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đź‘» Steven Soderbergh Exclusive: A Ghost's Perspective in Presence
It's an extravaganza of exclusive director interviews as legendary auteurs Steven Soderbergh and the Russo brothers talk about their latest projects.
Michael Ahr
December 06, 2024
Friday Edition December 6, 2024
We love putting out the Den of Geek magazine, available for free at over 140 comic book stores in the U.S., but our online audience also benefits from the many exclusive interviews the print version provides.
This week, we’re excited to share with you the unique perspective of auteur director Steven Soderbergh as well as commentary from box office juggernauts the Russo Brothers. Their projects, the horror film Presence and the sci-fi movie The Electric State respectively, are probably two of the most innovative offerings you’ll find in theaters in the coming months.
Plus we’ve got another Marvel collectibles themed eBay Live charity auction coming up! Click the link to set a reminder 🙏
— Michael Ahr
MOVIES
Steven Soderbergh on the Unique Horror of Presence, Making a Spy Thriller, and Seeking New Challenges
Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Director Steven Soderbergh admitted he was taking a risk with his upcoming horror film, Presence. The entire story is told from the perspective of a ghost haunting a suburban family’s home, which presented a unique set of challenges.
“It really was a directorial gimmick that I’d never employed to this extent, and it was exciting,” he told our reporter. “At the same time, there’s no plan B. If it doesn’t work, you’re screwed.”
Follow along as we chat with Soderbergh about Presence and his other notable projects including the Ocean’s trilogy; Sex, Lies, and Videotape; and a spy thriller in the works called Black Bag.
MOVIES
The Electric State Imagines How Walt Disney Destroyed the World (in an Alternate Timeline)
Photo: Netflix
We recently spoke with directors Joe and Anthony Russo along with actor Stanley Tucci about their upcoming Netflix movie, The Electric State, and it’s a must-read for fans of alternate reality science fiction.
The film tells the story of sentient robots and virtual reality systems and is based on the work of retrofuturist artist and writer Simon Stålenhag. The story is grounded firmly in an imaginary version of 30 years ago: a late 20th century in which Disney animatronics became sentient… and vengeful.
Follow the link below to read more about The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
TODAY’S QUIZ
Apple TV+ is adapting William Gibson’s Neuromancer for TV. Which term, first coined in his 1982 short story “Burning Chrome,” did Gibson make famous in that novel? |
LIVE CHARITY AUCTION: POWERED BY EBAY
Live Charity Auction Features Valuable Collectibles from East Continental Gems and More
Collectors have enjoyed attending our eBay Live charity auctions for almost a year now, but never before have we offered such a luxurious lineup of one-of-a-kind collectibles. Besides our continuing opportunities to bid on rare graded and ungraded comics, New York’s own East Continental Gems is preparing a jaw-dropping set of Marvel-inspired items including Infinity Gemstones, brass gauntlets, and other items made with precious metals and gems.
Click below to set a reminder for the next live event happening on December 10th at 8pm ET, and be sure to follow us as a seller on eBay so that you never miss another charity auction. All proceeds benefit the First Responders Children’s Foundation.
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In Other News…
VIZIO’s WatchFree+ service has a ton of star-studded holiday movies in December that you can watch for free.
Black Doves, Netflix’s Christmas-themed spy thriller, marks yet another holiday project for star Keira Knightley.
Director James Mangold shared insights about his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet.
Matlock star David Del Rio spoke about his junior associate character Billy being in the spotlight for the heartbreaking Christmas episode.