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Martin McDonagh Is Finally Making ‘The Banshees of Inisheer’

By  Kieran Fisher 

The ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ director has been sitting on this one for over 20 years.

6 Filmmaking Tips from Martin McDonagh

By  Ciara Wardlow 

The filmmaker behind ‘In Bruges,’ ‘Seven Psychopaths,’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ shares his thoughts on writing, loving your characters, and how to not be fucking boring.

The Significance of Shorts at the Oscars

By  Christopher Campbell 

Some believe the shorts categories are a disposable part of the Academy Awards. We think they deserve greater respect and recognition.

Rack Focus and the Gradual Presentation of Information

By  Pierce Singgih 

Watch a video essay that breaks down a vital visual storytelling technique.

Frances McDormand Advocates Turning Hashtags into ‘Inclusion Riders’

By  William Dass 

The Oscar-winning actress executed her own “The More You Know” moment at the awards last night. Here’s hoping it starts a fire.

The Space Between Character Development and Redemption

By  Ciara Wardlow 

Three Billboards’ racist cop is a complex character. That doesn’t mean the film wants us to absolve him.

The Success of ‘Three Billboards’ Depends on Who’s Doing the Talking

By  Matthew Monagle 

Martin McDonagh’s film may have cleaned up at the Golden Globes, but the numbers suggest a more diverse critical body wouldn’t have been so forgiving of its flaws.

The Best Filmmaking Tips of 2017

By  Natalie Mokry 

Directors of some of the most successful movies of the year share some great advice.

In ‘Three Billboards,’ A Good Man Is Hard to Find

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

Martin McDonagh’s latest toys with absurdism to create something profound.