In Conversation | Little White Lies

In Conversation

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Interviews

Ben Wheatley: ‘I didn’t get anywhere with film until I stopped caring’

by Adam Woodward

The Free Fire writer/​director opens up about his colourful past, and why he’s desperate to make a rom-com.
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Paul Verhoeven: ‘Hollywood thinks audiences are stupid’

by Matt Thrift

The outspoken Dutch filmmaker discusses his triumphant return to cinema, Elle.
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Kelly Reichardt: ‘Filmmaking is not as carefree a thing as it once was’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The American director talks Certain Women, working with Michelle Williams and why she’s ready to take a break from filmmaking.
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John Waters: ‘I’m like a weird gay version of my father’

by David Jenkins

The Pope of Trash reflects on his controversial career ahead of the re-release of his black comedy Multiple Maniacs.
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In Conversation

John Hurt remembered by 1984 director Michael Radford

by Ian Schultz

The British filmmaker shares his memories of his late friend and reflects on his Orwell adaptation.
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Barry Jenkins: ‘Where I come from, people just don’t have the means to make a film’

by Adam Woodward

The Moonlight director discusses the value of film school and finding a personal voice.
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Interviews

Maren Ade: ‘Making films helps me to discover things about myself’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The German writer/​director reveals how she quietly went about making one of the great films of the 21st century.
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Kenneth Lonergan: ‘A good idea is like having a daydream that you write down’

by David Jenkins

The Manchester by the Sea writer/​director reveals how he creates, builds and develops his characters.
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Gareth Edwards: The Last Detail

by David Jenkins

Inside the hyper-charged mind of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director.
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Chloë Sevigny: ‘Movies just aren’t as bold as they were in the ’90s’

by Steven T Hanley

The actress and fashion icon reflects on her early career and discusses stepping behind the camera for her debut short, Kitty.