BerlinaleBerlinale 2021 Review: A Connection Blossoms Under Trying Circumstances in Natalie Morales’ “Language Lessons”A course in Spanish gives way to aid in other areas when tragedy strikes in this thoughtful dramedy.byStephen SaitoMar 1, 2021
InterviewsInterview: Lynn Shelton on Going Deeper with “Outside In”The "Laggies" director talks about the unexpected connections that keep her going and crafting, arguably, her finest film to date.byStephen SaitoMar 28, 2018
ReviewsSXSW ’18 Review: There’s a Lot to Love in “Unlovable”A story of sexual addiction told with a lighter touch than most and a little bit of music hits the right notes.byStephen SaitoMar 13, 2018
InterviewsInterview: Pat Healy on Giving His All to “Take Me”On making the transition from scene-stealing actor to director of this clever kidnap-for-hire caper comedy, co-starring Taylor Schilling.byStephen SaitoMay 7, 2017
InterviewsInterview: Alex Lehmann on Making “Blue Jay” SoarThe director behind the year's most enticing one-two punch on the festival circuit talks about how knowing just where to be led to a feature...byStephen SaitoOct 12, 2016
InterviewsInterview: Mel Eslyn on Shepherding “Lamb”The "One I Love" producer on taking risks, being kind to crews and her most dangerous film to date.byStephen SaitoJan 8, 2016
InterviewsInterview: Taissa Farmiga & Ben Rosenfield on Taking Their Time in “6 Years”The rising stars of "A Teacher" director Hannah Fidell's second feature on their drama about a young couple in over their head after a long-...byStephen SaitoSep 3, 2015
UncategorizedInterview: Adam & Naomi Scott on “Overnight” SuccessAt the start of “The Overnight,” you can literally see Adam and Naomi Scott’s production company Gettin’ Rad come ro...byStephen SaitoJun 22, 2015
InterviewsInterview: Patrick Brice on Staying Up Late and Getting into Trouble in “The Overnight”The writer/director on lightening up the dark corners of human behavior in the new comedy starring Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwa...byStephen SaitoJun 17, 2015
InterviewsSXSW ’15 Interview: Ross Partridge on Flirting with Danger in “Lamb”The writer/director talks about taking a bold step forward with this tense drama about a 47-year-old who seeks solace in the company of an 1...byStephen SaitoMar 18, 2015