Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.
Today we’re honored to chat with iconic director John Sayles, whose essential crime epic Lone Star is now available from The Criterion Collection in both 4K Uhd + Blu-ray.
Our B-Sides today include Limbo, Amigo, and Go For Sisters. We also discuss Sayles’ parallel careers as a screenwriter and a novelist. He talks about the work he did on the Toshirô Mifune/Scott Glenn actioner The Challenge (director John Frankenheimer asking him to write new draft over a weekend before an impending strike); he discusses what he learned working for Roger Corman early in his career; which genre he’s still itching to direct; his love of the recent Godzilla Minus One; and the slew of scripts that never got made.
Today we’re honored to chat with iconic director John Sayles, whose essential crime epic Lone Star is now available from The Criterion Collection in both 4K Uhd + Blu-ray.
Our B-Sides today include Limbo, Amigo, and Go For Sisters. We also discuss Sayles’ parallel careers as a screenwriter and a novelist. He talks about the work he did on the Toshirô Mifune/Scott Glenn actioner The Challenge (director John Frankenheimer asking him to write new draft over a weekend before an impending strike); he discusses what he learned working for Roger Corman early in his career; which genre he’s still itching to direct; his love of the recent Godzilla Minus One; and the slew of scripts that never got made.
- 1/18/2024
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Tony Sokol Feb 8, 2020
Robert Conrad took stunt gigs with lines to pick up two checks, and was a singer who hit billboard.
Robert Conrad, best known for his roles in the television series Hawaiian Eye, The Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep, died of heart failure in Malibu, Calif., on Feb. 8, according to Variety. He was 84.
“He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts,” family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said in a statement. The family will hold a small private service on March 1, which would have been Conrad's 85th birthday.
Conrad Robert Falk was born on March 1, 1935, in Chicago, Al Capone's old stomping grounds. According to a 2008 interview with Tony Medley, One on One with Robert Conrad, Conrad said his "best friend. Best." was Michael Spilotro, the character Joe Pesci played in Martin Scorsese's gangster film Casino.
Robert Conrad took stunt gigs with lines to pick up two checks, and was a singer who hit billboard.
Robert Conrad, best known for his roles in the television series Hawaiian Eye, The Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep, died of heart failure in Malibu, Calif., on Feb. 8, according to Variety. He was 84.
“He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts,” family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said in a statement. The family will hold a small private service on March 1, which would have been Conrad's 85th birthday.
Conrad Robert Falk was born on March 1, 1935, in Chicago, Al Capone's old stomping grounds. According to a 2008 interview with Tony Medley, One on One with Robert Conrad, Conrad said his "best friend. Best." was Michael Spilotro, the character Joe Pesci played in Martin Scorsese's gangster film Casino.
- 2/9/2020
- Den of Geek
By Andrew Loh
Director Chen Kaige is one of China’s most prominent and influential directors. Born Chen Aige in Beijing, he was the son of noted director Chen Huaiai, who directed a number of popular films during the 1950s and 1960s. He is also one of the central figures of the China’s Fifth Generation of filmmakers. These are the bunch who have gone through some of the most tumultuous time in China’s modern history: the chaotic Cultural Revolution, Great Famine, and some even joined the notorious Red Guard, where Chen once publicly denounced his own father.
He debuted with “Yellow Earth”. A visually impressive propaganda film that not many wanted to watch, but captured the attention of producer Hsu Feng (a veteran Taiwanese actress herself). Hence, they collaborated their next effort, “Farewell to My Concubine” (霸王别姬 ,1992). Perhaps this is the Chinese film most well-known to the Western audience.
Director Chen Kaige is one of China’s most prominent and influential directors. Born Chen Aige in Beijing, he was the son of noted director Chen Huaiai, who directed a number of popular films during the 1950s and 1960s. He is also one of the central figures of the China’s Fifth Generation of filmmakers. These are the bunch who have gone through some of the most tumultuous time in China’s modern history: the chaotic Cultural Revolution, Great Famine, and some even joined the notorious Red Guard, where Chen once publicly denounced his own father.
He debuted with “Yellow Earth”. A visually impressive propaganda film that not many wanted to watch, but captured the attention of producer Hsu Feng (a veteran Taiwanese actress herself). Hence, they collaborated their next effort, “Farewell to My Concubine” (霸王别姬 ,1992). Perhaps this is the Chinese film most well-known to the Western audience.
- 1/29/2020
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
A new documentary component means that the work-in-progress section of this year’s Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum will double from 10 to 20 projects. The selection includes Ruby Yang (“The Blood of Yingzhou District”) and Hou Hsiao-hsien (“The Assassin”) as documentary producers, and Brillante Mendoza (“Kinatay”) as producer on the fiction side.
The Wip program expands the long-running Haf project support operations. It creates a platform for late-stage projects seeking closing funds, post-production partners, distributors, sales agents, festivals and other film-industry services
In its first two years the Wip section of Haf has presented notable films which enjoyed festival success last year. They include “Ayka,” which collected the best actress award in Cannes this year, and “The Man Who Surprised Everyone,” which won the Orrizonti Award for best actress at the Venice festival.
“With the expanded platform, Haf will become the first project market to receive both fictional and documentary...
The Wip program expands the long-running Haf project support operations. It creates a platform for late-stage projects seeking closing funds, post-production partners, distributors, sales agents, festivals and other film-industry services
In its first two years the Wip section of Haf has presented notable films which enjoyed festival success last year. They include “Ayka,” which collected the best actress award in Cannes this year, and “The Man Who Surprised Everyone,” which won the Orrizonti Award for best actress at the Venice festival.
“With the expanded platform, Haf will become the first project market to receive both fictional and documentary...
- 1/24/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
22 January 2019 (Hong Kong) – The 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival will pay tribute to the trailblazers of Chinese cinema – legendary actress Li Lihua and the Fifth Generation of Chinese directors, who revolutionize the cinematic tradition with acting diversity and filmmaking innovations respectively, putting Chinese cinema into international spotlight.
A pioneering actress of contemporary Chinese cinema, Li (1924-2017) has set a number of records in film history – the first winner of two Golden Horse Best Actress Awards, and the first Chinese female lead in a major Hollywood production.
Her virtuosity and versatility is represented in HKIFF43’s selection of four restored classics – “Barber Takes a Wife” (1947), Huang Zuolin’s romantic satire about Shanghai, written by Sang Hu; “Bright Day” (1948), the only revolutionary film written and directed by celebrated drama master Cao Yu; “Flower Girl” (1951), Zhu Shilin’s post-war drama shot in Hong Kong, and the final film produced by Fei Mu...
A pioneering actress of contemporary Chinese cinema, Li (1924-2017) has set a number of records in film history – the first winner of two Golden Horse Best Actress Awards, and the first Chinese female lead in a major Hollywood production.
Her virtuosity and versatility is represented in HKIFF43’s selection of four restored classics – “Barber Takes a Wife” (1947), Huang Zuolin’s romantic satire about Shanghai, written by Sang Hu; “Bright Day” (1948), the only revolutionary film written and directed by celebrated drama master Cao Yu; “Flower Girl” (1951), Zhu Shilin’s post-war drama shot in Hong Kong, and the final film produced by Fei Mu...
- 1/23/2019
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Whatever you think of his checkered oeuvre, Zhang Yimou is undeniably a maestro of modern Chinese cinema. Few could match the international acclaim or box office success earned by the 66-year-old director, whose artistic path mirrors the breathtaking steps made in Chinese history and film industry. While his early works helped catapult Chinese cinema to the global festival spotlight, his middle phase led the way in commercial blockbusters with Chinese characteristics.
Zhang will receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker award in Venice ahead of the out-of-competition screening of “Shadow”on Sept. 6.
The allure of Zhang’s filmmaking often comes from the screen divas and captivating female roles he cultivates. Gong Li, who collaborated with him nine times, remains the most luminous presence. So good is he at plucking talent out of obscurity that every time a new project is announced, the media eagerly awaits the next “Mou Girl.”
Born in 1950 in Xi’an,...
Zhang will receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker award in Venice ahead of the out-of-competition screening of “Shadow”on Sept. 6.
The allure of Zhang’s filmmaking often comes from the screen divas and captivating female roles he cultivates. Gong Li, who collaborated with him nine times, remains the most luminous presence. So good is he at plucking talent out of obscurity that every time a new project is announced, the media eagerly awaits the next “Mou Girl.”
Born in 1950 in Xi’an,...
- 9/6/2018
- by Maggie Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Leading Chinese director, Chen Kaige has been set as president of the main competition jury for the International Film Festival and Awards Macao this year. The third edition of the festival will run 8-14 December, 2018.
“There are very few directors who can boast careers as rich and profound as Chen Kaige. With a 35 year filmography spanning ‘Yellow Earth’ to last year’s dizzyingly spectacular ‘Legend of the Demon Cat,’ he pioneered a new era in Chinese cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, yet continues to challenge himself today with the same energy, ambition and command of the medium across many different genres,” said Mike Goodridge, Iffam artistic director. Chen won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1993 for “Farewell My Concubine.”
The Macao festival’s main competition for first and second films rewards the best film with a first prize worth $60,000. In a new non-competitive slot, the festival will this...
“There are very few directors who can boast careers as rich and profound as Chen Kaige. With a 35 year filmography spanning ‘Yellow Earth’ to last year’s dizzyingly spectacular ‘Legend of the Demon Cat,’ he pioneered a new era in Chinese cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, yet continues to challenge himself today with the same energy, ambition and command of the medium across many different genres,” said Mike Goodridge, Iffam artistic director. Chen won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1993 for “Farewell My Concubine.”
The Macao festival’s main competition for first and second films rewards the best film with a first prize worth $60,000. In a new non-competitive slot, the festival will this...
- 4/25/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Kaige won 1993 Palme d’Or for Farewell My Concubine.
The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (Iffam) has revealed that Chen Kaige will serve as the international competition jury president for its 2018 edition (8-14 December).
The competition programme, featuring a maximum of 12 films, is for first and second time filmmakers and includes a $60,000 prize for best feature.
Chen Kaige was awarded the 1993 Palme d’Or for Farewell My Concubine. His other films include Yellow Earth (1985) and Together With You (2002).
Mike Goodridge, artistic director of the Iffam, said: “[Chen Kaige’s] early films had a great impact on me when I was a student, showing...
The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (Iffam) has revealed that Chen Kaige will serve as the international competition jury president for its 2018 edition (8-14 December).
The competition programme, featuring a maximum of 12 films, is for first and second time filmmakers and includes a $60,000 prize for best feature.
Chen Kaige was awarded the 1993 Palme d’Or for Farewell My Concubine. His other films include Yellow Earth (1985) and Together With You (2002).
Mike Goodridge, artistic director of the Iffam, said: “[Chen Kaige’s] early films had a great impact on me when I was a student, showing...
- 4/25/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
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