NINETY DAYS LATER: EDDY VON MUELLER AND EVAN LIEBERMAN
When I interviewed Eddy Von Mueller and Evan Lieberman four months ago, their film “The Lady from Sockholm” hadn’t yet been screened at a public venue. Curious to know more about what has happened since the debut, I met up with them to talk about the film’s future, other local talents, and where filmmaking in Atlanta might be headed in the next few years…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Stina Chyn
ENTER THE DEN OF SIN: STEALING SUBSTANCE
An extended break was called for, wherein more kettle corn was popped and an amusing story about a girl who used to work with a “chick shredder” was told. Then, it was on to the main event. Sadly, most of us had probably consumed too much liquor etc. to give “Danger: Diabolik” its proper due, [...]
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Mariko McDonald-Summers
ENTER THE DEN OF SIN: STEALING SUBSTANCE
Mariko McDonald and her husband host a weekly film night in their apartment, affectionately known as the Den of Sin. It’s kinda like evil film school and you’re invited to attend. At the Den this week, the borderline incomprehensible “Modesty Blaise” and the borderline orgasm inducing “Danger: Diabolik”…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Mariko McDonald-Summers
PREPARE FOR KONG SESSION
The American Cinematheque presents KONG SESSION at the Aero (December 3) and the Egyptian (December 16 – 18) Theatres. Whoever thought that King Kong, a big ape on top of the Empire State Building way back in 1933, fueled by stop-motion animation and existing only on celluloid, would still be generating such an incredible film [...]
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
SUNDANCE 2006 COMPETITION FEATURES ANNOUNCED
And we’re off! In the first of four program announcements, Sundance Institute today announced the line-up of films for the Independent Feature Film and World Cinema Competitions in the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, taking place January 19-29, 2006, in Park City, Utah…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Eric Campos
CHRIS JALALI: THE REAL ME (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 127 minutes |
The prospect of sitting through a three-hour documentary about an unknown bodybuilder may not seem like everyone’s notion of ideal viewing…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Phil Hall
JOHN
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 90 minutes |
There’s something appealing about the kind of conversation that takes place amongst friends after three in the morning…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Greg Bellavia
MY BROTHER’S WAR
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 115 minutes |
“My Brother’s War” is microbudget film worth a look…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Greg Bellavia
STILL LIFE
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Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 31 minutes |
Harry Richards uses mood and ambiance to great effect in his unsettling short film “Still Life” chronicling the increasingly macabre day to day life of World War II era crime photographer Oliver Kane…
Posted on November 30, 2005 by Greg Bellavia
LUNCH WITH JAY EDWARDS: GIRLS, SKIRTS, GARAGE ROCK AND MONSTER MOVIES
ATLANTA FILMMAKER INTERVIEW! If you have watched Cartoon Network in recent years, then you have seen Jay Edwards’ editing skills. While there were no fries, meatballs, or milkshakes present when I met up with “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” editor and producer over lunch, there were a couple of tacos and a tuna dish…
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Stina Chyn
FILM PHONICS: “POSSESSION” & “ONEGIN”
Every week, Stina Chyn puts her viewing habits in your hands. Readers vote on five random words posted at Back Talk every Tuesday. The winning word dictates what she will have to watch and review the following week as that word must appear in the title of the movie. Choose wisely!
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Stina Chyn
SNEAK A PEEK AT THE NEW WORLD
When Yahoo announced they had a special peek at exclusive stills from Terrence Mallick’s latest “The New World” on their site, we got excited. However the stills are basically like taking a tour of a Native American museum. ZZzzzz. If “Powhatan weaponry” and “Turkey Feather Fans” are your cup of tea, you’re gonna love it. [...]
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
LOL @ PODCASTS
FYI, Joe Swanberg, the man behind the outstanding film “Kissing on the Mouth” is nearly set to release his follow up entitled “LOL.” BRB. O.K. The film is said to explore the relationships of three men through their use of technology, specifically the internet. How else can you get someone’s A/S/L? In a rather deft [...]
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
BELIEVE IT OR NOT: JIM CARREY & TIM BURTON SET TO MAKE A FLICK
You got your Ace Ventura in my Edward Scissorhands! You got your Edward Scissorhands in my Ace Ventura! In what will hopefully be two tastes that taste great together, it was announced that Tim Burton will direct Jim Carrey in an action-adventure movie based on the exploits of Robert Ripley. You may know Ripley better [...]
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED
Holy Shit!! The hilarious, amicable and highly talented Duplass Brothers secured TWO Independent Spirit Awards for their awesome film “The Puffy Chair.” Way to go guys! Those little fish will be swimming in a big ole pond with such films as “Capote,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “The Squid and the Whale” and [...]
Posted on November 29, 2005 by Film Threat Staff