All Blog Posts Tagged 'Director' (5)

The Problem With 'Django Unchained': Why Tarantino’s Latest Film Does Nothing for Race in Hollywood

With new film stills revealed and a trailer probably not far off either, the buzz around Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated ninth studio film Django Unchained is beginning to reach dizzying new heights of hyperbole. People are naturally excited because it’s Tarantino, the director responsible for such cult and mainstream hits as Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vols. 1 and 2, and most recently, Inglourious Basterds. But there are also some just as…

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Added by Eye Candy on April 30, 2012 at 12:25pm — 7 Comments

AP Member Vim Crony Directing New Hirax Video!

We told you about Afropunk.com member Vim Crony's comics. Well Vim also directs videos, among other things. His latest project: thrash metal band Hirax' new video 'Broken Neck'! To tease you, here's some behind-the-scenes footage of what seems to be a fun shoot. Congrats… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 28, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Video: Justice - "Stress" by Romain Gavras

French director Romain Gavras (who's been in the spotlight lately for directing M.I.A.'s controversial "Born Free" video) worked with electronic duo Justice on the video for their track "Stress". The mini movie, which has been described as "gritty", "violent" and "disturbing" has caused quite a stir in France. Check it out for yourself below.

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 29, 2010 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

T.O.B.E.: Euzhan Palcy - The Other Black Experience

First Black woman to direct a feature film for a major Hollywood studio.

Euzhan Palcy is an award-winning film director from Martinique whose movies often deal with resistance to oppression. She believes that filmmakers have a responsibilty. "We can show people a situation - shed light on it without preaching".

Palcy moved to Paris in 1975 to study literature and cinema. To convince investors to finance her first full-length movie, she had to showcase her talents… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on February 3, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Euzhan Palcy - The Other Black Experience

Euzhan Palcy

First Black woman to direct a feature film for a major Hollywood studio.

Euzhan Palcy is an award-winning film director from Martinique whose movies often deal with resistance to oppression. She believes that filmmakers have a responsibilty. "We can show people a situation - shed light on it without preaching".

Palcy moved to… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 31, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments