Having worked at the Miami Herald for over 20 years, Rene Rodriguez has now left his position as the newspaper’s film critic. In a move defined by the Miami Herald managing editor Rick Hirsch, as “made to reflect what our audience is telling us about the news they value the most,” the Miami Herald is now without a full-time critic.
According to The Miami New Times, the paper will continue to publish reviews written by local writers, but there are currently no plans to fill Rodriguez’s vacant position. Rodriguez will remain at the Herald, but will be reassigned to a local news beat.
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Rodriguez has worked as the paper’s full-time film critic after assuming the role in the wake of the paper’s longtime critic Bill Cosford’s sudden passing. Though...
According to The Miami New Times, the paper will continue to publish reviews written by local writers, but there are currently no plans to fill Rodriguez’s vacant position. Rodriguez will remain at the Herald, but will be reassigned to a local news beat.
Read More: Why Barry Jenkins’ Second Home Is Miami’s Tiny, Eccentric, and Inspiring Borscht Film Festival
Rodriguez has worked as the paper’s full-time film critic after assuming the role in the wake of the paper’s longtime critic Bill Cosford’s sudden passing. Though...
- 3/31/2017
- by Maya Reddy
- Indiewire
A sorority house becomes the site of seasonal scares in Bob Clark's Black Christmas. With the holiday horror classic coming out on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray beginning December 13th from Scream Factory, we've been provided with three copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector's Edition Blu-ray copy of Black Christmas (1974).
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email [email protected] with the subject “Black Christmas Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on December 16th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Black Christmas Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority...
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector's Edition Blu-ray copy of Black Christmas (1974).
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email [email protected] with the subject “Black Christmas Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on December 16th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Black Christmas Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority...
- 12/10/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory brings horror to the holidays with their December 13th release of Black Christmas (1974) on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray, and we have high-def clips and a trailer from the beloved Bob Clark movie.
Black Christmas Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house.
A series of obscene phone calls start to plague the residents of the sorority and it becomes clear that a psychopath is homing in on the sisters with dubious intentions. And though the police try to trace the calls, they discover that nothing is as it seems during this Black Christmas. "Stuffed with extremely tense moments, chilling cinematography, amazing characters and long-lasting dread… [this] genuine classic is completely deserving of every bit of respect and admiration it's picked up over the last 40 years" (addictedtohorormovie.
Black Christmas Collector's Edition Blu-ray: "The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house.
A series of obscene phone calls start to plague the residents of the sorority and it becomes clear that a psychopath is homing in on the sisters with dubious intentions. And though the police try to trace the calls, they discover that nothing is as it seems during this Black Christmas. "Stuffed with extremely tense moments, chilling cinematography, amazing characters and long-lasting dread… [this] genuine classic is completely deserving of every bit of respect and admiration it's picked up over the last 40 years" (addictedtohorormovie.
- 12/10/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory has revealed the full release details of two potential stocking stuffers for horror and fantasy fans this holiday season: their Collector's Edition Blu-ray releases of Black Christmas (1974) and Dreamscape.
Press Release: This December, Scream Factory™ proudly presents two genre favorites as part of a month full of holiday horror and sci-fi season’s greetings. Black Christmas and Dreamscape come to Blu-ray in Scream Factory Collector’s Editions on December 13, 2016, both complete with new 2K scans of the films and hours of new bonus content.
Black Christmas
If this movie doesn’t make your skin crawl…it’s on too tight!
The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sig prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house.
A series of obscene phone calls start to plague the residents of the sorority and...
Press Release: This December, Scream Factory™ proudly presents two genre favorites as part of a month full of holiday horror and sci-fi season’s greetings. Black Christmas and Dreamscape come to Blu-ray in Scream Factory Collector’s Editions on December 13, 2016, both complete with new 2K scans of the films and hours of new bonus content.
Black Christmas
If this movie doesn’t make your skin crawl…it’s on too tight!
The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sig prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house.
A series of obscene phone calls start to plague the residents of the sorority and...
- 11/3/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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Powers has muscled its way to a second season. The drama, based on the Image/Icon comic book of the same name, has been renewed for a second season at PlayStation, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Powers, based on Brian Michael Bendis' comic, stars Sharlto Copley as a cop who works in the Powers division of the police force and deals with crimes involving those endowed with special abilities. The drama will return in 2016. Read More Comic Book Critical Mass: Inside TV's Biggest Bet The drama was originally developed at FX — including going to pilot — before it landed at
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- 5/6/2015
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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On the eve of Netflix kicking off its Marvel franchise, ABC has another superhero trick up its sleeve. The network is teaming with Marvel to develop an Agents of Shield spinoff, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. As first reported by EW, the potential spinoff hails from Shield exec producer Jeffrey Bell (Angel, The X-Files) and series writer Paul Zbyszewski (Lost). Read More Comic Book Critical Mass: Inside TV's Biggest Bet The concept remains under wraps but it is not expected to be a back-door pilot and air as a stand-alone episode of the flagship series the way
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- 4/9/2015
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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“What he’s done for the black community and education has been invaluable,” says the actor-musician
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has spoken out about the sexual assault allegations surrounding his former TV dad, Bill Cosby.
“He’s one of my mentors, and he’s been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor,” the actor and musician told Billboard in an interview published online Wednesday. “Just as it’s painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it’s just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has spoken out about the sexual assault allegations surrounding his former TV dad, Bill Cosby.
“He’s one of my mentors, and he’s been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor,” the actor and musician told Billboard in an interview published online Wednesday. “Just as it’s painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it’s just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this.
- 1/21/2015
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
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Speaking with a panel of comedians Tuesday night on the guilt or innocence of Bill Cosby, Larry Wilmore didn’t mince words.
“People are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law, but this is the court of public opinion, and this is my show — that f-cker did it,” Wilmore said on Tuesday’s “The Nightly Show” on Comedy Central.
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“I’m sorry — the proof is common sense, for Christ’s sake. We don’t have to turn off our brain just because the law...
“People are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law, but this is the court of public opinion, and this is my show — that f-cker did it,” Wilmore said on Tuesday’s “The Nightly Show” on Comedy Central.
Also Read: Bill Cosby Condemned by Alan Thicke in the Most Canadian Way Possible
“I’m sorry — the proof is common sense, for Christ’s sake. We don’t have to turn off our brain just because the law...
- 1/21/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
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TCA 2015: NBC’s “One Big Happy” producer says, “All I wanted to do is put out really funny material”
Ellen DeGeneres took the opportunity to address recent accusations against her during the Television Critics Association press tour panel in Pasadena, California, denying that she has a gay agenda.
During the panel for the upcoming NBC comedy “One Big Happy” — which DeGeneres executive produces and, yes, which stars Elisha Cuthbert as a lesbian who’s attempting to have a child via artificial insemination — DeGeneres shot down any suggestion that she got involved with the series because of the lead character’s sexuality.
Ellen DeGeneres took the opportunity to address recent accusations against her during the Television Critics Association press tour panel in Pasadena, California, denying that she has a gay agenda.
During the panel for the upcoming NBC comedy “One Big Happy” — which DeGeneres executive produces and, yes, which stars Elisha Cuthbert as a lesbian who’s attempting to have a child via artificial insemination — DeGeneres shot down any suggestion that she got involved with the series because of the lead character’s sexuality.
- 1/16/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
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NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt knew reporters at Friday’s Television Critics Association press tour would ask about Bill Cosby.
He opened the network’s executive session with, “We’re developing a comedy with Bill Cosby and a miniseries about Hillary Clinton.”
The crowd laughed about the failed projects that topped off a past TCA session. He added, “Last year?”
See photos: The Scene at TCA: Funny, Frank and Flippant Quotes From the 2015 TV Press Tour
When asked whether the network will never go into business with Cosby, 77, again, Greenblatt curtly answered, “Yes, I think that’s safe to say.
He opened the network’s executive session with, “We’re developing a comedy with Bill Cosby and a miniseries about Hillary Clinton.”
The crowd laughed about the failed projects that topped off a past TCA session. He added, “Last year?”
See photos: The Scene at TCA: Funny, Frank and Flippant Quotes From the 2015 TV Press Tour
When asked whether the network will never go into business with Cosby, 77, again, Greenblatt curtly answered, “Yes, I think that’s safe to say.
- 1/16/2015
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Elegy To Connie screens Saturday, Nov 15 at 6:30pm at St. Louis University as part of The St. Louis International Film Festival. It is a Free event.
Elegy To Connie is a touching and unique documentary by local artist and filmmaker Sarah Paulsen that employs stop-motion animation to address the events leading up to and following the 2008 Kirkwood City Council shooting. The troubling incident is retold in interviews with a group of unintentional women activists who are bound together by their friendship with slain Councilwoman Connie Karr, and the animation amplifies their voices through striking visuals that sometimes illustrate their comments directly but frequently offer metaphoric counterpoint. Made in collaboration with these women, the film addresses the complicated issues surrounding the shooting – citizen representation, disenfranchisement, white privilege and black alienation, post-tragedy healing – and celebrates Connie’s legacy as a leader.
Sarah Paulsen took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about her film.
Elegy To Connie is a touching and unique documentary by local artist and filmmaker Sarah Paulsen that employs stop-motion animation to address the events leading up to and following the 2008 Kirkwood City Council shooting. The troubling incident is retold in interviews with a group of unintentional women activists who are bound together by their friendship with slain Councilwoman Connie Karr, and the animation amplifies their voices through striking visuals that sometimes illustrate their comments directly but frequently offer metaphoric counterpoint. Made in collaboration with these women, the film addresses the complicated issues surrounding the shooting – citizen representation, disenfranchisement, white privilege and black alienation, post-tragedy healing – and celebrates Connie’s legacy as a leader.
Sarah Paulsen took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about her film.
- 11/13/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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Archie may be coming to TV. Fox is getting into business with Archie Comics, putting into development the modern-day one-hour drama Riverdale based on the popular Archie characters from prolific TV producer Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash). Read more Comic Book Critical Mass: Inside TV's Biggest Bet Riverdale follows the main crew of Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, as they explore the surrealistic twists of small-town life, in addition to the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome facade. Set in the fictional town of Riverdale, N.Y., the drama will focus on the love triangle
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- 10/23/2014
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Dadc Media Solutions has selected Critical Mass Studios software as a service (Saas) subsidiary Rightsline to power rights management on its new Ven•ue service for creating Ott video channels.
Ven•ue will also deploy Ooyala’s multi-device video streaming capabilities and analytics.
“We are thrilled to be working with Sony’s Dadc and Ooyala to offer content owners of all sizes and types access to their own Ott platforms,” said Critical Mass CEO David Straus (pictured at left).
“Our vision continues to deploy enterprise technology solutions to both the largest libraries in the world and then make that same solution available to mid-size and individual content creators.”
Straus and fellow Withoutabox co-founders Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer launched Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios last June after acquiring rights tracker Rob Delf’s (pictured at right) RightslineSoftware.
Ven•ue will also deploy Ooyala’s multi-device video streaming capabilities and analytics.
“We are thrilled to be working with Sony’s Dadc and Ooyala to offer content owners of all sizes and types access to their own Ott platforms,” said Critical Mass CEO David Straus (pictured at left).
“Our vision continues to deploy enterprise technology solutions to both the largest libraries in the world and then make that same solution available to mid-size and individual content creators.”
Straus and fellow Withoutabox co-founders Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer launched Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios last June after acquiring rights tracker Rob Delf’s (pictured at right) RightslineSoftware.
- 10/16/2014
- by [email protected] (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Hailed as “a moving 12-year epic that isn’t quite like anything else in the history of cinema” (Andrew O’Hehir, Salon), “a breathtaking achievement” (Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post) and “a profound viewing experience” (Manohla Dargis, The New York Times), writer/director Richard Linklater’s extraordinary film Boyhood debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD January 6, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film arrives four weeks early on Digital HD December 9, 2014.
Filmed over the course of 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason. A box office hit from IFC Films that has garnered universal critical acclaim, Boyhood achieved a rare 99% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earned an unprecedented score of 100 on Metacritic and is the first film to receive an A+ score from Entertainment Weekly’s Critical Mass. The film stars Academy Award nominee* Ethan Hawke,...
Filmed over the course of 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason. A box office hit from IFC Films that has garnered universal critical acclaim, Boyhood achieved a rare 99% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earned an unprecedented score of 100 on Metacritic and is the first film to receive an A+ score from Entertainment Weekly’s Critical Mass. The film stars Academy Award nominee* Ethan Hawke,...
- 10/14/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Withoutabox was launched in 2000 as a way for independent filmmakers to self-distribute their films. In collaboration with the International Film Festival Submission system, the site let filmmakers submit their films to festivals all over the world, including Sundance, Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Film Festival. In 2008, IMDb--which is owned by Amazon--acquired Withoutabox. Now, Withoutabox co-founders David Straus, Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer are launching Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios (Cms), which they're billing as "the first vertically integrated, next-gen studio." Their first significant acquisition is RightsLineSoftware Inc., which tracks more than 65,000 contracts across the entertainment industry and is used by studios and publishers such as NBCUniversal, Snagfilms, MGM and Samuel French. According to a press release announcing the formation of Cms, RightsLine is the only platform through which real-time...
- 6/20/2014
- by Jacob Combs
- Thompson on Hollywood
David Straus, Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer, co-founders of Withoutabox, the world’s largest independent film community, have formed Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios (Cms), a fully integrated studio that will focus on the rights management space. Straus, Neulight and Kramer founded Withoutabox in 2000 and sold the company to Amazon's IMDb in 2008. Cms will use critical mass tracking technology to transform multi-platform distribution, rights management tracking and monetization for the entertainment and publishing industries. "This is not a studio in the traditional sense of the word. What we are building is a hardcore technology company that is creating an ecosystem for the studios and entertainment industry, one that provides a more efficient and secure way of managing and distributing their rights throughout the content life cycle," new CEO Straus told Indiewire. In their first major acquisition, Cms has teamed with entrepreneur Rob Delf and...
- 6/20/2014
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
David Straus, Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer, co-founders of Withoutabox, the world’s largest independent film community, have formed Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios (Cms), a fully integrated studio that will focus on the rights management space. Straus, Neulight and Framer founded Withoutabox in 2000 and sold the company to Amazon's IMDb in 2008. Cms will use critical mass tracking technology to transform multi-platform distribution, rights management tracking and monetization for the entertainment and publishing industries. "This is not a studio in the traditional sense of the word. What we are building is a hardcore technology company that is creating an ecosystem for the studios and entertainment industry, one that provides a more efficient and secure way of managing and distributing their rights throughout the content life cycle," new CEO Straus told Indiewire. In their first major acquisition, Cms has teamed with entrepreneur Rob Delf and...
- 6/20/2014
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
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Withoutabox co-founders David Straus, Joe Neulight and Fred Kramer have launched Los Angeles-based Critical Mass Studios.
The rights tracking company has acquired rights tracker Rob Delf’s RightslineSoftware and aims to streamline how companies distribute content.
“Critical Mass Studios is building a new ecosystem around the frictionless management of rights,” said CEO Straus. “Content is being distributed globally on every imaginable platform. Owners must not only have visibility throughout their entire library, but also be able to track and deliver instantly on all kinds of new deals.
“Those who don’t institute a forward-looking system to monetise and track effectively in the new world of distribution will leave tremendous amounts of money on the table.”
“RightsLine software sits at the core of the Critical Mass Studios mission, said Delf, the RightsLine CEO who serves as Cms president. “We’re going to be announcing some very exciting deals this year.
“We intend to be among the few enterprises...
The rights tracking company has acquired rights tracker Rob Delf’s RightslineSoftware and aims to streamline how companies distribute content.
“Critical Mass Studios is building a new ecosystem around the frictionless management of rights,” said CEO Straus. “Content is being distributed globally on every imaginable platform. Owners must not only have visibility throughout their entire library, but also be able to track and deliver instantly on all kinds of new deals.
“Those who don’t institute a forward-looking system to monetise and track effectively in the new world of distribution will leave tremendous amounts of money on the table.”
“RightsLine software sits at the core of the Critical Mass Studios mission, said Delf, the RightsLine CEO who serves as Cms president. “We’re going to be announcing some very exciting deals this year.
“We intend to be among the few enterprises...
- 6/19/2014
- by [email protected] (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Chicago – The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival – Cimm Fest 6 – kicks off on May 1st, 2014, with a fantastic music documentary and music events throughout the night. The Cimm Fest 6 runs throughout the weekend of May 1st-4th, with a complete schedule of movie and music happenings, including a panel appearance on May 3rd by HollywoodChicago.com Senior Writer Patrick McDonald and contributor David J. Fowlie.
‘Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart: The Guys Who Wrote ‘Em’ Kicks Off Cimm Fest 6 on May 1st
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The Festival kicks off with the music documentary “Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart: The Guys Who Wrote ‘Em.” This film chronicles the team who wrote many of the hits for the rock group “The Monkees” in the 1960s, including “Last Train to Clarksville” and “Hey Hey, We’re the Monkees.” The documentary uses their own movies, photos and personal archives to tell this historic rock and roll story.
‘Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart: The Guys Who Wrote ‘Em’ Kicks Off Cimm Fest 6 on May 1st
Photo credit: Cimm Fest 6
The Festival kicks off with the music documentary “Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart: The Guys Who Wrote ‘Em.” This film chronicles the team who wrote many of the hits for the rock group “The Monkees” in the 1960s, including “Last Train to Clarksville” and “Hey Hey, We’re the Monkees.” The documentary uses their own movies, photos and personal archives to tell this historic rock and roll story.
- 5/1/2014
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Big changes are in store for the 5th annual Migrating Forms experimental media festival, which is set to run December 11-17.
Well, that’s the first change: Moving from its traditional spot in March to December. More importantly, though, the fest is moving physical locations. Instead of it’s usual home of the Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan, this year’s Migrating Forms will be screening at the BAMcinématek in Brooklyn.
The festivities will begin on Dec. 11 with the U.S. premiere of four new short films by media artist Ryan Trecartin. Each film involves a unique cast of characters, including Trecartin’s actual high school classmates and a group of reality TV show hopefuls, navigating their complex social strata.
The rest of the fest will screen challenging feature-length material, such as Drew Tobia’s outrageous See You Next Tuesday; the family drama The Unity of Things by Daniel Schmidt...
Well, that’s the first change: Moving from its traditional spot in March to December. More importantly, though, the fest is moving physical locations. Instead of it’s usual home of the Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan, this year’s Migrating Forms will be screening at the BAMcinématek in Brooklyn.
The festivities will begin on Dec. 11 with the U.S. premiere of four new short films by media artist Ryan Trecartin. Each film involves a unique cast of characters, including Trecartin’s actual high school classmates and a group of reality TV show hopefuls, navigating their complex social strata.
The rest of the fest will screen challenging feature-length material, such as Drew Tobia’s outrageous See You Next Tuesday; the family drama The Unity of Things by Daniel Schmidt...
- 12/9/2013
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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The San Diego Comic-Con is just days away, but while waiting for Nerd Critical Mass to be achieved at the convention center, fans can catch up on all the latest superhero movie news right here. The Quicksilver saga continues, as both Joss Whedon and Bryan Singer continue to talk up their favorite mutant/non-mutant, while Christian Bale wants his Batman legacy to end with "Dark Knight Rises." Plus, find out which comic book-derived movies are headed to the Con. "The Avengers 2" Director Joss Whedon says that Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch will play a major part in the anticipated 2015 sequel. But, Bryan...
- 7/6/2013
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Just yesterday, I was chattering about how The Dark Knight Rises‘ marketing strategy from the example set by hurricanes: Blowing all types of media as far, fast and wide as it can. Well, it just outdid itself in a way that I cannot recall any movie topping.
Yesterday, it was Senatorial cameos, Hines Ward references in the trailer that imply Robin will show up, and loads of YouTube pranks, crummy graphics and press releases.
Somewhere between then and late that night – probably after reading my article about how overblown it all is – The Dark Knight Rises marketing team tossed their hands up, pronounced a collective “fuck it” and released 49 pages of production notes, dialogue and synopses to the public.
Just, bam, here you go, just about the entire movie is in the About The Film section of the Web site.
Now how’s that for over-the-top? These folks are so...
Yesterday, it was Senatorial cameos, Hines Ward references in the trailer that imply Robin will show up, and loads of YouTube pranks, crummy graphics and press releases.
Somewhere between then and late that night – probably after reading my article about how overblown it all is – The Dark Knight Rises marketing team tossed their hands up, pronounced a collective “fuck it” and released 49 pages of production notes, dialogue and synopses to the public.
Just, bam, here you go, just about the entire movie is in the About The Film section of the Web site.
Now how’s that for over-the-top? These folks are so...
- 7/6/2012
- by Matthew C. Funk
- Boomtron
As we've got two legitimate contenders for the crown, it looks like it will be a tight race this weekend, . In one corner we've got the Alien prequel, Prometheus, Rated R and over two hours long. In the other corner we've got Madagascar 3, 90 minutes of "fun" and rated PG. Let's sort things out... Laremy predicted the #1 movie correctly 5 Weeks In A Row Prometheus It made $10k per theater last weekend in France, same deal in Sweden. So why will it come in at $18k per here in the States? Critical mass, both from the critics and word of mouth. I think sooooo much time has passed since the original Alien franchise there will be a curiosity from the younglings (as opposed to Mib 3 where not enough time had passed). Adjusted for inflation, Aliens only made $250 million in total, but that was good enough for 7th place for 1986. Things have changed,...
- 6/7/2012
- by Laremy Legel
- Rope of Silicon
Here's an awesome piece "what if" fan art, that gives us a taste of what My Little Pony might have been like had it been illustrated by Jack Kirby. I found the piece over at Comics Alliance who have a fun series that envisions alternate-universe comic art, and it's called Great Comics That Never Happened. This bit of art craziness comes from artist Tom Scioli. Even though this is probably the coolest My Little Pony design I've ever seen, I'm not sure if I still would have read the comics or watched the cartoons. What do you think of the Kirby Pony makover?
Here's the fictional Synopsis:
"Bring Eternal Night To Equestria!!" This Is The Command That Has Been Issued As The Battle For Ponyville Reaches "Critical Mass!!" With Her Astounding Senses "Tuned In" To The Power Of The Astro-saddle, Pinkie Pie Leads Her Companions Through The Sonic Rainboom To...
Here's the fictional Synopsis:
"Bring Eternal Night To Equestria!!" This Is The Command That Has Been Issued As The Battle For Ponyville Reaches "Critical Mass!!" With Her Astounding Senses "Tuned In" To The Power Of The Astro-saddle, Pinkie Pie Leads Her Companions Through The Sonic Rainboom To...
- 5/28/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Well, it is just after the opening weekend of The Hunger Games, the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ mega selling young adult dystopian trilogy and the world was Definitely watching. With a worldwide gross of over 200 million in just a little over three days, the film has not only managed to reel in both casual movie goers and hard core fans but has also garnered a reasonable amount of positive critical acclaim. But how does the film stand up to our critical eye??
Join us for a mega-sized episode in which Ricky D of the Sound on Sight podcast teams up with Gregory Ashman of the Critical Mass Cast and Shawn Keown and Francis Maxwell of the Zero Pretension podcast – to to talk about the world of The Hunger Games and how the craft of director Gary Ross’ vision holds up on screen.
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Join us for a mega-sized episode in which Ricky D of the Sound on Sight podcast teams up with Gregory Ashman of the Critical Mass Cast and Shawn Keown and Francis Maxwell of the Zero Pretension podcast – to to talk about the world of The Hunger Games and how the craft of director Gary Ross’ vision holds up on screen.
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- 3/27/2012
- by Gregory Ashman
- SoundOnSight
The Stars of The Boondock Saints are to appear at the SXSW film festival tomorrow to launch a new video game spin-off.
The 1999 cult movie was directed by Troy Duffy and starred Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus as non-identical twins Connor and Murphy MacManus.
The brothers kill two Russian Mafia members in self-defence and then decide they must rid their home city of Boston of all crime and evil, joined by their friend David Della Rocco and with FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe) in pursuit.
The movie spawned a sequel in 2009 plus a companion comic (right) that was brought to San Diego Comic-Con in 2010 by Duffy, Flanery and Rocco.
Austin-based production company Critical Mass Interactive is now developing a Boondock Saints video game.
Flanery, Reedus and Rocca will be at SXSW, in Austin, Texas, at 3pm on Sunday, March 11, for a panel discussion at the Arcade Stage in the Palmer Events Centre.
The 1999 cult movie was directed by Troy Duffy and starred Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus as non-identical twins Connor and Murphy MacManus.
The brothers kill two Russian Mafia members in self-defence and then decide they must rid their home city of Boston of all crime and evil, joined by their friend David Della Rocco and with FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe) in pursuit.
The movie spawned a sequel in 2009 plus a companion comic (right) that was brought to San Diego Comic-Con in 2010 by Duffy, Flanery and Rocco.
Austin-based production company Critical Mass Interactive is now developing a Boondock Saints video game.
Flanery, Reedus and Rocca will be at SXSW, in Austin, Texas, at 3pm on Sunday, March 11, for a panel discussion at the Arcade Stage in the Palmer Events Centre.
- 3/10/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Arcade Stage: Critical Mass Interactive invites .The Boondock Saints. to SXSW!
Stars of the cult classic film The Boondock Saints will be participating in a panel discussion (http://www.facebook.com/events/168399959943459/) at the Palmer Events Center in conjunction with a teaser trailer reveal of a new Boondock Saints video game. Stop by the Arcade Stage (http://sxsw.com/interactive/screenburn/arcade), presented by IGN, at 3Pm on Sunday, March 11 (http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_OE01527) to see Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor MacManus), Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus) and David Della Rocco (Rocco) along with a special video message from director Troy Duffy.
Matt Scibilia, president of Critical Mass Interactive (http://www.facebook.com/CriticalMassInteract), will also be on hand with the film cast to discuss the game development.
Stop by this Free and open to the public event to meet the men behind the Boondock Saints (http://www.criticalmassinteractive.
Stars of the cult classic film The Boondock Saints will be participating in a panel discussion (http://www.facebook.com/events/168399959943459/) at the Palmer Events Center in conjunction with a teaser trailer reveal of a new Boondock Saints video game. Stop by the Arcade Stage (http://sxsw.com/interactive/screenburn/arcade), presented by IGN, at 3Pm on Sunday, March 11 (http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_OE01527) to see Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor MacManus), Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus) and David Della Rocco (Rocco) along with a special video message from director Troy Duffy.
Matt Scibilia, president of Critical Mass Interactive (http://www.facebook.com/CriticalMassInteract), will also be on hand with the film cast to discuss the game development.
Stop by this Free and open to the public event to meet the men behind the Boondock Saints (http://www.criticalmassinteractive.
- 3/8/2012
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"Harry Potter" is the most successful film franchise ever made, with its eight films earning a record-shattering $7.7 billion worldwide... but it's never won a single Oscar. Like Ron and Hermione's climactic kiss, the Academy should -- no, needs to -- finally take serious notice and give the magical movie saga some much-needed love.
The series has gone 0 for 9 in previous nominations, most of which were in technical categories. And even though the series' incredible final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" has gotten no love at all this awards season -- yet -- this could still be the Chosen One's year to triumph (with a Best Picture nomination, we hope). Here's why:
The Last Hurrah: Usually "sequels" don't fare very well with the Academy (okay, less than well -- only two have ever won, "The Godfather Part II" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
The series has gone 0 for 9 in previous nominations, most of which were in technical categories. And even though the series' incredible final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" has gotten no love at all this awards season -- yet -- this could still be the Chosen One's year to triumph (with a Best Picture nomination, we hope). Here's why:
The Last Hurrah: Usually "sequels" don't fare very well with the Academy (okay, less than well -- only two have ever won, "The Godfather Part II" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
- 1/23/2012
- by Sandie Angulo Chen
- NextMovie
The Movie Pool is in geek heaven with Stargate: Atlantis The Complete Series on Blu-ray! Beware! This is a long review, necessary to cover all 20 discs!
Blu-ray Specs
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (for episodes only)
Rating: TV-14
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special Features: Detailed in the set breakdown.
Stargate: Atlantis The Complete Series comes in a 20 disc Blu-ray set. Seasons one and two come in one extra-wide case, as do seasons three and four, with season five in a third case. All three cases come within an outer slipcover.
Set Breakdown
Many of the special features listed are not presented in high-definition.
Disc 1 (Season 1)
Episodes include: “Rising” (Parts 1 and 2, with commentary by director Martin Wood and actor Joe Flanigan); “Hide and Seek” (with commentary by actors Rachel Luttrell, Torri Higginson and Paul McGillion); "Thirty Eight Minutes” (with commentary by actors Rachel Luttrell...
Blu-ray Specs
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (for episodes only)
Rating: TV-14
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special Features: Detailed in the set breakdown.
Stargate: Atlantis The Complete Series comes in a 20 disc Blu-ray set. Seasons one and two come in one extra-wide case, as do seasons three and four, with season five in a third case. All three cases come within an outer slipcover.
Set Breakdown
Many of the special features listed are not presented in high-definition.
Disc 1 (Season 1)
Episodes include: “Rising” (Parts 1 and 2, with commentary by director Martin Wood and actor Joe Flanigan); “Hide and Seek” (with commentary by actors Rachel Luttrell, Torri Higginson and Paul McGillion); "Thirty Eight Minutes” (with commentary by actors Rachel Luttrell...
- 7/27/2011
- Cinelinx
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After announcing the appointment of Sushma Jhaveri (COO, Madison Media Infinity), Madison Media has announced another senior level appointment of Rajdeep Bhattacharyya as director, digital based in Delhi to further strengthen its Digital capability.Bhattacharyya, a digital media and marketing professional has graduated in Computer Science from the Us and has worked in companies like Wunderman International in India and W3i and Critical Mass in Us, apart from being an independent ...
- 6/27/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Elizabeth Taylor is one of film’s most successful actresses, having starred in over fifty films from her early years as a child star to her Oscar winning performance in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? As one of the world’s most famous film stars, Taylor was recognized for her acting ability and for her glamorous lifestyle, beauty and distinctive violet eyes. On Episode 270 of Sound On Sight Radio, special guest Greg Ashman from Critical Mass Cast, joins us for a look back at the career of the original manic pixie dream girl.
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- 4/27/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Each week we bring you news on what is being released into the gaming world…. So lets get it started! Kicking off this list of games which will be released 4th April – 10th April 2011 is:
Disney Friends (DS): Disney Friends for Nintendo DS is a new virtual life simulator and adventure game featuring some of the most beloved characters from popular Disney films including The Lion King, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo & Stitch and Finding Nemo. Allowing players to befriend and interact with Stitch, Dory, Simba, and Winnie the Pooh, Disney Friends uses voice and touch to control the actions and emotional behaviours of the game’s characters. Disney Friends also features adventure elements, offering players the opportunity to bond with the characters while exploring memorable film environments and moments. The game encourages nurturing and reinforces positive values such as caring and responsibility, all while fostering players’ friendships with the...
Disney Friends (DS): Disney Friends for Nintendo DS is a new virtual life simulator and adventure game featuring some of the most beloved characters from popular Disney films including The Lion King, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo & Stitch and Finding Nemo. Allowing players to befriend and interact with Stitch, Dory, Simba, and Winnie the Pooh, Disney Friends uses voice and touch to control the actions and emotional behaviours of the game’s characters. Disney Friends also features adventure elements, offering players the opportunity to bond with the characters while exploring memorable film environments and moments. The game encourages nurturing and reinforces positive values such as caring and responsibility, all while fostering players’ friendships with the...
- 4/4/2011
- by Kat
- Nerdly
Listen to episode 27 of the Critical Mass Cast with Ricky D from SoundOnSight joining Ryan and Greg for a super-sized episode. You’ll hear a bit of commentary on the state of contemporary film criticism, and reviews of six films currently in theatres (plus one from 1946 that reminds us why we love film in the first place). Also on the docket: a retrospective on season one of AMC’s The Walking.
Take a listen to the show and visit their website here.
Thanks to the fine folks at Critical Mass Cast for the invitation.
About Critical Mass Cast:
The CriticalMassCast is a podcast dedicated to all things film and pop culture, coming to you from Canada’s entertainment capital.
Hosts Greg Ashman, Ryan Woolfrey and Cindy Alexander deliver bi-weekly podcasts on the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment — they’ll talk everything from television’s best (and worst...
Take a listen to the show and visit their website here.
Thanks to the fine folks at Critical Mass Cast for the invitation.
About Critical Mass Cast:
The CriticalMassCast is a podcast dedicated to all things film and pop culture, coming to you from Canada’s entertainment capital.
Hosts Greg Ashman, Ryan Woolfrey and Cindy Alexander deliver bi-weekly podcasts on the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment — they’ll talk everything from television’s best (and worst...
- 12/11/2010
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
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Frontline Studios has rebranded Duke Nukem: Critical Mass following Gearbox Software's acquisition of the property. According to the firm's Q4 newsletter, the PSP and DS title has been renamed Extraction Point: Alien Shootout and will feature a protagonist named Cam Nash. "Duke Nukem Critical Mass on DS and PSP consoles are not going to happen after all (feel free to ask why!)," the developer wrote. "But fear not - we're (more)...
- 10/30/2010
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Critical Mass
The Lion Theater at Theater Row
Through November 7, 2010
Imagine this: You arrive at the Lion Theater for a performance of Critical Mass, just as intermission is ending. Frustrated and annoyed with yourself for being late, you seat yourself as the second act commences. For the most part, you truly enjoy it -- and so you mentally kick yourself for missing the first act. The reality: If you had been on time, you may have experienced a frustration and annoyance equaling or surpassing that of having been late.
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The Lion Theater at Theater Row
Through November 7, 2010
Imagine this: You arrive at the Lion Theater for a performance of Critical Mass, just as intermission is ending. Frustrated and annoyed with yourself for being late, you seat yourself as the second act commences. For the most part, you truly enjoy it -- and so you mentally kick yourself for missing the first act. The reality: If you had been on time, you may have experienced a frustration and annoyance equaling or surpassing that of having been late.
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- 10/29/2010
- by Jay Reisberg
- www.culturecatch.com
Take a look back at Jared Leto and company's road to the 2010 VMAs.
By James Montgomery
30 Seconds To Mars
Photo: MTV News
The success of 30 Seconds to Mars' This Is War album is as much a tribute to the band's unyielding dedication as it is to their general insanity. After all, they were, for a long while, a band without a home — having been famously sued for $30 million by their label, Virgin Records — or a plan (Jared Leto told MTV News that he intended to sell their still-unfinished album "door to door") if the band couldn't rectify things with Virgin).
Of course, we all know how the story ends. After a long wait, War hit stores in December, spawned two hit singles and served as the launching pad for 30 Seconds to Mars' ever-growing world tour. Perhaps as a tribute to their unwavering commitment, the band was honored with four nominations...
By James Montgomery
30 Seconds To Mars
Photo: MTV News
The success of 30 Seconds to Mars' This Is War album is as much a tribute to the band's unyielding dedication as it is to their general insanity. After all, they were, for a long while, a band without a home — having been famously sued for $30 million by their label, Virgin Records — or a plan (Jared Leto told MTV News that he intended to sell their still-unfinished album "door to door") if the band couldn't rectify things with Virgin).
Of course, we all know how the story ends. After a long wait, War hit stores in December, spawned two hit singles and served as the launching pad for 30 Seconds to Mars' ever-growing world tour. Perhaps as a tribute to their unwavering commitment, the band was honored with four nominations...
- 9/7/2010
- MTV Music News
Take a look back at Jared Leto and company's road to the 2010 VMAs.
By James Montgomery
30 Seconds To Mars
Photo: MTV News
The success of 30 Seconds to Mars' This Is War album is as much a tribute to the band's unyielding dedication as it is to their general insanity. After all, they were, for a long while, a band without a home — having been famously sued for $30 million by their label, Virgin Records — or a plan (Jared Leto told MTV News that he intended to sell their still-unfinished album "door to door") if the band couldn't rectify things with Virgin).
Of course, we all know how the story ends. After a long wait, War hit stores in December, spawned two hit singles and served as the launching pad for 30 Seconds to Mars' ever-growing world tour. Perhaps as a tribute to their unwavering commitment, the band was honored with four nominations...
By James Montgomery
30 Seconds To Mars
Photo: MTV News
The success of 30 Seconds to Mars' This Is War album is as much a tribute to the band's unyielding dedication as it is to their general insanity. After all, they were, for a long while, a band without a home — having been famously sued for $30 million by their label, Virgin Records — or a plan (Jared Leto told MTV News that he intended to sell their still-unfinished album "door to door") if the band couldn't rectify things with Virgin).
Of course, we all know how the story ends. After a long wait, War hit stores in December, spawned two hit singles and served as the launching pad for 30 Seconds to Mars' ever-growing world tour. Perhaps as a tribute to their unwavering commitment, the band was honored with four nominations...
- 9/7/2010
- MTV Music News
Cologne, Germany -- In the video game business, Germany has often been slow to adjust to new trends, but the country is leading Europe in the industry's fastest-growing segment: free-to-play online games.
These games, which make money by charging players for virtual goods such as clothing and weapons, are big business. Researcher Dfc Intelligence forecasts the U.S. and European market for such virtual items will grow to more than $3 billion by 2015 from $800 million in 2009.
Understandably, online games will be a big topic at Gamescom, Europe's largest industry trade fair, which runs Aug. 18-22 in Cologne.
Among the biggest free-to-play companies are American -- led by Zynga Inc., Electronic Arts' Playfish and Playdom, which Disney acquired last month for up to $763 million. But Germany is home to two rising giants: Hamburg-based Bigpoint and Gameforge, headquartered in Karlsruhe. The duo demonstrated their international clout this year by securing the online gaming...
These games, which make money by charging players for virtual goods such as clothing and weapons, are big business. Researcher Dfc Intelligence forecasts the U.S. and European market for such virtual items will grow to more than $3 billion by 2015 from $800 million in 2009.
Understandably, online games will be a big topic at Gamescom, Europe's largest industry trade fair, which runs Aug. 18-22 in Cologne.
Among the biggest free-to-play companies are American -- led by Zynga Inc., Electronic Arts' Playfish and Playdom, which Disney acquired last month for up to $763 million. But Germany is home to two rising giants: Hamburg-based Bigpoint and Gameforge, headquartered in Karlsruhe. The duo demonstrated their international clout this year by securing the online gaming...
- 8/12/2010
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So I was recently interviewed by Shane Rivers over at OnlyGoodMovies.com and their Critical Mass feature where they talk to bloggers and film critics around the web and the industry. It was really cool to talk about stuff and answer questions I normally do not get to talk about such as: where do I see the industry going? who my favorite film critic is? and many more.
Head over to the site now and check out the interview and what I think on some of those questions above and more.
Only Good Movies was first established in 1999 with the following in mind: people want to read about and purchase good movies, not bad ones. We cut through all the junk out there and only review good films. They currently have several hundred titles in their Good Movies database. All are separated into one of four genres, Action/Adventure, Comedy,...
Head over to the site now and check out the interview and what I think on some of those questions above and more.
Only Good Movies was first established in 1999 with the following in mind: people want to read about and purchase good movies, not bad ones. We cut through all the junk out there and only review good films. They currently have several hundred titles in their Good Movies database. All are separated into one of four genres, Action/Adventure, Comedy,...
- 5/14/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
This month sees the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street, a remake that’s been a long time coming. With so many slasher revivals going on, be they remakes or original properties, it’s important now to look back on the genre and learn a few of its intricacies. The wealth of material to cover is staggering. The films that follow do not necessarily represent the finest work the genre has to offer, but were selected for their uniqueness and appeal.
If any of these tickle your fancy, I've included some Amazon links to buy the ones that are still in print. Unless otherwise noted, all of these releases present the films in their original aspect ratio and in their most complete versions available to date.
[Note: While extensive measures have been taken to eliminate graphic details in deconstructing the films, trailers and clips have been provided wherever applicable. They can at times be exceedingly violent, and quite spoiler-heavy. We urge you to use judgment before viewing them. Thank you.]
Inferno (IMDb)
1980, Dario Argento
The core difference between director Dario Argento’s celebrated Suspiria and its overlooked follow-up, Inferno, is simple: Inferno hates you.
If any of these tickle your fancy, I've included some Amazon links to buy the ones that are still in print. Unless otherwise noted, all of these releases present the films in their original aspect ratio and in their most complete versions available to date.
[Note: While extensive measures have been taken to eliminate graphic details in deconstructing the films, trailers and clips have been provided wherever applicable. They can at times be exceedingly violent, and quite spoiler-heavy. We urge you to use judgment before viewing them. Thank you.]
Inferno (IMDb)
1980, Dario Argento
The core difference between director Dario Argento’s celebrated Suspiria and its overlooked follow-up, Inferno, is simple: Inferno hates you.
- 4/1/2010
- by SaulB
- JustPressPlay.net
Director: Monteith McCollum I sometimes think I am one of the only people in the United States that would prefer if we could reset some of the world’s technological advancements, for example: go back to the pre-automobile days…or at least to the days before every household had multiple automobiles. Now, I say this but my actions contradict my words. I own a car, but I avoid driving said car as often as possible. (For example, I am hoping to go the entire 2010 SXSW Film Festival without using my car.) I should also admit that I do not currently own a bicycle. My primary means of transportation are the bus and my own two feet. Two of the main reasons that I own a car are: the public transportation system in Austin is mediocre at best (still waiting on Light Rail) and I do not like riding a bicycle alongside traffic.
- 3/10/2010
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Forget worrying about gas prices...or the price of a Metrocard; the subjects in Monteith McCollum's new film have developed another way of coping with the troubles of urban transportation. "'A Different Path' follows a sidewalk activist Senior, a Critical Mass trumpeter, city Kayak-er, and others, as they struggle to make their way through the modern automobile-centric urban environment. Each character uses ingenuity and humor to try and solve their modern mobility ...
- 3/10/2010
- indieWIRE - People
Forget worrying about gas prices...or the price of a Metrocard; the subjects in Monteith McCollum's new film have developed another way of coping with the troubles of urban transportation. "'A Different Path' follows a sidewalk activist Senior, a Critical Mass trumpeter, city Kayak-er, and others, as they struggle to make their way through the modern automobile-centric urban environment. Each character uses ingenuity and humor to try and solve their modern mobility ...
- 3/10/2010
- indieWIRE - People
Forget worrying about gas prices...or the price of a Metrocard; the subjects in Monteith McCollum's new film have developed another way of coping with the troubles of urban transportation. "'A Different Path' follows a sidewalk activist Senior, a Critical Mass trumpeter, city Kayak-er, and others, as they struggle to make their way through the modern automobile-centric urban environment. Each character uses ingenuity and humor to try and solve their modern mobility ...
- 3/10/2010
- Indiewire
The official lineup for the 2010 SXSW Film Festival was announced today, which features a lineup of 119 films that will screen this year on March 12-21. You can look over the full lineup on the SXSW website, although as far as I can tell actual screening times still have yet to be provided.
Listed below here are a couple of films that may be of specific interest to readers of Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film:
Some Days Are Better Than Others, dir. Matt McCormick. McCormick has been a force on the underground film scene for the past several years making acclaimed short films like The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal, founding the underground DVD distributor Peripheral Produce and overseeing the Pdx Film Festival. Some Days Are Better Than Others is McCormick’s first feature film and is a “poetic, character-driven film that asks why the good times slip by...
Listed below here are a couple of films that may be of specific interest to readers of Bad Lit: The Journal of Underground Film:
Some Days Are Better Than Others, dir. Matt McCormick. McCormick has been a force on the underground film scene for the past several years making acclaimed short films like The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal, founding the underground DVD distributor Peripheral Produce and overseeing the Pdx Film Festival. Some Days Are Better Than Others is McCormick’s first feature film and is a “poetic, character-driven film that asks why the good times slip by...
- 2/4/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Despite a very disappointing 2009 for 3D-Realms, what with having to lay off most of its staff earlier this year and being sued by Take-Two for not completing Duke Nukem Forever as a result, CEO Scott Miller still has high hopes for his iconic action hero. According to Shacknews, the first issue of Gamesauce contains Miller’s upbeat outlook on Duke:
“The next few years should see a strong resurgence in Duke. There are numerous other Duke games in various stages of development, several due out this year. We are definitely looking to bring Duke into casual gaming spaces, plus there are other major Duke games in production.”
The new Duke Nukem Trilogy is still expected for the PSP and DS despite missing the target 2009 release for Critical Mass, the first game in the trilogy. There should also still be 2 iPhone games in the pipeline, and there’s also the possibility...
“The next few years should see a strong resurgence in Duke. There are numerous other Duke games in various stages of development, several due out this year. We are definitely looking to bring Duke into casual gaming spaces, plus there are other major Duke games in production.”
The new Duke Nukem Trilogy is still expected for the PSP and DS despite missing the target 2009 release for Critical Mass, the first game in the trilogy. There should also still be 2 iPhone games in the pipeline, and there’s also the possibility...
- 1/2/2010
- by Sebastian Gaweda
- GameRant
Band is shooting massive bike rides, L.A. landmarks and more over the course of several nights.
By James Montgomery, with additional reporting by Hugh Swingle
30 Seconds to Mars
Photo: MTV News
30 Seconds to Mars are not exactly what you'd call a subtle rock band. Their This Is War album (due December 8) features songs written in Berlin and recorded in Hawaii (with Kanye West), guest vocals from fans recorded at so-called "summits" around the globe, and appearances by Tibetan monks and Iranian Twitterers, to name just a few.
So, it's not surprising to learn that the video for War's first single, "Kings and Queens," has become a gigantic event too. In fact, 30Stm were no longer even referring to it as a video. It's a short film now.
"Our rule as a band is, when we do videos — which, I don't often think of them as videos, more as short...
By James Montgomery, with additional reporting by Hugh Swingle
30 Seconds to Mars
Photo: MTV News
30 Seconds to Mars are not exactly what you'd call a subtle rock band. Their This Is War album (due December 8) features songs written in Berlin and recorded in Hawaii (with Kanye West), guest vocals from fans recorded at so-called "summits" around the globe, and appearances by Tibetan monks and Iranian Twitterers, to name just a few.
So, it's not surprising to learn that the video for War's first single, "Kings and Queens," has become a gigantic event too. In fact, 30Stm were no longer even referring to it as a video. It's a short film now.
"Our rule as a band is, when we do videos — which, I don't often think of them as videos, more as short...
- 10/13/2009
- MTV Music News
As I travel around the country talking to women—in ones and twos, or in groups both large and small—I always talk about a phenomenon so common that I have yet to find a woman who hasn’t experienced it. You’re sitting in a meeting with all or mostly men, I say. And you say something that you think makes a lot of sense. Before I even finish the sentence, the heads start nodding; they know where this is going. Everyone ignores you, I continue. Then, a minute or two later, a man says essentially the same thing. And everyone agrees that it’s a great idea, a brilliant idea, the right course of action. Every woman in the room laughs because every woman in the room has been there. But it’s really not very funny. Being ignored is tough on the soul. And no matter how smart or accomplished women are,...
- 7/13/2009
- Vanity Fair
While most of the world had its eyes on Beijing and the Olympics this past week, DC's intrepid reporters Butane, Syxx, Foy, Uc, and yours truly have been scouring the globe for genre news and views to send your way. Although I'm not following the Games much myself, I thought for this August 9-15, 2008, Weekly Wrap-Up, I'd join the fray and employ an international theme focusing on projects outside the good ol' Us of A.
Considering this is also the week that brought news of a possible Bigfoot being found, it makes sense to start with a nature-run-amok item. Coming soon from Korea is Chaw, about a man-eating, mutant boar with a bad attitude. The producers are promising some realistic, frightening effects despite the creature being mostly CG, and we'll see how they do. Rogue managed to use CG successfully; hopefully Chaw will too.
Speaking of that big lovable croc-a-palooza...
Considering this is also the week that brought news of a possible Bigfoot being found, it makes sense to start with a nature-run-amok item. Coming soon from Korea is Chaw, about a man-eating, mutant boar with a bad attitude. The producers are promising some realistic, frightening effects despite the creature being mostly CG, and we'll see how they do. Rogue managed to use CG successfully; hopefully Chaw will too.
Speaking of that big lovable croc-a-palooza...
- 8/16/2008
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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