formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
If big names can get films telling fascinating queer stories green-lit, does their own sexuality really matter? In this extract from his new book, Ryan Gilbey takes a fresh look at the ‘queerbaiting’ conundrum. Source: ‘People raised hell’: why shouldn’t … Continued
In a landmark moment for the film industry, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has elected Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS, as its new president—the first woman to hold this role in the organization’s 105-year history. The announcement has reverberated far … Continued
For this stunning village hidden in the mountains, Faiz Azhar aka Kyokaz created the 3D base in Blender for a basic render and then took the render into his painting software to paint over it, enhancing the scene with stylized … Continued
SXSW (South by Southwest) has never operated within the traditional festival model. It doesn’t compete with the high-gloss of Cannes, the prestige of the Oscars, or the industry-fueled marketplace of Sundance. Instead, SXSW functions as a convergence zone—where tech, music, … Continued
Götz Valien recreates promotional adverts in giant hand-painted images that add a distinct pop art flourish. Source: ‘I add the human touch’: the beautiful, bespoke work of Berlin’s last cinema poster artist | Art | The Guardian
Decades before Tom Cruise was making audiences gasp, the Gallic star was getting up to even more hair-raising exploits on screen – sometimes with few safety measures. Source: ‘I did stunts for my own pleasure’: The terrifying feats of French … Continued