May 10, 2013 By John Oursler Web Exclusive

British director Ben Wheatley has made a name for himself on the festival circuit with Down Terrace and Kill List, films that explore murder, cults, and a bit more murder. In his newest, Sightseers, the director branches into more comedic territory while maintaining his signature flair for the sick and twisted. On a road trip through the English countryside, young couple Chris (Steve Oram) and Tina (Alice Lowe) let loose by taking out their aggression on everyone and everything that betrays one of their pet peeves. The result is a hilarious black comedy that only Ben Wheatley could deliver. More

May 10, 2013 By Austin Trunick Web Exclusive

Only in her early 20s, Katie Crutchfield is already a road-tested indie rock veteran. She's been forming bands, recording albums, and touring the country with her twin sister, Allison, since they were in high school. More

May 06, 2013 By Hays Davis Web Exclusive

Johnny Marr is one of the few living players who might be referred to as a "guitar hero" with a genuine nod of reverence. During his five years with The Smiths in the '80s, through which he drew acclaim early on as a remarkably imaginative guitarist, his love for collaboration and self-development drove him to work on outside projects. Over the years, Marr stayed busy with The Pretenders, Electronic, The The, and more recently as a member of Modest Mouse and The Cribs. And while the association with his earlier band will always be of interest, peers seek him out for the unique sparks and colors he might bring to their sound. Marr's a gifted musician who may always wear a mantle of celebrity but won't be defined by it. More

May 03, 2013 By Charlie Duerr Web Exclusive

In the first scene of the first episode of Maron, his IFC series debuting tonight (Friday, May 3), comedian Marc Maron—playing himself—explains that things are going pretty well for him these days. The only problem is the voices in his head telling him that he is going to screw it up. More

May 02, 2013 By John Oursler Web Exclusive

Susanne Bier is a filmmaker who knows her way around a dramatic situation. Her last film, In a Better World, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, a category that historically rewards a heavier tone. More

Apr 30, 2013 By Austin Trunick Web Exclusive

Filmmaker Henry-Alex Rubin was nominated for an Academy Award in 2005 for Murderball, his documentary about quadriplegic rugby players. As a highly lauded commercial director, he creates campaigns whose distinctive style often makes them feel more like short documentary films than advertisements. More

Apr 26, 2013 By Chris Tinkham Web Exclusive

In November of 2011, New York-based actress Kate Lyn Sheil attended the AFI Fest in Hollywood, where four films that she had acted in were screened: Sophia Takal's Green, Alex Ross Perry's The Color Wheel, and Joe Swanberg's Silver Bullets and The Zone. More

Apr 26, 2013 By Chris Tinkham Web Exclusive

Over the last four years, Amy Seimetz has become one of the most active and respected actresses in a fertile independent scene, appearing in films by Joe Swanberg, Lena Dunham, and, more recently, Shane Carruth and Ti West. She's also a versatile talent, having produced films for other directors in addition to writing, directing, and editing her own. More

Apr 25, 2013 By Chris Tinkham Web Exclusive

23-year-old Texas native Caleb Landry Jones is growing up before our eyes. Two years ago, he appeared wide-eyed and fresh-faced as Banshee, the mutant with the sonic scream in X-Men: First Class. In his latest film, Antiviral, a change is evident from the opening shot. Antiviral begins with Jones, his hair grown long and pulled back, standing hunched in an overcoat with a white object dangling from his mouth as he glares forebodingly into the camera. Something is clearly wrong with his character. More