If I were in NYC tomorrow or Sunday

I would totally go see Fear(s) of the Dark (or Peur[s] du noir), part of Lincoln Center's French film festival Rendez-Vous 2008. Directed by Blutch, it has interpretations of nightmares from six cartoonists including Charles Burns and Richard McGuire. Official site here featuring excerpts from each cartoonist.


And despite my best googling efforts, the film does not appear to be coming to Montreal, which makes no sense to me! Someone email us if you know differently.

Here are more stills from Charles:

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Full House at Housing Works

Thanks to Tom Burke of Words Without Borders for sending in these pics of last night's Dupuy & Berberian event.

Matt Madden, Philippe, Charles, and a diligent NPR recorder:


Philippe & Charles sign books for their fans:






Also, a nice write-up of the night here.

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