We spoke with the CEO of the online alternative cinema host FANDOR on their new “Journey Into Film” series that merges curation, context, and education with the viewer experience.
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JC Gonzo has written 38 articles so far, you can find them below.
JACQUES DERRIDA INTERVIEWS ORNETTE COLEMAN – The Other’s Language
French philosopher Jacques Derrida interviews saxophone virtuoso Ornette Coleman on language, race, women, and improvisation. “For me, being an innovator doesn’t mean being more intelligent, more rich, it’s not a word, it’s an action.”
THE FALL OF COMMUNISM THROUGH GAY PORNOGRAPHY – A Video By William E. Jones
William E. Jones showcases segments from 90′s eastern European gay pornography to expose an underlying reaction to the introduction of capitalism.
DIAMANDA GALAS COMIC STRIP – The Rejected Panels
Five rejected panels of Diamanda Galás’ comic strip made for Milan’s main paper in 2011.
ALMAGUL MENLIBAYEVA – Embodying Atavism as a Kazakhstani Punk Shaman
Hailed as a “Romantic Punk Shaman,” Almagul Menlibayeva personifies Kazakhstan’s cultural history in a modern context, giving us a rare look into Central Asian contemporary art. Explore Menlibayeva’s surreal, mesmerizing, exotic, and sensual world.
DAVID BLAIR’S TELEPATHIC CINEMA – Exclusive on “WAX” Sequel
Cyberpunk classic and first film ever online, “WAX or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees,” has an upcoming sequel! Creator David Blair speaks with The End of Being on the film 20 years in the making, “The Telepathic Motion Picture of THE LOST TRIBES.” Featuring new material associated with the project!
MANG MANG – Exclusive Interview with Shanghai Photographer
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Shanghai’s rapid lifestyle, young photographer MANG MANG explores an internal world of alternate personas and female identity ala Cindy Sherman. Read the exclusive interview with this fresh artist who’s catching the eyes of art bloggers worldwide.
POST-CATASTROPHE WORKSHOP – Support Lydia Lunch, Bibbe Hansen & Co.
Help fund Lydia Lunch’s latest project: a women’s workshop featuring 10 artists from around the world, including Bibbe Hansen. Only 23 days left!
BECOMING 15 – A Tribute to Royston Tan
Twenty-two year old film student Jewels Sison pays homage to Singaporean filmmaker Royston Tan in an impressive and intimate short video exploring teenage sexuality and male identity.
ANGER AND THE ARTIST – Anaïs Nin Speaks
Legendary author Anais Nin speaks on two types of anger and the female artist. “I became interested in the women who did not demand their freedom, but created it, took it.”
NOT ANDY WARHOL’S FACTORY – An Imitation from Mike Bidlo with David Blair
Famous for accurate recreations of Pollock, Picasso, Duchamp, Matisse, and many others, the great imitator Mike Bidlo takes on Andy Warhol’s Factory in this 8 minute video clip created by David Blair of WAXWEB fame.
EC8OR’S “DYNAMITE” – One of the Last Digital Hardcore Videos
German electro-punk duo EC8OR (members of Cobra Killer, Candie Hank) chose their single “Dynamite” for their second the last video. Featured in great quality, sent from the director himself! One of the last videos to emerge from the Digital Hardcore scene.
JULIETA TRIANGULAR’S ASTRONAUT ORPHANS – Exclusive Preview
True independent Spanish filmmaker Julieta Triangular shares and exclusive look at her upcoming short Huérfanos de Astronautas (Astronaut Orphans) with production photos and a teaser video clip. It’s love, discovery, and reunion in the midst of a cephalopod invasion.
INTERVIEW with DIEGO BARRERA – His Witch House Video for Mater Suspiria Vision
In the new music video from Mater Suspiria Vision, Diego Barrera breaks away from the kaleidoscopic haze of Cosmotropia de Xam with hauntingly iconic imagery in luxurious hi-fi detail.
WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS WITH KATHY ACKER – A Filmed Interview
William S. Burroughs is interviewed by Kathy Acker at the October Gallery in London, featuring Burroughs’ first exhibition in the UK. The 33 minute video interview is a rare treat for fans of these legendary, transgressive artists.
MARTHA COLBURN AT OCCUPY WALL STREET – The Movement Captured on Film
Master experimental filmmaker Martha Colburn occupies Wall Street, Amsterdam, and an anti-police brutality rally with her 16mm and Super8 cameras. One of the finest examples of art to emerge from the movement.
EXPLORING THE HIDDEN CITY – A Review of Visual Ethnographer Linda C.H. Lai
Hong Kong based artist and historian Linda C.H. Lai uses video as a psychogeographical tool to explore the boundaries of digital automatism through an international cultural identity, forming a “self-made citizenship” from the day-to-day experience.
NOT ALLOWED ON TELEVISION – Auto Italia Live
Cutting-edge artist-run, internet-based live broadcast Auto Italia Live redefines what we consider television, featuring new performances and engaging discussions every Saturday evening until October 8th.
BLOODRAPE – An Interview with Tucker Bennett
Up and coming filmmaker Tucker Bennett discusses his new sexploitative parody BLOODRAPE, featuring an all-girl vampire trash band who capture two teenage boys with a camcorder in order to document their tour. Fans of George Kuchar, Nick Zedd, and Jon Moritsugu should take notice.
AUTOMATIC WRITING as PERFORMANCE – Ron Athey & Sue Fox Discuss GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Exclusive interview with Ron Athey and Sue Fox on their recent collaboration based in automatic writing. “People got close to the seance table as if drawn by static or magnets, and stared endlessly at the almost severed heads, where planchettes were moving with strange pencil marks…” – Sue Fox.
ON BEING RITUAL – An Exclusive Interview with BATHAUS
New media Witch House art collective BATHAUS explores ritual and mysticism with macabre imagery and seductive ambiguity.
A SPECIAL FORM OF DENIAL – An Interview with Marc Blackie
NSFW – Porn auteur Marc Blackie presents the latest extension in the erotic world of Disappointed Virginity with his new short film “A Special Form of Denial,” considered haunting, brutally sexy, and not for the faint-of-heart.
BLACK ROSES – Video Premiere with Julieta Triangular Q&A
Julieta Triangular answers a few questions on the premiere of her new video for witch house act FlAsh$i†, titled “BLACK ROSES.”
KIM KI-DUK’S ARIRANG – An Autobiographical Examination
South Korean auteur Kim Ki-Duk releases the trailer for his upcoming unconventional documentary “Arirang,” a look at the filmmakers past.
IT’S A BIRD – Rare Stop-Motion Charley Bowers Film
Enjoy this bizarre animated film from 1930, IT’S A BIRD. Featuring the unique but under-appreciated comedy star Charley Bowers.
ANIMAL ABSTRACT – Vanessa Matic’s Film Series with Philipp Virus
Digital Hardcore videographer Philipp Virus creates visuals for poet Vanessa Matic’s upcoming book, Animal Abstract.
BJÖRK BIOPHILIA – A New Live Residency Project
Cutting-edge Icelandic pop star Björk announces a live residency, new dates, and her upcoming album Biophilia.
REBECCA CAIRNS – Ephemeral Identity & The Faceless Self
Young and upcoming photographer Rebecca Cairns conjures haunting, abstracted self-portraits and photo manipulations reminiscent of Francesca Woodman.
LE TIGRE TOUR DOCUMENTARY – The Girls Live On
JC Gonzo reflects on feminist electro-punk band Le Tigre’s final project; a live tour documentary, which overviews their legacy and fuels viewers to continue it.
VERONICA SO INTERVIEW – L_A_N MAGAZINE for the Fashionable Futurist
Veronica So of UK band T3ETH is the editor and founder of L_A_N, an independent, large-format print magazine for technophiles and fashionistas alike.
SLAVA MOGUTIN’S “SLAP PEACE” – A Tribute to Marina Abramovic & Ulay
The radical queer New York-based Russian exile Slava Mogutin made a tribute video piece featuring Gio Black Peter & Neil Young to Marina Abramovic & Ulay’s “Light/Dark” piece.
DANIEL SWAN’S LUX LAZE – Exclusive Interview Exploring the Retro-Future Film
This UK video artist has worked with M.I.A. and many more, he has recently launched his self-released short film of futuristic desolation LUX LAZE.
MUTSUMI KANAMORI & MAURICE FULTON – New Album + Exclusive Interview!
A brand new album from the queen of abrasive electro pop, “Mutsumi “MU” Kanamori is back after a five year silence with her self titled release.
PIG DEATH MACHINE – Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis’ First Film In a Decade!
Underground legends Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis have a new film in their infamous cannon called PIG DEATH MACHINE coming out in 2011. We had JonnyCunt talk to them about it in this epic interview!
HANIN ELIAS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Adopting New Sounds in a New World
Former Atari Teenage Riot front woman is back from a hiatus in French Polynesia. She discusses new collaborations, a new life-direction, and the rift between her and the new Atari Teenage Riot lineup.
ZAN LYONS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Video Art in the Music Hall
An exclusive discussion about his latest involvement with the reformed Atari Teenage Riot, live video/audio mixing, his forthcoming DVD, and more.
SEE SPACES – TEETH Premier Their New Music Video
The hottest, too-cool-for-school UK pranksters release their debut music video and 7″ single, “See Spaces.”
TOO MUCH PUSSY – Émilie Jouvet’s X-Rated Road Movie
Feminist pornographer Émilie Jouvet’s video tour diary hits the screens as a new, feature length documentary, “TOO MUCH PUSSY: Feminist Sluts in the QueerXShow.”