January 24, 2026
1671.) In Part 2 of my second, more in-depth interview with the great Mike Kuchar (conducted in his apt in San Francisco), I talk with him about some of the more noted “underground” filmmakers he met when his brother George and he became celebrated in that sphere. Then we discuss his switchover in the later 20th century from 16mm to mini-DV video. He offers reflections on that and some of the lighting advice he used to give his students at the San Francisco Art Institute. I punctuate this discussion, as always, with choice moments from Mike’s films and videos. Also: a reflection by Mike on his brother George’s “diary” videos.
