A.V. Club

Interview: Alan Ball

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:02:51 -0400

Our TV creators series ends with a talk with Alan Ball, creator of Six Feet Under, the soon-to-premiere True Blood, and the forthcoming film Towelhead.

Interview: Paul Auster

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:01:16 -0400

The author of The New York Trilogy and the new Man In The Dark talks about alternate worlds and the ghost of George W. Bush.

The Hater: Sarah Palin Supports Shooting Fish In A Barrel With A Grenade Launcher

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:14:47 -0400

Basically.

Film review: August Evening

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:02:59 -0400

Winner of the Independent Spirit Award for best film with a budget under $500,000, this digital drama attempts to do Ozu on the cheap.

Film review: The Pool

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:02:10 -0400

American Movie director Chris Smith goes halfway around the world to tell an affecting story of class divide in India.

Film review: Ping Pong Playa

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:01:32 -0400

From innovative documentary filmmaker turned ho-hum feature director Jessica Yu comes an indie Balls Of Fury.

Film review: A Secret

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:00:17 -0400

Claude Miller’s ambitious drama uncovers the secrets of a Jewish couple living in occupied France.

Jon Stewartstill a genius

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:45:55 -0400

My colleagues all watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert pretty religiously, but I generally don't. I'm not sure why I don't--too busy with Guitar...

The Hater: Britney Spears' Mom Has So Many Regrets

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:34:11 -0400

And she'll sell them to you for $24.99 Hardcover

Feature: The A.V. Club At TIFF '08: Day 0

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:30:03 -0400

The Toronto Film Festival hasn't even begun yet, and The A.V. Club's correspondents have already seen nine movies.

Interview: Josh Schwartz

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:04:52 -0400

Our three-part series with TV creators continues with the man behind The O.C. and two very different current series: Gossip Girl and Chuck.

Feature: The New Cult Canon: American Movie

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:03:52 -0400

He just wanted to make a film.

Book review: Polanski: A Biography

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:03:39 -0400

A sympathetic viewer tilts history in Roman Polanski's favor, but acknowledges faults besides the obvious.

Book review: Superdove

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:02:59 -0400

The pigeons are taking over, and maybe that isn't a bad thing.

Book review: The Seamstress Of Hollywood Boulevard

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:01:55 -0400

A talented short-story writer presents her second novel, a book as much about setting as character.

The Hater: Get Ready For The Curl D'Etat

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:56:10 -0400

Take that, Hollywood.

Feature: My Year Of Flops, Focus-Group-Approved Case File 117: Mad Dog And Glory

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:16 -0400

Robert De Niro squares off against Bill Murray in a largely forgotten 1993 film.

DVD review: Sal, Or The 120 Days Of Sodom

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:03:46 -0400

One of the most notorious films ever made finally finds its way to DVD. Presumably for good this time.

DVD review: Get Smart: Season 1

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:02:22 -0400

Mel Brooks and Buck Henry’s still-funny TV spoof only lightly tweaks the James Bond formula for laughs.

Interview: J.J. Abrams

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:01:00 -0400

A triptych of interviews with TV creators kicks off with the man behind Alias, Lost, and the new Fringe.