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Exploring the Craft of Horror: Phillip Gellat Discusses The First Word on Horror

Phillip Gellat’s The First Word on Horror is a gripping new documentary series profiling today’s most influential horror writers. Read our in-depth interview with Gellat as he discusses the series’ inspirations, storytelling techniques, and the future of horror literature.

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'Companion' Ending Breakdown: Director Drew Hancock Tells All About the Film's Showdown and Potential Sequel

Writer-director Drew Hancock breaks down Companion’s explosive ending, its mid-credits twist, and potential sequel ideas. Read the full analysis here.

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Quentin Tarantino in ‘No Hurry’ to Direct Final Film, Prefers Family Time and Theater’s “Final Frontier”

Quentin Tarantino discusses fatherhood, theater, and his scathing critique of modern cinema during an intimate Sundance conversation with Elvis Mitchell.

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Spielberg and Barrymore Reunite to Celebrate E.T. at the TCM Classic Film Festival Pop-Up hosted at 92NY

Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore reunited at 92NY to reflect on the making of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and celebrating its enduring legacy.

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Conjuring Nosferatu: Robert Eggers Curates Gothic Inspiration at Film at Lincoln Center

Discover the films that inspired Robert Eggers’s gothic masterpiece Nosferatu. From Beauty and the Beast to The She-Butterfly, join Film at Lincoln Center’s Conjuring Nosferatu series, February 5–9, featuring Eggers’s Nosferatu on 35mm and more gothic cinema classics. Tickets on sale January 17.

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Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman Spinoff: Ben Stiller Weighs In on the Possibility

Ben Stiller reveals the latest on a potential Les Grossman spinoff starring Tom Cruise. Will Tropic Thunder’s foul-mouthed producer return to the big screen?

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Lily-Rose Depp Defends Sam Levinson and Their Collaboration on HBO’s The Idol

Lily-Rose Depp defends Sam Levinson and their HBO collaboration The Idol, reflecting on the controversy, her personal growth, and the artistic challenges of the show.

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‘Saturday Night’ Director Jason Reitman Says Chevy Chase Told Him He “Should Be Embarrassed” About Film

Jason Reitman recounts Chevy Chase’s cutting reaction to his SNL origins film, Saturday Night. Discover how the comedy legend critiqued the ambitious portrayal of the 1975 broadcast chaos.

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‘Babygirl’ Director Halina Reijn on Directing Steamy Scenes, Subverting Tropes, and Nicole Kidman’s Awards Buzz

Halina Reijn, director of Babygirl, discusses working with Nicole Kidman, redefining the erotic thriller genre, and navigating mixed test screening reactions. Discover how Reijn’s bold vision has redefined modern erotic dramas.

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Ben Stiller Reflects on ‘Tropic Thunder’ and Its Controversial Legacy: “Robert Downey Jr. in Blackface Is Incredibly Dicey”

Ben Stiller reflects on the challenges of making edgy comedies like Tropic Thunder in today’s cultural climate, discussing Robert Downey Jr.’s blackface portrayal and why such a film would struggle to get made in 2024 Hollywood.

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