Discussing The Blood of the Dinosaurs With Director Joe Badon
Horror Obsessive
by Sean Parker
Joe Badon has a penchant for the absurd. His films The God Inside My Ear and Sister Tempest are roller coaster rides of surreal metaphysical visuals that often mix genre elements from science-fiction and horror while adding the levity of farcical confusion. When Badon contacted me about his latest short film, The Blood of the Dinosaurs, I expected nothing less than the acid trip I received.
I sat down with Joe Badon for a brief discussion about Blood of the Dinosaurs, which was shown last week as part of the WTF (Watch These Films) block at Chattanooga Film Festival and will be showing at the Fantasia International Film Festival beginning July 14. I strongly believe watching our conversation is worth it because Badon and I laughed a lot. Whether discussing his films or the hubris of more serious directors, this interview was a lot of fun, and Badon’s animated exuberance may not translate well into the transcription.
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