Director and writer Brett Haley’s work is filled with light. Whether that be natural light, artificial light, or the inner light that comes from the characters he creates. there is just that element of his films that aims to uplift…
All the Bright Places Review: Elle Fanning impresses in new Netflix adaptation
After the incredibly bewitching Hearts Beat Loud, Brett Haley returns with a story that is at turns tender, but also very aware of its subject matter. Amidst the pain of our past, we can find solace in things. We imbue…
Director Brett Haley Talks How He Made ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ Sing
Like the greatest musical experiences, you can’t recreate your first listen. This is how I felt conducting my second interview in 24 hours with Brett Haley, the director of the Nick Offerman/Kiersey Clemons-starring musical Hearts Beat Loud. Brett and I…