Grace Jones, the subject of Sophie Fiennes’ documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami, which premiered Sept. 7 at Tiff, drew her first film-world blood with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1984’s Conan the Destroyer.
In this sequel to the 1982 blockbuster Conan the Barbarian, Schwarzenegger was teamed up with basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, Sarah Douglas (who had played Kryptonian villainess Ursa in a pair of Superman movies) and Jones. The Hollywood Reporter said the pairing made the film “a bit reminiscent of The Professionals mixed with The Wizard of Oz.” However, THR gushed over Jones, saying she “proves [to be] the movie’s...
In this sequel to the 1982 blockbuster Conan the Barbarian, Schwarzenegger was teamed up with basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, Sarah Douglas (who had played Kryptonian villainess Ursa in a pair of Superman movies) and Jones. The Hollywood Reporter said the pairing made the film “a bit reminiscent of The Professionals mixed with The Wizard of Oz.” However, THR gushed over Jones, saying she “proves [to be] the movie’s...
- 9/9/2017
- by Bill Higgins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In less than one month, Bruce Campbell’s third annual Horror Film Festival will return to Chicago for its third year of celebrating horror movies both old and new. This year’s lineup includes Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe and Darren Lynn Bousman’s Abattoir, the world premiere of Found Footage 3D, a 30th anniversary screening of Night of the Creeps, and much more:
Press Release: Rosemont, Ill., June 22, 2016— Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival, presented by Starz and their hit original series Ash vs. Evil Dead, returns for its third annual festivities on August 18-21, in conjunction with Wizard World Chicago. Today, the Festival announced highlights of the groovy lineup, sponsored by Shudder and Bloody-Disgusting.com, featuring the critically acclaimed opening night nail-biter Don’t Breathe, directed by Fede Alvarez; a salute to genre hero Fred Dekker; an epic event featuring comedian Doug Benson; and a 25th anniversary...
Press Release: Rosemont, Ill., June 22, 2016— Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival, presented by Starz and their hit original series Ash vs. Evil Dead, returns for its third annual festivities on August 18-21, in conjunction with Wizard World Chicago. Today, the Festival announced highlights of the groovy lineup, sponsored by Shudder and Bloody-Disgusting.com, featuring the critically acclaimed opening night nail-biter Don’t Breathe, directed by Fede Alvarez; a salute to genre hero Fred Dekker; an epic event featuring comedian Doug Benson; and a 25th anniversary...
- 6/22/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Twisted cinema: Awe-inspiring balloon modeller recreates movie scenes in - you guessed it - balloons
The man who's about to change your day for the better is Rob Driscoll, a balloon modeller behind MyDailyBalloon.com who's turned everything from Jaws to Spider-Man into delightful balloony goodness.
What better way to pay homage to your favourite moments in cinematic history than by recreating them in inflatable form? Wait, don't answer that - just enjoy this briefest sample of his extensive back catalogue.
If all this has impressed you - and it really should have - be sure to head to Driscoll's site, where he explains just why he's set himself the challenge of making a balloon model a day.
And if you ever need a magician, photographer or balloon twister, remember this guy's name. Or his working names, at least (that's "The Bowtie Balloon Guy" and "Robbie The Wizard", by the way).
What better way to pay homage to your favourite moments in cinematic history than by recreating them in inflatable form? Wait, don't answer that - just enjoy this briefest sample of his extensive back catalogue.
If all this has impressed you - and it really should have - be sure to head to Driscoll's site, where he explains just why he's set himself the challenge of making a balloon model a day.
And if you ever need a magician, photographer or balloon twister, remember this guy's name. Or his working names, at least (that's "The Bowtie Balloon Guy" and "Robbie The Wizard", by the way).
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
For the fifth consecutive year, thousands of movie lovers (and Geeks) from around the globe will descend upon Hollywood for the TCM Classic Film Festival beginning this Thursday, April 10 and running through Sunday, April 13.
Coinciding with TCM’s 20th anniversary as a leading authority in classic film, attendees will be treated to an extensive lineup of great movies, appearances by legendary stars and filmmakers, fascinating presentations and panel discussions, special events and more.
TCM recently announced the tribute to Mickey Rooney, who passed away last weekend, will be Sunday, April 13 at 9am with a screening of National Velvet at the Tcl Chinese Multiplex 4. Eddie Muller will speak with Margaret O’Brien and read a poem written by Mickey Rooney, titled “Flesh and Bones” to close the tribute.
Fans of Rooney can watch a full day of his films this Sunday on TCM beginning at 6Am with Broadway To Hollywood. The...
Coinciding with TCM’s 20th anniversary as a leading authority in classic film, attendees will be treated to an extensive lineup of great movies, appearances by legendary stars and filmmakers, fascinating presentations and panel discussions, special events and more.
TCM recently announced the tribute to Mickey Rooney, who passed away last weekend, will be Sunday, April 13 at 9am with a screening of National Velvet at the Tcl Chinese Multiplex 4. Eddie Muller will speak with Margaret O’Brien and read a poem written by Mickey Rooney, titled “Flesh and Bones” to close the tribute.
Fans of Rooney can watch a full day of his films this Sunday on TCM beginning at 6Am with Broadway To Hollywood. The...
- 4/10/2014
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died at her home near San Francisco. A talented and ultra-adorable entertainer, Shirley Temple was America's top box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, a record no other child star has come near. She beat out such grown-ups as Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Robert Taylor, Gary Cooper and Joan Crawford. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranking of the top 50 screen legends ranked Temple at No.
- 2/11/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Plus, Adam Lambert's Glam Nation Tour, Leslie Jordan exhausts me, Neil Patrick Harris doesn't get nervous, and Lily Tomlin's limo should have taken Derrick Martin to prom.
Now that Sam Mendes has been freed from Bond 23 by the money problems at MGM, he’s the likely person to bring The Wizard of Ozprequel Oz The Great and Powerful to the big screen. Earlier reports had mentioned the very busy Robert Downey, Jr. playing the title role, but his people have denied he has the time to think about it.
That creepy school district in Pennsylvania that activated the webcams on the school laptops? Remember how bad it sounded? It keeps getting worse. They captured over 56,000 images, and those included at least one child sleeping in his bed.
The Spurf does a little video blog called Ausiello TV every couple weeks. This week is fairly cute, because it...
Now that Sam Mendes has been freed from Bond 23 by the money problems at MGM, he’s the likely person to bring The Wizard of Ozprequel Oz The Great and Powerful to the big screen. Earlier reports had mentioned the very busy Robert Downey, Jr. playing the title role, but his people have denied he has the time to think about it.
That creepy school district in Pennsylvania that activated the webcams on the school laptops? Remember how bad it sounded? It keeps getting worse. They captured over 56,000 images, and those included at least one child sleeping in his bed.
The Spurf does a little video blog called Ausiello TV every couple weeks. This week is fairly cute, because it...
- 4/21/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
In this incarnation of our Videolog column (which began in 1982 with VHS and Betamax and later laserdisc), Starlog posts information weekly regarding selected genre titles being released (or re-released) on DVD and Blu-ray. Prices listed are Msrp, though the clickable links lead to Amazon where the savings can be significant.
DVD Releases for September 22, 2009
Battle For Terra (Lionsgate, $19.98 DVD; $29.99 Blu-ray): When environmental destruction forces people to leave Earth, the remaining survivors rocket through space on a quest to find a new home. At first, it seems like the beautiful planet Terra is the perfect place to take over. But when a fighter pilot (voice of Luke Wilson) crashes on Terra, he forms an unlikely friendship with a rebellious Terrian girl named Mala (Evan Rachel Wood). Now, putting aside their differences, the young heroes join forces to protect Terra from destruction in this animated Sf adventure that also features the voices of Dennis Quaid,...
DVD Releases for September 22, 2009
Battle For Terra (Lionsgate, $19.98 DVD; $29.99 Blu-ray): When environmental destruction forces people to leave Earth, the remaining survivors rocket through space on a quest to find a new home. At first, it seems like the beautiful planet Terra is the perfect place to take over. But when a fighter pilot (voice of Luke Wilson) crashes on Terra, he forms an unlikely friendship with a rebellious Terrian girl named Mala (Evan Rachel Wood). Now, putting aside their differences, the young heroes join forces to protect Terra from destruction in this animated Sf adventure that also features the voices of Dennis Quaid,...
- 9/23/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (Allan Dart)
- Starlog
As we creep closer to the 2009 Academy Awards, prognosticators look back as much as forward to try and determine who the favorites will be. By looking back, I mean to suggest that past Academy choices perhaps unfairly paint them in a certain light, and support the group's predictability and oft-whispered bias. For instance, feel good films generally trump depressors. Oscar loves a comeback story almost as much as they love to reward seasoned veterans with lead acting awards and fresh faces in the supporting roles (particularly supporting actress). And despite a requisite surprise or two every year, they mostly play it safe. Usually painfully boringly safe. That, and the fact they get it wrong more often than they get it right. So I present a glance at the ten most egregiously shortsighted Oscars ever given.
I'm focusing solely on the big one: Best Picture. If I included anything and everything,...
I'm focusing solely on the big one: Best Picture. If I included anything and everything,...
- 2/7/2009
- by Matt Medlock
- JustPressPlay.net
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