Interview with Tony Jaa
Tony Jaa talks about his dharma martial art Nattayut, working with elephants, filming during a territorial dispute and his post-Ong Bak 3 future, including Donnie Yen. (via Wise Kwai)
RIP Carl Macek
Carl Macek has died: “Carl had his critics. But one thing is certain: the popularity of anime in the North America would not be where it is today without Macek’s groundbreaking work on Robotech and his efforts on behalf of Streamline Pictures.” More at Cartoon Brew.
Tim Gunn Critiques Superhero Fashion
Tim Gunn is crazy about Spider-Man’s costume, not so much with Star Sapphire.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dead Man Stalking
Did you like Pitch Black but weren’t so sure about the mad, operatic The Chronicles of Riddick? Worried that Riddick is just gonna be stuck on that Necromonger throne for eternity? Apparently, he won’t. Dread Central has links to a new Riddick script review and concept art that’s […]
The Fog (1980) vs The Fog (2005)
October has an extensive and exquisite analysis of The Fog (1980) and The Fog (2005), ranging from the implications of the changes to the original, some tangents relating to John Carpenter’s other films and “alienation vs. connection.” (via The Horror?!)
Peering at The Sword of My Mouth
The digital edition of Jim Munroe and Shannon Gerrard’s, Sword of My Mouth is up with some lovely preview pages. You can stare straight down the blade, if you want.
The Cultural Gutter 