Alejandro Jodorowsky Archives

‘The Incal’: Taika Waititi To Direct A Film Adaptation Of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Graphic Novel

November 4, 2021 9:55 am

Did you ever think you’d live in a world where the names “Dune,” Alejandro Jodorowsky, and Taika Waititi all fit in the same sentence? Well, with the announcement of a film adaptation of “The Incal,” it’s happ...

The Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Raya And The Last Dragon,’ ‘Minari,’ ‘The Father’ & More

Jason Bailey

May 25, 2021 2:32 pm

News

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a spla...

'Alejandro Jodorowsky: 4K Restoration Collection' Is An Admirable Portrait Of A Unique, Challenging Artist

‘Alejandro Jodorowsky: 4K Restoration Collection’ Shows The Psychedelic Auteur In Full Freaky, Grotesque Glory

Andrew Crump

September 28, 2020 2:25 pm

Essays, Features, News

ABKCO Films' “Alejandro Jodorowsky: 4K Restoration Collection” is a magnificent, grotesque sandwich. For the bread: “Fando y Lis” and “Psychomagic, A Healing Art.” For the fillings: “The Holy Mountain” and “El...

Jodorowsky Says Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Looks “Very Well Done” But Is “Predictable” & “Industrial”

Charles Barfield

September 16, 2020 11:54 am

News

“Dune” is a literary classic. The Frank Herbert novel is so widespread and iconic, the inspiration can be seen in some of the biggest film and TV franchises today. (“Star Wars” owes an incredible amount to “Du...

‘Psychomagic’ Exclusive Clip: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Latest Shows How Burying Yourself Alive Is Therapeutic

Charles Barfield

August 3, 2020 12:40 pm

News, Trailers, Video

While many who read The Playlist regularly probably have heard the name Alejandro Jodorowsky quite a few times before, as the Chilean filmmaker is one of the most interesting figures in film history, with his ...

‘Psychomagic:’ Watch The Trailer For Jodorowsky’s New Doc & Epic Box Set Of Outré, Psychedelic Classics

Reid Ramsey

June 16, 2020 3:45 pm

News, Trailers

Theatre director, novelist, poet, and mime, Alejandro Jodorowsky has carried many different monikers throughout his 91 years; although for none of these careers is he more well-known than filmmaker. In fact, t...

Darren Aronofsky & Alejandro Jodorowsky Discuss ‘Endless Poetry’ In 30 Minute Podcast Talk

Martine Olivier

July 26, 2017 3:36 pm

News

On the cusp of the hotly anticipated film “mother!” Darren Aronofsky sat down to chat with legendary director and screenwriter Alejandro Jodorowsky about his newest release, “Endless Poetry.” Both filmmakers ta...

2 New Trailers For Alejandro Jodorowsky’s ‘Endless Poetry’ Introduces An Artist

Kevin Jagernauth

June 8, 2017 4:44 pm

News, Trailers

A new film from cult director Alejandro Jodorowsky should probably be more of an event, but for whatever reason, his latest effort, "Endless Poetry," has been flying a bit under the radar. But two new trailers ...

Cannes Review: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Exhausting ‘Endless Poetry’

Nikola Grozdanovic

May 18, 2016 3:55 pm

Reviews

The second of Alejandro Jodorowsky's biographical series of hybrid docs (in a planned five) is called "Endless Poetry," an unfortunately ironic title since the film quickly turns into an endurance test for peop...

Born To Be Wild: 11 Counterculture Films Riding Shotgun With ‘Easy Rider’

Nikola Grozdanovic

May 4, 2016 1:20 pm

Features

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With wind in their long hair and drugs stowed in their motorbikes, a couple of born-to-be-wild men blaze a path on the American highway in the opening credits of “Easy Rider.” It’s a quintessential cinematic mo...

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