Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’ (opens in new tab)

“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to reach new audiences. Appearing at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, where the U.K. […]