Hesperidian Productions

02/13/2018

For Wes Anderson fans who are also foodies with disposable income....

Running during the release of the director’s latest film "The Isle of Dogs," the dinner will pay culinary tribute to films like "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and "The Life Aquatic."

04/24/2017

John Waters fans:

The filmmaker shares his advice to young artists in a new book ahead of his Chicago Humanities Festival appearance.

04/23/2017

Public reactions to film and TV narratives can raise unanticipated pushback as activists and professionals piggyback their concerns into promotional efforts by producers. The goal of bringing attention to - - and trying to change - - the public's acceptance of traditional attitudes and behaviors can lead to greater audience engagement and exposure for the work and the activists.

When it comes to depictions of su***de, this article asks, "Is our narrative reinforcing a set of attitudes that potentially harms vulnerable individuals and society generally?" "World's Greatest Dad," (2009) savagely parodied society's teen su***de template. Did the film have any impact? Does "13 Reasons Why" reinforce harmful stereotypes that feed the thinking of teens considering this option? Interesting questions and food for thought....

Katherine Langford as Hannah in 13 Reasons Why © 2017 Netflix I am a mom.  And I am a psychotherapist.  I have actually been a psychotherapist longer than I have been a mom.  That’s originally why I picked up the book 13 Reasons Why.  I was intrigued by its premise:  a teen takes her life,

04/08/2017

http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-video-budget-in-2017-45-billion-2017-4

Amazon is set to spend a gargantuan ~$4.5 billion on video in 2017, according to analysts at JPMorgan. Netflix will spend $6 billion.

03/24/2017

Fantastic short film based on a Patricia Highsmith story. Check it out!

This monochromatic film challenges the idea that anything can truly be black or white.

03/23/2017

David Lynch: A Complete Retrospective. April 27th - May 4th.

Single tickets $12 GA / $9 MBT Members
All access pass $100 GA / $80 MBT Members

Poster by James Harvey

Event: http://bit.ly/2mZfNzB

02/28/2017

"Find and Bring Bill the Amulet of Khonsu: If Bill appears in a dream of yours, that means he’s willing to proceed. To prove your worth and utmost desire to make your film, Bill will ask you to retrieve the Amulet of Khonsu, the Egyptian God of the Moon. The amulet is said to only exist during a full moon and can only be handled by a direct descendant of Osiris. It is either in Egypt or a place other than Egypt. If you think this is impossible, realize Wes Anderson has done this several times."

And good luck!

Bill Murray does not have an agent or a manager. In order for filmmakers to cast him in his or her film, they must follow the steps below. Call Bil...

02/15/2017

Completely obvious conclusion too long in coming. Will the pace of change pick up?

"The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has completed its investigation into charges that the Hollywood studio system engages in systematic discrimination against female filmmakers, Deadline reports, and the results are explosive. The outlet reports that 'the EEOC is currently in settlement talks with the major studios to resolve charges that they systemically discriminated against women directors.' ”

After over a year of investigations, the EEOC has reportedly come to some explosive conclusions.

02/15/2017

If "American Gods" is finally coming to cable this year, perhaps an American production of "The Master and Margarita" will finally reach our screens in a few years?

EXCLUSIVE: It’s a book that has inspired other iconic works. Many lines in the Rolling Stones’ song Sympathy for the Devil are from its pages. Comparisons have been made between it and …

01/20/2017

A six-part adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terri Pratchett’s novel “Good Omens” will debut in 2018, Amazon Studios announced on Thursday. Gaiman adapted all six episodes of the seri…

12/21/2016

A gift for Wes Anderson lovers!

11/12/2016

My talented friend and collaborator, Larry Ziegelman, is getting noticed. Check it out.

Director Larry Ziegelman wreaks horror from heartache in his first music video for “Stung,” a song about lost love from Brooklyn artist Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis’ 2016 album, “Lion.”