Been back to watching films again. Recently watched David Lynch’s “Inland Empire”, “El Topo”, “Planet Terror” (as well as all three “Mariachi” films), Sam Fuller’s “The Steel Helmet”, and Godard’s “Breathless”. What a marathon!
“Inland Empire” was breathtaking for so many reasons. “El Topo” was incredible, I need to go back and see […]

Panchira is in hibernation right now.  Dave still hasn’t recovered from his “Brutality burnout”,  I’ve been active in the local theatre world, Lisa, Mandie and Arwen are caught up in matters domestic as well as the Stage.
“BFF” fell apart shortly after the script was done.  I have no good excuse.  Maybe in the spring, Kira […]

Larry has finished a first draft of “BFF”, which is, according to early reports,  a homage to the “slasher” films of the 1980’s.  This is his first collaboration with young filmmaker Kira Barker (”Death Nose”) and the second horror film from Panchira in a year.  Are they turning into the new New Line?
“Nah.”  Chuckles Larry, […]

This is Larry,
 A couple weeks ago, Kira pitched me a slasher/horror film she wanted to make with her friends in time for Halloween.  She would provide the cast, the fake blood and the location if I would write, shoot, edit and direct.  She would get a movie to show at Halloween parties and on YouTube, […]

At the panel discussion after the premiere of our 48 Hour Film “Brutality”, I was asked if Panchira Pictures would return next year. I gave a non-committal answer because I wasn’t sure how Dave felt about it. Upon further reflection, I can definitely say that we won’t be back.
I had […]

First of all, on behalf of myself and Dave, I want to welcome you to the Blog for Panchira Pictures. This blog will not only contain a peek in the life of Dave and I as Outlaw Auteurs, but also rants about films and the film industry.
Second, although Dave doesn’t believe in it, you […]