Night Flight - Short Cuts: "John Carpenter"
2024 : 15 minutes
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A look into the films and music of John Carpenter, including an exclusive interview where he discusses his influences for films such as The Thing and Big Trouble in Little China, as well as his pioneering work on his own film scores.
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