Features archive
Festival Diary: the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival
June 27, 2016
As coffee and tech lovers know, Seattle is Oz. And its long-running film festival is a big part of the Emerald City’s appeal.
A Man, A Film, A Canal: Panama’s 5th International Festival
May 9, 2016
Brian D. Johnson reports from the 5th Panama International Festival, where his film Al Purdy Was Here screened.
Fear Itself: An Interview with Charlie Lyne
May 2, 2016
Adam Nayman chats with documentary filmmaker Charlie Lyne about his new project, “Fear Itself.”
The 18th RiverRun Film Festival
April 25, 2016
Jason Gorber reports from the 18th RiverRun film festival in North Carolina.
Anatomy of Criticism: A. O. Scott on his profession, his new book, and everything in between
April 6, 2016
Brian D. Johnson interviews A. O. Scott on his new book, “Better Living Through Criticism.”
Best-Laid Pans: Critic v Critic on “Batman v Superman”
April 5, 2016
Did critics “watch helplessly” as Batman v Superman took down the box office? Peter Howell responds.
In Good Time and Bad: Wim Wenders
February 1, 2016
José Teodoro reflects on the fraught – yet genius – filmography of Wim Wenders.
INTERVIEW: Alicia Fletcher and the Ladies of Burlesque
January 26, 2016
Adam Nayman chats with Alicia Fletcher about her “Ladies of Burlesque” screening series.
Interview: Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson
January 19, 2016
A chat with Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson, who are now $100,000 richer.
Interview: Student Film Winner Vlado Paskaljevic
January 7, 2016
Adam Nayman interviews Vlado Paskaljevic, winner of the 2015 Manulife Student Film Award.