‘Ad Astra’
At a time when people are wondering if big-screen epics can still afford to tell personal stories, Gray has told a personal story that demanded to be a big-screen epic.
‘Downton Abbey’ Goes From Small Screen to King-Sized for Its Cinematic Debut
Director Michael Engler discusses what the film’s royal visit would require and filming in places diehard fans haven’t seen before.
‘It Chapter Two’ Star James Ransone on Those Character Twists and the Bill Hader Bond
The sequel provides a definitive answer to a long-held fan theory that offers up key insights to two characters’ connection, including Ransone’s Eddie and Hader’s Richie.
Julie Delpy on Her Most Personal Film, the ‘Horrible’ Twist That Almost Killed It, and Why Marvel Hasn’t Called
TIFF: As she readies to debut her seventh film, the filmmaker and actress tells IndieWire about the crazy path to “My Zoe,” finding her voice, and what might come next.
‘Hustlers’: How Director Lorene Scafaria Reinvented the Stripper Movie For a Female Audience
The fact-based crime caper puts its female stars firmly in charge, the filmmaker tells IndieWire — a fitting twist on a narrative in need of some revealing changes.
‘It Chapter Two’ Star James Ransone Almost Quit Hollywood Before His Big Studio Breakout
He’s worked with some of indie film’s best directors and knew the value of Peak TV before many of his peers, but the actor tells IndieWire why he almost left the biz before his biggest project yet.
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Channel 5’s Thomas Markle Documentary Sold To Australia’s Nine Network, With U.S. Deal Imminent
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Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and More Late-Night Hosts Honor Kobe Bryant With Emotional Tributes — Watch
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2020 Oscars predictions by experts: 7 of the 9 Best Picture nominees will win at the 92nd Academy Awards
