WAS “APOCALYPTO” SHOT WITH YOUR MOTHER’S CAMCORDER?
That whacky Mel Gibson… I am about two hours into this beast and I have one giant question. Why does this movie look like shit? Seriously, the cinematography is so straight-to-video awful, that I find myself having a hard time concentrating on the rest of the film. Especially when things were moving. HD sucks it [...]
Posted on May 31, 2007 by Michael Ferraro
“THE ZOMBIE DIARIES”: AN INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR KEVIN GATES
Prepare for a startling new sensation – Romero, Fulci and “The Blair Witch Project” as one. A bloody powerhouse of a horror movie… “The Zombie Diaries.” Film Threat’s Jay Slater talks to director Kevin Gates about his sensational UK horror feature…
Posted on May 31, 2007 by Jay Slater
THINGS TO DO
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  Year Released: 2006 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 85 minutes |
“Things to Do” is a much better film than the one it strives to look like, the filmmakers just need to find their own vision to match their unique voice…
Posted on May 31, 2007 by Don R. Lewis
EXCESS HOLLYWOOD: CERVICAL CINEMA
Calling a film a “”chick flick” is like saying the movie has no value to male viewers. I’d argue that many of those films have no value to any viewer. Sounds harsh? It’s meant to, but I’ll explain lest I offend anyone. Let’s take the “”chick flick” “”28 Days,” for example. Some would argue that [...]
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Excess Hollywood
5 FILMS THAT SOMEHOW SLIPPED THEIR WAY INTO MY NETFLIX QUEUE
The world of video rental service hasn’t quite been the same since Netflix introduced their service, which involves red envelopes arriving in your mail box complete with a DVD inside, and the world is better off for it. One of the oddest things about this service, and I am sure many members can attest to [...]
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Michael Ferraro
SNEAKING “ON THE LOT”: WEEK ONE (PART 4)
Now that the Fox reality show on filmmaking is in full-swing, it’s time for me to chime in “On the Lot.” For the duration of the show, I’ll be checking in the day after they screen the shorts to give my thoughts on the films, and contestants, prior to the final box office reveal and elimination of the week…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mark Bell
SNEAKING “ON THE LOT”: WEEK ONE (PART 3)
Now that the Fox reality show on filmmaking is in full-swing, it’s time for me to chime in “On the Lot.” For the duration of the show, I’ll be checking in the day after they screen the shorts to give my thoughts on the films, and contestants, prior to the final box office reveal and elimination of the week…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mark Bell
SNEAKING “ON THE LOT”: WEEK ONE (PART 2)
Now that the Fox reality show on filmmaking is in full-swing, it’s time for me to chime in “On the Lot.” For the duration of the show, I’ll be checking in the day after they screen the shorts to give my thoughts on the films, and contestants, prior to the final box office reveal and elimination of the week…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mark Bell
SNEAKING “ON THE LOT”: WEEK ONE
Now that the Fox reality show on filmmaking is in full-swing, it’s time for me to chime in “On the Lot.” For the duration of the show, I’ll be checking in the day after they screen the shorts to give my thoughts on the films, and contestants, prior to the final box office reveal and elimination of the week…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mark Bell
STAND UP
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  Year Released: 2007 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 101 minutes |
The only real fault of this film is that it often falls on the conventions we’ve all come to expect in this genre…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Doug Brunell
THE HITCHHIKER (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2007 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 89 minutes |
It’s safe to assume this is a rip-off of “The Hitcher,” but there’s a good chance the remake is much more competent in suspense and story than this is…
Posted on May 30, 2007 by Felix Vasquez Jr.
PREMIERE PER VIEW…
How much would you pay for a new movie? Eighty dollars? A hundred? An interesting article I read in Entertainment Weekly last week explained that cable companies are working on getting theatrical premieres on our television, in a way to increase profits, and somehow enhance movie going. It’s not a surprise that this idea has [...]
Posted on May 29, 2007 by Felix Vasquez Jr.
THE IRAQ VETERANS MEMORIAL
This Memorial Day, take a moment to reflect on the men and women who have given their lives in defense of our country. “The Iraq Veterans Memorial” is an online memorial to honor the members of the U.S. armed forces who have lost their lives serving in the Iraq War…
Posted on May 29, 2007 by Film Threat Staff
2007 CINEVEGAS TO HONOR HOPKINS, KINGSLEY, NEWELL AND THERON
The 2007 CineVegas Film Festival will honor four other entertainment icons spanning two hemispheres, it was announced today by Trevor Groth, Artistic Director…
Posted on May 29, 2007 by Film Threat Staff
BUG
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  Year Released: 2007 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 102 minutes |
Now when you mix drugs, loneliness and paranoia the effects aren’t usually too healthy but they can sure be entertaining…
Posted on May 29, 2007 by Don R. Lewis