Emailing With Don Hertzfeldt

So, this was fun. Will and I were presented with an opportunity to interview master animator Don Hertzfeldt in connection with his new book, The End of the World. Of course, we said yes. It was conducted over email, and it's available at Vulture. A real treat.

My Interview With Pedro Almodovar

I had a 20-minute slot to speak with Pedro Almodovar and knew he'd be communicating through a translator. So time was of the essence. I decided I'd ask him one question and let him go from there. It was a lot of fun. For MEL, here's my chat with the director of Pain and Glory.

My Interview With Trey Edward Shults, Writer-Director of 'Waves'

Trey Edward Shults has made three films. They're all about complicated families. He didn't plan it that way -- it's just how the movies worked out. For MEL, I spoke to the filmmaker about the act of autobiography and his latest, Waves.

Meet the Bad Hombres

In 2016, Donald Trump made an obnoxious comment about "bad hombres." In the three years since, different artists and businesses have used that name as their moniker. I was curious why. For MEL, I spoke to people who run magazines and restaurants, as well as musicians and performers, to understand the impetus behind co-opting "bad hombres." Hope you enjoy.

My Interview With Ed Perkins, Director of 'Tell Me Who I Am'

Tell Me Who I Am is a Netflix documentary about Marcus and Alex Lewis, twin brothers who have lived extraordinary (and tragic) lives. I spoke to director Ed Perkins, who talks about making a film about abuse and recovery. It's live at MEL.