The History and Art of the Title Sequence
A couple of looks at the art and history of film title sequences.
Jia Zhangke Speaks Out Against Cenorship in China
“The only reason that we cannot make genre movies is the barrier that censorship sets.” Jia Zhangke says more here. Meanwhile a leaked diplomatic document gives some insight as to whose taste is being served in recent Chinese historical epics. Xi Jinping admires American World War II dramas: “Some […]
Summer Fun Time Reading ’11
It’s summer time and instead of beer bottles exploding out of coolers in a shower of refreshing ice, bikini-clad hotties and fireworks as we know it should be, everything is wilting and perhaps even melting. As far as I can tell there are only two possible explanations—Hot Lava […]
“Tomorrow Never Say Never” Starring George Lazenby
The Random James Bond Movie generator gives you a title, a plot and a particular Bond. (Also provides book titles).
Argoman, Revealed!
Todd from 4DK takes over Fighting Femmes, Fiends and Fanatics vlog to discuss the Italian superhero/eurospy hybrid, The Fantastic Argoman–with clips!
Heros de las Artes Marciales
Laurie’s Wild West brings you pulps from Franco’s Spain.
The Cultural Gutter 