Page 2 Filmphernalia Screenopticals: Directorial Ethics and Children of Men Since the last issue, I posted two more screenopticals on Filmospheric though without any connection between them – but for one little thing, namely my questioning mode. The first screenoptical critically looks at the issue of directorial ethics in filmmaking. The idea for writing it came from seeing a story about legendary film director Ingmar Bergman, of Sweden, while he worked on the production of Winter Light (1963) – a great movie in my opinion. I compare and contrast it against another filmmaking legend – Alfred Hitchcock, who was accused of misbehavior on the sets of his films. The second one questions the placement of Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men (2006) in the sci-fi genre by movie database sites. In fact, a listicle in Collider even included it in the 10 most grounded sci-fi movies. And my response: say what? Why it’s not really a sci-fi but a dystopian political thriller is the focus of my article. And the question goes straight to the fundamental criteria for a movie to be called a sci-fi film. Read these screenopticals on Filmospheric site (carousel). FilmBuzz — Usual, Unusual, and Unheard Fictional Selves will be released Oct. 6 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold. Legendary actor Robert Duvall dies at 95. (National Today, February 18) Kyle MacLachlan’s memoir Fictional Selves will be published later this year. (Crown Publishing) Netflix abandons Warner Bros. bid; Paramount set to take over. (The Epoch Times, February 26) Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell reveals he has cancer. (X, March 3) Chuck Norris, action legend, dead at 86. (USA Today, March 20) Mel Gibson set to return to Scotland for Braveheart 30th anniversary tour. (Smooth Radio, April 9) Scripter’s Haven — Reno Tahoe Screenplay Contest The story begins here and now... It’s fun and it’s free to enter! This spring screenwriters get a chance to write a 10-page script that could be the beginning or ending of a feature film they are required to watch online. The movie called Target List is free to watch on YouTube, Tubi, and Fawsome. Deadline: May 31, 2026 The winner will be hired on an assignment to write their next feature film! To learn more and enter the contest, visit the link https://filmfreeway.com/ RenoTahoeScreenplayContest.
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