On Saturday, filmmaker friend Richard Purves, whom I met at the Burbank Fest last March, popped by to join us in Whitby. We caught what would be my favorite film of the fest – The Fox Family, another totally wack Asian pseudo-horror, musical, rom-com I guess you’d call it. Whatever the case, it was pure brilliance. Do whatever you must to check it out. Read the rest of this entry »
Just like Sheila E., Devi wants to live the glamorous life. She’s not quite there yet. In the meantime, here’s where she’s at…
Bram Stoker Day 3
October 30th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)Totally Stokered – Hanging at the Bram Day 2
October 29th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
On Friday we arrived at the actual fest. Mike secured a fabulous venue ( it kills me to think I forgot to take a photo of the theater itself – ornate old theater with balconies and red velvet.) The fest was very well run with reminders onscreen in between movies of what would play next and at what time Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to Innsmouth…Bram Stoker Fest Day 1
October 28th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Take one look at Whitby, England and tell me it’s not positively screaming to be the setting for a Lovecraft story. It’s no wonder the likes of Bram Stoker, the Brontes and countless others were so inspired by this region. Read the rest of this entry »
Where the Whiny Things Are…
October 27th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Sigh. I knew it was a major gamble, but I had to go see Where the Wild Things Are. I just love the work of Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze and the Henson Company. And I must say, Henson has not let me down. The creatures are wonderful as is the production design. But the joy ends there I’m afraid. Read the rest of this entry »
Time to Make the Zombies…
October 26th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
We’re just back from Philly which was super fun. I definitely didn’t see it through David 
Lynch’s eyes (probably a blessing). I was reminded a bit of Petula Clark’s song “Downtown” as I wandered the bustling sidewalks. The city I saw was a thriving metropolis – an old school kind of “real city” – cool architecture, fancy department stores with impressive window displays, crowded restaurants and pedestrians who actually dress with flair and style – and hats! Read the rest of this entry »