Indian Superhero Roll Call!
Todd Stadtman assembles a list of India’s mightiest film superheroes for The Times of India!
RIP, Dara Singh
Indian actor Dara Singh has died. In remembrance, Todd from Die, Danger, Die, Die, Kill! has gathered together all his pieces about Singh’s films. The Times of India has responses from fans and filmmakers. The BBC has an obituary.
Remembering Ernest Borgnine
Actor Ernest Borgnine has died. The New York Times has an obituary. Michael Wilson remembers his brushes with Borgnine. Bruce Campbell remembers Borgnine in his autobiography. TCM will remember him with a film marathon on July 26.
FantAsia Film Festival 2012
The FantAsia site is up and running with many, many trailers to get you ready for the festival. (Or at least, what films to keep an eye out for).
Special Effects Master Eiji Tsuburaya
Just in time for Eiji Tsuburaya’s birthday, here’s a brief video documentary on his career in special effects for films ranging from Godzilla and War of the Gargantuas to Throne of Blood and Chushingura.
Interview with Michael Caine
Empire Magazine interviews Michael Caine. about The Dark Knight films. Michael Caine prefers stunts and practical effects in his films. “For me, it was incredible because the great thing about it was – and the secret of the success of this picture as opposed to those massive blockbusters […]
The Cultural Gutter 