Tag Archives: photography

Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Drew Kerr

Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn (Director: Josh Whiteman): “Having your picture taken is like intimacy, it’s like having sex…I’ve been having sex with Anton for nearly 20 years now, since I was a boy.” That provocative line comes … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams’ Appalachia

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jay Kerr

The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams’ Appalachia (2002, Director: Jennifer Baichwal): In 2002, Jennifer Baichwal directed this fabulous film about Shelby Lee Adams’ controversial photos of the poor people in the Appalachian Mountains. Adams was born in Kentucky … Continue reading →

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Daddy Tran: A Life in 3-D

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jay Kerr

Daddy Tran: A Life in 3-D (2008, Director: Sia Tu): At first glance, this appears to be a film about an artist who has a passion for 3-D photography. Unfortunately this film is more about Hai “Daddy” Tran’s lifelong obsession … Continue reading →

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