Gregg Araki

The enduring relevance and heartache of Mysterious Skin

By Tom Joudrey

Twenty years ago, Gregg Araki's haunting indie film showed how trauma can spiral into conspiracy theories and self-sabotage. Author Scott Heim and actor Bill Sage reflect on their experiences making this cult favourite.

Coming to you live from the apocalypse: The potent paranoia of Gregg Araki’s Nowhere

By Aryan Tauqeer Khawaja

As Gregg Araki's Teen Apocalypse series receives a 4K restoration, his take on the trials and tribulations of LA teenagers is still as sharp as ever.

Trauma and catharsis in Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin

By Logan Kenny

The film shows the everyday agonies of existing as queer and dealing with trauma in an apathetic world.

The 100 Best Films of the 2000s: 75-51

By Little White Lies

Our countdown of the finest cinematic offerings from 2000 to 2009 continues. How many have you seen?

Queer coming of age in the Teen Apocalypse Trilogy

By Sam Moore

Gregg Araki’s mid-’90s triptych explores the hope and hopelessness of being young and openly gay.

Gregg Araki: ‘Each movie I make is a snapshot of a certain time’

By David Jenkins

The mischievous indie auteur talks about the importance of shoegaze music to his new film, White Bird in a Blizzard.

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