Tag: UK

(Some of) The Women Who Wrote Hitchcock

This year for Switcheroo Month I thought I would doubly switch things up by writing about something reputable–the films of Alfred Hitchcock–and something I would not usually write about–the films of Alfred Hitchock. Hitchcock is a filmmaker I struggle with. I recognize the quality of his work. I […]

Interview with Cynthia Rothrock!

At City On Fire, JJ Bona interviews martial arts super star Cynthia Rothrock. about her favorite martial arts films: “Cynthia Rothrock is a cult martial arts star who needs no introduction. Whether it be as a foreigner in a Hong Kong actioner, or as a female in a male-dominated […]

Filmi Ladies: Kabir Bedi!

At Filmi Ladies Podcast, Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins discuss actor Kabir Bedi! “It’s high time we took a closer look at podcast favorite Kabir Bedi, who never quite had the career in India that we think he should have. He did, however, have QUITE […]

Sex and Naps: Lessons from The Wicker Man (1973)

December 6th was the 50th anniversary of the folk horror (and Beltane holiday) classic, The Wicker Man’s release. It seems positively disreputable to let the event pass completely unmarked. So this month we are presenting an essay Carol Borden originally wrote on The Wicker Man‘s origins for CG Editor […]

The Wicker Man in Animal Crossing!

It’s the 50th anniversary of The Wicker Man (1973) and that means there are so many tributes and special programs and screenings and shenaniganry. We have shared BBC Radio 4 Extra’s special programming, including a radio play starring Brian Blessed as Lord Summerisle. Now it’s time for this […]