This podcast focuses on Criterion’s Eclipse Series of DVDs. Hosts David Blakeslee and Trevor Berrett give an overview of each box and offer their perspectives on the unique treasures they find inside. In this episode, David and Trevor are joined by Aaron West to conclude their conversation about Eclipse Series 21: Oshima’s Outlaw Sixties. They discuss Sing a Song of Sex, Japanese Summer: Double Suicide and Three Resurrected Drunkards, the final three films in the set.
About the films:
Often called the Godard of the East, Japanese director Nagisa Oshima was one of the most provocative film artists of the twentieth century, and his works challenged and shocked the cinematic world for decades. Following his rise to prominence at Shochiku, Oshima struck out to form his own production company, Sozo-sha, in the early sixties. That move ushered in the prolific period of his career that gave birth to the five films collected here.
About the films:
Often called the Godard of the East, Japanese director Nagisa Oshima was one of the most provocative film artists of the twentieth century, and his works challenged and shocked the cinematic world for decades. Following his rise to prominence at Shochiku, Oshima struck out to form his own production company, Sozo-sha, in the early sixties. That move ushered in the prolific period of his career that gave birth to the five films collected here.
- 3/8/2016
- by David Blakeslee
- CriterionCast
Fifteen years ago, America was asked a very important question: Who wants to be a millionaire? Turns out lots of people were interested in getting an extra seven figures, and so a game show was born. Originally hosted by Regis Philbin, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? premiered on Aug. 16, 1999. Through the years, the program made some tweaks, but the basic principles have stayed the same. If a hot-seat contestant uses their lifelines wisely and answers all 15 questions correctly, they are going home with at least $1,000,000. Many have come close to the feat, but only 13 folks have reached the big prize so far.
- 8/16/2014
- by Kelli Bender, @kbendernyc
- PEOPLE.com
Fifteen years ago, America was asked a very important question: Who wants to be a millionaire?
Turns out lots of people were interested in getting an extra seven figures, and so a game show was born. Originally hosted by Regis Philbin, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? premiered on Aug. 16, 1999. Through the years, the program made some tweaks, but the basic principles have stayed the same.
If a hot-seat contestant uses their lifelines wisely and answers all 15 questions correctly, they are going home with at least $1,000,000. Many have come close to the feat, but only 13 folks have reached the big prize so far.
Turns out lots of people were interested in getting an extra seven figures, and so a game show was born. Originally hosted by Regis Philbin, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? premiered on Aug. 16, 1999. Through the years, the program made some tweaks, but the basic principles have stayed the same.
If a hot-seat contestant uses their lifelines wisely and answers all 15 questions correctly, they are going home with at least $1,000,000. Many have come close to the feat, but only 13 folks have reached the big prize so far.
- 8/16/2014
- by Kelli Bender, @kbendernyc
- People.com - TV Watch
Stephen Colbert revealed some big news about everyone's favorite patriotic super solider last night on "The Colbert Report." Before bringing out Marvel Comics' Cco Joe Quesada, Colbert dropped the knowledge that the role of Captain America was open. Colbert questioned who could possibly fill the role, and had the crowd chanting "Stephen!" repeatedly, before he could finish the question. But answer it he did.
The previous Captain, Steve Rogers, lost his superpowers in a recent comic released by Marvel. Quesada explained that Rogers's time as Captain America was over, marking the occasion for a new hero to emerge. The Marvel Comics honcho revealed that Samuel Wilson, more commonly known as "The Falcon," will be donning Cap's signature red, white, and blue.
The Falcon was featured in the most recent Avengers sequel, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," as he aided Steve Rogers in taking down Hydra. Quesada said, however, that...
The previous Captain, Steve Rogers, lost his superpowers in a recent comic released by Marvel. Quesada explained that Rogers's time as Captain America was over, marking the occasion for a new hero to emerge. The Marvel Comics honcho revealed that Samuel Wilson, more commonly known as "The Falcon," will be donning Cap's signature red, white, and blue.
The Falcon was featured in the most recent Avengers sequel, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," as he aided Steve Rogers in taking down Hydra. Quesada said, however, that...
- 7/17/2014
- by Casey Rosenfeld
- Moviefone
The backlash to the casting of actor Michael B. Jordan as a Marvel superhero is something that fellow African-American actor and friend Anthony Mackie has not had to deal with - at least not to anywhere near the same degree.
Mackie stars in next month's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," playing The Falcon (aka. Samuel Wilson), while Jordan has been cast as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot.
"Fantastic Four" has come under fire for the alteration of Johnny Storm's race from the comics, not to mention the other unusual casting decisions regarding the three other key roles.
'Winter Soldier' has avoided the problem altogether though by casting a well-regarded African-American actor in an African-American superhero role - indeed, The Falcon is considered to be mainstream comics' first black superhero.
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Mackie discussed the backlash against Jordan and comic fans...
Mackie stars in next month's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," playing The Falcon (aka. Samuel Wilson), while Jordan has been cast as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot.
"Fantastic Four" has come under fire for the alteration of Johnny Storm's race from the comics, not to mention the other unusual casting decisions regarding the three other key roles.
'Winter Soldier' has avoided the problem altogether though by casting a well-regarded African-American actor in an African-American superhero role - indeed, The Falcon is considered to be mainstream comics' first black superhero.
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Mackie discussed the backlash against Jordan and comic fans...
- 3/4/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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