DVD OF TOMORROW: READY. AIM. RUN.
No matter how intellectual or snobby cinenazis are, deep down inside they all have their guilty pleasures. Whether they like (and defend) the new Star Wars trilogy or think the first Spider-man film is an actual “good” movie, every film fan has at least one guilty pleasure. That includes me. But even though I hate [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Michael Ferraro
ATOMFILMS STUDIO: TURNING CASH INTO CREATIVITY
AtomFilms Studio, a new program from atomfilms.com, recently launched with four short films spanning video games, beloved pets, boobs, and an enormous bug that disturbs a hapless guy who just wants to get laid. Megan O’Neill, VP of Acquisitions and Production for AtomFilms, and in charge of the Studio, has a lot to say about what makes it run and how hungry filmmakers can become a part of it…
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Rory L. Aronsky
FYI: “FILM YOUR ISSUE” COMPETITION ENTERS VOTING STAGE
A few months back the “Film Your Issue” film competition got underway. Folks ages 18-26 were invited to film any issue that affected them and submit it to the competition. Over 300 films were submitted and from those, 35 were selected for the finals. Now it’s up to you to pick a winner. There’s some [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
SUPER OVER BUDGET “SUPERMAN RETURNS” HEADS TO THEATERS SUPER EARLY
Well, not “super” early, but the Bryan Singer flick that “X Men 3″ tried so hard to beat to theaters has been moved up two days to a release date of Wednesday, June 28. Warner Bros apparently always wanted a June 28 release date, but wanted to be sure Singer had the film locked. Hmm…so [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
WARNER BROTHERS WANTS TO RELEASE A DVD…WHAT ONE SHOULD THEY PICK? YOU DECIDE!
Warner Home Video wants you to decide what unreleased film should make it’s way to DVD as they bring you “DVD Decision 2006.” By going to Amazon.com you can vote on which thus un-DVD’d film should make it’s way to stores this year. The choices are: All Fall Down The Arrangement Band of Angels Bhowani [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
INDIE FAVE “LURKING IN SUBURBIA” HITS ON DVD
Mitchell Altieri’s hillarious 30-something coming of age comedy “Lurking in Suburbia” has found it’s way to DVD this week with DVD upstart Heretic Films. The film earned four stars here at Film Threat and should become quite the cult fave. Think “Reality Bites” meets “Animal House.” Or something. The point is, it’s a good flick [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
“AWAKEN THE DEAD” RISES
Make sure to keep your eyes open for AWAKEN THE DEAD, a genre blending zombie film with the heart of a spy film and enough dark humour to make the most dour of horror fans smile. Two lost souls must band together as a government experiment surrounds them with zombies. Christopher, a former assassin turned [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
WATERFRONT ANNOUNCES 2006 PROGRAM
Indie film “Napoleon Dynamite” had its’ Midwest Premiere two years ago at Waterfront Film Festival. It then went on gross over 46 million dollars at the box-office worldwide. So it’s no wonder that “Napoleon” Producer Jeremy Coon will be coming to Waterfront to showcase the Midwest Premiere of his latest film, “Sasquatch Dumpling Gang”. The [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
BEHOLD THE MYSPACE BSIDE ROADSHOW
With the goal of bringing quality independent entertainment and programming to live audiences nationwide, MySpace has teamed with specialty independent film distributor Bside Entertainment and leading festival consultants Right Angle Studios to present the “Bside Roadshow…”
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Film Threat Staff
SEE THIS MOVIE (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2006 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 82 minutes |
Once the movie is made and post-production has finally been completed, distribution and exhibition are usually what challenges a filmmaker’s resolve and determination to share his or her work with an audience. Time, money, energy, and self-sacrifice can feel wasted if the film is finished and nobody is there to see it. For Jake Barrymore [...]
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Stina Chyn
WINTER SOLDIER (DVD)
It’s embarrassing that this time capsule that reveals what war and the military truly is, has yet to be seen by a majority of Americans…
Posted on May 31, 2006 by Felix Vasquez Jr.
EARLY IN THE MORNING
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  Year Released: 2006 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 75 minutes |
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2006 REVIEW! “Early in the Morning” is a well-intentioned but slow-as-molasses tragedy, which follows a duo of African boys en route to disaster…
Posted on May 31, 2006 by KJ Doughton
THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 127 minutes |
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2006 REVIEW! “The Death of Mr. Lazarescu” is as cruel and unsentimental as the discovery of a cancerous lump. Romanian director Cristi Puiu has acid-washed her film of any televised gloss: if you find “E.R.” and “House” tough to take, don’t bother embarking on this rough, glamour-free ambulance ride…
Posted on May 31, 2006 by KJ Doughton
METROPOLIS 2: WE AGE BACKWARDS!
Dear Clark Kent, I wrote you a few weeks ago and I have yet to receive a reply. Are you really that busy? I mean, come on dude. I’m on the edge of being/not being a Superman fan. But wait… it may be a good thing that you haven’t written me back yet. I’ve done [...]
Posted on May 30, 2006 by Michael Ferraro
CHRIS TUCKER IN THE WEIRDEST CASTING NEWS THIS YEAR
Chris Tucker has signed on to star in “Gangster M.D.,” A remake of the Bollywood hit “Munnabhai M.D.” Why they couldn’t just keep the original name, we don’t know. What’s even stranger is the new film is going to be directed by Mira Nair, widely known for lushly photographed films like “Vanity Fair” and “Salaam [...]
Posted on May 30, 2006 by Film Threat Staff