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Lady Gaga took to the microphone in Houston for the NFL Super Bowl press conference on Thursday afternoon and was almost immediately hit with questions about her most recent Instagram post and a tell-tale symbol it included. “Oh boy do you guys read into everything,” Gaga responded to Entertainment Tonight reporter Kevin Fraser’s question regarding […]...

As far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be involved with movies. Growing up and constantly watching and re-watching as many as you could will probably have that effect on someone. When I got my hands on my first video camera and we had a school project to do requiring us to make a suspenseful short, it was go time! Some award winning movies and absolute failures later and I’m starting working at a video store reading and watching every movie in the place, eventually creating CityofFilms.com and later attending film school.

I never looked at it as a way to make money or get famous, I just loved the movies. Writing about them, sharing news and talking with like-minded people about what was happening behind and in-front of the camera. Film school came and went as did a pile of scripts I don’t know how to finish.

Welcome to a new era for Cof.

Almost a year ago Graham and I began discussing the fact that we were fast approaching the 10th anniversary of the day he created Cof. After spending a bit of time reminiscing on what it took to get us to this point, we quickly turned towards where we want to be in the future.As unveiled last week on the 10th birthday celebration, we have started with a brand new logo. That was followed up this past weekend with relaunching a brand new design to the website (along with taking the Ice Bucket Challenge.. check it out below). Over the last several months we have disucssed what we wanted our vision to be and how best to get there. While I am sure we will be making tweaks over the next several weeks (and we welcome feedback) we feel very confident that we...

Cof became a registered website on Saturday August 14th 2004. Ten years is a long time considering how fast websites come and go on the Internet. I created Cof out of my true passion for movies. I wasn’t trying to create a business or make money. I wasn’t looking for fame; I just enjoyed watching movies and wanted an outlet to share some thoughts and provide some news I thought was worth mentioning. Looking back over the last 10 years, I would say we have accomplished that. We’re not the only game in town, but I don’t think you will find another Cof out there.

Young me being amazed by technology.

When I say “we” I’m talking of course about the people who have helped develop the site into what it is today. They let me stand on their shoulders and call this place my own, but...

It was almost a year ago when our own Kevin Fraser was putting together his wish list of re-cast members of the The Magnificent Seven (see here). Now things are moving on the remake with director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and Denzel Washington.

Fuqua received an offer to direct the remake of the 1960 western which in turn was a remake of Akira Kurosawa classic Seven Samurai. It looks more and more likely that he will take the job that might create a third team-up with Washington. Washington is being rumored to play the lead role and today Variety confirmed that Fuqua and Washington are in talks for the movie.

The original movie starred Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen and revolved around seven gunslingers that protect an oppressed Mexican village from a group of outlaws. The script was reworked by John Lee Hancock with True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto writing the previous version.

Due to personal reasons I was unable to produce Kevin Fraser’s Poster Friday last week. I know you’re all broken up about it. To make it up to you I thought we’d try something a little different this week…Posters! TV Posters that is. That’s right, TV shows have posters too and in recent years they’ve been just as creative as their big screen brothers.

So click onwards to see some rather neat posters from some of my favourite televised programs!

We’ll start off with one of the best comedies of recent times, Louie. This poster by Frank Ockenfels feels like the show in a nutshell and you haven’t watched it…you should.

I’ve always loved this poster for Mad Men, also by Frank Ockenfels, especially because they actually did flood the set as opposed to employing some tricky photoshoppery. Check out...

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

August 20, 2013

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The Show: The City of Films show is back in the habit! That is to say we recorded some talking and posted it for you. It’s been awhile, so if you have any issues with the show, that’s our reasoning so sounding rusty…cobwebs. On this show:

We still can’t do intros. What’s new with the show? The Stub Box returns (Live Free or Die Hard, Watchmen, Men in Black). We need a City Strip idea! (Listen to us come up with this past Mondays strip).

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The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

1993 called, they want their movie back.

We recorded and posted this last year, so here it is again. Will I post it again when the special “raptors in the kitchen” blu-ray comes out? Probably.

Series 2 Episode 3: 20 Years In The Making

August 23, 2012

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Well I hope you all had a fantastic weekend, and if you’re here with us on this Monday of March, we thank you. It’s going to be a fun filled week here in the City of Films – and when have I ever said that?

To kick things off, we have a brand new City Strip; it’s almost like we do that every Monday. One of my favorite characters returns (last seen in #119) with a topical kind spirited jest, laugh along with us will you. Oh and that crude depiction of Kevin Fraser you see there may or may not be my jab at him for last week’s comic. I’m the bigger man (pun intended).

Check out The City Strip #135 – With Love For As.

Earlier this year our very own Kevin Fraser stepped away from the drawing board that is The City Strip and took on another task, video reviews. He’s completed six reviews, all watchable and entertaining – I promise. If you haven’t seen them, what better time than now when we’re all incredibly lazy to post new and relevant news? Happy holidays!

In Kevin’s own words: It was mentioned a few episodes ago on The City of Films Show and now it’s finally here. At long last it’s…The Review. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, so I finally just decided to go for it. I’ll be reviewing movies, TV shows, shorts, pretty much anything I want. I’ve been having a blast doing these so far and its also given me an excuse to start editing again, which is something I love doing.

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Series 2 Episode 6: Dear Jack

December 25, 2012

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The Show: Here it is folks, the last show of the series! We will likely return for another series, just as long as Kevin gets himself cleaned up and acts a bit more professional, you know what I’m talking about. On this episode we chat about the year that was 2012, what movies we saw, liked, loved and loathed. Take a listen down memory lane, it’s something to do isn’t it?

Goodbye, for now: Thank you all so much for listening and showing us the love on Twitter and Facebook,...

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Series 2 Episode 5: A Little Qt

December 19, 2012

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Contest Winner: Jimmy D. won our last contest [see here] so he gets a copy of Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion [read review], he answered the skill question ‘How many Halloween movies did Jamie Lee Curtis appear in?’ with the number 4. Good job sir.

The Show: Welcome to the CoF Show Quentin Tarantino Special, we chat about the films and career of one of the most influenced and influential directors of our time just before his recent film Django Unchained hits theaters on Christmas day. Below you can watch THR‘s director’s roundtable that involves Quentin Tarantino,...

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Series 2 Episode 4: Boo Edition

October 31, 2012

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Contest Winner: Tom M. won our last contest [see here] so he gets a copy of The True Adventures of the World’s Greatest Stuntman. His entry can be watched here.

Our New contest is pretty easy too, just email, tweet, or facebook us and tell us how many Halloween movies Jamie Lee Curtis physically appeared in. There may be some ambiguity there as she may have been in flashbacks and or photos, we will take those into account for a possible few answers. Good luck and you could win...

Well we made it; the second episode of The Review has arrived. The response to the first episode was great, so thank you all very much. I hope you continue to enjoy the upcoming episodes as much as I did making them.

Today’s episode deals with one of the greatest comedy teams in the history of film, so sit back, throw a pie, have a nyuk, and enjoy the show!

The Three Stooges – Sing a Song of Six Pants Review from Kevin Fraser on Vimeo.

It was mentioned a few episodes ago on The City of Films Show and now it’s finally here. At long last it’s…The Review. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, so I finally just decided to go for it. I’ll be reviewing movies, TV shows, shorts, pretty much anything I want. I’ve been having a blast doing these so far and its also given me an excuse to start editing again, which is something I love doing.

So join me, on this first episode of The Review, as I discuss one of the most influential films of the past decade: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Waitaminute…

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Review from Kevin Fraser on Vimeo.

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Series 2 Episode 3: 20 Years In The Making

August 23, 2012

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Contest Winner: Congratulations to Richard K. for winning the last contest. Richard contacted us via email to tell how his own movie theater would run: cheap tickets and classic movies, you can’t go wrong with that. A copy of Mike Hammer: Lady, Go Die! is on its way Rickard!

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The Show: Our third show is a special edition; we talk about Jurassic Park ad nauseam! We discuss all things Jp and get pretty excited in the process. We also mention our soon to be first vlog show on the site,...

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Series 2 Episode 2: A Dog Walks Into a Theater…

August 7, 2012

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Contest Winner: Congratulations to Katie Patnum for winning the last contest. Katie contacted us via Twitter to tell us she wrongly snuck some brownies into a movie. I’m sure she has since learned her lesson, and for that she wins a copy of ‘Tales from Development Hell‘. Listen to Episode 1 here.

The Show: Our second show features a colorful anecdote about one of Kevin’s many adventures at film school, put the kids to bed for that one. Ryan basically stopped the show when he talks...

The City of Films Show is a series of podcasts that you can listen to on the site or download to your computer. Hosted by Graham McMorrow, Ryan Heinrichs and Kevin Fraser; the show features entertainment news, movie reviews, and just random twaddle.

Re-post: As we get ready for episode 2 (coming next week), you can listen to episode 1 down below and enter the contest before it’s too late!

After many months of silence, we’re back with another series of The City of Films Show! You all made the first series so much fun and the response was great. You can expect a few changes this time around including a tighter show all around and more giveaways. All you have to do is listen and take part a little, fair deal if you ask me.

Series 2 Episode 1: So Where Were We?

July 3, 2012

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It shouldn’t surprise you that there is a new comic, it’s Monday! Poor Freddy, what a road that man has been on trying to make a living. Check out the latest funny.

The gang here at CoF is busy getting ready for The CoF show Series 2 which features comic artist Kevin Fraser as well. Listen to his sultry voice from the last series of podcasts over here.

“Welcome to The City Strip. Here you will find a selection of illustrated laughing squares that spotlight ignorance, irony, sarcasm and…movies, sure what the hell.” - April 5, 2010

On April 5, 2010 CityofFilms.com changed forever. We posted our first comic by Kevin Fraser and now two years later, we celebrate one hundred comics. It seems like just yesterday I was asking him to make a comic with us telling him “stick with me Kevin, I’ll have you farting through silk”. I thank Kevin each week when he sends me the latest comic, but I get the feeling he is much too humble to give it much thought. He’s a great friend and colleague and it is with great pride we get to work with him, he’s doing great things here and we can’t wait to see what his future brings.

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The City Strip #98 is something of a classic already. I don’t know how we will top it for #100 in a couple of weeks. I love the look and feeling of it; it takes me back to when I was just a young boy reading Bazooka Joe and hoping one day my friends and I would make a comic, mission accomplished. Here is the latest City Strip by Kevin Fraser.

A reader sent us this new trailer for Wrath of the Titans, although the email said their name is Bridget, I’m pretty sure it’s from our very own City Strip artist Kevin Fraser; he’s got a soft spot for these type of movies and knows by asking he risks ridicule. Here you are Kevin, that brand new trailer.

Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters on March 30, Wrath takes place a decade after the events of Clash of the Titans. These movies may not be on my radar that often, but this trailer does a good job at showcasing its action and adventure. I’m nearly sold; if the next trailer has more Neeson and Fiennes, count me in.

Read the synopsis and watch the trailer below:

A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus (Worthington) –the demigod son of Zeus (Neeson)–is attempting...

Let’s put it all on the table shall we? Kevin Fraser, our comic artist has taken a leave of absence from the City Strip for the rest of the year. Ok fair enough, he works hard (so I’m told). Yet it quickly came to our attention this past weekend that Monday’s still exist with or without the City Strip…messed up right?

So we went into panic mode; Ryan and I quickly starting calling, emailing, skyping…everything short sending a flare signal to get Kevin to come back. Nothing. He’s gone, and not returning until January 2012.

Well guess what? You think we don’t got this? We so got this. Ladies and gentlemen…Ryan has put his talents to the test and created a brand new City Strip! Check it out here…and if for some reason you have feelings of deja vu when reading it…...

The wait for Hobo with a Shotgun to come home has been a long one. Well, not really, but we're just so damned excited. Any movie with a ridiculous amount of depravity caused by Rutger Hauer is a Must See!

To keep our appetite for destruction going, director Jason Eisener has uploaded a teaser trailer for Hobo With a Shotgun: More Blood, More Heart, an upcoming making of documentary from Kevin Fraser.

Dig on it below. Hobo With a Shotgun (review here) debuts on VOD on April 1st and will be hitting limited theaters on May 6th courtesy of Magnet Releasing.

For all things Hobo related, you can check out the official Hobo With a Shotgun website here.

Synopsis

A train pulls into its final station, and a Hobo hops from a freight car. He has dreams of a fresh life in a new city but finds himself trapped in an urban hell instead.

Hobo With A Shotgun director Jason Eisener has uploaded a teaser trailer for Hobo With a Shotgun: More Blood, More Heart, an upcoming making of documentary from Kevin Fraser. There's no other info so we're unclear if this is feature-length or something fun that will be included on the forthcoming home video release. Already in Canadian theaters, Hobo will be available April 1 on VOD, iTunes, Xbox Marketplace, PlayStation Network and Amazon.com, and in select theaters May 6, from Magnet Releasing. A train pulls into its final station and a Hobo hops from a freight car. He has dreams of a fresh life in a new city, but finds himself trapped in an urban hell instead. A city where criminals rule the streets, landlords evict single mothers in the middle of the night, and where the city's crime boss, The Drake, reigns supreme with his sadistic, homeless-killing sons, Slick & Ivan.

Hobo With a Shotgun is almost in our grimy, bloody, fingers. It seems that not only us here at Destroy The Brain! are excited for this non-stop blood-fest, as the folks of Rue-Morgue have selected the film to be featured on the cover of their new issue (out April 1st) as well. Everyone has the Hobo bug! You are going to see people in hobo rags for Halloween this year, I promise you. Hobo will be hitting theaters in Canada this Friday, March 25th (you, hosers!) and will be making it state-side on VOD April 1st and in theaters May 6th. To get a behind the scenes peak of Jason Eisener’s grindhouse inspired film, watch this preview of Kevin Fraser’s making-of documentary More Blood More Heart.

Twitch film has caught wind of this new preview for the documentary. While it is very short, it does reveal some new...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Eisener, the director of Hobo With A Shotgun, as well as producer Rob Cotterill and writer John Davies. They were really cool guys and I should have the interview up soon, part of which will be featured in our radio show and the second half in an upcoming episode of our video-cast. The movie matched my expectations: inventive, assured and absurdly entertaining (read my review here).

In the meantime why not check the teaser for More Blood More Heart by Kevin Fraser, who has been documenting the making of the film over the past year.

I literally have five minutes before I head out the door but I have to drop a note that Kevin Fraser has been documenting the making of Jason Eisener's Hobo With A Shotgun and they're calling it More Blood More Heart. A teaser for it dropped today like the bucket of a excavator. Check it out after the break!...

The Hangover 2 is still filming in Bangkok and Entertainment Tonight got a chance to catch up with the gang on location in exotic Thailand.

Check out Kevin Fraser's on set interview.

Visiting The Set of The Hangover 2

The Hangover 2, directed by Todd Phillips, find the guys in Bangkok for Stu's wedding.  Intent on avoiding the same mishaps that happened in Vegas, Stu decides to go for a simple pre-wedding brunch.  But we know with these guys, things will definitely Not go as planned.

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha all return for the hilarious sequel, due out in theaters on May 26, 2011.