• The 39 Steps
  • The 400 Blows
  • 8½
  • 9 Songs
  • Adaptation.

The Films That Inspired Filmmakers to Become Filmmakers

On Journal, we love to ask filmmakers—from directors, to writers, to actors—which films inspired them to make the celluloid craft…

  • In the Earth
  • World of Tomorrow Episode Three: The Absent Destinations of David Prime
  • Midsommar
  • The Lighthouse
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire

The Letterboxd Q&As

A collection of Q&As with filmmakers conducted by Letterboxd and our . Links are in the notes.

  • Wolfwalkers
  • Song of the Sea
  • The Secret of Kells
  • The Breadwinner
  • Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

The Letterboxd Show—Episode 15: Animators and Wolfwalkers

Films mentioned in Tomm Moore talks about his new Cartoon Saloon…

  • The Wolf of Snow Hollow
  • Thunder Road
  • Thunder Road
  • The Robbery
  • Rope

The Letterboxd Show—Episode 11: Jim Cummings

Films mentioned in Jim Cummings talks about his brand new film…

  • The Lighthouse
  • The Witch
  • Brothers
  • The Tell-Tale Heart
  • Hansel and Gretel

The Robert Eggers Q&A

The Lighthouse and The Witch writer-director Robert Eggers is coming on board for a Letterboxd Q&A. (Update: here’s the interview.…

  • Leave No Trace
  • Winter's Bone
  • Down to the Bone

Debra Granik Q&A

Debra Granik will be answering your questions in our next Letterboxd Q&A.

Granik is renowned for casting Jennifer Lawrence in…

  • Road to Perdition
  • Atonement
  • Casablanca
  • Blade Runner 2049
  • Mudbound

Tristan Oliver — Favorite Cinematographers

During our Q&A with cinematographer Tristan Oliver (best known for his work with Aardman Animation, Wes Anderson and Laika), we…

  • Isle of Dogs
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • The Wrong Tros
  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
  • A Close Shave

Tristan Oliver Q&A — Animation Cinematographer

Stop your motion and get your armatures poised! Star animation cinematographer* Tristan Oliver will be answering your questions in our…

  • The Kid
  • Modern Times
  • City Lights
  • Amélie
  • Delicatessen

Paul King’s Favorites

Films and directors mentioned by Paddington, Paddington 2 and The Mighty Boosh director Paul King in our Q&A.

  • Paddington
  • Paddington 2
  • Bunny and the Bull
  • The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour

Paul King Q&A

We are tickled the deepest shade of shrimp! Paul King, the director and co-writer of Paddington and Paddington 2, will…

  • The Florida Project
  • Tangerine
  • Starlet
  • Prince of Broadway
  • Take Out

Sean Baker Q&A

The Florida Project is one of our favorite 2017 releases, and we’re happy to announce that the film's director and…

  • Christine
  • James White
  • Songs My Brothers Taught Me
  • My Happy Family
  • The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

Who Sean Baker Wants You to Watch Next

Film director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine, Starlet) shared with us five filmmakers whose films he thinks we should…