‘Chucky’ Finally Brings His Carnage and Camp to TV
Don Mancini’s ‘Child’s Play’ franchise makes the jump to television, returning to the town where Charles Lee Ray was born for fresh blood.
Don Mancini’s ‘Child’s Play’ franchise makes the jump to television, returning to the town where Charles Lee Ray was born for fresh blood.
Indian avant-garde filmmaker John Abraham‘s 1977 black and white film Donkey in a Brahmin Village (Tamil: Agraharathil Kazhuthai) opens with Tamil poet Subramania Bharati‘s poem in praise of fire, recited fiercely by a gravelly male voice. It is only towards the end of the film when this poem is recited again by the narrator that we realize its relevance…
Think of your last road trip. There were sights, destinations, but as much as anything else, there were signs. For businesses, public safety messages, accident memorials, threats directed at outsiders, advertisements for worms, eggs, and firewood, reminders of sin (83-FOR-TRUTH), and, of course, political campaigns. In his book Political Sign, author Tobias Carroll compares the…
A couple have a difficult night in Malcolm & Marie, the latest from writer/director Sam Levinson. The night was supposed to be a celebration. Malcolm’s movie premiered earlier and it seemed inevitable that acclaim would roll in. In the meantime, though, they’re stuck waiting, and in these quiet moments, personal grievances come to the fore. Turns…
The name Argentina translates to “Land of Silver.” This name was given to the region based mostly on rumors that massive amounts of silver existed across the landscape. The vast deposits of the precious metal never materialized, but the name stuck. However, in Uspallata exist a rare example of mining activity that did occur in…
Our friends at Seed & Spark are featuring everything from an animated documentary to a romantic comedy for the month of November. Whether it’s something with quirky characters or quantum physics, there’s always intriguing campaigns for indie shorts and features to discover! DRAGONFLY Dragonfly (2020) – source: Julia Morizawa Writer-producer-director Julia Morizawa (JesusCat (or How…
Podcasts, puppets, and more are on the menu for the month of September. Goes to show you when there are no limits to creativity when it comes to fundraising through our friends at Seed&Spark! WORKPLACE COMEDY PODCAST Workplace Comedy Podcast (2020) – source: Emmy Laybourne A lot of podcasts are fans yammering about their nerdy…