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Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent’ and taking a stand

This week, Kim sits down with Brazilian writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho to discuss his Oscar-nominated political thriller The Secret Agent. A former film critic, Mendonça explains why he still reads every review of his work. He also reflects on the backlash that followed hi ...  Show more

Oscar-nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on ‘Sinners’

This week, Kim sits down with Academy Award–nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who made history with Sinners as the first woman of color nominated for the Oscar for Best Cinematography. She discusses her work on the film and how it evolved from a scrappy 16mm concep ...  Show more

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