Beyond the Multiplex: Independent film news from Salon.com and IFC

Interview with Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:10:00 PDT

The filmmakers talk about telling the story of "the world's most dangerous job"

Michael Pollan and Robert Kenner on "Food, Inc."

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:13:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews the filmmakers about how what we buy at the market affects the way our food is made

Great moments in subway cinema

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:12:00 PDT

Classic scenes of love, romance and destruction in the New York subway.

Interview with Sasha Grey

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:01:00 PDT

The porn star turns indie escort in Soderbergh's latest film

Captain Kirk is a rock star

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:57:00 PDT

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir on how the new "Star Trek" captures the essence of the iconic series.

Interview with Kirby Dick

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:01:00 PDT

The filmmaker talks about his latest documentary and why politicians should get out of the closet.

How to make a film about Rachel Corrie

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:28:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews documentary filmmaker Simone Bitton about her latest project.

Pigs! Birds! Flu! Zombies!

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:37:00 PDT

We go fear mongering with this compilation of our favorite clips of scary outbreaks

Baseball and a movie

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:20:00 PDT

The filmmakers behind "Sugar" discuss casting a film in the Dominican Republic and working in Iowa.

Isabella Rossellini on "Green Porno"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:12:00 PDT

The actress discusses her latest project on the natural world and how she learned the intricacies of the sex lives of fish.

"I rode the train with immigrants"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:11:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews director Cary Fukunaga about the making of his first feature, "Sin Nombre."

Costa-Gavras on "Z"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:20:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir talks to the director about his classic political thriller and whether it would be possible to make the movie today.

The dark world of "Watchmen"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:26:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir disagree on whether the faithful retelling of the book is a brilliant spectacle or a dull re-creation.

Everyone looks great in a tux

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:40:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss rooting for the little guy during this year's Academy Awards.

"I chose to forget everything I could"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST

Watch Andrew O'Hehir interview "Waltz With Bashir" director Ari Folman about the process of remembering the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Lebanon.

Salon critics pick flix

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:45:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir talk about their favorite movies of 2008.

"Quantum of Solace"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:17:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss past and present James Bonds.

"Slumdog Millionaire"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:38:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir interviews Danny Boyle about his latest film.

"Synecdoche, New York"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:16:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir speaks with director Charlie Kaufman about his latest film, "Synecdoche, New York."

George W. Bush's greatest hits

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:55:00 PDT

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss Oliver Stone's latest film.

Wayne Wang on "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:30:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir talks to the director about his latest film.

Steve Coogan on "Hamlet 2"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:30:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews the British comedian about his latest film.

"The obscenity is in the head of the audience"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:29:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews Ludivine Sagnier about her new film, "A Girl Cut in Two."

Beyond borders in "Frozen River"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:39:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir talks to director Courtney Hunt about her Sundance Award-winning feature.

"I am an actor on a very thin stage"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:22:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews the director and subject of "Man on Wire."

Behind the funny, scary "Baghead"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:03:00 PDT

The Duplass brothers talk about their new indie horror film and working with actors Greta Gerwig and Ross Partridge

Does Gotham need Batman anymore?

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:21:00 PDT

Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss the box office hit.

Adam Yauch on "Gunnin' for that #1 Spot"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:12:00 PDT

The Beastie Boy talks about his new documentary, a music-driven celebration of elite basketball.

"Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:22:00 PDT

Six-year-old Dinah Schone (and her doll) talk about the funniest parts of the new movie.

Paul H-O on "Guest of Cindy Sherman"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:15:00 PDT

Salon interviews the filmmaker who dated and filmed the elusive artist.