Tag: film history

Empathizing with the Alien

The Gutter’s own Carol Borden has some quick thoughts on Zach Clark’s The Becomers (USA, 2023). “People of Earth, we have been warned repeatedly that the aliens are coming, that they covet our Earth, our resources and often our women. We have been warned that they are already […]

Every Frame A Painting is Back!

Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou have returned with a new video essay at Every Frame A Painting! “What do you do when you’ve got two actors, a bunch of dialogue, and only enough time to get one camera angle? Consider one of the oldest tools in the filmmaking […]

The Bobby Diamonds Story: Commentary!

Friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell has a new commentary available for his award-winning short film, The Bobby Diamonds Story! “Underground poker player Bobby Diamonds steps into the spotlight in this hallucinatory, hilarious and heartfelt documentary.” (There’s a nice shout out to the Cultural Gutter, too). Watch […]

Interview with Mike Cheslik!

Movie Mindset has an interview with Mike Cheslik, director of Hundreds Of Beavers! “We sit down with Mike Cheslik, the director of the new(ish) silent comedy action farce Hundreds of Beavers. We discuss his Wisconsin influences, ultra-DIY approach to filmmaking, making your film exactly as stupid as it […]