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Interviews

Mean Streets: Johnnie To

By Grady Hendrix
June 1, 2011
The director discusses his latest gangster saga, Election

Jean Rouch in conversation with Jacqueline Veuve

By Jacqueline Veuve
June 1, 2011

Interview: Grant Heslov

By Harlan Jacobson
June 1, 2011
Harlan Jacobson talks to Grant Heslov, screenwriter of Good Night, And Good Luck

Interview: Claire Denis

By Gavin Smith
June 1, 2011
With its luminous images and globe-trotting narrative, The Intruder is one of the year's most compelling movie experiences

Torture is Fine: Lars Von Trier Interview

By Stefan Grissemann
June 1, 2011
On pain, guilt and violence, black presidents, toy helicopters, and a seriously misbehaving Björk. An interview with filmmaker Lars von Trier at Zentropa Film Studios in Copenhagen

Mission Statement

By Gavin Smith
June 1, 2011
Paul Greengrass discusses the creative process behind his reconstruction of the worst day in history

Interview: Paul Mazursky

By Terry Curtis Fox
May 31, 2011
From the March/April 1978 issue

Interview: Pier Paolo Pasolini

By James Blue
May 31, 2011
From the Fall 1965 issue: Pasolini on Gramsci, working with non-actors, writing poetry, and The Gospel According to St. Matthew

Working Class Act

By Harlan Jacobson
May 31, 2011
Indie poster boy Steve Buscemi on filmmaking, celebrity culture, and putting out fires

Riding the Whirlwind: Norman Mailer interview

By Michael Chaiken
May 31, 2011
Norman Mailer talks with Michael Chaiken about his independent filmmaking exploits