Posts Tagged ‘Harry Dean Stanton’
SXSW Interview – John Carroll Lynch – Lucky
I interviewed first-time director John Carroll Lynch for his film, Lucky, which had its world premiere at SXSW. Lynch is not known for his work behind the camera, but in front of it in roles in The Invitation, Jackie, and The Founder most recently. We…
READ MORESXSW Film Review – Lucky
One of the more independent films I saw at SXSW was Lucky. There was already buzz about the film due to Harry Dean Stanton’s involvement and actor John Carroll Lynch’s first time as a director. The film had its world premiere at SXSW.
READ MOREAn Appreciation – Alien
In space no one can hear you scream It continues to amaze me how the first act of Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) is so…quiet. Very little happens in the opening scenes, and yet even now, they induce an unsettling feeling. Maybe because we know what…
READ MOREEpisode 246 – DVD Rundown 4-16-2013
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for April 16th, 2013. In this episode they discuss Django Unchained, The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, Disneynature: Wings of Life and Repo Man.
READ MOREAn Appreciation – Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas (1984). Let’s examine that title for a moment. When you hear the name of the town, chances are you immediately think of the city in France. Strange that the place referenced in this film is located in the vast desert of the second…
READ MOREFilm Review – Seven Psychopaths
In 2008, writer/director Martin McDonagh made In Bruges. This was a smart and unique film that was both dramatic and comedic in equal measure. It was so well done that it earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. With his latest, Seven Psychopaths…
READ MOREInterview – Wim Wenders – Pina
Spencer interviews Wim Wenders, director of the Academy Award nominated documentary Pina. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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