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 »
Welcome to Innsmouth…Bram Stoker Fest Day 1
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest CircuitOctober 28th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Paranormal IN-activity
Posted in ReviewsOctober 28th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Man, 2 cinematic stinkers in a row. I was excited to see Paranormal Activity. With a similar budget to trippin’ and all the amazing press and success currently surrounding it, I was encouraged. I really wanted to like this film. But, once again, I’m left in a quandary. Why is this movie popular? I was bored out of my skull. Nothing happens. This is the most mundane movie I have ever seen. Read the rest of this entry »
I Smoked the MAIL for this Movie
Posted in CrewOctober 27th, 2009 by Ian Strandberg (S/VFX Mastermind)
Devi sent out some marketing materials for me to review today and I noticed that the Zed puppet picture featured wasn’t too hot. It was kinda over exposed and was taken before my lovely wife had taken the time to give Zed the proper hairdo.
(As an inveterate collector of skills I’d like to take responsibility for this homage to television housewives of the 50’s whose husband’s just unexpectedly brought the boss home for dinner but alas, leave it to the nuclear physicist of the family to upstage me at least one more time.)
Where the Whiny Things Are…
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, ReviewsOctober 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…
Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest CircuitOctober 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 »