InterviewsInterview: Agnieszka Smoczyńska on Heeding the Siren Call of “The Lure”The Polish filmmaker talks about her debut involving killer mermaids so distinctive that no one could offer her advice.byStephen SaitoMar 2, 2017
InterviewsTIFF ’15 Interview: Rufus Norris on Finding Harmony on “London Road”The artistic director of the National Theater in London talks about stealing away to make a most unconventional musical.byStephen SaitoSep 22, 2015
InterviewsInterview: Richard LaGravenese on Finding the Right Notes for “The Last 5 Years”The writer/director on his most personal film, a passion project adapted from Jason Robert Brown's romantic musical.byStephen SaitoFeb 13, 2015
A Face in the CrowdA Face in the Crowd: Ryan Carmichael Gives Voice to a Generation with the Hip Hop Musical “But Not For Me”On a hip hop musical that's sure to put a bounce in your step.byStephen SaitoOct 22, 2013
The MentaculistNine Revelations From Edgar Wright’s The Wright Stuff III Series at the New BeverlyThe director of "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" invaded the Los Angeles rep house.byStephen SaitoDec 20, 2011
ReviewsReview: John Turturro Dances Around His “Passione” ProjectAs wild and at times as erratic as some of his best known characters, John Turturro's survey of Neapolitan music is a rousing celebration of...byStephen SaitoJul 20, 2011