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Filed under: Drama, Sony Classics, Interviews
When David Mamet’s Redbelt was announced, the initial simple summary seemed bizarrely incongruous: A noted playwright and dramatist making a film about martial arts? But while Redbelt involves the worlds of Jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts, it’s really just another way for playwright, screenwriter and director Mamet to look at [...]

Filed under: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Scripts
There’s a really neat-sounding small-scale sci-fi project in development at Overture Films called Pandorum. But for the news that Paul W.S. Anderson is involved, I’d be really excited. Pandorum will be about two spaceship crewmen who wake up on their ship with no idea who they are or what they’re [...]

Filed under: Classics, Drama, Horror, Independent, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers, Deals, Celebrities and Controversy, Newsstand
It sounds like a prank. We would all like it to be one. But it seems to be legit.
The story comes from Screen Daily, who reports that S. Darko is being shopped around, with Fox already picking up the North American [...]

Filed under: New Releases, Movie Marketing, Cinematical Seven, Columns
Whether or not shows like Aqua Teen Hunger Force or The Simpsons succeeded in translating their television dynamics to the big screen depends on your point of view, but the release of Speed Racer this weekend raises a more specific question about the viability of turning an [...]

Filed under: RumorMonger, Newsstand, Politics
I think it’s kind of funny that in Eugene’s post about T4’s start date, he says: “barring some Terry Gilliam-scale disaster.” I wonder if the disaster could be a long and arduous SAG strike? The New Zealand Herald (Reuters) pointed out today that the production is moving on despite the distinct [...]

Filed under: Columns, 400 Screens, 400 Blows, Cinematical Indie
A few weeks ago a DVD of Laurent Cantet’s 2000 film Human Resources arrived on my doorstep. I hadn’t seen it, but it rung a bell for me, and it took me a little while to remember: the Shooting Gallery series! I couldn’t believe I had forgotten [...]

Filed under: Trailers and Clips, Stars in Rewind
I know that Ben Foster is a really talented actor and I’m quite sure that he will go really, really far in his career. I wouldn’t even be surprised if he becomes a Robert Redford type — hugely popular and long-lasting. But still … whether he’s got wings [...]

Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Independent, Casting, Cinematical Indie
You know, they say that you shouldn’t go into business with family and friends. Yet many people still do, and many people also begin to take the advice to heart sooner or later. But what about people you meet in a support group? That sounds totally rational, doesn’t [...]

Filed under: Comedy, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips
Just when I thought the day would end without a single bit of funny … The Promotion trailer has finally arrived! You’ve probably heard us talk about this movie a good gazillion times already, but if you haven’t, listen up: It’s really good and stuff. Yes, [...]

Filed under: Comedy, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips
Just when I thought the day would end without a single bit of funny … The Promotion trailer has finally arrived! You’ve probably heard us talk about this movie a good gazillion times already, but if you haven’t, listen up: It’s really good and stuff. Yes, [...]