FEATURES

For Charlie Kaufman, the whole world fits into Synecdoche, New York. By James Ponsoldt

Bruce LaBruce finds zombies among today‘s reality TV-crazed teens in his latest film, Otto; or Up with Dead People. By Mike Plante

With Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Kevin Smith learns his low-brow brand of humor is no longer considered taboo. By Jason Guerrasio
BATTLE TESTED
Steven Soderbergh discusses the grueling journey to complete — and find distribution for — his epic two-part film on the life of Che Guevara, Che. By Jason Guerrasio
SELF-PRESERVATION
With Lance Hammer's Ballast, the director escaped the trappings of Hollywood to make a debut feature in the Mississippi Delta and then, after winning the Sundance Directing Award, joined the burgeoning DIY movement. By Damon Smith
PERFORMANCE DRIVEN
James Ponsoldt talks to the principals of Jonathan Demme's Rachel Getting Married to dissect the creation of Rosemarie DeWitt's title character.
ANIMAL RESCUE
With Wendy and Lucy, Kelly Reichardt finds a parable for contemporary America in the story of a woman and her dog. By Larry Gross
DRAWING FROM MEMORY
In Ari Folman's debut feature, Waltz with Bashir, the Israeli director uses animation to recapture his own memories of the Lebanon War. By Nick Dawson
SOCIAL STUDIES
Laurent Cantet's Palme d'Or winner, The Class, explores the specific challenges of teaching traditional lessons within the global culture of today's urban classrooms. By Brandon Harris
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