Simon Thompson looks at the story behind ten great unmade films… “What if…?” scenarios are something which truly gnaw at the human psyche, in almost every context. Socially, romantically, and professionally human beings constantly mull over things that they didn’t do or say, and how they would play it if they had a second chance […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Santa Sangre (1989)
Santa Sangre, 1989. Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Starring Axel Jodorowsky, Guy Stockwell, Blanca Guerra, Thelma Tixou, Sabrina Dennison, and Adan Jodorowsky. SYNOPSIS: A former circus artist escapes from a mental asylum and begins to commit murders in the name of his mother, a religious cult leader who has no arms. As with all Alejandro Jodorowsky […]
Taika Waititi to adapt Alejandro Jodorowsky’s graphic novel The Incal
Per Deadline, writer/director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) has signed on to helm the feature adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius’ bestselling graphic novel, The Incal, for Humanoids and Primer Entertainment. The screenplay for The Incal will be co-written by Waititi alongside his frequent collaborator Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of the Conchords) and Peter Warren (Ghost Team, The History […]
Denis and Dune: Reckless financial decision, or potential film for the ages?
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the interesting case of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adaptation… Denis Villeneuve returns with another epic sci-fi. He’s fast becoming the master of rich sci-fi cinema, catering to cinephiles looking to give themselves over to a piece, rather than let excessive theatrics wash over them. Villeneuve is the antithesis to the […]
Alejandro Jodorowsky has a mixed reaction towards the first trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Although the upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune from director Denis Villeneuve is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2020, director Alejandro Jodorowsky, who tried and failed to create a Dune movie in the 1970s, has a mixed reaction to the first official trailer. During an interview with France’s Premiere magazine, Jodorowsky stated that […]
Totally Bonkers Space Operas That Deserve More Love
Ben Robins looks at four totally bonkers space operas that deserve more love… It’s easy to jump straight to the tried-and-tested regulars as far as space operas are concerned. Between the countless alien species, planets and barely pronounceable intergalactic languages, too many seem to end up on the wrong side of dense, and sticking with […]
Blu-ray Review – Alejandro Jodorowsky Collection
Alejandro Jodorowsky Collection, 2020. Directed by Alejandro Jororowsky. Starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, Tamara Garina, Sergio Kleiner, Diana Mariscal, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Horacio Salinas, and Zamira Saunders. SYNOPSIS: Box set featuring restored cult favourites by Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky, although quite what they are about is anyone’s guess. You often hear about things being ‘Marmite’ in […]
Dune is “impossible” to adapt properly says Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky, who tried unsuccessfully to adapt Dune for the big screen, says it is “impossible” to do correctly. Fans are currently looking forward to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, scheduled to arrive in cinemas this December. This isn’t the first time someone has attempted to bring Dune to the big screen, however. Before David Lynch’s 1980s […]
Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo rides again at Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios has announced the upcoming release of The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, a hardcover original graphic novel from legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn. A sequel to the 1970 Mexican Acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky himself, tells the story of El Topo—a bandit […]
