#1321: Journalist Brandon Harris




Filmwax Radio show

Summary: Journalist, filmmaker and film series curator, Brandon Harris, stops by for the first of a 2-part conversation. In this first episode, among other things, we talk about a recent article of his that appeared on the Brooklyn Rail website and which has drawn some attention, The Emancipation Wet Dream. Other topics of discussion include Robert De Niro, Neil Young, Jonathan Demme, Pam Grier, Quentin Tarantino, such films as SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, LINCOLN, DJANGO UNCHAINED, BELOVED, blaxploitation films of the 70's and more.  Also discussed is the new Hammer to Nail film series at Brooklyn Fireproof in Bushwyck, which Brandon is curating. The next screening is SAWDUST CITY and takes place on Sunday, February 24th, 7:30. The filmmaker, David Nordstrom, calls in as a bonus surprise.