John Carpenter releases 'Cathedral' graphic novel and companion album with family
Horror director John Carpenter discusses his new graphic novel 'Cathedral' and its accompanying musical score, created in collaboration with his family. He expresses disillusionment with the modern corporate film industry and prefers creative independence.
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Provides insight into the creative process of a legendary filmmaker and his critique of current Hollywood business models.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Carpenter has often collaborated with those closest to him throughout his career. But making “Cathedral,” a graphic novel with an accompanying original album out Friday, was truly a family affair.
The famed director of seminal horror films like “The Thing” and “Halloween” says the movie business is all “corporate” nowadays. So the 78-year-old prefers to find alternative, less expensive ways to stay creatively fulfilled.
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