By Mark R. Hasan
The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.
The first podcast from BHA+ - Big Head Amusement's new media channel - is a lengthy conversation with Canadian-born composer, musician, and filmmaker Spookey Ruben, who celebrates his lengthy career with a tour that takes him to the U.S., Europe, and eastern Canada, including a one-day stop in Toronto on Firday September 13th at BSMT 234.
Perhaps best known for his breakthrough hit "These Days Are Old," Ruben will perform selections from his extensive songbook, and debuts his MIDI-triggered Crash Bang Theatre - both of which are tied to his other skillsets as a music video director and filmmaker.
Prior to directing and enjoying a fruitful career as a solo artist, Ruben studied film production at York University, and our conversation touches upon those early years, his filmic influences & interests, and selected songs and their inventive videos.
Several songs from his Hi-Hat Recordings catalogue are spotlighted, including excerpts from his short film Puzzleface which features one of the last screen appearances by British filmmaker Ken Russell.
Special Thanks to Spookey Ruben for his generous time and candor, and David Daniloff and Daniloff Productions for facilitating this interview. Visit Spookey Ruben on bandcamp to listen to & purchase his music, and his website to enjoy his music videos.
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--- MRH (2024)
For ArtScopeTO, I interviewed Toronto-based abstract painter Donna Wise on her unique techniques, and working during the 2020-2021 pandemic.
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Visit artbydonnawise.com and donnawisefine art on Instagram for more info on the artist and samples of her fine work.
Special Thanks to Donna Wise for her time, and Glenda Fordham at Fordham P.R. for facilitating the interview.
Film historian, home video producer, and restorationist Jason Pichonsky discusses the premiere Blu-ray and DVD release of Julian Roffman's restored suspense-drama THE BLOODY BROOD (1959), from KINO Lorber.
This podcast follows in the footsteps of my prior Q&A with Peter Roffman and his book DEAR GUELDA: THE DEATH AND LIFE OF PIONEERING CANADIAN FILMMAKER JULIAN ROFFMAN. For further details and links to related CanCon films (including John Huston's PHOBIA), please see the Editor's Blog at KQEK.com.
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Composers Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner discuss scoring ANNE WITH AN E, CBC and Netflix's recent production of L.M. Montgomery's ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, as adapted by BREAKING BAD's Moira Walley-Beckett.
Visit KQEK.com for additional film reviews, soundtrack reviews, interviews, and read the Editor's Blog by Mark R. Hasan for additional info and related links.
Special Thanks to Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner, and Maike Eilert at White Bear PR.
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Composer Austin Wintory discusses scoring the new interactive full motion video game ERICA from Flavourworks, and published by Sony, and his compilation album REMNANTS. Music from both albums are available via Bandcamp.
A prior interview from 2010 regarding Paul Solet's psychological shocker GRACE (2009) is also available.
Visit KQEK.com for additional film reviews, soundtrack reviews, interviews, and read the Editor's Blog by Mark R. Hasan for additional info and related links.
Special Thanks to Austin Wintory, and Maike Eilert at White Bear PR.
Visit Austin Wintory's website for music samples, news, and media links.
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For the latest edition of ArtScopeTO, I interview photographer Pengkuei (Ben) Huang, whose current eco-series SOLEMN PINES FADING THINGS is exhibited at Toronto's Urban Gallery (400 Queen Street East) from May 2-31st, as part of the 2019 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival.
Huang discusses the genesis of his series, which examines the location and people in Japan's Tohoku region, and the lingering effects of the triple hit of an earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiishi nuclear disaster in 2011.
Further info and stills from the exhibition are available via the Editor's Blog at KQEK.com.
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Visit www.benhuangphotos.com for more info on Huang's work.
Special Thanks to Ben Huang for his generous time, Urban Gallery's manager Calvin Hambrook and curator Allen Shugar, and Glenda Fordham at Fordham P.R. for facilitating the interview.
Composer John Murphy (28 DAYS LATER, MIAMI VICE) discusses scoring the BBC's lavish new 6-part mini-series LES MISERABLES (2018), based on Victor Hugo's epic novel; his main themes & use of the viola; and taking a break from scoring in 2015 after the album ANONYMOUS.
Prior interviews with the composer from 2010 (regarding ARMORED) and 2015 (regarding ANONYMOUS)are also available.
Visit KQEK.com for additional film reviews, soundtrack reviews, interviews, and read the Editor's Blog by Mark R. Hasan for additional info and related links.
Special Thanks to John Murphy, and Adrianna Perez at White Bear PR.
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In the latest ArtScopeTO podcast, I interview photographer Lori Ryerson, whose current series OFF THE BEATEN PATH is showcased from April 6-27, 2018, at Toronto's Urban Gallery, 400 Queen Street East. Topics include abandoned landscapes, vintage cars, capturing small details in unlikely places, and transitioning from a corporate career to working artist.
Further info and stills from the exhibition are available via the Editor's Blog at KQEK.com.
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Visit www.focalocity.ca for more info on Lori Ryerson's work.
Special Thanks to Lori Ryerson for her generous time, Urban Gallery's manager Calvin Hambrook and curator Allen Shugar, and Glenda Fordham at Fordham P.R. for facilitating the interview.
Composer-Arranger-Orchestrator James T. Sale discusses his score for SAINT JUDY (2018), the bio-drama on attorney Judy Wood and her successful efforts to improve the laws for immigrants seeking asylum.
Also touched upon are temp tracks, Jerry Goldsmith, and Mark Mothersbaugh, with whom Sale worked for several years as an orchestrator and composer.
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Special Thanks to James T. Sale, and Grecco Bray at The Krakower Group.
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Filmmaker Zach Weddington discusses the making of Viva Amiga (2017), his affectionate chronicle of the beloved home computer that evolved from a game machine to a pioneering multimedia system for musicians, filmmakers, gamers, and artists.
Available digitally from Vimeo, we also discuss the extensive bonus interviews (many free) and the Amiga's impact, including the iconic video editing system the Video Toaster from Newtek, plus vintage computing and video gear.
Visit KQEK.com for a review of Viva Amiga and the lightly discussed Stinking Heaven, and my ongoing blog (Mis)Adventures in Video at Big Head Amusements, which includes a link to Newtek's award-winning Video Toaster demo Revolution 1.0 + 2.0.
Special Zach Weddington, whose next project is Arcadia, a history of arcade games. Visit his production site www.rocksteadymedia.com for more info.
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The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.