Brian Formo
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‘20th Century Women’: Greta Gerwig Would Prefer Not to Say "Menstruation" Anymore
Plus you can RSVP for a free screening tonight of Mike Mills' new film in nine different cities.
‘20th Century Women' Review: Cashing in on Cultural Capital
You don't have to choose Talking Heads over Black Flag or know The Raincoats or 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' to enjoy Mike Mills' new film. But it might help.
'Silence': Adam Driver on the Pressure of Bringing a Martin Scorsese Passion Project to Life
Is there more excitement or pressure in bringing a passion project—of one of the greatest directors of all time—to life?
‘20th Century Women’: Annette Bening on Growing Up in 70s So-Cal Culture
Plus, we're giving away advance tickets to screenings this week. RSVP inside!
‘Silence’ Producer Gastón Pavlovich on Screening for the Pope, De-Aging De Niro for 'The Irishman'
Plus who has the power to bring Joe Pesci out of self-imposed retirement?
Exclusive 'Silence' Featurette Highlights Andrew Garfield's Spiritual Journey
Complete with paradoxical insights from Martin Scorsese and some behind-the-scenes footage.
Milla Jovovich on the ‘Resident Evil’ Franchise and the Horrific Accident on 'The Final Chapter’ Set
15 years after the first 'Resident Evil' film, 'The Fifth Element' actress has married the film's director and now their child stars as the Red Queen in 'The Final Chapter'. Talk about full circle.
24 Things We Learned About 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' From Our Set Visit
Screenwriting 101: Marry your franchise film star and use her nine-month pregnancy as a lengthy writing extension.
'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter': Paul W.S. Anderson Says It's a Return to "Cruel Sadism"
Did you love that elevator scene that kicked off the franchise? The director wants to give you more of that.
‘20th Century Women’: Mike Mills on the Story's Response to 'Beginners', the Necessity of DIY Spaces
In addition to loads of punk talk, Mike Mills discusses why he left the art world and why—with a tragedy like the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland—DIY spaces are still necessary for artists and musicians.
'Toni Erdmann': Maren Ade Talks Andy Kaufman and 'My Father the Hero' Parallels
The writer-director of this year's most acclaimed foreign film talks about massive Bulgarian costumes, the climactic nude party and the surprising light-hearted Gerard Depardieu family film inspiration.
Director Justin Kurzel on the Similarities Between 'Assassin's Creed' and Shakespeare
The filmmaker behind 'Macbeth' sees some similarities between the themes and secret societies in the video game and the Bard's work.
'Toni Erdmann' Review: Meet One of the Best Films of the Year
This Andy Kaufman-inspired tragicomedy features one of the most hilarious nude scenes ever filmed. But you should see it for so much more than just that.
The 10 Greatest Long Takes Before ‘Children of Men’ Changed the Game
Alfonso Cuaron and Emmanuel Lubezki changed how long takes were used in modern cinema. See the finest examples that preceded it and relive some of the greatest shots from the 2006 sci-fi thriller on its 10-year anniversary.
Michael Fassbender On Adapting 'Assassin's Creed' to Film, Including Badass Women
The actor/producer discusses the Shakespearian parallels that made him choose his 'Macbeth' director for the video game adaptation.
How Amazon Is Operating Like a 1970s Studio
The company’s recent acquisitions and distribution model mirrors Hollywood’s Second Golden Age.
'Assassin's Creed' Cast Discusses the Assault on Freedoms in 2016
Michael Fasssbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons and director Justin Kurzel talk about the implications of a line in the film, that "no one cares about freedom in 2016."