Interview with Johnnie To
Johnnie To talks about filmmaking at the 2013 Asian Film Summit in Toronto.
“My 1000th Indian Film”
The Gutter’s own Beth writes about the 1000th Indian film she’s watched, Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987), a remake of North By Northwest (1959). “Even at only 5 minutes in, I knew I had made the right decision. What followed is not only a solid adaptation of the Hitchcock […]
The Losers Podcast: Alicia Vikander vs Rooney Mara
The Losers podcast ” finds justice for Carol, when we examine why Rooney Mara LOST Best Supporting Actress at the 88th Academy Awards to Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl.”
“10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki”
So far 2 episodes of the NHK documentary 10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki are online. Watch here. “An exclusive 4-part documentary chronicling the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker. He is shown as a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father butting heads with his son.”
“The Benign Face of Bollywood’s Cult Monster”
The BBC has an interview with Indian horror icon Anirudh Agarwal.
“The Sordid History of Hairless Cats on Film”
Bilge Ebiri writes about the history of hairless cats on film. “Before I proceed, some disclosure: I have a Cornish Rex that, while not technically hairless, looks very much like a space alien to people, even other cat owners. Though not much of a cuddler, she is absurdly […]
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