August 20, 2021
No Country for Old Tropes: On Genre Subversion in the Western
Say you’ve never heard of a film. You might ask, “What kind of movie is it?” In other words, “What’s the genre?” The genre of …
How ‘Halloween’ Became a Horror Classic
In 1978, John Carpenter released Halloween, introducing the world to the silent and horrifying serial killer, Michael Myers. Carpenter’s film was a game-changer and kicked …
Tsai Ming-liang and Lee Kang-sheng Are a Perfect Partnership
In 2013, Tsai Ming-Liang released his tenth feature film, Stray Dogs. The film starred Lee Kang-sheng, who had not only starred in every one of …
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is the Ultimate Halloween Musical
The Nightmare Before Christmas, or the best Tim Burton movie that Burton didn’t direct, hit theaters in 1993. Helmed by Coraline director Henry Selick, the …
Fandor Festival Podcast Ep.9: World Famous Comedian, Godfrey
Hooman and Chris sit down with world famous comedian, Godfrey! They cover everything from how Godfrey stayed sane during the pandemic to little known facts …
Fandor Festival Podcast Ep.8: David Corwin
Movie theaters in America were hit hard during 2020 – what is their future? Join us for our discussion with David Corwin of the Metropolitan …
Fandor Festival Podcast Ep.7: Lissette Feliciano
On the latest episode of the Fandor Festival Podcast… Hooman and Chris interview Lissette Feliciano, director, writer, and producer of “Women is Losers,” coming to the …
Fandor Festival Podcast Ep. 6: Giorgio Serafini
On the latest episode of the Fandor Festival Podcast, Hooman and Chris interview Giorgio Serafini, Director of Senior Moment, showing at Sonoma International Film Festival …