Through its various iterations, The Wiz has stood the test of time as both a fun, epic fantasy adventure and a rousing exploration of the tenacity and passion of Black folks in the face of adversity. The original musical premiered in 1974 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre […]
At Deja View, friend of the Gutter Ed Glaser has a new video up on the history of Brazil’s slapstick Planet Of The Apes— O Trapalhão no Planalto dos Macacos! “Find out how comedy troupe Os Trapalhões turned Planet of the Apes into a homegrown 1976 box-office hit—and […]
At Deja View, friend of the Gutter Ed Glaser shares the history of Aabra Ka Daabra (2004), a 3D Hindi language remake/adaptation of the Harry Potter film series. “Discover the making of Aabra Ka Daabra, where biscuits and stationery bankrolled a 3D knock-off, and earned themselves a special […]
Start your Spooktober right with this BBC Radio production of Algernon Blackwood’s The Willows starring Bill Pullman and Julian Sands! “In this haunting 2022 radio adaptation, two old acquaintances set out on a canoe journey along the Danube, only to find themselves stalked by an unseen, malevolent presence […]
There’s still some screenings today, but Fantastic Fest 2026 is over for me at least. I had a good festival this year. I didn’t get to watch all the films I hoped to, but it’s hard to be disappointed when I know I’ll see most of them eventually. […]
Kev Dooley’sTerms & Conditions (USA, 2026) was the only short–and the last film–I watched at Fantastic Fest this year and it was a delight. I enjoy translation and summoning based-humor. Fun, genderqueer demons are my favorite demons. And I enjoy seeing ironic, comedic justice done to people who […]
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