Re: [Frameworks] Alchemy / James Whitney's Dwija (1973)
Many thanks to the list - I have had some very helpful and interesting suggestions, both on and off list, in terms of filmmakers who reference alchemical ideas, or who might be said to work in a consciously alchemical way with film - Christian Farrell / Silt, Sociedade Abissologica, Daniel Higgs 'Alchemist', Werner Nekes, Jim Davis, Ken Paul Rosenthal. I want to say also that May at the Academy has been very helpful in terms of organising a way of viewing James Whitney's Dwija. I am aware of William Moritz's writing on Dwija (thanks to CVM), also the discussion of Dwija in William Wees. If anyone knows of any other sources or commentaries I should know about in relation to this (or indeed his other 'elemental' film - Wu Ming) , please do let me know. Thanks again to everyone for such helpfulness. Richard Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com Web: www.ashrowan.com Blog: http://richardashrowan.tumblr.com Alchemy: www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
[Frameworks] Alchemy / James Whitney's Dwija (1973)
Hello all, Is anyone aware of any available 16mm prints / DVD / VHS or online versions of James Whitney's 1973 'Dwija'? I would like to review it for my PhD research (related to alchemy in the moving image), and I may then see if I might be able to screen it. I have sent inquiry emails to CVM, the LA Film Forum, the Academy Film Archive and Iota, but have yet to hear anything back. I cannot seem to find who actually has this film. I would also be interested to hear any thoughts Frameworkers might have on films / filmmakers that deal consciously with ideas of alchemical transformation, from any era. Many thanks for your help Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com Web: www.ashrowan.com Blog: http://richardashrowan.tumblr.com Alchemy: www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Alchemy / James Whitney's Dwija (1973)
Hi Richard, Greetings. I haven¹t received an inquiry from you. To what email did you send it? We¹ll check and get back to you. Thanks! Best, Adam Hyman Los Angeles Filmforum On 1/24/12 7:43 AM, Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com wrote: Hello all, Is anyone aware of any available 16mm prints / DVD / VHS or online versions of James Whitney's 1973 'Dwija'? I would like to review it for my PhD research (related to alchemy in the moving image), and I may then see if I might be able to screen it. I have sent inquiry emails to CVM, the LA Film Forum, the Academy Film Archive and Iota, but have yet to hear anything back. I cannot seem to find who actually has this film. I would also be interested to hear any thoughts Frameworkers might have on films / filmmakers that deal consciously with ideas of alchemical transformation, from any era. Many thanks for your help Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com Web: www.ashrowan.com http://www.ashrowan.com/ Blog: http://richardashrowan.tumblr.com http://richardashrowan.tumblr.com/ Alchemy: www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk http://www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Alchemy / James Whitney's Dwija (1973) (Richard Ashrowan)
Hello Richard,As you know, we answered your other email earlier today. This film can be studied at Center for Visual Music in LA, along with related reference materials in our paper files and library. We don't loan or sell DVD or VHS copies of this film. I don't know of any copies where you are, in the UK.Appointments are through cvmaccess (at) gmail.combest regards,Cindy KeeferCenter for Visual Musicwww.centerforvisualmusic.orgCVM email is cvmaccess (at) gmail.comDate: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:43:23 + From: Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com Subject: [Frameworks] Alchemy / James Whitney's Dwija (1973) To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Hello all, Is anyone aware of any available 16mm prints / DVD / VHS or online versions of James Whitney's 1973 'Dwija'? I would like to review it for my PhD research (related to alchemy in the moving image), and I may then see if I might be able to screen it. I have sent inquiry emails to CVM, the LA Film Forum, the Academy Film Archive and Iota, but have yet to hear anything back. I cannot seem to find who actually has this film. I would also be interested to hear any thoughts Frameworkers might have on films / filmmakers that deal consciously with ideas of alchemical transformation, from any era. Many thanks for your help Richard Ashrowan rich...@ashrowan.com Web: www.ashrowan.com Blog: http://richardashrowan.tumblr.com Alchemy: www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
