"Houston, we have a problem." This is easily one of my all-time favorite space movies. Ron Howard's docu-drama thriller Apollo 13 first opened in theaters in the summer of 1995, celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. The old 35mm trailer scanner YouTube recently posted a crisp 2160p scan of the original Apollo 13 trailer. Though this actually plays more like a teaser, setting up the story and stakes and characters without showing too much (the full trailer is also available right below it). In this movie based on a true story, NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 (which launched in April 1970) to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy. Starring Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert, Bill Paxton Fred Haise, and Ed Harris on the ground as Flight Director Gene Kranz.
- 4/29/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Film novelizations have existed for over 100 years, dating back to the silent era, but they peaked in popularity in the ’70s and ’80s, following the advent of the modern blockbuster but prior to the rise of home video. Despite many beloved properties receiving novelizations upon release, a perceived lack of interest have left a majority of them out of print for decades, with desirable titles attracting three figures on the secondary market.
Once such highly sought-after novelization is that of Halloween by Richard Curtis (under the pen name Curtis Richards), based on the screenplay by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. Originally published in 1979 by Bantam Books, the mass market paperback was reissued in the early ’80s but has been out of print for over 40 years.
But even in book form, you can’t kill the boogeyman. While a simple reprint would have satisfied the fanbase, boutique publisher Printed in Blood...
Once such highly sought-after novelization is that of Halloween by Richard Curtis (under the pen name Curtis Richards), based on the screenplay by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. Originally published in 1979 by Bantam Books, the mass market paperback was reissued in the early ’80s but has been out of print for over 40 years.
But even in book form, you can’t kill the boogeyman. While a simple reprint would have satisfied the fanbase, boutique publisher Printed in Blood...
- 4/16/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the icy silence of Antarctica, the open-ended conclusion of John Carpenter’s The Thing left audiences teetering on the edge of an unresolved mystery, one that has haunted and intrigued fans for decades.
In a conversation with GQ, Kurt Russell offered his own insights into one of cinema’s most enduring enigmas: the ambiguous finale of John Carpenter’s The Thing. This topic has intrigued fans for decades, especially regarding the true identity of the alien impostor in the film’s concluding moments. Was it Russell’s character, MacReady, or Childs, played by Keith David? Both? Neither?
Even John Carpenter himself has been coy about the true nature of the film’s conclusion, claiming to hold the sole knowledge of The Thing’s identity in those closing moments,.
In the interview, Russell reminisced about the film’s production, noting Carpenter’s dissatisfaction with the final scene. The director was...
In a conversation with GQ, Kurt Russell offered his own insights into one of cinema’s most enduring enigmas: the ambiguous finale of John Carpenter’s The Thing. This topic has intrigued fans for decades, especially regarding the true identity of the alien impostor in the film’s concluding moments. Was it Russell’s character, MacReady, or Childs, played by Keith David? Both? Neither?
Even John Carpenter himself has been coy about the true nature of the film’s conclusion, claiming to hold the sole knowledge of The Thing’s identity in those closing moments,.
In the interview, Russell reminisced about the film’s production, noting Carpenter’s dissatisfaction with the final scene. The director was...
- 2/1/2024
- by Ian Banks
For 41 years, people have been discussing and debating the ending of John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing (watch or buy it Here). People who worked on the movie can’t even seem to agree on what was happening in the final scene. Cinematographer Dean Cundey thought he had given away the answer, but then Carpenter came in and said Cundey had “no clue” what he was talking about. So the mystery remains. And for star Kurt Russell, it’s fun to hear that people are still talking about that ending.
Russell is currently doing the press rounds for the Godzilla series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the ending of The Thing came up during his interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Russell said (with thanks to Screen Rant for the transcription), “We talked about that, the ending of that movie, John and I, for a long, long time. We...
Russell is currently doing the press rounds for the Godzilla series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the ending of The Thing came up during his interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Russell said (with thanks to Screen Rant for the transcription), “We talked about that, the ending of that movie, John and I, for a long, long time. We...
- 12/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The episode of Horror Movie Rip-Off covering Halloween and Friday the 13th was Written by Paul Bookstaber, Narrated by Ryan Cultrera, Edited by Ryan Cultrera, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Intro
Here lies the ultimate horror movie ripoff showdown between predecessor and potential successor. A debate for the ages, between two slasher icons. Was 1980’s Friday the 13th born from blood and ash, only because of a certain box-office titan that cemented its horror film legacy prior in 1978? Both 1978’s Halloween (watch it Here), directed by John Carpenter and 1980’s Friday the 13th (watch it Here), directed by Sean S. Cunningham both stand out as those proverbial slashers that stood the test of time and have spawned countless sequels throughout its franchise run. It’s without a doubt that both Halloween and Friday the 13th share distinct similarities throughout their first iterations. Both movies are...
Intro
Here lies the ultimate horror movie ripoff showdown between predecessor and potential successor. A debate for the ages, between two slasher icons. Was 1980’s Friday the 13th born from blood and ash, only because of a certain box-office titan that cemented its horror film legacy prior in 1978? Both 1978’s Halloween (watch it Here), directed by John Carpenter and 1980’s Friday the 13th (watch it Here), directed by Sean S. Cunningham both stand out as those proverbial slashers that stood the test of time and have spawned countless sequels throughout its franchise run. It’s without a doubt that both Halloween and Friday the 13th share distinct similarities throughout their first iterations. Both movies are...
- 10/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
(Welcome to Scariest Scene Ever, a column dedicated to the most pulse-pounding moments in horror with your tour guides, horror experts Chris Evangelista and Matt Donato. In this edition, Chris gets into the spirit of spooky season with the original "Halloween.")
It's almost Halloween, so of course we here at Scariest Scene Ever have to go back to the Og, the one that started it all, John Carpenter's immortal classic, "Halloween." This might sound like hyperbole, but I firmly believe "Halloween" is a perfect movie, from top to bottom. Carpenter and company were able to conjure up some sort of dark magic with that film, creating the ultimate experience in horror. While years of sequels and reboots have altered the shape of Michael Myers, the original incarnation of the character — a soulless, motiveless being who kills for seemingly no reason at all — remains terrifying. And even after all these years,...
It's almost Halloween, so of course we here at Scariest Scene Ever have to go back to the Og, the one that started it all, John Carpenter's immortal classic, "Halloween." This might sound like hyperbole, but I firmly believe "Halloween" is a perfect movie, from top to bottom. Carpenter and company were able to conjure up some sort of dark magic with that film, creating the ultimate experience in horror. While years of sequels and reboots have altered the shape of Michael Myers, the original incarnation of the character — a soulless, motiveless being who kills for seemingly no reason at all — remains terrifying. And even after all these years,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
I found my way into the Halloween universe through an old VHS tape collecting dust on my father’s bookcase. He’d recorded Halloween II when it once played on HBO (back when the now-streaming giant was part of basic cable), and the crackle of static was part of its charm. I couldn’t tell you when I first saw Michael Myers slashing up Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, but I can guarantee where it was. Our living room carpet was a light tan, flecked with bits of beige, and our humongous wooden TV set, which sat squarely in the corner, gave me a front-row seat to so many terrible frights. I imagine myself transfixed to the screen, hypnotized by Dean Cundey’s cinematography and Rick Rosenthal’s expert direction. Michael Myers was and is The Boogeyman – he gave me more nightmares than I can count. But I loved being frightened, and...
- 10/25/2023
- by Bee Delores
- bloody-disgusting.com
We’re forty-one years down the line from the release of John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing (watch or buy it Here), and fans are still wondering what exactly was going on with the last two characters in the final scene of the film. Of course, Carpenter knows – and he says that he’s the only one who knows. While cinematographer Dean Cundey has previously said that he specifically lit the scene to indicate which of the two characters had or hadn’t been assimilated by “the thing”, Carpenter refuted his claim during an interview with ComicBook.com, saying that Cundey “has no clue” what was going on in that moment.
Cundey presented what fans refer to as the “eye gleam theory”. He said that the characters were lit in a specific way throughout the movie so that the ones who were still human would have a gleam of light in their eyes.
Cundey presented what fans refer to as the “eye gleam theory”. He said that the characters were lit in a specific way throughout the movie so that the ones who were still human would have a gleam of light in their eyes.
- 10/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Forty-one years after “The Thing” first opened in theaters and terrified audiences, director John Carpenter is still being asked about its widely debated ending. Like Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” (Is Cobb awake or dreaming?) or Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” (Is Rick Deckard a human or a replicant?) Carpenter’s body horror classic ends on a massive existential cliffhanger. In this case, it’s whether or not R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell) or Childs (Keith David) is still infected with a body-snatching alien.
One of the most popular and long-standing theories about the end of “The Thing” is courtesy of Dean Cundey, the film’s cinematographer. Cundey suggested that throughout the film a specific light gleam can be seen in the eyes of whichever body is currently inhabiting the alien. A light gleam can be seen in Childs’ eyes in the final scene, which would mean he’s infected with the Thing under Cundey’s theory.
One of the most popular and long-standing theories about the end of “The Thing” is courtesy of Dean Cundey, the film’s cinematographer. Cundey suggested that throughout the film a specific light gleam can be seen in the eyes of whichever body is currently inhabiting the alien. A light gleam can be seen in Childs’ eyes in the final scene, which would mean he’s infected with the Thing under Cundey’s theory.
- 10/12/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
We might be in the era of The Brand Movie, but the 1990s were a heyday for branded video games and some of the most unlikely people wound up with a game of their own. There's "Chex Mix: Chex Quest," Shelley Duvall's It's A Bird's Life," 7up's "Spot Goes to Hollywood," "Make My Video: Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch," and of course, "Pepsiman." Most of these games are terrible at best and unplayable at worst, but there's a certain charm to playing something so clearly intended to make a quick buck off of name recognition. But then there's "Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair," a game that for all intents and purposes was made with the goal of inspiring the next generation of filmmakers by meeting them halfway and educating them through a medium they were already enjoying.
Created by Knowledge Adventure, "Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair" is a simulation...
Created by Knowledge Adventure, "Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair" is a simulation...
- 9/1/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“It’s a very innovative show…everything in front of the camera is designed by somebody, is created by somebody,” describes Dean Cundey of “The Mandalorian, “There’s nothing off the shelf. It’s all a product of human artistry and imagination.” The film legend picked up an Emmy nomination for Cinematography for a Series (Half Hour) for his work on the Disney+ series, and he admits to having a ball playing inside the “Star Wars” universe. “It’s such a wonderful change of pace from shooting against real backgrounds,” he reveals. Watch the exclusive video interview above.
“The Mandalorian” is a largely virtual production, shooting many scenes on a stage called The Volume. The set consists of a curved screen which allows digital environments to be projected on it and move with the camera in real-time. Cundey has worked with all manner of evolving film technology in his decades-long career,...
“The Mandalorian” is a largely virtual production, shooting many scenes on a stage called The Volume. The set consists of a curved screen which allows digital environments to be projected on it and move with the camera in real-time. Cundey has worked with all manner of evolving film technology in his decades-long career,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
This episode of The Test of Time was Written by Andrew Hatfield, Narrated by Niki Minter, Edited by Mike Conway, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
When you are talking about the big slasher franchises of all time, the original 4, the Mount Rush-Gore if you will, it’s a losing argument to try and say any of the first films don’t hold up. Of course, I’m talking about Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What you Can do is look at their many, Many, sequels and see what sticks and what doesn’t. Or you know, in our case, what stands the test of time and what doesn’t. Some of these are just schlocky fun and don’t need a critical reappraisal but a couple of them that have higher reputations that...
When you are talking about the big slasher franchises of all time, the original 4, the Mount Rush-Gore if you will, it’s a losing argument to try and say any of the first films don’t hold up. Of course, I’m talking about Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What you Can do is look at their many, Many, sequels and see what sticks and what doesn’t. Or you know, in our case, what stands the test of time and what doesn’t. Some of these are just schlocky fun and don’t need a critical reappraisal but a couple of them that have higher reputations that...
- 5/11/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
On March 30, 1984, 20th Century-Fox unveiled Robert Zemeckis’ adventure film Romancing the Stone in theaters. The film, starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito, went on to gross $75 million-plus during its theatrical run. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review is below:
One of the nicest things about Michael Douglas’ production of Romancing the Stone is that it never pretends to be more than it really is — a rip-roaring adventure yarn with plenty of action, plenty of thrills, a lot of laughs, a few surprises and a pleasantly predictable romance. What makes it several notches superior to most of the competition is that everyone involved seems to have had a particularly clear idea of what he’s doing and the determination (and skill) to do it better than just about anyone else. At its core, Romancing the Stone is just a big, dumb movie but, as Pauline Kael might say, it’s a movie-movie,...
One of the nicest things about Michael Douglas’ production of Romancing the Stone is that it never pretends to be more than it really is — a rip-roaring adventure yarn with plenty of action, plenty of thrills, a lot of laughs, a few surprises and a pleasantly predictable romance. What makes it several notches superior to most of the competition is that everyone involved seems to have had a particularly clear idea of what he’s doing and the determination (and skill) to do it better than just about anyone else. At its core, Romancing the Stone is just a big, dumb movie but, as Pauline Kael might say, it’s a movie-movie,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Arthur Knight
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"The Little Mermaid" saved Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1989. It earned rave reviews from critics like Roger Ebert, who wrote that "the magic of animation has been restored to us." It won an Academy Award and a Grammy for the hit song "Under the Sea." Best of all, the film popularized animated musicals; not just animated films with songs, but films with songs that expressed motivation and character as aptly as the animation did. Lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken, responsible for the off-Broadway legend "Little Shop of Horrors," brought their hard-won expertise to a project that was floundering on the rocks. The results didn't just set the standard for the Disney Renaissance; they set the standard for its competition. For the first time in many years, Disney took the lead as opposed to ceding ground to challengers like Don Bluth. Not every film in the coming years would be successful,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
Despite being the most well-known cryptid, Bigfoot has surprisingly few horror movies dedicated to it – and even fewer that are worth seeking out. After the infamous Patterson–Gimlin film purportedly captured footage of the creature in 1967, a spate of Bigfoot movies surfaced in the ’70s.
Although not the first, 1972’s The Legend of Boggy Creek is generally considered the best and most influential of the era. I was of that mindset before discovering 1976’s Creature from Black Lake via Synapse Films’ upcoming Blu-ray. While it’s certainly indebted to Boggy Creek for paving the way, Black Lake eschews the docudrama setup in favor of a traditional film narrative.
Shot on location in the Shreveport, LA area, the film follows University of Chicago students Pahoo and Rives on a school-funded expedition down south in an effort to prove the existence of the legendary bipedal primate.
They encounter several colorful locals, including...
Although not the first, 1972’s The Legend of Boggy Creek is generally considered the best and most influential of the era. I was of that mindset before discovering 1976’s Creature from Black Lake via Synapse Films’ upcoming Blu-ray. While it’s certainly indebted to Boggy Creek for paving the way, Black Lake eschews the docudrama setup in favor of a traditional film narrative.
Shot on location in the Shreveport, LA area, the film follows University of Chicago students Pahoo and Rives on a school-funded expedition down south in an effort to prove the existence of the legendary bipedal primate.
They encounter several colorful locals, including...
- 12/12/2022
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "The Fog" (1980)
Where You Can Stream It: Available to rent on Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube
The Pitch: In 1977, director John Carpenter and his writing/producing partner Debra Hill were in England to promote their first collaboration, "Assault on Precinct 13," when they decided to pay a visit to Stonehenge. In her and Carpenter's audio commentary for the 2002 DVD release of "The Fog" (via SyFy Wire), Hill recalled how this trip would inspire their 1980 supernatural horror movie:
"I remember [this fog] was just sitting on the horizon way past Stonehenge, and John said to me, 'What if there's something in that fog? Wouldn't that be scary?' and that's how it sort of evolved."
The duo would go on to mine other sources for inspiration,...
The Movie: "The Fog" (1980)
Where You Can Stream It: Available to rent on Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube
The Pitch: In 1977, director John Carpenter and his writing/producing partner Debra Hill were in England to promote their first collaboration, "Assault on Precinct 13," when they decided to pay a visit to Stonehenge. In her and Carpenter's audio commentary for the 2002 DVD release of "The Fog" (via SyFy Wire), Hill recalled how this trip would inspire their 1980 supernatural horror movie:
"I remember [this fog] was just sitting on the horizon way past Stonehenge, and John said to me, 'What if there's something in that fog? Wouldn't that be scary?' and that's how it sort of evolved."
The duo would go on to mine other sources for inspiration,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Britain is a pretty spooky place. Not only is it one of the most densely haunted countries in the world, but each region is also thick with its own myths and legends. There is nothing quite as eerie as the English countryside, something I feel so nostalgic for now that I live abroad. I especially miss the lonely lanes, empty fields, and deserted beaches of my home county Suffolk, which also inspired some of the most famous ghost stories of M.R. James.
Suffolk was witchcraft country back in the day and the wicked Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins, plied his trade there. A merman was once caught in the waters near Orford and was held for interrogation at the castle, while up the coast in Blythburgh, the demon dog Black Shuck burst into the church and frazzled a few of the congregation with his fiery breath.
My favorite tale when I...
Suffolk was witchcraft country back in the day and the wicked Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins, plied his trade there. A merman was once caught in the waters near Orford and was held for interrogation at the castle, while up the coast in Blythburgh, the demon dog Black Shuck burst into the church and frazzled a few of the congregation with his fiery breath.
My favorite tale when I...
- 10/7/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
Fall is almost, which means that spooky season is also just around the corner.
And while we’ve got a couple of good Halloween-adjacent options for our September rundown, there are plenty of other great movies hitting Netflix this month, including a bunch of original films that look absolutely incredible — including a long-in-the-works Marilyn Monroe biopic and the new film from French director Romain Gavras.
So whether you want to revisit a cult favorite (“Road House”), watch two of your favorite TV stars team up in a movie (“Do Revenge”) or enjoy one of the odder films in the grand Adam Sandler catalog (“Little Nicky”), there’s something for everybody on the streaming service this month.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on Amazon Prime Video in September 2022 “Road House”
Jake Gyllenhaal recently shared a photo from the first day of photography on his “Road House” remake with director Doug Liman.
And while we’ve got a couple of good Halloween-adjacent options for our September rundown, there are plenty of other great movies hitting Netflix this month, including a bunch of original films that look absolutely incredible — including a long-in-the-works Marilyn Monroe biopic and the new film from French director Romain Gavras.
So whether you want to revisit a cult favorite (“Road House”), watch two of your favorite TV stars team up in a movie (“Do Revenge”) or enjoy one of the odder films in the grand Adam Sandler catalog (“Little Nicky”), there’s something for everybody on the streaming service this month.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on Amazon Prime Video in September 2022 “Road House”
Jake Gyllenhaal recently shared a photo from the first day of photography on his “Road House” remake with director Doug Liman.
- 9/4/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
John Carpenter’s legacy in the horror genre just keeps building, even nearly five decades after “Halloween.”
The director is currently producing and composing the score for upcoming “cathartic” franchise conclusion “Halloween Ends,” helmed by David Gordon Green. While lead star Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed this is her final time as the iconic final girl after more than four decades as Laurie Strode, Carpenter told The New Yorker that there’s always room for another sequel…or re-quel or remake.
“I will have to see how much money it makes!” Carpenter quipped of “Halloween Ends,” out this October.
Carpenter added that he, “to an extent,” keeps up with new movies, applauding 2008 film “Let the Right One In.” Directed by Tomas Alfredson and based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s coming-of-age vampire novel, the film focused on a bullied teen who befriends his mysterious neighbor.
“I thought there was a great one that came along,...
The director is currently producing and composing the score for upcoming “cathartic” franchise conclusion “Halloween Ends,” helmed by David Gordon Green. While lead star Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed this is her final time as the iconic final girl after more than four decades as Laurie Strode, Carpenter told The New Yorker that there’s always room for another sequel…or re-quel or remake.
“I will have to see how much money it makes!” Carpenter quipped of “Halloween Ends,” out this October.
Carpenter added that he, “to an extent,” keeps up with new movies, applauding 2008 film “Let the Right One In.” Directed by Tomas Alfredson and based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s coming-of-age vampire novel, the film focused on a bullied teen who befriends his mysterious neighbor.
“I thought there was a great one that came along,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Audiences came out in droves to see John Carpenter’s “The Thing” when it returned to theaters Sunday to mark its 40th anniversary, but many left the Fathom Events screenings disappointed: Many reported that the film was cropped from its original aspect ratio and the picture quality was bad. Fathom responded to the outcry with a fix. A second round of nationwide screenings on Wednesday will be in the film’s original widescreen format — which Carpenter considers a “happy ending.”
“It’s distressing, it’s horrible,” the director told IndieWire Tuesday, after several viral Twitter threads detailed the film’s subpar presentation. Among them was posts from director and podcast host Mick Garris, who vowed he would “never Ever” see a Fathom screening again, and encouraged his thousands of followers to do the same.
He said the film was shot in the 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio, but the version Fathom...
“It’s distressing, it’s horrible,” the director told IndieWire Tuesday, after several viral Twitter threads detailed the film’s subpar presentation. Among them was posts from director and podcast host Mick Garris, who vowed he would “never Ever” see a Fathom screening again, and encouraged his thousands of followers to do the same.
He said the film was shot in the 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio, but the version Fathom...
- 6/21/2022
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Hello, dear readers! This week’s batch of horror and sci-fi home media releases has a lot of fun offerings, both new and old. If you’re looking to catch up on some recent genre entertainment, there are plenty of options headed to both Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday, including Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, Death Valley, Kicking Blood, and Slasher: Flesh and Bone. Scream Factory is also giving both The Craft and Escape From New York the 4K treatment this week, and if you’re looking for some cult titles, both Girls Nite Out and Without Warning are headed to Blu-ray on May 17th as well.
The Craft: Collector’s Edition 4K
Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with high school outsiders. But there's something different about her new friends, and it's not just that they won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits.
The Craft: Collector’s Edition 4K
Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with high school outsiders. But there's something different about her new friends, and it's not just that they won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits.
- 5/16/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Without yelling at the clouds too loudly, let me just say: the theatrical experience is rough out there. There are still multiple screens dedicated to a certain web-slinging behemoth at any given cineplex. It’s an ever-present reminder that commerce is thriving, and movies for adults are, well, not. The rom-com, and studio comedies in general, have been all but relegated to streaming for some time now, that is if they aren’t chunked up into eight hour-long episodes as content fodder. It’s a hostile environment for a big-budget Sandra Bullock romance vehicle, but here we are. Despite those odds, The Lost City is a respite, an oasis, for anyone just looking to get away.
Helmed by Aaron and Adam Nee, from a script by the two in addition to Oren Uziel and Dana Fox, the film follows reclusive, widowed romance novelist Loretta Sage (Bullock) as she begrudgingly trots...
Helmed by Aaron and Adam Nee, from a script by the two in addition to Oren Uziel and Dana Fox, the film follows reclusive, widowed romance novelist Loretta Sage (Bullock) as she begrudgingly trots...
- 3/24/2022
- by Conor O'Donnell
- The Film Stage
Spotting Covid-era ephemera was novel in the films of 2021—even in some of the best. As early as last February we saw masks being worn, some pointedly below the nose, in Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn and later in the year in Drive My Car; even Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy ended with a nod to the lockdown era. If a crop from this year’s Berlinale are something to go by, 2022 already looks to be ushering in a wave of smaller-scale projects from filmmakers who continued creating during that time and, whether directly or indirectly, express how it felt to be right in the thick of it.
Screening in the festival’s more left-field Forum section (and chief among those I’ve seen) is Happer’s Comet, a hypnotic, sensory, dialogue-free film that comes in at a polite 62 minutes. The director is Tyler Taormina, an LA filmmaker who...
Screening in the festival’s more left-field Forum section (and chief among those I’ve seen) is Happer’s Comet, a hypnotic, sensory, dialogue-free film that comes in at a polite 62 minutes. The director is Tyler Taormina, an LA filmmaker who...
- 2/16/2022
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
"The Tribes of Tatooine," this week's episode of "The Book of Boba Fett," brought much to the table. We got more of Boba's backstory, a whole lot more of the Tatooine underworld, and a whole lot of good-looking, cinematic goods. It turns out, this is in large part due to the fact that one of the best cinematographers ever shot the episode. That man is none other than the legendary Dean Cundey.
If the name is not instantly familiar to you, Cundey's resume most certainly will be. As a cinematographer, he has amassed more than...
The post The New Episode of The Book of Boba Fett Was Shot By One of the Greatest Cinematographers of All Time appeared first on /Film.
If the name is not instantly familiar to you, Cundey's resume most certainly will be. As a cinematographer, he has amassed more than...
The post The New Episode of The Book of Boba Fett Was Shot By One of the Greatest Cinematographers of All Time appeared first on /Film.
- 1/5/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Writer/director Johannes Roberts discusses his favorite Stephen King adaptations of the ’80s with host Josh Olson.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
47 Meters Down (2017)
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Great White a.k.a. The Last Shark (1981)
The Exorcist III (1990) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City (2021)
The Strangers: Prey At Night (2018)
Carrie (1976) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
The Shining (1980) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary
Children of the Corn (1984)
The Night Flier (1997)
Christine (1983)
The Dead Zone (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Cujo (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Roar (1981) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Thing (1982) – Jesus Trevino’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s’ Blu-ray review
Halloween (1978) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing, Alex Kirschenbaum’s timeline and movie power rankings
Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) – Neil Marshall’s trailer commentary
Pet Sematary (1989) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Pet Sematary (2019)
Blade Runner...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
47 Meters Down (2017)
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Great White a.k.a. The Last Shark (1981)
The Exorcist III (1990) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City (2021)
The Strangers: Prey At Night (2018)
Carrie (1976) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
The Shining (1980) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary
Children of the Corn (1984)
The Night Flier (1997)
Christine (1983)
The Dead Zone (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Cujo (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Roar (1981) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Thing (1982) – Jesus Trevino’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s’ Blu-ray review
Halloween (1978) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing, Alex Kirschenbaum’s timeline and movie power rankings
Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) – Neil Marshall’s trailer commentary
Pet Sematary (1989) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Pet Sematary (2019)
Blade Runner...
- 11/16/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Well, Halloween season is undoubtedly underway, as we have nearly 30 different horror and sci-fi home entertainment releases headed our way this Tuesday. Just in time for all your seasonal viewing needs, Scream Factory is releasing the first five Halloween films in 4K, and if you’re looking to get caught up on some recent genre fare, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, Fried Barry and the limited series of The Stand (2020) will be coming home tomorrow as well. The first two Phantasm films are getting a new double feature Blu-ray, we also have a new 4K collection of Universal Monsters films being released on Tuesday, and if somehow you’ve never had a chance to check out Trick or Treats, Code Red’s new Blu for the film should help you out there.
Other releases for October 5th include Onibaba: The Criterion Collection, The Victim, The Screaming Woman, Night of the Animated Dead,...
Other releases for October 5th include Onibaba: The Criterion Collection, The Victim, The Screaming Woman, Night of the Animated Dead,...
- 10/5/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
“You can’t kill the bogeyman!” little Tommy Doyle says to babysitter Laurie Strode at the climax of John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). A couple years later—and some $80 million dollars later—the man who started it all, movie mogul and producer Irwin Yablans, agreed and launched Halloween II on Friday, October 30th, 1981. Let’s begin with a simple truth: sequels are to movie fans as drugs are to drug addicts: fans are chasing that first high knowing, over time, that it’s nearly impossible a sequel will ever outdo or even match the first. But we keep trying, don’t we? Now, Halloween II is not as good as its predecessor, but it is a damn fine sequel that finishes telling the story of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers on Halloween night. But let’s not forget Halloween H20 in 1998. Oh, and then there were those Zombie ones. And, of course,...
- 8/16/2021
- by Ray Marshall
- DailyDead
Scream Factory works hard to put together special releases of classic and cult horror films and we have details on an impressive 4K Uhd offering of the first five Halloween films on September 28th, just in time for both the Halloween season and the release of Halloween Kills!
Los Angeles, CA - This Halloween will be like no other…. It’s coming to you in 4K Uhd! It’s been 43 years since the John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween hit theaters and changed the horror genre forever. Now it - and its immediate sequels - can be experienced like never before as it is presented in the best video and audio quality ever. Scream Factory™ has announced 4K Uhd releases of the first 5 Halloween films, marking the North American 4K Uhd debut for Halloween II, III, 4 and 5. In an exciting nod to fans, Halloween (1978) (Collector's Edition) (4K Uhd) features a return...
Los Angeles, CA - This Halloween will be like no other…. It’s coming to you in 4K Uhd! It’s been 43 years since the John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween hit theaters and changed the horror genre forever. Now it - and its immediate sequels - can be experienced like never before as it is presented in the best video and audio quality ever. Scream Factory™ has announced 4K Uhd releases of the first 5 Halloween films, marking the North American 4K Uhd debut for Halloween II, III, 4 and 5. In an exciting nod to fans, Halloween (1978) (Collector's Edition) (4K Uhd) features a return...
- 7/6/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Featuring: Chris Alexander, Dave Alexander, Chad Archibald, Charles Band, Yazid Benfeghoul, Justin Benson, Zack Bernbaum and many more! | Directed by Justin McConnell
If you watch independent movies, listen to the podcasts about them and follow the people that make them on social media, then Clapboard Jungle is the movie for you. Directed by Justin McConnell he films his own story as an independent filmmaker and all of the struggles that go along with it. He shares five years of his life (2014-2019) but also interviews directors, writers, producers, festival organisers, distributors and much more,giving the viewer a kind of ‘survival guide’ for anybody already in or wanting to start in the industry.
Every talking head has something interesting to say from Guilermo del Toro to Heather Buckley to Mick Garris to Gigi Saul Guerrero to Mike Mendez and many many more. They each talk about their own experiences, what...
If you watch independent movies, listen to the podcasts about them and follow the people that make them on social media, then Clapboard Jungle is the movie for you. Directed by Justin McConnell he films his own story as an independent filmmaker and all of the struggles that go along with it. He shares five years of his life (2014-2019) but also interviews directors, writers, producers, festival organisers, distributors and much more,giving the viewer a kind of ‘survival guide’ for anybody already in or wanting to start in the industry.
Every talking head has something interesting to say from Guilermo del Toro to Heather Buckley to Mick Garris to Gigi Saul Guerrero to Mike Mendez and many many more. They each talk about their own experiences, what...
- 4/9/2021
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
John Carpenter’s original “Halloween,” “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5″ are returning to theaters and drive-ins in more than two dozen U.S. markets in October.
The showings have been booked for a total of 225 screens, including 104 drive-ins through a partnership between CineLife Entertainment, Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films.
“We are so excited to be bringing these films back, especially to drive-ins across the country where this iconic franchise launched,” said Ryan Freimann, senior vice president of Trancas and Compass. “Now, with the fall season growing closer, the drive-in format is helping keep both Halloween spirit and the cinema experience alive in these unprecedented times.”
The “Halloween” film franchise was started in part by Carpenter and Moustapha Akkad in 1978, and has led to 11 films that have grossed more than $600 million worldwide. The original “Halloween,” which premiered on Oct. 25, 1978, was directed and written by Carpenter about serial killer Michael Myers...
The showings have been booked for a total of 225 screens, including 104 drive-ins through a partnership between CineLife Entertainment, Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films.
“We are so excited to be bringing these films back, especially to drive-ins across the country where this iconic franchise launched,” said Ryan Freimann, senior vice president of Trancas and Compass. “Now, with the fall season growing closer, the drive-in format is helping keep both Halloween spirit and the cinema experience alive in these unprecedented times.”
The “Halloween” film franchise was started in part by Carpenter and Moustapha Akkad in 1978, and has led to 11 films that have grossed more than $600 million worldwide. The original “Halloween,” which premiered on Oct. 25, 1978, was directed and written by Carpenter about serial killer Michael Myers...
- 9/24/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
In the original Halloween, Michael Myers’ second victim is an unnamed mechanic from Phelps Garage. His death occurs off-screen and is very much downplayed, but it wound up being a significant one, having given the Shatner-faced killer his now-iconic overalls.
The murder goes undiscovered and is never mentioned in 1981’s Halloween II. This could almost be considered a minor plothole though considering Donald Pleasence’s Dr. Loomis appears on the scene and carries out an investigation mere feet away from where the mechanic’s body was discarded. Given that Loomis is so certain Myers is on a killing rampage, it makes little sense that he didn’t search the site more thoroughly for casualties after discovering that abandoned truck.
In any case, the garage attendant’s death going undetected was not an oversight by director John Carpenter. As ScreenRant explains perfectly, Loomis failing to spot the corpse was quite intentional,...
The murder goes undiscovered and is never mentioned in 1981’s Halloween II. This could almost be considered a minor plothole though considering Donald Pleasence’s Dr. Loomis appears on the scene and carries out an investigation mere feet away from where the mechanic’s body was discarded. Given that Loomis is so certain Myers is on a killing rampage, it makes little sense that he didn’t search the site more thoroughly for casualties after discovering that abandoned truck.
In any case, the garage attendant’s death going undetected was not an oversight by director John Carpenter. As ScreenRant explains perfectly, Loomis failing to spot the corpse was quite intentional,...
- 8/27/2020
- by Mark Langshaw
- We Got This Covered
With Clapboard Jungle, filmmaker Justin McConnell brings together two things I’m extremely passionate about: genre-driven documentaries and independent horror. Most people may not know this about me, but years (and years) ago, I created and spearheaded a movement known as Indie Horror Month as a means to help underrepresented content creators in the horror filmmaking community have an opportunity to get their moment in the spotlight. It’s been something I’ve wanted to resurrect, especially because it seems so hard these days for truly independent voices to be heard, but trying to carve out that time has been difficult.
That being said, when I read the description for Clapboard Jungle, I knew this was going to be something that would be extremely pertinent to my interests and McConnell didn’t let me down. The project is an enlightening look at the ups and downs that many indie filmmakers are constantly facing,...
That being said, when I read the description for Clapboard Jungle, I knew this was going to be something that would be extremely pertinent to my interests and McConnell didn’t let me down. The project is an enlightening look at the ups and downs that many indie filmmakers are constantly facing,...
- 8/13/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Starting this week, John Carpenter's Halloween, Halloween 4, and Halloween 5 will be screening at select drive-in theaters. As reported by HalloweenMovies.com, the following drive-in theaters will be playing Halloween this week:
"Locations showing John Carpenter’s Halloween this week include include Hummel’s Drive-In in Winchester, Indiana, as well as Evo Entertainment locations in both San Antonio and Austin, Texas on 7/31. Additional drive-ins also showing Halloween include ones in Nashville, Tennessee (Montana Drive-in), Buffalo, New York (Kane Family Drive-in), Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut (Pleasant Valley Drive-in) and Westtown, New York (Warwick Drive-in)."
Similar to what we saw with Evil Dead, it's likely we'll see these screenings expand to additional theaters in the coming weeks. Drive-in theaters can request the films via CineLife:
"CineLife Entertainment® has partnered with Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures to bring Halloween, Halloween 4 & Halloween 5 back to theatres and drive-ins worldwide.
"Locations showing John Carpenter’s Halloween this week include include Hummel’s Drive-In in Winchester, Indiana, as well as Evo Entertainment locations in both San Antonio and Austin, Texas on 7/31. Additional drive-ins also showing Halloween include ones in Nashville, Tennessee (Montana Drive-in), Buffalo, New York (Kane Family Drive-in), Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut (Pleasant Valley Drive-in) and Westtown, New York (Warwick Drive-in)."
Similar to what we saw with Evil Dead, it's likely we'll see these screenings expand to additional theaters in the coming weeks. Drive-in theaters can request the films via CineLife:
"CineLife Entertainment® has partnered with Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures to bring Halloween, Halloween 4 & Halloween 5 back to theatres and drive-ins worldwide.
- 7/30/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Scott Derrickson announced his departure from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with a simple tweet earlier this week, much to the shock and dismay of just about everyone. In this time of need, heroes have stepped up to offer condolences and support, including a fellow director who left his own high-profile, Disney-controlled movie.
In addition to non-fired director Duncan Jones and many entertainment writers, creative force to be reckoned with Phil Lord offered some condolences and also admittance to an exclusive club. Taking to Twitter, here’s what he shared:
You have joined a secret club of punk rockers my friend. Godspeed and love.
— Phil Lord (@philiplord) January 10, 2020
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In addition to non-fired director Duncan Jones and many entertainment writers, creative force to be reckoned with Phil Lord offered some condolences and also admittance to an exclusive club. Taking to Twitter, here’s what he shared:
You have joined a secret club of punk rockers my friend. Godspeed and love.
— Phil Lord (@philiplord) January 10, 2020
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Alongside Chris Miller, Lord was famously fired from Solo: A Star Wars Story for another spat of “creative differences.
- 1/11/2020
- by Josh Heath
- We Got This Covered
Shout! Factory has released a 40th anniversary steelbook edition of "Rock 'N' Roll High School". Here is the official press release:
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Los Angeles, CA – Gabba hey! It’s been 40 years since we first saw Riff Randall and the Ramones take the halls of Rock ’N’ Roll High School. To celebrate this punk rock anniversary Shout! Factory is releasing Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (40th Anniversary Edition Steelbook). Special features include a new 4K scan from the original camera negative, and a new feature-length documentary titled “Class Of ’79: 40 Years Of Rock ‘N’ Roll High School” – featuring Interviews with director/story writer Allan Arkush, co-director/story writer Joe Dante, actress P.J. Soles, screenwriter Richard Whitley, screenwriter Russ Dvonch, cinematographer Dean Cundey, editor Larry Bock, and more.
With explosive musical performances from the Ramones, the outrageous candor of teenage angst and nostalgic reverie of a counterculture rock movement,...
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Los Angeles, CA – Gabba hey! It’s been 40 years since we first saw Riff Randall and the Ramones take the halls of Rock ’N’ Roll High School. To celebrate this punk rock anniversary Shout! Factory is releasing Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (40th Anniversary Edition Steelbook). Special features include a new 4K scan from the original camera negative, and a new feature-length documentary titled “Class Of ’79: 40 Years Of Rock ‘N’ Roll High School” – featuring Interviews with director/story writer Allan Arkush, co-director/story writer Joe Dante, actress P.J. Soles, screenwriter Richard Whitley, screenwriter Russ Dvonch, cinematographer Dean Cundey, editor Larry Bock, and more.
With explosive musical performances from the Ramones, the outrageous candor of teenage angst and nostalgic reverie of a counterculture rock movement,...
- 12/29/2019
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
It’s a relatively quiet week for home entertainment releases, but Tuesday is playing host to one of my favorite films of the year, Ready or Not, which makes December 3rd feel like an early Christmas to this writer. Scream Factory is showing some love to John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China with multiple editions (including the standard Collector’s Edition as well as the absolutely gorgeous limited edition Steelbook), and Konga, one of my favorite cult films (thank you Terror in the Aisles!) is headed to Blu on Tuesday, courtesy of Kino Lorber.
Other Blu-ray and DVD releases for December 3rd include Boar, Christmas Presence, Game of Thrones: The Complete Eighth Season, Game of Thrones: The Complete Series, and 1 Must Fall.
Big Trouble in Little China: Collector’s Edition/Limited Edition Steelbook
Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver whose life goes into a...
Other Blu-ray and DVD releases for December 3rd include Boar, Christmas Presence, Game of Thrones: The Complete Eighth Season, Game of Thrones: The Complete Series, and 1 Must Fall.
Big Trouble in Little China: Collector’s Edition/Limited Edition Steelbook
Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver whose life goes into a...
- 12/2/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
While John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China is infinitely quotable thanks to Kurt Russell's performance as the imperfect protagonist Jack Burton, every great reluctant hero needs a great villain, and James Hong's portrayal of the evil Lo Pan gave us a character who is just as memorable as his truck-driving counterpart. With Big Trouble in Little China coming to Blu-ray like never before in a new Collector's Edition on December 3rd from Scream Factory, we've been provided with an exclusive bonus feature clip featuring Hong to share with Daily Dead readers!
Taken from "The Soul of Lo Pan" bonus feature on the Big Trouble in Little China Collector's Edition Blu-ray, our exclusive clip below features Hong reflecting on some of his most memorable moments playing Lo Pan, including how Carpenter and his crew used practical effects and ingenuity to pull off Lo Pan's glowing transformation and floating ability.
Taken from "The Soul of Lo Pan" bonus feature on the Big Trouble in Little China Collector's Edition Blu-ray, our exclusive clip below features Hong reflecting on some of his most memorable moments playing Lo Pan, including how Carpenter and his crew used practical effects and ingenuity to pull off Lo Pan's glowing transformation and floating ability.
- 12/2/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
You better make sure your check is in the mail, pal, because ahead of its release on December 3rd, Scream Factory has unveiled the full list of special features for their Collector's Edition Blu-ray of John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China:
Press Release: Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver whose life goes into a supernatural tailspin when his best friend's fiancée is kidnapped in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble In Little China. Jack, who suddenly finds himself in a murky, danger-filled world beneath San Francisco's Chinatown, where Lo Pan, a 2,000-year-old magician, mercilessly rules an empire of spirits. Facing down a host of unearthly terrors, Jack battles through Lo Pan's dark domain in a full-throttle, action-riddled ride to rescue the girl. On December 3, 2019, Scream Factory™ is thrilled to present Big Trouble in Little China Collector’s Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray set. Directed by Carpenter, this...
Press Release: Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver whose life goes into a supernatural tailspin when his best friend's fiancée is kidnapped in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble In Little China. Jack, who suddenly finds himself in a murky, danger-filled world beneath San Francisco's Chinatown, where Lo Pan, a 2,000-year-old magician, mercilessly rules an empire of spirits. Facing down a host of unearthly terrors, Jack battles through Lo Pan's dark domain in a full-throttle, action-riddled ride to rescue the girl. On December 3, 2019, Scream Factory™ is thrilled to present Big Trouble in Little China Collector’s Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray set. Directed by Carpenter, this...
- 10/25/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Versatile veteran actor and multihyphenate Danny DeVito, whose memorable roles include such projects at TV’s “Taxi” and Miloš Forman’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” will receive a Lifetime Achievement award for acting at the Camerimage International Film Festival, which runs in Toruń, Poland, on Nov. 9-16.
In the awards arena, DeVito shared a best picture Oscar nom with Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher as producer on Steven Soderbergh’s “Erin Brokovich” (2001). He also won a Golden Globe as best actor in a supporting role for “Taxi” in 1978.
Camerimage is a cinematography-focused event and festgoers are sure to ask DeVito about his collaborations with such DPs as Oliver Stapleton on Taylor Hackford’s “The Comedian” (2016), Dante Spinotti on Curtis Hanson’s “L.A. Confidential” (1997), Donald Peterman on Barry Sonnenfield’s “Get Shorty” (1995), Stefan Czapsky on Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns” (1992) and Dean Cundey on Robert Zemeckis’ “Romancing the Stone...
In the awards arena, DeVito shared a best picture Oscar nom with Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher as producer on Steven Soderbergh’s “Erin Brokovich” (2001). He also won a Golden Globe as best actor in a supporting role for “Taxi” in 1978.
Camerimage is a cinematography-focused event and festgoers are sure to ask DeVito about his collaborations with such DPs as Oliver Stapleton on Taylor Hackford’s “The Comedian” (2016), Dante Spinotti on Curtis Hanson’s “L.A. Confidential” (1997), Donald Peterman on Barry Sonnenfield’s “Get Shorty” (1995), Stefan Czapsky on Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns” (1992) and Dean Cundey on Robert Zemeckis’ “Romancing the Stone...
- 10/25/2019
- by Peter Caranicas
- Variety Film + TV
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John Carpenter's Halloween, Edward Snowden, The I-Land, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here's why recycling carbon dioxide as fuel can lead to zero-emissions flight travel.
"Air travel may be a convenient way to see the world, but its growing carbon footprint has given some travelers pause in recent years. A creative new solution could help reduce the environmental impact of air travel, though."
Read more at Inverse.
Here's why Britta Perry deserved better than the later seasons of NBC's Community.
"Community, a show with the highest of highs and lowest of lows, had a great ensemble of characters, but none were torpedoed quite as badly as Britta Perry (Gillian Jacobs). Britta began the show as a snarky, earnest feminist and ended it as the butt of nearly every joke. To coin one of the many in jokes from the show, they Britta’d Britta.
John Carpenter's Halloween, Edward Snowden, The I-Land, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here's why recycling carbon dioxide as fuel can lead to zero-emissions flight travel.
"Air travel may be a convenient way to see the world, but its growing carbon footprint has given some travelers pause in recent years. A creative new solution could help reduce the environmental impact of air travel, though."
Read more at Inverse.
Here's why Britta Perry deserved better than the later seasons of NBC's Community.
"Community, a show with the highest of highs and lowest of lows, had a great ensemble of characters, but none were torpedoed quite as badly as Britta Perry (Gillian Jacobs). Britta began the show as a snarky, earnest feminist and ended it as the butt of nearly every joke. To coin one of the many in jokes from the show, they Britta’d Britta.
- 9/18/2019
- Den of Geek
Decades before UCLA’s school of Theater, Film and Television formally became one of the world’s top-ranking drama departments, the Southern California university’s arts program was synonymous with nurturing artists whose iconic work irrevocably transformed entertainment, and media itself, for the better.
Marking the first time a major university combined the three disciplines under one administration, UCLA Tft was established in 1990, simultaneously building on the history of the school’s storied curriculum, bolstering industry connections to reflect its impact and influence, and developing a network of facilities, instructors and experts to help prepare and accommodate students for a constantly changing entertainment landscape.
Even before 14-time Academy Awards telecast producer Gil Cates became its founding dean, UCLA’s fine arts departments were already part of a considerable legacy, with a list of famous alumni that included James Dean, Steve Martin, Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Carroll Ballard, Rob Reiner,...
Marking the first time a major university combined the three disciplines under one administration, UCLA Tft was established in 1990, simultaneously building on the history of the school’s storied curriculum, bolstering industry connections to reflect its impact and influence, and developing a network of facilities, instructors and experts to help prepare and accommodate students for a constantly changing entertainment landscape.
Even before 14-time Academy Awards telecast producer Gil Cates became its founding dean, UCLA’s fine arts departments were already part of a considerable legacy, with a list of famous alumni that included James Dean, Steve Martin, Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Carroll Ballard, Rob Reiner,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
“Romancing the Stone” looks like a fun adventure romp onscreen, but making the Michael Douglas-Kathleen Turner movie that turns 35 this week was no stroll through the jungle. There were alligators, mud and plenty of back-and-forth with the studio — not to mention a tragedy after it opened.
The romantic comedy adventure opened March 30, 1984 and ended up as the eighth-highest grossing film of the year. It won the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical, and Turner took home the Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical.
Following in the footsteps of blockbuster “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Romancing the Stone” was a real game changer career-wise for star-producer Douglas, who became an even more popular leading man; Turner, who proved she was more than a femme fatale; and Douglas’ friend Danny DeVito, who became a bankable actor and director.
Director Robert Zemeckis went on to become one of Hollywood’s major filmmakers,...
The romantic comedy adventure opened March 30, 1984 and ended up as the eighth-highest grossing film of the year. It won the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical, and Turner took home the Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical.
Following in the footsteps of blockbuster “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Romancing the Stone” was a real game changer career-wise for star-producer Douglas, who became an even more popular leading man; Turner, who proved she was more than a femme fatale; and Douglas’ friend Danny DeVito, who became a bankable actor and director.
Director Robert Zemeckis went on to become one of Hollywood’s major filmmakers,...
- 3/30/2019
- by Susan King
- Variety Film + TV
In Warning Sign, a deadly virus not only infects its victims, it turns them into cold-blooded killing machines as well. Starring Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, and Yaphet Kotto, Warning Sign is coming to Blu-ray on May 26th from the team at Scream Factory, and they've provided us with the full release details for the Blu-ray, including a new interview with director/co-writer Hal Barwood.
Press Release: When tampering with the natural order of things, man must not ignore the Warning Sign. Making its Blu-ray debut on March 26th, 2019 from Scream Factory, the suspenseful thriller Warning Sign also includes a number of bonus features, including a new interview with director/co-writer Hal Barwood and a new interview with producer Jim Bloom, as well as a still gallery, theatrical trailers and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
In the rolling Utah countryside, a small town is host to a fortress-like research facility,...
Press Release: When tampering with the natural order of things, man must not ignore the Warning Sign. Making its Blu-ray debut on March 26th, 2019 from Scream Factory, the suspenseful thriller Warning Sign also includes a number of bonus features, including a new interview with director/co-writer Hal Barwood and a new interview with producer Jim Bloom, as well as a still gallery, theatrical trailers and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
In the rolling Utah countryside, a small town is host to a fortress-like research facility,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
I’ve got a pretty rad series of John Carpenter movie poster art to share with you today that was created by artist Matt Ferguson.
The posters were created in conjunction with StudioCanal for the 4k restorations of four of Carpenters classic films. Those films include The Fog, They Live, Escape From New York, and Prince of Darkness.
All four brand new 4k restorations were done using the original camera negatives, with the colour grading approved for the new restorations and Uhd versions by the films' Cinematographers: Gary B Kibbe and Dean Cundey.
The artist had this to say in a statement:
“Last year I had the distinct pleasure of being hired by StudioCanal to work on the 4K John Carpenter classics. I conceptualised and made all of the key art for the films. It was a dream job for me and I am really happy the art came out...
The posters were created in conjunction with StudioCanal for the 4k restorations of four of Carpenters classic films. Those films include The Fog, They Live, Escape From New York, and Prince of Darkness.
All four brand new 4k restorations were done using the original camera negatives, with the colour grading approved for the new restorations and Uhd versions by the films' Cinematographers: Gary B Kibbe and Dean Cundey.
The artist had this to say in a statement:
“Last year I had the distinct pleasure of being hired by StudioCanal to work on the 4K John Carpenter classics. I conceptualised and made all of the key art for the films. It was a dream job for me and I am really happy the art came out...
- 1/14/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In 2018, Studiocanal released 4K restorations of four essential John Carpenter movies—The Fog, They Live, Escape From New York, and Prince of Darkness—in UK theaters, and the screenings were accompanied by stunning new posters created by Matt Ferguson. This month, Grey Matter Art and Vice Press are teaming up to continue the Carpenter celebration by releasing Ferguson's posters for horror fans to plaster proudly on their walls.
Ferguson's posters for The Fog, They Live, Escape From New York, and Prince of Darkness will be released on Vice Press and Grey Matter Art beginning Thursday, January 10th until Thursday, January 17th. You can view all four posters below, and we also have the full announcement from Grey Matter Art:
Press Release: Last year Matt Ferguson and Vice Press had the honour of working with Studiocanal on the release of their brand new 4k restorations of four of John Carpenter’s most iconic titles: The Fog,...
Ferguson's posters for The Fog, They Live, Escape From New York, and Prince of Darkness will be released on Vice Press and Grey Matter Art beginning Thursday, January 10th until Thursday, January 17th. You can view all four posters below, and we also have the full announcement from Grey Matter Art:
Press Release: Last year Matt Ferguson and Vice Press had the honour of working with Studiocanal on the release of their brand new 4k restorations of four of John Carpenter’s most iconic titles: The Fog,...
- 1/8/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With 2018 coming to an end, Scream Factory is giving horror fans plenty of titles to get excited about in 2019 with a bunch of new Blu-ray announcements for March, including 1955's Tarantula, Man's Best Friend (1993), 1966's The Witches (starring Joan Fontaine), and more!
From Scream Factory: "We’re being attacked by giant insects next Spring as the 1950s cult favorites Tarantula and The Deadly Mantis both scuttle to Blu-ray on March 19th!
Tarantula (1955) – Biochemist Gerald Deemer has a plan to feed the world by using a growth formula on plants and animals. Instead he creates terror beyond imagining when his work spawns a spider of mammoth proportions! Feeding on cattle and humans, this towering tarantula has the people of Desert Rock, Arizona running for their lives. Can this horrifying creature be stopped or will the world succumb to its giant claws? This classic sci-fi film from director Jack Arnold stars John Agar...
From Scream Factory: "We’re being attacked by giant insects next Spring as the 1950s cult favorites Tarantula and The Deadly Mantis both scuttle to Blu-ray on March 19th!
Tarantula (1955) – Biochemist Gerald Deemer has a plan to feed the world by using a growth formula on plants and animals. Instead he creates terror beyond imagining when his work spawns a spider of mammoth proportions! Feeding on cattle and humans, this towering tarantula has the people of Desert Rock, Arizona running for their lives. Can this horrifying creature be stopped or will the world succumb to its giant claws? This classic sci-fi film from director Jack Arnold stars John Agar...
- 12/4/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stars: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine, Tom Atkins | Written by John Carpenter, Nick Castle | Directed by John Carpenter
In the early 1980s, New York was grindhouse heaven: a hell of neon iniquity, with every alleyway harbouring some new nameless vice. Horror had a field day: the likes of Basket Case, The Driller Killer and Maniac captured the poverty and menace of those famous streets. With Halloween and The Fog under his belt, you’d think John Carpenter would have taken a similar horror route. But he chose a different direction. More akin to Walter Hill’s The Warriors, 1981’s Escape from New York is a bold and ambitious sci-fi action movie.
Kurt Russell plays Snake Plissken, an ex-military drifter who is about to be sent to Manhattan Island. It’s the future; the year is 1997, and NYC has been turned into a...
In the early 1980s, New York was grindhouse heaven: a hell of neon iniquity, with every alleyway harbouring some new nameless vice. Horror had a field day: the likes of Basket Case, The Driller Killer and Maniac captured the poverty and menace of those famous streets. With Halloween and The Fog under his belt, you’d think John Carpenter would have taken a similar horror route. But he chose a different direction. More akin to Walter Hill’s The Warriors, 1981’s Escape from New York is a bold and ambitious sci-fi action movie.
Kurt Russell plays Snake Plissken, an ex-military drifter who is about to be sent to Manhattan Island. It’s the future; the year is 1997, and NYC has been turned into a...
- 11/23/2018
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
November 6th’s home media releases are all about the Steelbooks apparently, as horror fans have four different titles that are coming home this week that would be great additions to anyone’s collections. Scream Factory’s Steelbook for John Carpenter’s The Thing is a work of art, and Well Go USA has put together two beautiful Steelbook releases for both Phantasm: Remastered and Train to Busan, and we even get a Grindhouse Steelbook to boot. Scream Factory is also pulling double duty with the Collector’s Edition of Sleepwalkers, and as far as recent horror offerings go, Mara, The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, and All Light Will End are getting released this Tuesday, too.
Other notable releases for November 6th include Revenge of the Dead aka Zeder: Voices from the Beyond, Restraint, and Apartment 407.
Phantasm: Remastered: Steelbook Edition
In Phantasm: Remastered, Well Go USA presents...
Other notable releases for November 6th include Revenge of the Dead aka Zeder: Voices from the Beyond, Restraint, and Apartment 407.
Phantasm: Remastered: Steelbook Edition
In Phantasm: Remastered, Well Go USA presents...
- 11/6/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
As Tommy says to Laurie in the original 1978 film, “You can’t kill the Boogeyman.” It was never a question if he would return to the big screen… just a matter of when. Unfortunately, Halloween and Michael Myers have always been misinterpreted since the John Carpenter classic. His story has gone in directions that never lived up to the “Boogeyman” status. He once existed as part man and part dark fantasy. What he’s capable of in the original film goes beyond the suspension of belief, but it’s always grounded by John Carpenter’s masterful handling of the story. While the new 2018 film is the one sequel that comes the closest to presenting this idea, it once again falls victim to the same missteps that the later films in the series and the slasher genre as a whole embraced with open arms. The original was never about the kills and gory imagery on screen,...
- 10/19/2018
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
With Halloween nearly two weeks away now, we have another great new batch of horror and sci-fi Blu-rays and DVDs coming out this week that genre fans are undoubtedly going to want to add to their home media collections, as they are not only perfect to enjoy for the remainder of October, but pretty much any time of year. The two biggest highlights for me personally are Scream Factory’s absolutely stunning Steelbook editions of Halloween II (1981) and Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and Kino Lorber has also put together a brilliant Blu-ray presentation of Trilogy of Terror as well.
Warner Archive is resurrecting Dracula A.D. 1972 in HD this Tuesday, and Agfa is doing the dark lord’s work with their Schlock Blu-ray. Plus, if you’ve never had the chance to experience the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Olive Films has put together a new special...
Warner Archive is resurrecting Dracula A.D. 1972 in HD this Tuesday, and Agfa is doing the dark lord’s work with their Schlock Blu-ray. Plus, if you’ve never had the chance to experience the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Olive Films has put together a new special...
- 10/16/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
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