Kumail Nanjiani Explores Immigrant Identity in The Big Sick
Critic Evan Crean interviews Comedian Kumail Nanjiani on his new romantic comedy The Big Sick.
Author: Evan Crean
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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017: Justin Chon
Justin Chon makes our 10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017 list with Gook, a black-and-white dramedy set during the 1992 L.A. Riots. Chon wrote, directed, and stars in the award-winning film.
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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017: Kenrick Prince
Kenrick Prince makes our 10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017 list with his narrative short film Gema.
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Zoe Lister-Jones Explores the Unique Struggles of a Long Term Relationship in Band Aid
Actor, writer, and musician Zoe Lister-Jones makes her directorial debut with the dramedy Band Aid. The Independent’s Evan Crean caught up with Lister-Jones about the film’s exploration of a long term relationship–its deep wounds and power dynamics–her decision to hire an all-female crew for Band Aid, and how Jewish identity enters into her art.
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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017: Kitty Green
Australian filmmaker Kitty Green makes our 10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017 list with her documentary Casting JonBenet, where she not only sheds new light on a 20-year old crime, but bends the form of documentary.
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Demetri Martin Discusses His Directorial Debut Dean
Demetri Martin brings his unique brand of visual humor to the big screen in the new dramedy Dean. The Independent’s Evan Crean spoke with Martin about his move to directing, his many lessons learned, and where the ideas for his artwork and comedy originate.
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IFFBoston 2017 Review: City of Ghosts
Film critic Evan Crean reviews Matthew Heineman’s documentary “City of Ghosts,” which screened at the 2017 Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston).
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IFFBoston 2017 Review: For Ahkeem
Film critic Evan Crean reviews Jeremy S. Levine and Landon Van Soest’s documentary For Ahkeem, which screened at the 2017 Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston).
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IFFBoston 2017 Review: La Barracuda
Film critic Evan Crean reviews Jason Cortlund and Julia Halperin’s film La Barracuda, which screened at the 2017 Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston).
