Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Popdose: Problems with The Help


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

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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.

Friday, August 12, 2011

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.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

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.