Cry Of Jazz: Only known footage of Sun Ra and his original Arkestra, Chicago, 1950s
Composer/arranger Edward O. Bland’s 1958 quasi-documentary short, Cry of Jazz was one of the first films to examine Black culture. Made during the Eisenhower era…
Movies Archives: 12/2012
Saul Bass poster design ideas for Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’
Bobby Solomon of The Fox is Black posted a few rough sketches made by Saul Bass before he came up with the winner for Stanley…
The future of Star Wars: Lucas vs. Disney mash-up
French filmmaker Patrick Peris has mashed-up all six Stars movies plus new and old Disney films, including Marvel and Pixar, spanning 70 years.
James Franco and Brian Butler to perform Aleister Crowley ritual in Los Angeles art gallery
Three magi: Kenneth Anger, James Franco and Brian Butler Occult artist / musician / filmmaker Brian Butler will be performing Aleister Crowley’s “Bartzabel Working” tomorrow…