The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo continues to provide updates to our friends at Biff Bam Pop on the Toronto International Film Festival. This time he–and his pal Sam Dizon–watch The Napa Boys, The Testament of Ann Lee, Sacrifice, and, Normal. “One thing–perhaps the main thing–I love about film […]
At Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka talks about Abraham Van Helsing. “How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon? This episode explores his evolution from Victorian scholar to monster-hunting legend, unpacking his role in the novel, pop culture legacy, and why he remains the […]
At the Victora & Albert Museum, curators unbox historic tarot decks! “Unbox six historic tarot card decks with curators Ruth, Beckie & Josephine and explore the rich and mysterious history of tarot — from its origins in 15th-century Europe to its modern use in spiritual practices. In this […]
At the Guardian, Stuart Jeffries writes about Brannon Carty’s documentary An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (USA, 2025) and the fans who love the show. “It celebrates the men (and the fans Carty interviews are overwhelmingly male) who have found friendship, community and creativity […]
Check out this year’s Midnight Madness Program at the Toronto International Film Festival! If you can go, go! Ben Wheatley! Bryan Fuller! Kenji Tanigaki’s The Furious! Grace Glowicki’s Dead Lover! Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie! If you can’t, make your genre viewing plans for the next […]
The Gutter’s own Carol Borden watches the World War II, deserted island creature feature, Monster Island / Orang Ikan. “If you like the idea of two ostensible adversaries trapped on an island with a humanoid monster, you’ll enjoy Orang Ikan. And if you like a movie where people […]
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