you're drunk with self esteem.

this movie was shot in my neighborhood and it was nice to see landmarks that i recognized. while messy at times, this little indie film boasts a wonderful performance from its leading lady.

kathryn hahn & josh radnor make it happen in sundance hit, 'afternoon delight'

 

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in case you need reassurance.

while i didn't love this collab as much as i adored 'your sister's sister', it's always fun to talk to rosemarie dewitt and to pick this lady director's brain.

rosemarie dewitt & director lynn shelton recreate the magic on their second collaboration, touchy feely

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they speak different love languages, it would seem.

this cast had me enchanted. i'm happy to report that olivia wilde and jake johnson share the same sweet chemistry in person. got to talk to the cast (sans anna kendrick. sadface, she was off filming overseas) and scored an indiviual interview with writer/director/editor and beer connoisseur, joe swanberg.

highly recommend picking up a six pack and watching this film with your crush.

olivia wilde & jake johnson are drunk with chemistry in 'drinking buddies'

director joe swanberg discusses chemistry, comfort and craft beeers in 'drinking buddies'

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it's a cold world out there.

after a string of covering really interesting or charming independent movies, it was extra hard to show enthusiasm in this lackluster technology thriller. oh well, at least liam hemsworth is hot.

harrison ford & liam hemsworth discuss the difficulties of privacy in the digital age in 'paranoia'

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you're saying one thing but i just can't see the vision.

brit comedies are a specifc brand of stiffness and awkwardness. with an attractive cast and appropriate beyonce shoutouts, it's not groundbreaking in the least, but 'i give it a year' is a highly enjoyable little indie flick. starting to think i like rose byrne in more comedic roles.

writer & director dan mazer blends british comedic timing with american raunch in 'i give it a year'

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things are different, but they aren’t resolved. and i personally love that grey area. because there’s a hopefulness.

emile hirsch was such a cutie pie in person and despite not totally understanding one strong element of the movie, i recommend checking out prince avalanche for all of its quirks, emile's chemistry with a mustached paul rudd and for one hell of a drunk-bonding scene. 

we know how much i adore those :)

emile hirsch & director david gordon green relate isolation and quirky intrigue in 'prince avalanche'

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we aim to dream, we aim to please.

elysium was one of the most visually stimulating films i've seen in quite some time. after talking to the director for 30 minutes with 2 other journalists, i learned a lot about the movie and the surprisingly handsome director!

writer & director neil blomkamp breaks down the dueling worlds of 'elysium'

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it's hard to do these things alone.

this is hands down one of the best movies i've had the pleasure of writing about this summer. powerful subject matter elevated by striking performances. get your ass to the theater stat.

miles teller & shailene woodley will capture your heart in 'the spectacular now'

why director james ponsoldt values realmist & honesty in 'the spectacular now'

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you're not the joke everyone thinks you are.

lake and demetri were such a game roundtable. they answered questions with thought, care and a glimmer of wit. this movie is super cute and boasts some great cameos. down with the baby-voice epidemic!

lake bell & demetri martin tackle the competitive world of voice-over with her directorial debut 'in a world...' 

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adventure is just hardship with an inflated sense of self.

comic-con was fun but super random. stayed with an acquaintance and ended up hanging with an old friend and a bunch of strangers. thanks to their kindness, i wasn't too lonely and ended up being really, really busy. till next time san diego. at least i'll know what to expect. highlight: standing in front of michael fassbender. oh fassy!

ps: ace acai bowls you guys got there.

SDCC 2013 coverage:

the cast of x-men: days of future past tease time travel & scale of their new film

andrew garfield, jamie foxx & dane dehaan tease new dynamics in 'the amazing spider-man 2'

the cast of captain america: the winter soldier discuss the film's new tone; black widow relationship

hugh jackman admits what haunts 'the wolverine' and what makes the character so cool

keri russell & director matt reeves reveal 'dawn of the planet of the apes' details

transmissions from a comic-con first timer: press conferences & people galore

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pearl necklace? must be elegant.

i've been stoked on this movie since it was supposed to come out in february. thanks to cbs films for letting me cover the press conference, premiere & even let me talk to director maggie carey (aka mrs bill hader) for almost 20 minutes solo. love, love, love aubrey plaza.

aubrey plaza, clark gregg & scott porter go the comedic distance in 'the to do list'

writer and director maggie carey talks comedy sounding boards and scheduling conflicts in 'the to do list'

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never look back and never give up.

a few weeks ago my manager got me credentials to cover outfest. i've never covered it before but was looking forward to bulking up my film festival resume. all of the folks i had the pleasure to speak with throughout the 10 day festival were all very sweet and passionate talents. thanks for all of the good chats!

outfest coverage:

writer & director drew denny explains 'the most fun i've ever had with my pants on'

director michael mayer finds love in the israel-palestine conflict with 'out in the dark'

there was a smoothness to his chaos: director lily keber exposes 'the tragic genius of james booker'

shedding light on a forgotten queer & literary icon in 'big love: the adventures of james broughton'

co-director travis mathews explores ambiguity & male sexuality in 'interior. leather bar.'

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when you look into their eyes, you know somebody is home.

this documentary pulls at your heart strings from every possible angle. it was fantastic. now, whenever i see one of those seaworld commericals on tv, i feel a little sick to my stomach. the director and i had a very pleasant conversation last week and i look forward to seeing what she will be investigating next.

writer & director gabriela cowperthawite exposes a side of seaworld you never knew in 'blackfish'

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now i've got you in my space. i won't let go of you.

last month the LA film festival had me happily running around town. my sophomore season was highlighted by tracking down the publicist for this film and getting myself a spot at the press junket.

only god forgives is an experience i can't even begin to explain. there's a lot to absorb in the neon-lit and intensely violent world of nicolas winding refn. despite gosling not being able to attend the interview, it was a pleasure to hear NWR speak in such inspired and soft-spoken undertones.

director nicolas winding refn explains why he's a pornographer & the language of silence in 'only god forgives'

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you're a car crash waiting to happen.

"i actually have a friend – i think everyone has a friend that you grew up with who gets into drugs. but he’s very academic about it. it’s almost like trading cards for them. they do (drugs) to have a collection of experiences." - michael cera.

this movie certainly did remind me of a few friends. i dedicate this article to them and their endless stories and nights of being wild.

michael cera & chilean director sebastian silva take the ultimate road trip in 'crystal fairy'

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drink well and prosper.

the way, way back is a great alternative to all of these subpar summer blockbusters. bonus: see steve carell play an asshole. see steve kill it.

i got to speak with the directors (my first academy award winners!) in a beautiful wind-blown hotel room in santa monica. life was good.

jim rash & nat faxon confess what was ripped from the headlines in their directorial debut, 'the way, way back'

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it will be awesome if they don't screw it up.

it isn't as funny as bridesmaids, but that drinking scene between sandra bullock and melissa mccarthy's characters reminds me of past escapades with some wonderful and equally drunk buddies.

fox let me talk to youtube bigshot spoken reasons and damn was the kid a great interview. wishing him nothing but the best.

youtube sensation spoken reasons brings 'the heat' in his debut movie role

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ready for the worst before the damage was done.

don't be a turd. go see monsters university. it's super cute. charlie day's character > EVERYONE.

billy crystal & john goodman happily reunite to enroll at 'monsters university'

director dan scanlon & producer kori rae talk about how their partnership enriched 'monsters university'

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steer clear of the mountains of ignorance. tick tock.

i don't cover many documentaries and i hardly get to do anything related to music anymore, so it was an absolute pleasure to interview the director of this film (in a recording studio nonetheless!). if you're a fan of layered musicality, divas, perennial underdogs and never giving up on your dreams, i highly suggest finding this movie and spending the afternoon with it.

director morgan neville shifts the spotlight in music documentary 'twenty feet from stardom'

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liquor, the elixir of love.

as an english major, it's great to see literature brought to life on the big screen. totally helps that this press conference was fueled by an accidental sex joke that made everything a tad more entertaining.

'much ado about nothing': talking shakespeare with joss whedon, nathan fillion, amy acker and alexis denisof

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