Cineaste: Fall issue interviews

The Fall issue is up, and there's plenty to browse, including the online portion of our incredible film preservation symposium. But if I may call your attention to two pieces: an interview with Guillermo del Toro and Guy Pearce about their new film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, and another chat with the inimitable Malcolm McDowell. By me.

Popdose: Problems with The Help

I'm not all smiles over the top-grossing adaptation.

Popdose: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Bailee Madison is going to need a bigger flashlight to scare off unwelcome houseguests in a shivery remake, co-produced and co-written by Guillermo del Toro. Look for my interview with him and star Guy Pearce on the Cineaste website, posting soon.

Popdose: The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray

The Dude abides.

Popdose: Sucker Punch on Blu-ray

Where I discuss the tight-skirted, zeppelin-flying babes of Zack Snyder's folly, and eventually critique the disc.

Popdose: Sondheim sounds off

"You can drive a person crazy..." So with the gang I look into what's driving the composer crazy about the revisal of Porgy and Bess that's coming our way this season.