This Month’s Good Reads (September 2025)
Life is busy Network. Assassinations, censorship, corporate chicanery. It can be tough to stay up-to-date on film industry news, profiles, analysis, and advice. That’s
Filmmaker Interview: BEN LEONBERG and KARI FISCHER of GOOD BOY
With apologies to Cujo, historically, cats have ruled in the horror genre. Movie cats leap out of the shadows for a jump scare, prowl
Filmmaker Interview: KATE BEECROFT, writer/director/producer of EAST OF WALL
“Want to see some real cowgirl shit?” Those inviting words — from a South Dakota rancher to a Los Angeles-by-way-of-London filmmaker — were just
Cast Interview: EVA VICTOR, NAOMI ACKIE, and LUCAS HEDGES of SORRY, BABY
A fresh comic voice, EVA VICTOR emerged as a writer and humorist, gaining Twitter virality before eventually landing acting roles on Showtime’s Billions and
Filmmaker Interview: DUNCAN SKILES, director/producer of NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Like many filmmakers, DUNCAN SKILES met a group of like-minded collaborators while attending film school – in his case, NYU. But not every collective
Filmmaker Interview: TRACIE LAYMON, writer/director/producer of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT
Filmmaker TRACIE LAYMON’s BOB TREVINO LIKES IT took early inspiration from an unexpected relationship in Laymon’s own life. As a storyteller (having previously directed
Filmmaker Interview: TYLER TAORMINA, writer/director/producer of CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT
Just in time for the holiday season, acclaimed writer/director/producer TYLER TAORMINA is adding his unique spin to the Christmas movie canon with his latest
Filmmaker Interview: NADINE CROCKER, writer/director/star of CONTINUE
It’s not uncommon for storytellers to dig into their personal lives for inspiration. It can be even more meaningful, however, when the past events
Filmmaker Interview: MONICA SORELLE, co-writer/director of MOUNTAINS
Miami-born-and-raised filmmaker MONICA SORELLE has long taken inspiration from her hometown culture and traditions. Her artistic achievements include photo and video exhibitions at Art
Filmmaker Interview: SEAN WANG, writer/director of DÌDI (弟弟)
Premiering a directorial debut is a career highlight that most creatives will never forget. Landing an Oscar nomination is another dream come true for
Filmmaker Interview: ERICA TREMBLAY, writer/director/producer of FANCY DANCE
ERICA TREMBLAY was inspired early on by stories she was told by family members and her community from the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. Storytelling transitioned to
Filmmaker Interview: FRANCIS GALLUPPI, writer/director/producer of THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY
Self-taught filmmaker FRANCIS GALLUPPI has honed his skills making the most of remote locations, from a deserted highway (2019’s short High Desert Hell), to