In today’s Global Bulletin, Raindance announces its winners, Göteborg goes hybrid, Movistar Plus announces a new climate change docuseries, and Dopamine hires Maria Garcia-Castrillon to lead the company’s international business.
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Raindance Film Festival’s virtual awards ceremony unspooled on Thursday, live streamed from the Leicester Square Theater, where Giorgos Georgopoulos’ dark comedy “Not to Be Unpleasant But We Need to Have a Serious Talk” was declared Film of the Festival and Finnish feature “Force of Habit,” seven stories from seven directors about the normality of sexual harassment and abuse in private and society at large, won best international feature and best screenplay.
Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe’s “He Dreams of Giants” and “The State of Texas vs. Melissa” from director Sabrina Van Tassel won best U.K. feature and best documentary feature respectively. In the former, Fulton and Pepe track Terry Gilliam’s long-fought battle to film his most recent feature,...
Festivals
Raindance Film Festival’s virtual awards ceremony unspooled on Thursday, live streamed from the Leicester Square Theater, where Giorgos Georgopoulos’ dark comedy “Not to Be Unpleasant But We Need to Have a Serious Talk” was declared Film of the Festival and Finnish feature “Force of Habit,” seven stories from seven directors about the normality of sexual harassment and abuse in private and society at large, won best international feature and best screenplay.
Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe’s “He Dreams of Giants” and “The State of Texas vs. Melissa” from director Sabrina Van Tassel won best U.K. feature and best documentary feature respectively. In the former, Fulton and Pepe track Terry Gilliam’s long-fought battle to film his most recent feature,...
- 11/6/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Sky has greenlit “My View: Clem Burke,” a music doc about the titular Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Blondie drummer.
Burke is one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time and has played with musical greats including Bob Dylan, Pete Townsend, Iggy Pop, The Ramones and The Eurythmics, as well as being the drummer in iconic rock band Blondie.
European pay-tv giant Sky will run the one-hour program on its Sky Arts channel in the U.K. The producers said it will be an access-all-areas look into the world of Burke, also known as the “Doctor of Rock,” and dubbed the hardest working drummer in the business.
Philip Sansom directed the film, with Rupert Sansom producing for Phix in conjunction with Canis Productions. Alan Judd, CEO of International Television and Media, which owns Canis, said: “From Blondie and beyond, Clem Burke is a pure...
Burke is one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time and has played with musical greats including Bob Dylan, Pete Townsend, Iggy Pop, The Ramones and The Eurythmics, as well as being the drummer in iconic rock band Blondie.
European pay-tv giant Sky will run the one-hour program on its Sky Arts channel in the U.K. The producers said it will be an access-all-areas look into the world of Burke, also known as the “Doctor of Rock,” and dubbed the hardest working drummer in the business.
Philip Sansom directed the film, with Rupert Sansom producing for Phix in conjunction with Canis Productions. Alan Judd, CEO of International Television and Media, which owns Canis, said: “From Blondie and beyond, Clem Burke is a pure...
- 4/24/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Short of the DayOR, The Gravitational Price of Greed.
What would you do if you discovered a black hole? I’m not talking about the celestial variety, those massive swirling vortices of baryonic matter that bend time and space and eat planets like Milk Duds, I mean like a portable one, one that could fit on, say, a standard 8½ x 11” piece of printer paper? It still has all the properties of the larger version, but in a handy, compact size perfect for toting about your routine. Would you use it for good, to help others in need, or would you use it for your own, selfish, personal gain? Like most folks, myself included, you probably like to think it would be the former but know deep down it’s the latter, especially when you start considering all the possibilities. No doors are locked to he who owns a black hole, no...
What would you do if you discovered a black hole? I’m not talking about the celestial variety, those massive swirling vortices of baryonic matter that bend time and space and eat planets like Milk Duds, I mean like a portable one, one that could fit on, say, a standard 8½ x 11” piece of printer paper? It still has all the properties of the larger version, but in a handy, compact size perfect for toting about your routine. Would you use it for good, to help others in need, or would you use it for your own, selfish, personal gain? Like most folks, myself included, you probably like to think it would be the former but know deep down it’s the latter, especially when you start considering all the possibilities. No doors are locked to he who owns a black hole, no...
- 1/17/2017
- by H. Perry Horton
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
It’s been almost a year to the day since we lost David Bowie, but the rock icon and beloved creative force is still foremost in the minds of those who knew and loved him best. As Billboard reports, on Sunday evening, some of those people — including fans, friends and even former bandmates — gathered together to celebrate what would have been Bowie’s seventieth birthday for a three-hour charity concert at London’s Brixton Academy. It was an appropriately rocking and raucous event.
The show was hosted by actor (and close Bowie pal) Gary Oldman, who took the stage not only to emcee the event, but to rock out to a few of Bowie’s classics, including “Sorrow” and “The Man Who Sold the World.”
Read More: David Bowie’s ‘No Plan’ Music Video Is a Posthumous Tribute to the Departed Space Oddity — Watch
Oldman was joined by other luminaries and performers,...
The show was hosted by actor (and close Bowie pal) Gary Oldman, who took the stage not only to emcee the event, but to rock out to a few of Bowie’s classics, including “Sorrow” and “The Man Who Sold the World.”
Read More: David Bowie’s ‘No Plan’ Music Video Is a Posthumous Tribute to the Departed Space Oddity — Watch
Oldman was joined by other luminaries and performers,...
- 1/9/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Consumer culture sucks the content out of every subculture it touches. All except Glam, which returns every ten years or so altered by time but with its central message of theatricalized otherness unchanged. Glam pop and fashion were in all the magazines both for teenyboppers and young mums. It was commercial, not very musically challenging, and seemed to have arrived already fully absorbed. But British glam (glam of the '70s as opposed to American glam of the '80s, otherwise known as "hair metal") was highly critical of the counterculture.
Hippy
Hippy culture was 'real' as opposed to 'straight culture' which was 'fake'. America's support of democracy in North Vietnam disguised a terrible agenda. The hippies proposed an alternative world; one were real freedom could be cultivated.
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However, women suffered a great deal of abuse in the name of free love. The '60s generation have compained that...
Hippy
Hippy culture was 'real' as opposed to 'straight culture' which was 'fake'. America's support of democracy in North Vietnam disguised a terrible agenda. The hippies proposed an alternative world; one were real freedom could be cultivated.
Sex
However, women suffered a great deal of abuse in the name of free love. The '60s generation have compained that...
- 12/24/2016
- by Millree Hughes
- www.culturecatch.com
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The late David Bowie brought something down to earth (literally, in one case) to his film acting roles. We look at his film acting roles.
Editor's note: we don't like to run material to generate clicks off the death of someone. We did, however, want to talk about the wonderful film and TV work that the late, great David Bowie has left behind. Hence, we've thus held this piece back to now. If it still feels too soon, then do give it a miss.
David Bowie's state of existence at the time of performing influenced his musical ‘personas’ enormously. Though such characters as Diamond Dogs’ Halloween Jack or Ashes To Ashes’ Pierrot seem superficially too outré and theatrical to be based in anything real, retrospectively we can see a private life exposed: Bowie’s exposure to fame and feelings of being an outsider informed the Ziggy...
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The late David Bowie brought something down to earth (literally, in one case) to his film acting roles. We look at his film acting roles.
Editor's note: we don't like to run material to generate clicks off the death of someone. We did, however, want to talk about the wonderful film and TV work that the late, great David Bowie has left behind. Hence, we've thus held this piece back to now. If it still feels too soon, then do give it a miss.
David Bowie's state of existence at the time of performing influenced his musical ‘personas’ enormously. Though such characters as Diamond Dogs’ Halloween Jack or Ashes To Ashes’ Pierrot seem superficially too outré and theatrical to be based in anything real, retrospectively we can see a private life exposed: Bowie’s exposure to fame and feelings of being an outsider informed the Ziggy...
- 1/26/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
During the encore of their three-and-a-half-hour concert, during which they performed The River in its entirety for the first time since 2009 (the tour will go on for nine weeks), Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed David Bowie's classic Diamond Dogs track "Rebel Rebel." The Boss talked about how Bowie, who died last week at 69, was an early advocate for the Jersey band, way, way, way back in the very, very beginning (1973), even inviting Springsteen and co. to the studio where Bowie was recording Young Americans. The cover, in classic Springsteen fashion, is neck-vein-bulging loud and features no less than three people playing the iconic riff. Doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo.
- 1/17/2016
- by Greg Cwik
- Vulture
While we will remember David Bowie for his songs and the eye-catching way he chose to perform them, his legacy isn't limited to his own art. In addition to being a creator and a performer, Bowie, who died this week at age 69, was also someone who inspired many people, both famous and not. Today, we're celebrating Bowie’s legacy by looking at some of the artists who've covered his songs. 1. "Space Oddity" by Chris Hadfield No, Hadfield didn't chart with this track, but that's because he's not a singer. He's an astronaut, and while aboard the International Space Station in...
- 1/12/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
While we will remember David Bowie for his songs and the eye-catching way he chose to perform them, his legacy isn't limited to his own art. In addition to being a creator and a performer, Bowie, who died this week at age 69, was also someone who inspired many people, both famous and not. Today, we're celebrating Bowie’s legacy by looking at some of the artists who've covered his songs. 1. "Space Oddity" by Chris Hadfield No, Hadfield didn't chart with this track, but that's because he's not a singer. He's an astronaut, and while aboard the International Space Station in...
- 1/12/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain marked what could possibly be the final Metal Gear game with Hideo Kojima’s involvement. However, Konami has stated that the Metal Gear franchise is far from over. That’s right, the universe of Metal Gear will live on and not just in pachinko form. But where could Konami take the series after The Phantom Pain. While a lot of ends have been tied in the series since V released, here are a few ideas on where Metal Gear can go in future installments.
If you’re still running off that Phantom Pain steam, how about another open world, base building game. Konami could finish the Big Boss arc once and for all as there is still more story to be told about the final days of the legendary mercenary. While The Phantom Pain dealt with Big Boss’ lust for revenge building Diamond Dogs...
If you’re still running off that Phantom Pain steam, how about another open world, base building game. Konami could finish the Big Boss arc once and for all as there is still more story to be told about the final days of the legendary mercenary. While The Phantom Pain dealt with Big Boss’ lust for revenge building Diamond Dogs...
- 10/9/2015
- by Ryan Espinoza
- SoundOnSight
Konami
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has been out long enough now that the most hardcore players are inching close to that 100% completion mark. Though the 31 missions (and one prologue) which comprise Mgs V’s core game are just in fact a small portion of it when factoring in the post-game missions and side-ops, they best reflect the traditional, linear Mgs experience even if, mechanically, Tpp is far from a linear game.
It’s these missions that players are going to remember the most, and so it’s time to rank the lot. From the pure completionists to those just interested in blasting through the story, everyone is going to have played through these episodes before they decide to move onto another game.
Now, Mgs V’s gameplay has been universally praised by the gaming press and fans alike, though there was some pre-release concern that the missions...
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has been out long enough now that the most hardcore players are inching close to that 100% completion mark. Though the 31 missions (and one prologue) which comprise Mgs V’s core game are just in fact a small portion of it when factoring in the post-game missions and side-ops, they best reflect the traditional, linear Mgs experience even if, mechanically, Tpp is far from a linear game.
It’s these missions that players are going to remember the most, and so it’s time to rank the lot. From the pure completionists to those just interested in blasting through the story, everyone is going to have played through these episodes before they decide to move onto another game.
Now, Mgs V’s gameplay has been universally praised by the gaming press and fans alike, though there was some pre-release concern that the missions...
- 9/21/2015
- by Jack Pooley
- Obsessed with Film
It's probably the last Metal Gear we'll see from Hideo Kojima, so can The Phantom Pain send his legendary series out in style?
As hard as it may be, I'm going to put aside all of the ridiculous events of late revolving around Konami and Kojima. After all, it doesn't matter how much Konami tries to remove Kojima and his studio's name from the series, Metal Gear has, and always will be Hideo Kojima's creation. That said, let's focus on Metal Gear Solid V itself, the finale of the Metal Gear saga, and I don't mind saying so right away, one of the best games of the year.
Events take place directly after Ground Zeroes. Well, maybe not right after, as you'll find out from the prologue, which is a truly spectacular opening. Here the game cleverly introduces various elements, and it's much less fourth wall-breaking than the usual Metal Gear instruction.
As hard as it may be, I'm going to put aside all of the ridiculous events of late revolving around Konami and Kojima. After all, it doesn't matter how much Konami tries to remove Kojima and his studio's name from the series, Metal Gear has, and always will be Hideo Kojima's creation. That said, let's focus on Metal Gear Solid V itself, the finale of the Metal Gear saga, and I don't mind saying so right away, one of the best games of the year.
Events take place directly after Ground Zeroes. Well, maybe not right after, as you'll find out from the prologue, which is a truly spectacular opening. Here the game cleverly introduces various elements, and it's much less fourth wall-breaking than the usual Metal Gear instruction.
- 9/3/2015
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
Konami
With the launch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain mere weeks away, you’d have thought that anticipation for the game couldn’t get any higher. However, Konami’s gameplay trailer at Gamescom has taken it over boiling point, giving further insights into its deep and intriguing base system – showing off the things you can get up to at Mother Base, as well as a look at the unique multiplayer invasion mode.
The thrust of Metal Gear Solid games have traditionally been the single-player campaigns, which have played a key role in taking cinematic storytelling in video games to new heights on each console they graced (though I’m one of the people who thinks Mgs 4 overdid it a bit). The Phantom Pain looks set to bring the focus of the series back to gameplay rather prolonged cut-scenes – though we imagine the single-player campaign will still have those in abundance.
With the launch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain mere weeks away, you’d have thought that anticipation for the game couldn’t get any higher. However, Konami’s gameplay trailer at Gamescom has taken it over boiling point, giving further insights into its deep and intriguing base system – showing off the things you can get up to at Mother Base, as well as a look at the unique multiplayer invasion mode.
The thrust of Metal Gear Solid games have traditionally been the single-player campaigns, which have played a key role in taking cinematic storytelling in video games to new heights on each console they graced (though I’m one of the people who thinks Mgs 4 overdid it a bit). The Phantom Pain looks set to bring the focus of the series back to gameplay rather prolonged cut-scenes – though we imagine the single-player campaign will still have those in abundance.
- 8/12/2015
- by Robert Zak
- Obsessed with Film
The fallout between Konami and esteemed developer and Metal Gear grandfather Hideo Kojima has long overshadowed the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – did Kojima hint of his departure in Ground Zeroes? What happens to the series from this point forth? – but in many ways the imminent departure has generated more interest in The Phantom Pain.
Bringing an end to an era that few video game franchises can hold a candle to, Kojima’s final entry into the series looks to maintain Metal Gear‘s penchant for idiosyncratic supervillains, with new looks at Skull Face and a supernatural man wielding a mask – perhaps a cue to Psycho Mantis from Shadow Moses?
There’s also more teases of the character’s motivations, with Kiefer Sutherland’s Big Boss on a quest for revenge, aided by his partner-in-war-crime Kazuhira Miller following their work together on the Militaires Sans Frontières and Diamond Dogs operations.
Bringing an end to an era that few video game franchises can hold a candle to, Kojima’s final entry into the series looks to maintain Metal Gear‘s penchant for idiosyncratic supervillains, with new looks at Skull Face and a supernatural man wielding a mask – perhaps a cue to Psycho Mantis from Shadow Moses?
There’s also more teases of the character’s motivations, with Kiefer Sutherland’s Big Boss on a quest for revenge, aided by his partner-in-war-crime Kazuhira Miller following their work together on the Militaires Sans Frontières and Diamond Dogs operations.
- 8/5/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Here is a short film that I missed this past May when it was part of the Cannes Short Film Corner. Philip Sansom & Olly Williams aka Diamond Dogs have shot music videos and a couple commercials. The Black Hole is a two and a half minute short film about a "sleep deprived office worker who finds a Black Hole whilst photocopying late one night Suddenly the possibilities seem endless. Will greed get the better of him?" Check out the short film embedded after the jump.
- 9/28/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
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