[[tmz:video id="0_5mfywmc4"]] If Jon Jones beats Daniel Cormier, he'll solidify his spot as the greatest Ufc fighter of all time ... above Anderson Silva ... so says Alan Jouban. In fact, Jouban says Jones already has a more impressive resume than Silva. "When you look at the guy that Jon Jones has beat in comparison to the guys that Anderson Silva has beat, Jon Jones has beaten way tougher guys." Jon's top victories include ... Daniel Cormier, Glover Teixeira, Vitor Belfort,...
- 3/30/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Underrated Psycho prequel comes to Blu-ray. Alfred Hitchcock’s stark, blackly comic horror landmark Psycho needs little introduction and certainly, it needs no defense of any kind. Psycho is Psycho. Peerless and, 56 years after its release, still as powerful and affecting as ever. But its sequels often do need defending. The Tom Holland/Richard Franklin 1983…
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- 7/20/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Jack’s (Andrew Simpson) European trip has slowed down some since hitting the French countryside as the number of passing motorists willing to give him a lift has dwindled to zero. He catches a distracting break when a car stops — not to pick him up, but to drop off Véronique (Joséphine de La Baume) after a violent argument with her boyfriend — giving him someone to talk with while awaiting the next good Samaritan. The two hit it off despite his limited French vocabulary, and he quickly learns why getting a ride has been so difficult. A serial killer has been stalking the rural roads. At this point some of you more familiar with the slasher/killer genre might suspect this film is a remake of Richard Franklin’s identically-titled Australian chiller from 1981 starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach. It is not. The pair are saved — at least temporarily — when a man named Grizard (Frédéric Pierrot) picks...
- 3/7/2016
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Oscar-winner, who worked with Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, most recently collaborated with Russell Crowe on The Water Diviner.
The unexpected death of Australian cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has sparked an outpouring of touching sentiment about his skills behind the camera, his huge contribution to his own and New Zealand cinema and also, from those who knew him, his decency and goodwill.
“After 17 years and eight movies together, the loss of Andrew is very hard to bear,” said Peter Jackson in a Facebook post this evening. He described him as “one of the great cinematographers of our time” and “an irreplaceable part of my family” who “always had my back”.
Jackson sought him out for the fantasy/adventure The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring because of the quality of his work on the Australian fairytale Babe. The New Zealand-based collaboration earned Lesnie the 2002 Academy Award for his cinematography...
The unexpected death of Australian cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has sparked an outpouring of touching sentiment about his skills behind the camera, his huge contribution to his own and New Zealand cinema and also, from those who knew him, his decency and goodwill.
“After 17 years and eight movies together, the loss of Andrew is very hard to bear,” said Peter Jackson in a Facebook post this evening. He described him as “one of the great cinematographers of our time” and “an irreplaceable part of my family” who “always had my back”.
Jackson sought him out for the fantasy/adventure The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring because of the quality of his work on the Australian fairytale Babe. The New Zealand-based collaboration earned Lesnie the 2002 Academy Award for his cinematography...
- 4/28/2015
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Australia... it's a vast, beautiful, welcoming country. It's also full to bursting with things that can kill you, if the big screen is to be believed. Inspired by Mia Wasikowska's plucky 1,700-mile trek across the Outback in Tracks, we flag up the traps and tropes she should watch out for.
(Un)Natural Phenomena
Exotic wildlife proliferates Down Under, most of it deceptively lethal. Witness the baby stolen by a dingo in horrifying Meryl Streep-starrer A Cry In The Dark (1988). The same – real – tragedy loosely inspired Razorback, a mullet-tastic 1984 horror about a giant marauding pig, directed by Highlander's Russell Mulcahy (mooted tagline: 'There Can Only Be Oink'). The less said about the ballet-dancing were-roos of The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987), the better.
Much more convincing is the giant CG crocodile munching Radha Mitchell's boat tour group (ex-Neighbours actors constitute an Outback peril all of their own) in 2007's Rogue,...
(Un)Natural Phenomena
Exotic wildlife proliferates Down Under, most of it deceptively lethal. Witness the baby stolen by a dingo in horrifying Meryl Streep-starrer A Cry In The Dark (1988). The same – real – tragedy loosely inspired Razorback, a mullet-tastic 1984 horror about a giant marauding pig, directed by Highlander's Russell Mulcahy (mooted tagline: 'There Can Only Be Oink'). The less said about the ballet-dancing were-roos of The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987), the better.
Much more convincing is the giant CG crocodile munching Radha Mitchell's boat tour group (ex-Neighbours actors constitute an Outback peril all of their own) in 2007's Rogue,...
- 4/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Easter eggs. You color them. You decorate them. You display them, and you eventually eat them. And wouldn't ya know it; they're also hidden in some of our favorite horror films!
In the world of entertainment, 'Easter egg' is a term given to any hidden message or piece of imagery thrown into a movie, which is usually seen in the background of a frame for a split second. If you blink, you miss it. But if you've got a keen eye, and you're paying close attention, you're rewarded with a fun little treat that's sure to make you smile.
This Sunday being Easter and all, it seems only right that we take a look back on some fun Easter eggs that we've found in horror movies over the years. So let's do a little hunting, shall we?!
One of the more well-known horror movie Easter eggs can be found in Predator 2,...
In the world of entertainment, 'Easter egg' is a term given to any hidden message or piece of imagery thrown into a movie, which is usually seen in the background of a frame for a split second. If you blink, you miss it. But if you've got a keen eye, and you're paying close attention, you're rewarded with a fun little treat that's sure to make you smile.
This Sunday being Easter and all, it seems only right that we take a look back on some fun Easter eggs that we've found in horror movies over the years. So let's do a little hunting, shall we?!
One of the more well-known horror movie Easter eggs can be found in Predator 2,...
- 4/18/2014
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
One of the big sources of excitement within the horror community these last couple weeks has been the persistent rumors of a long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice, with both Michael Keaton and Winona Rider expressing their interest in being a part of the ghost with the most’s return to the big screen. Will it ever actually happen? Only time will tell. But if it does, it’ll be a follow-up over 25 years in the making – a long time to wait for a sequel, don’t ya think?!
Well, it wouldn’t be the first time us horror fans have had to wait a couple decades for a sequel. In fact, we’ve waited a whole lot longer than that. Just how long, you ask? Let’s take a look at the ten horror sequels that took longer than any others to find their way into our lives!
Embodiment Of Evil...
Well, it wouldn’t be the first time us horror fans have had to wait a couple decades for a sequel. In fact, we’ve waited a whole lot longer than that. Just how long, you ask? Let’s take a look at the ten horror sequels that took longer than any others to find their way into our lives!
Embodiment Of Evil...
- 11/25/2013
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
Scream Factory has officially announced their fall lineup, with more than 15 classic horror titles making their way to Blu-ray, including Day of the Dead, Price of Darkness, The Amityville Horror Trilogy, and six Vincent Price movies:
Scanners II and III: “On September 10, Scream Factory will unleash Christian Duguay’s science fiction action thrillers Scanners II: The New Order and Scanners III: The Takeover in a Double Feature Two-Disc Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack. In Scanners II, a breed of humans with dangerously powerful telepathic abilities – the scanners – are being recruited by a corrupt police commander, John Forrester, in his crusade to take over the city. Forrester first enlists the help of an evil scientist, Dr. Morse, who wants to conduct mind-control experiments on the scanners with a new drug. When the side effects render the scanners incapable, Forrester then finds David Kellum (David Hewlett, Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes...
Scanners II and III: “On September 10, Scream Factory will unleash Christian Duguay’s science fiction action thrillers Scanners II: The New Order and Scanners III: The Takeover in a Double Feature Two-Disc Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack. In Scanners II, a breed of humans with dangerously powerful telepathic abilities – the scanners – are being recruited by a corrupt police commander, John Forrester, in his crusade to take over the city. Forrester first enlists the help of an evil scientist, Dr. Morse, who wants to conduct mind-control experiments on the scanners with a new drug. When the side effects render the scanners incapable, Forrester then finds David Kellum (David Hewlett, Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes...
- 7/3/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Kayden wowed the ‘American Idol’ judges (and me) in Oklahoma City during his charming and amazing audition. Keep reading to see why I think he’s the next big thing!
Kayden Stephenson has super swag! His American Idol audition on Jan. 31 totally floored me — his presence, poise and professionalism at just 16 years old made me instantly fall in love with him! Here’s why I think he could go really far.
Kayden’s Medical Background
Kayden, 16, was so cute and charming the second he appeared on screen with host Ryan Seacrest. He told the judges he has been singing since the age of 4 and ever since then, he knew he was the one. I hope his dream can come true!
Kayden was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 18 months old. He is expected to live for only 20 more years — or to around the age of 35. However, medical advancements are giving...
Kayden Stephenson has super swag! His American Idol audition on Jan. 31 totally floored me — his presence, poise and professionalism at just 16 years old made me instantly fall in love with him! Here’s why I think he could go really far.
Kayden’s Medical Background
Kayden, 16, was so cute and charming the second he appeared on screen with host Ryan Seacrest. He told the judges he has been singing since the age of 4 and ever since then, he knew he was the one. I hope his dream can come true!
Kayden was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 18 months old. He is expected to live for only 20 more years — or to around the age of 35. However, medical advancements are giving...
- 2/1/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
It appears that 2013 will not only bring us telekinetic terror when little 'Carrie's mind-control goes out of control in Kimberly Peirce's remake but will also see Australian telekinesis-based horror 'Patrick' get the remake treatment. The 'Patrick' redo, based on Richard Franklin's 1978 Aussie horror tale, has just finally secured a shoot date with Mark Hartley at the helm for this coming November. In anticipation a new piece of teaser sales artwork has been unveiled for the project penned by Justin King. British actor Charles Dance ('Alien 3') stars along with Aussie gals Rachel Griffiths ('Muriel's Wedding', 'Six Feet Under') and the gorgeous Sharni Vinson ('Bait'). Head below for the sales art and extended plot synopsis....
- 8/14/2012
- Horror Asylum
Director: Paco Plaza. Review: Richard Franklin (aka Adgy). If you’ve seen either of the first two [Rec] movies, then you probably have certain expectations about what the third film in the series might be like. Well, get rid of them. [Rec] and [Rec]2 were creepy, tense zombie-ish found footage horror flicks that scared the crap out of most everyone who watched them. With the help of lots of claustrophobic tight shots and dark, foreboding atmosphere that kept you on your toes expecting something to attack at any moment - the first film especially had quite an impact on the whole found footage subgenre in horror and the second film followed closely in its footsteps. [Rec]3: Genesis, however takes that successful found footage formula and tosses it out the window, preferring instead to take aim at a different horror subgenre: comedy. [Rec]3 starts out fairly similarly to the previous two films, with everything being...
- 8/2/2012
- 24framespersecond.net
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
(Warning: Significant spoilers follow!)
This, more than most Companion Chronicles stories, is very much a “your mileage may vary” kind of story. Mostly it varies based on how much you liked the character of Mike Yates (Richard Franklin) from the Third Doctor’s time at Unit. If you liked him a lot, you’ll probably really enjoy this story. If not…well…
The story concerns mysterious symbols appearing in different places around the country. The Doctor figures out that they are alien characters, and not long after, a mysterious alien woman (Felicity Duncan) arrives. She then begins handing out mysterious alien rings, the Doctor mysteriously disappears and before long, the Brigadier and the rest of Unit are acting very mysteriously. If you’re getting the idea that there’s a lot that’s quite mysterious in this story, you’re on the right track.
Mike Yates doesn’t get a ring,...
(Warning: Significant spoilers follow!)
This, more than most Companion Chronicles stories, is very much a “your mileage may vary” kind of story. Mostly it varies based on how much you liked the character of Mike Yates (Richard Franklin) from the Third Doctor’s time at Unit. If you liked him a lot, you’ll probably really enjoy this story. If not…well…
The story concerns mysterious symbols appearing in different places around the country. The Doctor figures out that they are alien characters, and not long after, a mysterious alien woman (Felicity Duncan) arrives. She then begins handing out mysterious alien rings, the Doctor mysteriously disappears and before long, the Brigadier and the rest of Unit are acting very mysteriously. If you’re getting the idea that there’s a lot that’s quite mysterious in this story, you’re on the right track.
Mike Yates doesn’t get a ring,...
- 7/13/2012
- by Chris Swanson
- Obsessed with Film
While her better half has more or less upstaged her in recent times, Jessica Biel looks to be going through a bit of renaissance this year featuring in Len Wiseman's "Total Recall" remake as well as Pascal Laugier's "The Tall Man." Now there's a high-profile project to add to that list with the actress joining 'Story Of Anvil!' director Sacha Gervasi's "Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho."
Biel will play "Psycho" actress Vera Miles who portrayed Lila, the sister of protagonist Marion Crane who teams with P.I. Milton Arbogast to uncover Marion's whereabouts. Miles also starred in Richard Franklin's "Psycho" sequel, Hitchcock's "The Wrong Man" and was set to star in "Vertigo" before a falling out with the British helmer over her pregnancy ruled her out of the film. Kim Novak, of course, took over the career-defining role.
Adapted for the screen by...
Biel will play "Psycho" actress Vera Miles who portrayed Lila, the sister of protagonist Marion Crane who teams with P.I. Milton Arbogast to uncover Marion's whereabouts. Miles also starred in Richard Franklin's "Psycho" sequel, Hitchcock's "The Wrong Man" and was set to star in "Vertigo" before a falling out with the British helmer over her pregnancy ruled her out of the film. Kim Novak, of course, took over the career-defining role.
Adapted for the screen by...
- 3/21/2012
- by Simon Dang
- The Playlist
This is a big weekend for Whovians in the U.S with the Gallifrey One convention (#gally) taking place in La.
In it’s 23rd year this convention is pretty much as official as it gets ‘across the pond’ (no Pond intended) and has seen a huge swell of interest thanks to the intense promotional work and focus on American Who fandom since we first saw The Impossible Astronaut in 2011.
While not an “official” convention like the one to be held in Cardiff in late March, this one is crammed with guests that will interest both classic and current series fans (thought not Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as they are the primary focus of the official convention). Firstly, the day is being billed as a 1996 TV movie reunion with 8th Doctor Paul McGann reunited with Daphne Ashbrook, Yee Jee Tso, Eric Roberts and producer Philip Segal.
I wear a Fez now.
In it’s 23rd year this convention is pretty much as official as it gets ‘across the pond’ (no Pond intended) and has seen a huge swell of interest thanks to the intense promotional work and focus on American Who fandom since we first saw The Impossible Astronaut in 2011.
While not an “official” convention like the one to be held in Cardiff in late March, this one is crammed with guests that will interest both classic and current series fans (thought not Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as they are the primary focus of the official convention). Firstly, the day is being billed as a 1996 TV movie reunion with 8th Doctor Paul McGann reunited with Daphne Ashbrook, Yee Jee Tso, Eric Roberts and producer Philip Segal.
I wear a Fez now.
- 2/17/2012
- by James Caldwell
- Obsessed with Film
Australia may not have an overabundance of horror films but they’ve managed to produce some quality genre pictures. The recent success of the acclaimed documentary Not Quite Hollywood has shed light on a much overlooked aspect of Aussie genre filmmaking, from lowbrow slashers to twisted thrillers and gross-out horror comedies. Back in the 70′s a number of prominent filmmakers began to develop a film movement that would eventually see the successes of such films as Mad Max and The Last Wave. It was during this time that Australian cinema as a whole experienced resurgence due to increased governmental funding and eventually gave way to what international film critics termed the “Australian New Wave” or the “Golden Age of Australian cinema”.
New Zealand hasn’t produced many horror films over the years, but those it has given birth to are remarkably strong entries. In fact one of the biggest filmmakers...
New Zealand hasn’t produced many horror films over the years, but those it has given birth to are remarkably strong entries. In fact one of the biggest filmmakers...
- 10/9/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
1974 was a time to shed a tear for the era of Jon Pertwee, but 2011 brings another tear as Sarah Jane died much too young. This fine edition pays tribute to the era of the dandy Doctor and how he went out with an adventurous bang. Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) is invited by ex-unit officer Mike Yates (Richard Franklin) to visit him at a Buddhist meditation centre, run by K.anpo (George Cormack), where he has been staying. A group of people there, led by a man named Lupton (John Dearth), are misusing the meditation rituals in order to make contact with powerful alien forces, which manifest themselves as a giant spider. The spider is an emissary...
- 5/26/2011
- by Jeff Swindoll
- Monsters and Critics
Directed by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Written by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Cast: Jason Allentoff, Sharen Camille, Mike Cucinotta, Juliette Cummins, Paul Ehlers, Jeff Fahey, Richard Franklin, Robert V. Galluzzo, Lee Garlington, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Adam Green, Hilton A. Green
It's a shame The Psycho Legacy didn't come out a couple years ago. True, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's classic, so the timing is perfect. But released on the heels of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, one can't help but compare the two, and the Psycho documentary comes up lacking.
That should not be the case. After all, Psycho has deeper roots, interwoven into generations of moviegoers since the 60's. One can argue that Freddy might not have appeared on the big screen had Norman Bates not paved the way. But the filmmakers stumble at the start, spending less time discussing the...
Written by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Cast: Jason Allentoff, Sharen Camille, Mike Cucinotta, Juliette Cummins, Paul Ehlers, Jeff Fahey, Richard Franklin, Robert V. Galluzzo, Lee Garlington, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Adam Green, Hilton A. Green
It's a shame The Psycho Legacy didn't come out a couple years ago. True, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's classic, so the timing is perfect. But released on the heels of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, one can't help but compare the two, and the Psycho documentary comes up lacking.
That should not be the case. After all, Psycho has deeper roots, interwoven into generations of moviegoers since the 60's. One can argue that Freddy might not have appeared on the big screen had Norman Bates not paved the way. But the filmmakers stumble at the start, spending less time discussing the...
- 10/21/2010
- by Chris McMillan
- Planet Fury
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
Following in my ongoing, loving analysis of one of my all time favorite films Fright Night (see my original, personal essay here and my interview with musc supervisor David Chackler here), I present part one of a lengthy conversation I had with Fn's creator, writer/director Tom Holland.
Holland spent the early part of his professional life as an actor under the name Tom Fielding. starring in soap opera's, various TV programs and - my favorite - director Jacques Demy's Model Shop. Then, into the 1970's the struggling thesp decided to take back his given surname and pursue a career as a screenwriter.
His breakthrough theatrical release was Phillipe Mora's bizarre exploitation shocker The Beast Within, a picture that nailed the psychosexual tone of Holland's words but opted to veer into more visceral, bladder FX driven shlock. He followed that with the ultra violent screenplay for Mark Lester's cult classic Class Of 1984.
Holland spent the early part of his professional life as an actor under the name Tom Fielding. starring in soap opera's, various TV programs and - my favorite - director Jacques Demy's Model Shop. Then, into the 1970's the struggling thesp decided to take back his given surname and pursue a career as a screenwriter.
His breakthrough theatrical release was Phillipe Mora's bizarre exploitation shocker The Beast Within, a picture that nailed the psychosexual tone of Holland's words but opted to veer into more visceral, bladder FX driven shlock. He followed that with the ultra violent screenplay for Mark Lester's cult classic Class Of 1984.
- 12/9/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Chris Alexander)
- Fangoria
There are two essential books that celebrate region-specific horror films both well-known and obscure. One is Stephen Thrower’s Nightmare USA (with a companion volume planned). The other is They Came From Within, Caelum Vatnsdal’s history of Canadian horror movies. What these two books suggest is that the best of the cinema’s independent horror films are really regional works. Three of the most famous horror films of all time, Night of the Living Dead, Carnival of Souls, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are really regional films, independently financed and shot far from Hollywood with local actors and crew members. Thus they have a flavor not found in mainstream genre movies, spices of quirkiness, unpredictability, and rigorous bleakness that mainstream movies can’t or won’t allow themselves.
As far as I know there isn’t a book about Australian genre cinema yet, but now there is a film:...
As far as I know there isn’t a book about Australian genre cinema yet, but now there is a film:...
- 10/7/2009
- by dkholm
Magnolia Pictures sent over the DVDetails for Not Quite Hollywood, which have proven to be a lot more extensive than expected. The disc of Mark Hartley’s hugely entertaining documentary revealing “The wild, untold story of Ozploitation” arrives with a bang October 6 under the Magnet Releasing banner.
Spotlighting interviews with just about everyone involved in the horror, action and sexploitation fare that turned the Australian film scene upside down in the ’70s and early ’80s, and copious clips from the clips, Not Quite Hollywood (see our review here) will be presented in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. The special features are:
Audio commentary by Hartley and the Ozploitation auteurs Quentin Tarantino interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith Audio interview with director Richard Franklin Deleted/extended scenes Funding pitches from Tarantino and filmmaker John D. Lamond Photo gallery You can see Magnet’s official site for the movie here.
Magnolia/Magnet also...
Spotlighting interviews with just about everyone involved in the horror, action and sexploitation fare that turned the Australian film scene upside down in the ’70s and early ’80s, and copious clips from the clips, Not Quite Hollywood (see our review here) will be presented in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. The special features are:
Audio commentary by Hartley and the Ozploitation auteurs Quentin Tarantino interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith Audio interview with director Richard Franklin Deleted/extended scenes Funding pitches from Tarantino and filmmaker John D. Lamond Photo gallery You can see Magnet’s official site for the movie here.
Magnolia/Magnet also...
- 9/15/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
This is what I bought a blu-ray player for: the ability to relive great movie memories in the highest possible quality. So it was with no small sense of enthusiastic nostalgia that I ran out to buy the new blu-ray edition of Nick Castle's The Last Starfighter. This unassuming 1984 space adventure (which is equal parts sweet, funny, exciting, and family-friendly) showed up in the summer of Gremlins and Ghostbusters, and while it certainly wasn't a Flop, it's safe to say that The Last Starfighter should have done a little better than its $29 million domestic haul. (I remember seeing it on a double feature with Richard Franklin's Cloak & Dagger. Fun night!!)
But solid movies (particularly solid sci-fi movies) tend to stick around for a good long while, and this fan favorite has been earning new friends over its 20+ years of cable re-runs and home video releases. (In case you haven't seen it,...
But solid movies (particularly solid sci-fi movies) tend to stick around for a good long while, and this fan favorite has been earning new friends over its 20+ years of cable re-runs and home video releases. (In case you haven't seen it,...
- 8/20/2009
- by Scott Weinberg
- Cinematical
The Dead Shoes is the second title in the Hornets’ Nest series, starring Tom Baker making a long-awaited return to the role of the Fourth Doctor and co-starring Richard Franklin reprising former Unit captain Mike Yates. The cover (click the image for a hi-res version) is illustrated by Ben Willsher, with design concepts and the Hornets’ Nest logo by Kasterborous designer Anthony Dry. BBC Audiobooks have today also announced the launch of the Hornets’ Nest landing page on...
- 8/12/2009
- by Brian Terranova info@kasterborous.com
- Kasterborous.com
Not an easy list to make. All of us have our personal favorites and quickly this list filled up fast with all those flicks that I personally love but maybe don't fit the criteria of 'underrated.'
What's the criteria? Movies that have been mauled by critics, word of mouth or quite simply - no one seen them. Time to revist some of these pictures and remind yourself how good they really are...
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Number 10: Fail-Safe (1964)
6 years after making classic 12 Angry Men (1957), Sidney Lumet made another. Released the same year as Dr. Strangelove, Fail Safe was seen as Strangelove's little brother but upon revisit it's a cruelly ignored political drama that stands alone as the serious alternative to Kubrick's satire.
Number 9: Psycho 2 (1983)
Made 13 years after the original, Psycho 2 is much much better than it has any right to be. Marketed as a quick cash-in at the beginning 80's horror boom,...
What's the criteria? Movies that have been mauled by critics, word of mouth or quite simply - no one seen them. Time to revist some of these pictures and remind yourself how good they really are...
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Number 10: Fail-Safe (1964)
6 years after making classic 12 Angry Men (1957), Sidney Lumet made another. Released the same year as Dr. Strangelove, Fail Safe was seen as Strangelove's little brother but upon revisit it's a cruelly ignored political drama that stands alone as the serious alternative to Kubrick's satire.
Number 9: Psycho 2 (1983)
Made 13 years after the original, Psycho 2 is much much better than it has any right to be. Marketed as a quick cash-in at the beginning 80's horror boom,...
- 3/15/2009
- by admin
Jeff Favreproduction: A Beautiful View, Son of Semele Theatre; Robots vs. Fake Robots, Powerhouse Theatre; Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, Geffen Playhouse.Playwriting: David Largman Murray, Robots vs. Fake Robots.Direction: Don Boughton, A Beautiful View; John Doyle, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre; Tiger Reel, Cartoon, Art/Works Theatre; Elise Robertson, The Women, Circus Theatricals.Music Direction: Sarah Travis, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Scenic Design: Simon Higlett, The School of Night, Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum; Christine Jones, Spring Awakening, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre; Anthony Ward, My Fair Lady, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre.Lighting Design: Russell H. Champa, The School of Night; Richard Jones, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.Costume Design: Anthony Ward, My Fair Lady.Sound Design: Dan Moses Schreier, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.Perfomance In A (Primarily) Straight Play:Gregory Itzin,...
- 3/11/2009
- backstage.com
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