Matt Pais

*** (out of four)In 1964 England, Pinkie (Sam Riley) kills a rival thug and demonstrates interest in leading his own gang. The murder attracted the attention of the deceased's pal...

I spoke with some of the folks behind “Other People” (in which a young man [Jesse Plemons] returns to his hometown to care for his mom [Molly Shannon] with cancer...

When Thomas Middleditch ("Silicon Valley") committed to long-form improv performing at Second City and iO in Chicago, he calls it his "comedy college," also meeting then-studying, now-famous comedians like TJ...

It's rare that you sit down for an interview about a movie and speak with a cast member who's not actually in it. "Yeah, I was cut out of the...

In "Joshy," the title character (Thomas Middleditch of "Silicon Valley," a former Chicagoan during his time at Second City and iO) attempts to cope with the loss of his fiancée...

I spoke with some of the stars of “Joshy” (in which Thomas Middleditch’s character deals with the loss of fiancée by hanging with his friends during what would have been...

I spoke with some of the folks behind the unusual, excellent “Swiss Army Man” (in which a man [Paul Dano] stranded on a deserted island finds a dead body [Daniel...

I spoke with some of the folks behind “Wiener-Dog” (the latest discussion-worthy drama from writer-director Todd Solondz of "Welcome to the Dollhouse") on the red carpet at the 2016 Sundance...

Um, here's a question: Why make a movie about legendary trumpeter Miles Davis that mostly focuses on his period of retirement in the late '70s? Did "Get on Up" (which...

The quiet sci-fi of "Midnight Special" might include a mention of Superman, but those seeking the explosions of "Dawn of Justice" only will enjoy this for about 30 seconds. Rather,...