Fashion The intimacy of beauty with Holli Smith and Pony Rivers For Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue, the hairstylist and longtime contributor transforms her partner into an array of characters for his fashion debut accompanied by a...
Literature Desiring literature with Nate Lippens and Kate Zambreno Following Semiotext(e)‘s release of Lippens’s ‘Ripcord’ and ‘My Dead Book,’ the authors trace consciousnesses of queerness and class through both novels and friendships
“What we habitually see confirms us. Yet it can happen, suddenly, unexpectedly.” Photographer Pegah Farahmand and fashion editor Dogukan Nesanir collaborate on this fashion portfolio for Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue
“To remain innocent may also be to remain ignorant.” Photographer Rodrigo Carmuega and fashion editor Laetitia Leporq collaborate on this fashion portfolio for Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue
Above the Fold In ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies,’ Chase Sui Wonders isn’t just screaming—she’s behaving badly For Document, the actor talks scream queens, trauma bonding, and the particularities of Gen Z horror by Megan Hullander Above the Fold BlackStar Film Festival eschews convention, reflecting radical shifts in cinema For Document, founder Maori Holmes joins filmmaker dream hampton to explore the versatility in concept and breadth of power in Black cinema by Emann Odufu Above the Fold For a story about stereotypes, B.J. Novak’s ‘Vengeance’ has some blind spots of its own The film’s exploration of regional tensions effectively erase actual class dynamics—race, gender, religion, and most other major political fault-lines by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold ‘Kimi’ doesn’t belong on the big screen—but neither do most stories Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller will never dominate the cultural conversation, but does that mean it isn’t good? by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold In ‘Brotherhood and Sisterhood,’ Elianel Clinton expands the definition of flesh and blood The up-and-coming photographer captured pairs of siblings in his latest project, referencing the intersections of race and queerness by Morgan Becker Above the Fold ‘Spiderhead’ shows us what cinema gets wrong about the prison of the mind In sci-fi, the metaphor of prison can convey complex truths. But does it encourage empathy for actual prisoners? by Noah Berlatsky Conversations The new coming of age, according to Ever Anderson and Diana Silvers The actors meet to investigate the next generation of teenage cinema by Megan Hullander Conversations For Suzanne Lindon and Lukas Dhont, youth is an eternal muse For Document’s tenth anniversary, the filmmakers meet to discuss the enigma of adolescence and the search for the authentic self by Divya Bala Conversations Oliver Sim and Xavier Dolan perceive a new world for queer youth The bassist and vocalist for The xx joins the Cannes regular to discuss his debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’ and the formative impact of 'Buffy... by Tim Blanks Above the Fold A beginner’s guide to Sidney Poitier, America’s first Black matinee star The late pioneer’s work made history, paving the way for a new generation of Black cinema by Diego Sacramento Conversations Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron evaluate the changing landscape of science fiction For Document’s Summer/Pre-Fall 2022 issue, the master storytellers talk ‘Aliens,’ ‘Avatar,’ and surviving the chaos of filmmaking by Hannah Ongley Fashion Portfolio Photographer Nicole Maria Winkler and stylist Alice Lefons render the abstract cityscape The interplay of color and movement is foregrounded in this fashion portfolio for Document by Document Journal Above the Fold The Hollywood backdrop embodies an overlooked genre of painting A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is a slice of film history, displaying 22 sets from iconic movies by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Boy Harsher takes us inside their experimental horror film ‘The Runner’ Darkwave duo Jae Matthews and Gus Muller join creative collaborators Kris Esfandiari and Sigrid Lauren to discuss their cinematic debut by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Moses Sumney is committed to a reintegration with nature In his new performance ‘Live From Blackalachia,’ the musician and poet challenges misconceptions of the region and celebrates his relationship to the earth by Elizabeth Stewart Above the Fold Jean Touitou’s short film, ‘VOX / PHANTOM,’ journeys through the streets of Paris and down memory lane The creative director and A.P.C. founder revisits the monuments of his youth on motorbike by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Celebrating the legacy of James Bidgood, the forefather of camp The multihyphenate artist and performer died at 88, leaving behind a collection of trailblazing gay films and photographs by Morgan Becker Conversations Gus Van Sant talks finding inspiration on the fringes Thirty years after the release of 'My Own Private Idaho,' the filmmaker opens up about his artistic practice for Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue by Colin Boyle Above the Fold Amalia Ulman explores notions of home in her latest short film for Salvatore Ferragamo The artist and director joins Document to discuss the making of ‘Hotel Splendid' by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Ava Marks’s latest short film is a study in generational connection The burgeoning filmmaker behind ‘The Things We’ll Show Our Kids’ talks spontaneous footage, style and genre, and her own relationship to memory by Document Journal Conversations Kristen Stewart and David Cronenberg examine the existentialist side of filmmaking For Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue, Stewart and Cronenberg discuss technology, transformation, and the reality of the human condition by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Jacolby Satterwhite is using the past to create art about the future In collaboration with Nike Every Stitch Considered, Document highlights innovative creatives who are expanding our cultural landscape through acts of exploration, process and education by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold A new documentary portraits forgotten folk legend Karen Dalton For Document, the directors of ‘Karen Dalton: In My Own Time’ discuss the late singer’s legacy by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Helena Christensen and Camilla Staerk’s new short film is a surreal exploration of friendship The duo behind Staerk&Christensen directed and featured in ‘The Double Life Of’—the newest contribution to their immensely personal series by Morgan Becker At Large Adriana Cuenca’s new film is a rich, diaristic journey through Myanmar As we travel through the nation’s expansive landscape, we are given a glimpse into the daily life of its people by Alex Hodor-Lee Conversations Nia DaCosta and Karyn Kusama tell horror stories that can set us free For Document Fall/Winter 2020, the directors discuss the complexities of the ‘Candyman’ legend and confronting the ghosts of our past to push culture forward by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold From lovestruck to cuntstruck: How today’s period pieces are refashioning history and having fun doing it Once Hollywood’s reliably square crowd-pleaser, historic films are undergoing a radical shift—and becoming cinema’s most boundary-pushing genre by Lucy Saldavia Above the Fold Kati Nescher on inspiration, icons, and her creative pilgrimage to Ingmar Bergman’s house The model-turned-filmmaker shares the story behind her cinematic debut 'Green Eyes' by Bella Lucio Above the Fold ‘Electric Jesus’ will take you on a metal-fueled journey towards enlightenment Discovering the meaning of joy in a fictional, half-parodic tribute to ’80s Christian rock music by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Ai Weiwei on his surprise documentary ‘Coronation,’ a haunting portrait of Wuhan under lockdown "We may never know what truly happened”—the artist exposes the Chinese government’s COVID coverup and the human toll of authoritarianism by Alex Hodor-Lee Above the Fold Nazi hunting in the age of pop culture Hitler clones In 'The Boys From Brazil,' Ira Levin probed our absurdist obsession with Nazi replicants—unfortunately today's fascists don't conform to pulp tropes by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold An unprecedented look at fashion’s favorite cult designer, Martin Margiela The long-awaited documentary on the elusive figure, Martin Margiela: In His Own Words, is finally available to the public by Alex Hodor-Lee Above the Fold We are the virus: body horror films reflect humanity at its most grotesque From 'Alien' to 'The Thing,' body horror exposes the deeper evils that capitalism has left to fester by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Dominick Barcelona on how cars shaped his relationship to his stepfather—and to creativity "For Will, Bobbie, Joe, and Fred, cars came with the promise of pride and freedom; a symbol of what could be." by Dominick Barcelona At Large Re-centering the Black experience in the horror genre, from ‘Beloved’ to ‘Get Out’ “Black history is black horror”: scholars and creators Tananarive Due, John Jennings, and Robin R. Means Coleman probe the future of horror—with an eye to... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold As the city begins to reopen, a tribute to New Yorkers’ inimitable resilience "There's a lot of freedom in solitude": Voices from all corners of the city on finding joy and connection while in isolation by Alex Hodor-Lee Above the Fold Belgian designer Christian Wijnants revisits his favorite films during lockdown 6 movies to add to your weekend marathon, from Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Kika’ to Emir Kusturica's ‘Black Cat, White Cat’ by Ann Binlot Conversations Simone Rocha and Gwendoline Christie discuss the provocative power of brutal femininity The two reminisce about the first time they met—in the bathrooms of Central Saint Martins—and discuss Rocha's latest collaborative endeavor, 4 Moncler Simone Rocha by Divya Bala Conversations Earl Cave and Stuart Murdoch compare the soundtracks of their youths The young actor and Belle and Sebastian frontman on teenage ennui and their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold Radical domesticity: The beginner’s guide to art-house legend Chantal Akerman Revisiting the filmmaker's rebellious female gaze, from 'Saute ma ville' to 'No Home Movie' by Jill Verhaeghe Above the Fold ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ and the value of not-so-happy queer endings In praise of the rare queer films that aren't trauma porn nor facsimiles of heteronormative cliches by Matilda Douglas-Henry Above the Fold Beyond ‘Breathless’: the beginner’s guide to Jean-Luc Godard From his foreshadowing of the May ’68 downfall to the crime story that inspired Tarantino, five Godard films all fans should see by Jill Verhaeghe Above the Fold 6 works of cinematic genius that critics initially hated Fondazione Prada is streaming cinema's finest guilty pleasures, from Paul Verhoeven's 'Showgirls' to Billy Wilder's 'Fedora' by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Watching ‘Nunsploitation’ films in the age of anxiety and isolation 50 years after Anna Karina joined a convent, nun movies are a study in feminism for our increasingly cloistered world. by Tia Glista Above the Fold Glory Hole, a documentary project honoring America’s counterculture legends From the mud to the road, filmmaker Hunter Ray Barker tells the fantastical true stories of fringe entertainers by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Brian Boulos captures Cartagena’s ‘Girls of the Clock,’ as they see themselves A film and portrait series honoring the candid, courageous stories of sex workers in Cartagena, Colombia. by Document Journal Above the Fold Vaginal Davis killed the video star with her ‘terrorist drag’ Revisiting ‘The White to be Angry,’ the parody proto-visual album that lampooned Woody Allen, Clive Barker, and Bruce LaBruce by Miss Rosen Above the Fold ‘Tyler Works at the Gas Station’ satirizes the plight of the Brooklyn creative Marie Tomanova captures the short film’s cast of real-life artists, including Girl Skin’s Stanley Simons, model Phineas Kirsch, and photographers Cameron Lee Phan and Nika... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Watch a sultry ode to Anna Karina’s French New Wave glamour Julia Campbell-Gillies transforms into a '60s film star for David Richardson’s new short film. by Document Journal Above the Fold A loner’s guide to the most underrated Valentine’s Day movies 10 film and snack pairings to propel you through Valentine’s day. by Tia Glista
Above the Fold In ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies,’ Chase Sui Wonders isn’t just screaming—she’s behaving badly For Document, the actor talks scream queens, trauma bonding, and the particularities of Gen Z horror by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold BlackStar Film Festival eschews convention, reflecting radical shifts in cinema For Document, founder Maori Holmes joins filmmaker dream hampton to explore the versatility in concept and breadth of power in Black cinema by Emann Odufu
Above the Fold For a story about stereotypes, B.J. Novak’s ‘Vengeance’ has some blind spots of its own The film’s exploration of regional tensions effectively erase actual class dynamics—race, gender, religion, and most other major political fault-lines by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold ‘Kimi’ doesn’t belong on the big screen—but neither do most stories Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller will never dominate the cultural conversation, but does that mean it isn’t good? by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold In ‘Brotherhood and Sisterhood,’ Elianel Clinton expands the definition of flesh and blood The up-and-coming photographer captured pairs of siblings in his latest project, referencing the intersections of race and queerness by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold ‘Spiderhead’ shows us what cinema gets wrong about the prison of the mind In sci-fi, the metaphor of prison can convey complex truths. But does it encourage empathy for actual prisoners? by Noah Berlatsky
Conversations The new coming of age, according to Ever Anderson and Diana Silvers The actors meet to investigate the next generation of teenage cinema by Megan Hullander
Conversations For Suzanne Lindon and Lukas Dhont, youth is an eternal muse For Document’s tenth anniversary, the filmmakers meet to discuss the enigma of adolescence and the search for the authentic self by Divya Bala
Conversations Oliver Sim and Xavier Dolan perceive a new world for queer youth The bassist and vocalist for The xx joins the Cannes regular to discuss his debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’ and the formative impact of 'Buffy... by Tim Blanks
Above the Fold A beginner’s guide to Sidney Poitier, America’s first Black matinee star The late pioneer’s work made history, paving the way for a new generation of Black cinema by Diego Sacramento
Conversations Sigourney Weaver and James Cameron evaluate the changing landscape of science fiction For Document’s Summer/Pre-Fall 2022 issue, the master storytellers talk ‘Aliens,’ ‘Avatar,’ and surviving the chaos of filmmaking by Hannah Ongley
Fashion Portfolio Photographer Nicole Maria Winkler and stylist Alice Lefons render the abstract cityscape The interplay of color and movement is foregrounded in this fashion portfolio for Document by Document Journal
Above the Fold The Hollywood backdrop embodies an overlooked genre of painting A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is a slice of film history, displaying 22 sets from iconic movies by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Boy Harsher takes us inside their experimental horror film ‘The Runner’ Darkwave duo Jae Matthews and Gus Muller join creative collaborators Kris Esfandiari and Sigrid Lauren to discuss their cinematic debut by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Moses Sumney is committed to a reintegration with nature In his new performance ‘Live From Blackalachia,’ the musician and poet challenges misconceptions of the region and celebrates his relationship to the earth by Elizabeth Stewart
Above the Fold Jean Touitou’s short film, ‘VOX / PHANTOM,’ journeys through the streets of Paris and down memory lane The creative director and A.P.C. founder revisits the monuments of his youth on motorbike by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Celebrating the legacy of James Bidgood, the forefather of camp The multihyphenate artist and performer died at 88, leaving behind a collection of trailblazing gay films and photographs by Morgan Becker
Conversations Gus Van Sant talks finding inspiration on the fringes Thirty years after the release of 'My Own Private Idaho,' the filmmaker opens up about his artistic practice for Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue by Colin Boyle
Above the Fold Amalia Ulman explores notions of home in her latest short film for Salvatore Ferragamo The artist and director joins Document to discuss the making of ‘Hotel Splendid' by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Ava Marks’s latest short film is a study in generational connection The burgeoning filmmaker behind ‘The Things We’ll Show Our Kids’ talks spontaneous footage, style and genre, and her own relationship to memory by Document Journal
Conversations Kristen Stewart and David Cronenberg examine the existentialist side of filmmaking For Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue, Stewart and Cronenberg discuss technology, transformation, and the reality of the human condition by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Jacolby Satterwhite is using the past to create art about the future In collaboration with Nike Every Stitch Considered, Document highlights innovative creatives who are expanding our cultural landscape through acts of exploration, process and education by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold A new documentary portraits forgotten folk legend Karen Dalton For Document, the directors of ‘Karen Dalton: In My Own Time’ discuss the late singer’s legacy by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Helena Christensen and Camilla Staerk’s new short film is a surreal exploration of friendship The duo behind Staerk&Christensen directed and featured in ‘The Double Life Of’—the newest contribution to their immensely personal series by Morgan Becker
At Large Adriana Cuenca’s new film is a rich, diaristic journey through Myanmar As we travel through the nation’s expansive landscape, we are given a glimpse into the daily life of its people by Alex Hodor-Lee
Conversations Nia DaCosta and Karyn Kusama tell horror stories that can set us free For Document Fall/Winter 2020, the directors discuss the complexities of the ‘Candyman’ legend and confronting the ghosts of our past to push culture forward by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold From lovestruck to cuntstruck: How today’s period pieces are refashioning history and having fun doing it Once Hollywood’s reliably square crowd-pleaser, historic films are undergoing a radical shift—and becoming cinema’s most boundary-pushing genre by Lucy Saldavia
Above the Fold Kati Nescher on inspiration, icons, and her creative pilgrimage to Ingmar Bergman’s house The model-turned-filmmaker shares the story behind her cinematic debut 'Green Eyes' by Bella Lucio
Above the Fold ‘Electric Jesus’ will take you on a metal-fueled journey towards enlightenment Discovering the meaning of joy in a fictional, half-parodic tribute to ’80s Christian rock music by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Ai Weiwei on his surprise documentary ‘Coronation,’ a haunting portrait of Wuhan under lockdown "We may never know what truly happened”—the artist exposes the Chinese government’s COVID coverup and the human toll of authoritarianism by Alex Hodor-Lee
Above the Fold Nazi hunting in the age of pop culture Hitler clones In 'The Boys From Brazil,' Ira Levin probed our absurdist obsession with Nazi replicants—unfortunately today's fascists don't conform to pulp tropes by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold An unprecedented look at fashion’s favorite cult designer, Martin Margiela The long-awaited documentary on the elusive figure, Martin Margiela: In His Own Words, is finally available to the public by Alex Hodor-Lee
Above the Fold We are the virus: body horror films reflect humanity at its most grotesque From 'Alien' to 'The Thing,' body horror exposes the deeper evils that capitalism has left to fester by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Dominick Barcelona on how cars shaped his relationship to his stepfather—and to creativity "For Will, Bobbie, Joe, and Fred, cars came with the promise of pride and freedom; a symbol of what could be." by Dominick Barcelona
At Large Re-centering the Black experience in the horror genre, from ‘Beloved’ to ‘Get Out’ “Black history is black horror”: scholars and creators Tananarive Due, John Jennings, and Robin R. Means Coleman probe the future of horror—with an eye to... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold As the city begins to reopen, a tribute to New Yorkers’ inimitable resilience "There's a lot of freedom in solitude": Voices from all corners of the city on finding joy and connection while in isolation by Alex Hodor-Lee
Above the Fold Belgian designer Christian Wijnants revisits his favorite films during lockdown 6 movies to add to your weekend marathon, from Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Kika’ to Emir Kusturica's ‘Black Cat, White Cat’ by Ann Binlot
Conversations Simone Rocha and Gwendoline Christie discuss the provocative power of brutal femininity The two reminisce about the first time they met—in the bathrooms of Central Saint Martins—and discuss Rocha's latest collaborative endeavor, 4 Moncler Simone Rocha by Divya Bala
Conversations Earl Cave and Stuart Murdoch compare the soundtracks of their youths The young actor and Belle and Sebastian frontman on teenage ennui and their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold Radical domesticity: The beginner’s guide to art-house legend Chantal Akerman Revisiting the filmmaker's rebellious female gaze, from 'Saute ma ville' to 'No Home Movie' by Jill Verhaeghe
Above the Fold ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ and the value of not-so-happy queer endings In praise of the rare queer films that aren't trauma porn nor facsimiles of heteronormative cliches by Matilda Douglas-Henry
Above the Fold Beyond ‘Breathless’: the beginner’s guide to Jean-Luc Godard From his foreshadowing of the May ’68 downfall to the crime story that inspired Tarantino, five Godard films all fans should see by Jill Verhaeghe
Above the Fold 6 works of cinematic genius that critics initially hated Fondazione Prada is streaming cinema's finest guilty pleasures, from Paul Verhoeven's 'Showgirls' to Billy Wilder's 'Fedora' by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Watching ‘Nunsploitation’ films in the age of anxiety and isolation 50 years after Anna Karina joined a convent, nun movies are a study in feminism for our increasingly cloistered world. by Tia Glista
Above the Fold Glory Hole, a documentary project honoring America’s counterculture legends From the mud to the road, filmmaker Hunter Ray Barker tells the fantastical true stories of fringe entertainers by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Brian Boulos captures Cartagena’s ‘Girls of the Clock,’ as they see themselves A film and portrait series honoring the candid, courageous stories of sex workers in Cartagena, Colombia. by Document Journal
Above the Fold Vaginal Davis killed the video star with her ‘terrorist drag’ Revisiting ‘The White to be Angry,’ the parody proto-visual album that lampooned Woody Allen, Clive Barker, and Bruce LaBruce by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold ‘Tyler Works at the Gas Station’ satirizes the plight of the Brooklyn creative Marie Tomanova captures the short film’s cast of real-life artists, including Girl Skin’s Stanley Simons, model Phineas Kirsch, and photographers Cameron Lee Phan and Nika... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Watch a sultry ode to Anna Karina’s French New Wave glamour Julia Campbell-Gillies transforms into a '60s film star for David Richardson’s new short film. by Document Journal
Above the Fold A loner’s guide to the most underrated Valentine’s Day movies 10 film and snack pairings to propel you through Valentine’s day. by Tia Glista