In Theaters

Divorce Courting: Q&A with ‘What Maisie Knew’ Directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee

W&F spoke with the filmmakers about the challenges and rewards involved in capturing the painful, pivotal point in a child’s life she’ll undoubtedly return to endlessly.

Free Falling: Sarah Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell’

Polley’s debut documentary is now in theaters – and W&F catches up with her to avoid spoilers, talk about the film, and more.

Wait, What? Actual ‘Showgirls’ Actress Joins the Cast of the ‘Showgirls’ Spoof Musical

Just when you thought the twenty-first century couldn’t get any more self-aware, Rena Riffel has set a new standard by joining NYC’s current production of ‘Showgirls! The Musical!’

Urban Junger: Oscar Nominee Sebastian Junger Returns to the Front Line

Director Sebastian Junger catches up with Word & Film as his documentary on Tim Hetherington premieres on HBO.

Casting Call: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night

This past week, the much-delayed 3D production of “The Great Gatsby” opened in theaters, which got us thinking about other great Fitzgerald adaptation opportunities. Our suggestion for one that would fare brilliantly on the big screen? The dramatic, evocative Tender is the Night. Here in Word & Film’s Casting Call, we dream up more than the possibility — we dream up the perfect cast for such a film.

Survivalist Camp: Joan Crawford’s Daughter Christina Returns with ‘Surviving Mommie Dearest’

W&F catches up with Christina Crawford as her film hits theaters to talk about clearing up the real story of ‘Mommie Dearest’ and more (just in time for Mother’s Day).

Would Scott and Zelda Have Approved of Baz Luhrmann’s Bedazzled Version of ‘The Great Gatsby’?

‘It’s going to be a damned masterpiece, you know,’ said F. Scott Fitzgerald in Therese Anne Fowler’s meticulously researched novel about Zelda Fitzgerald.