Director Oliver Murray on ‘RONNIE’S’
In his latest documentary film, RONNIE’S, writer-director Oliver Murray chronicles the life story of Ronnie Scott, the legendary founder of his epon…
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Director Sara Dosa on ‘Fire of Love’
Fire of Love tells the larger than life love story of Katia and Maurice Krafft, the French volcanologist couple who lost their lives in a…
Director Leah Purcell on The Drover’s Wife: Legend of Molly Johnson
Actor and director Leah Purcell’s debut feature, The Drover's Wife: Legend of Molly Johnson, reimagines Henry Lawson’s short story about protectin…
Jean-Jacques Annaud: The FRONTRUNNER Interview
Acclaimed director Jean-Jacques Annaud speaks to FRONTRUNNER about history, the admiration of faith, the magic of cinema, and his newest film, Notre D…
Jessica Kingdon on her Debut Documentary: Ascension
When someone says "The American Dream", we think of a white picket fence. But the expression "Chinese Dream"? We won’t know where to begin. ASCENSIO…
Virginie Efira on Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Benedetta’
Belgian actress Virginie Efira plays Benedetta Carlini, a 17th century nun entangled in a taboo, lesbian love affair in Paul Verhoeven's eponymous fil…
Alex Hassell on Joel Coen’s ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’
Alex Hassell’s resumé is admirable. With so many performances to discuss, we settle on Joel Coen’s 'Tragedy of Macbeth', where he plays alongside…
FRONTRUNNER Meets Director Julia Ducournau
FRONTRUNNER meets director Julia Ducournau and finds out more about her latest film, Titane, winner of this year's Palme d'Or at Cannes.
A FRONTRUNNER Exclusive: Director Alexander Nanau
Our FALL 2021 Cover Story: An interview with Romanian director Alexander Nanau on his double-Academy Award-nominated documentary feature, COLLECTIVE, …
Amber Sealey On Her New Film, ‘No Man Of God’
Nearly everyone, unfortunately, has heard of Ted Bundy before. Let’s hope director Amber Sealey’s 'No Man Of God' is the last Ted Bundy film. Eve…