The world of a complacent housewife in 1957 Connecticut is turned inside-out by her husband’s crisis of sexual identity, and by community reaction to her friendship with an African-American man.

A dazzlingly crafted tribute to the movies of director Douglas Sirk; a subtle deconstruction of Hollywood esthetics in the fifties; and a transcendent exploration of middle-class American consciousness. Todd Haynes’ Far From Heaven is an astonishing, multi-layered film that should transform his critical reputation, taking him beyond the limbo of “talented” and “original” into the front rank of American filmmakers.

On the surface, the film looks just like a lush Technicolor production of the Eisenhower era. From the stylish costumes, to the color coordinated interiors, to the symbolically blowing and changing leaves of a New England fall, Haynes deftly recreates the atmosphere of a Lana Turner soap opera,  (more…)

The Big Question with Darick Robertson
Interview with: Aaron Mehta

The name Darick Robertson has been synonymous with the great work of fiction Transmetropolitan for the past five years.

Now it’s over, and he is free to cause havoc across comicdom. Darick is an extremely nice guy who is very much in touch with the fans, so instead of beating me senseless when I sent him an email, he responded.

THE BIG Q&A

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