Will DiGravio

Will DiGravio is a Brooklyn-based critic, researcher, and video essayist, who has been a contributor at Film School Rejects since 2018. Follow and/or unfollow him on Twitter @willdigravio.
The Staircase Firth

The Real Story Behind ‘The Staircase’

By Will DiGravio 

The new true-crime drama series depicts the shocking story of Michael and Kathleen Peterson.

Paris 13Th District

‘Paris, 13th District’ is an Empathetic Portrait of 21st Century Romance

By Will DiGravio 

Jacques Audiard’s latest film features a superb script co-written with Céline Sciamma and Léa Mysius and a cast that captures what its like to be young and figuring it all out.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Will Leave You Thinking About it All

By Will DiGravio 

The creators of ‘Swiss Army Man’ are back with another blast of creativity, wit, and heart.

Gaslit Series Julia Roberts and Sean Penn

The Real Story Behind ‘Gaslit’

By Will DiGravio 

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn star as Martha Mitchell and former US Attorney General John Mitchell in this lesser known story about the Watergate scandal.

The First Lady Viola Davis

The Real Story Behind ‘The First Lady’

By Will DiGravio 

The new anthology series focuses on the American presidency through the eyes of former first ladies Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

After Yang

How ‘After Yang’ Recalls Kogonada’s Video Essays

By Will DiGravio 

A remixed film within a film leaves viewers reflecting on the nature of life and the moving image.

Drive My Car

When the Opening Credits Hit: On the Deliberate Filmmaking of ‘Drive My Car’

By Will DiGravio 

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s unrelenting treatment of his audience makes the film a true masterpiece.

The Dropout

The Real Story Behind ‘The Dropout’

By Will DiGravio 

Amanda Seyfried plays Elizabeth Holmes, who defrauded investors with her now-infamous company Theranos.

Playground Movie

‘Playground’ Flawlessly Captures the Cruelties of Childhood

By Will DiGravio 

Laura Wandel’s debut feature — selected as Belgium’s entry for the Best International Feature Film award at the Oscars — gets to the heart of childhood’s dark truths.