InterviewsInterview: Sophia Takal on Reflecting Fear in “New Year, New You”The "Always Shine" director on looking ahead and illustrating the horror of a December 31st party spent dwelling in the past. byStephen SaitoDec 28, 2018
To Live and Screen in L.A.Democratizing Cinema: The Filmmaking Legacy of Adam Yauch & Oscilloscope at 10Friends and collaborators of the late Beastie Boy recalled how the musical genius became an indie film savior and fine filmmaker in his own ...byStephen SaitoFeb 5, 2018
ReviewsBAMCinemaFest ’13 Review: Only a Little Dicking Around on This Descent Into “Hellaware”A sendup of hipster culture and the highminded art world, Michael M. Bilandic's amusing second feature has far more to offer than what it sp...byStephen SaitoJun 23, 2013
InterviewsInterview: Jeff Lipsky on Reaching for the Stars with “Molly’s Theory of Relativity”The rare distribution chief who makes his own films once again brings his disparate interests together for this wild family dramedy featurin...byStephen SaitoMar 27, 2013
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Review: Sophia Takal’s “Green” Should Inspire EnvyA smartly-conceived exploration of female relationships and jealousy, this first feature makes for a tense, thought-provoking debut.byStephen SaitoNov 4, 2011