Escape Plan (2013); Mikael Hafstrom; photographed by Brendan Galvin:

A few words for InRO; I like things about it, but the above image is more visually interesting than anything director Hafstrom can come up with.

'The Hand' (from 'Eros'); Wong Kar-Wai (2004); photographed by Chris Doyle:

another entry for InRO's 'Directrospective', this one on Wong's 'The Hand', a low-key, modest short that nonetheless remains one of the most sensual films I've ever seen.

Days of Being Wild; Wong Kar-Wai (1990); photographed by Chris Doyle:

a modest appreciation for InRO's Wong Kar-Wai 'Directrospective' here:

Drug War (2012); dir. Johnnie To:

photographed by Siu-keung Cheng

'Drug War'; or, Johnnie To's Mainland Western:

Escape From New York:

On the eve of a new 2k digital restoration, I talk about Escape From New York for InRO's 'Old Hat' blog. Spoiler alert: It's still awesome.

Duelle (une quarantaine): dir: Jacques Rivette; photographed by William Lubtchansky: