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

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.

Errol Morris doesn't want you to apologize

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:22:00 PDT

The filmmaker discusses "Standard Operating Procedure" and going beyond the Abu Ghraib photographs.

Wong Kar-wai on "My Blueberry Nights"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:19:00 PDT

Andrew O'Hehir interviews the director about his first English-language film.

Beyond the Multiplex/IFC: Oh Winona!

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:38:00 PDT

Ryder makes another post-conviction comeback attempt with "Sex and Death 101." Can the one-time indie goddess regain her lost glory?

Beyond the Multiplex/IFC: Tyler Perry packs a theater

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:30:00 PDT

On the amazing, critic-proof box office magic of the man behind "Meet the Browns."

Beyond the Multiplex/IFC: 3-D returns!

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:49:00 PDT

Matt Singer and Andrew O'Hehir take a look at the reemergence of 3-D moviemaking.

"10,000 BC" and the prehistoric epic

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:51:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer consider furkinis and the joy of re-creating the past.

Beyond the Multiplex: Studying Will Ferrell

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:07:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek on the comedian's career and character.

Beyond the Multiplex: Best-looking Oscar films

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:20:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer on the academy's love of landscape.

Beyond the Multiplex: Hot movies for the winter months

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:08:00 PST

DVDs to help you survive the slow season at the cineplex.

Beyond the Multiplex: Political protest on film

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:39:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir looks at two upcoming releases about politics, protests and fighting the government.

Beyond the Multiplex: Here come the zombies!

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:55:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir on the deliciously low-budget appeal of George Romero's zombie flicks and the new "Diary of the Dead."

"Sex is really complicated"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:40:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir talks with "Good Dick" director Marianna Palka about her debut film, in which she plays a woman obsessed with soft-core porn.

Beyond the Multiplex: Teens who blossom and bite

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:59:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer discuss pubescent body horror and the new film "Teeth."

Jimmy Fallon says no to swag

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:28:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir talks to the comedian about his first trip to Sundance and his new film, "The Year of Getting to Know Us."

Sundance as utopia

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:31:00 PST

The gang members of "Made in America" share their perspective on the film and being in Park City.

"Made in America"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:14:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir talks with filmmaker Stacy Peralta about his latest documentary, which tracks the history of the Crips-Bloods feud.

A "Second Life" sweatshop in the heart of Park City

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:14:00 PST

Meet New Frontier on Main artists behind this playful multimedia installation and designer jeans factory.

Patti Smith on "Patti Smith: Dream of Life"

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:50:00 PST

The punk-rock icon and the film's director discuss their 11-year collaboration.

"Trouble the Water" shows that Hurricane Katrina is not over

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:45:00 PST

A conversation with the filmmakers behind a new documentary that is everything a documentary should be.

Michael Keaton on staring at strangers

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:35:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir talks to the director/actor at Sundance about his directorial debut, "The Merry Gentlemen"

"Blind Date" with Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:34:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir talks to the filmmakers about playing a couple split by tragedy

Beyond the Multiplex: Don't forget the critics

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:43:00 PST

Finally, a year without the Golden Globes.

Beyond the Multiplex: Gay zombies, Osama bin Laden and Sundance

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:24:00 PST

Preview the Sundance Film Festival with Matt Singer and Andrew O'Hehir.

Beyond the Multiplex: Which indies had the most spirit?

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:35:00 PST

Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer celebrate independent cinema and root for their favorite nominees.

Beyond the Multiplex: Salon critics pick their favorite films of 2007

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:18:00 PST

Andrew O'Hehir and Stephanie Zacharek bring you the best of 2007.

Beyond the Multiplex: The year's best docs

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:43:00 PST

Healthcare, the war and abortion are all covered in the year's best documentaries. But which one will take home the golden statuette?

Beyond the Multiplex: C'est magnifique! The year's best foreign films

videodog@salon.com (salon.com) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:07:00 PST

"The Orphanage" and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" top Salon's list of foreign films you shouldn't miss this year.