InterviewsInterview: Megan Griffiths on Raising “Sadie”The director of "Eden" and "Lucky Them" talks about crafting this stirring drama about how violence can hit home in less than obvious ways.byStephen SaitoOct 10, 2018
InterviewsInterview: Vincent Grashaw on the Bully Pulpit of “And Then I Go”The director talks about creating a nuanced portrait of young friends growing apart and the roots of school violence in this fine drama star...byStephen SaitoApr 17, 2018
ReviewsSXSW ’18 Review: A Cold War is Illuminated with Great Warmth in Megan Griffiths’ Captivating “Sadie”A soldier's ongoing deployment overseas leads to an ever-widening distance between the wife and daughter he leaves back home in this compell...byStephen SaitoMar 26, 2018
L.A. Film FestL.A. Film Fest ’17 Review: Vincent Grashaw Powerfully Opens Up a Conversation on School Violence with “And Then I Go”The director's follow-up to "Coldwater," based on Jim Shepard's novel "Project X," is an unflinching look at what drives a middle-schooler t...byStephen SaitoJun 19, 2017
InterviewsInterview: Wyatt Russell on Playing It By Heart in “Folk Hero & Funny Guy”The "Everybody Wants Some!!" star talks about playing grace notes as an actor and on his guitar in starring as a singer/songwriter in this r...byStephen SaitoMay 12, 2017
InterviewsInterview: Macon Blair on Carving Out a Place of His Own with “I don’t feel at home in this world anymore.”The co-writer of "Blue Ruin" and "Green Room" talks about stepping up to the director's chair with a rip-roaring tale of vengeance with a co...byStephen SaitoFeb 23, 2017
InterviewsInterview: Clea DuVall on Staging “The Intervention”The actress-turned-writer/director on bringing sensitivity to behind the camera to this raucous comedy after an accomplished career in front...byStephen SaitoAug 26, 2016
ReviewsSIFF ’16 Review: Linas Phillips Shines Bright in “Rainbow Time”The director's second feature scores as a sensitive, playful comedy about a young, mentally disabled man who brings out the best in others.byStephen SaitoMay 23, 2016
ReviewsTribeca ’16 Review: “Little Boxes” Full of IntrigueA lighthearted comedy that handles heavy subjects such as race and privilege with grace.byStephen SaitoApr 18, 2016
InterviewsInterview: Joe Swanberg on Slowing Down and “Digging for Fire”The prolific director talks about the intersection between his personal and professional life that led to his latest film, the influence of ...byStephen SaitoAug 19, 2015