A few years ago, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of influential film critic Pauline Kael, I wrote the following:
“I think (Kael) did a lot to expose the truth… that directors, writers and actors who often work awfully close to the surface may still have subterranean levels of achievement or purpose or commentary that they themselves may be least qualified to articulate. It’s what’s behind her disdain for Antonioni’s pontificating at the Cannes film festival; it’s what behind the high percentage of uselessness of proliferating DVD commentaries in which we get to hear every dull anecdote, redundant explication of plot development and any other inanity that strikes the director of the latest Jennifer Aniston rom-com to blurt out breathlessly; and it is what’s behind a director like Eli Roth, who tailors the subtext of something like Hostel Part II almost as...
“I think (Kael) did a lot to expose the truth… that directors, writers and actors who often work awfully close to the surface may still have subterranean levels of achievement or purpose or commentary that they themselves may be least qualified to articulate. It’s what’s behind her disdain for Antonioni’s pontificating at the Cannes film festival; it’s what behind the high percentage of uselessness of proliferating DVD commentaries in which we get to hear every dull anecdote, redundant explication of plot development and any other inanity that strikes the director of the latest Jennifer Aniston rom-com to blurt out breathlessly; and it is what’s behind a director like Eli Roth, who tailors the subtext of something like Hostel Part II almost as...
- 4/2/2017
- by Dennis Cozzalio
- Trailers from Hell
A Virginia man who claims he shot his 15-year-old dog to end her suffering and then buried her at the beach is facing animal cruelty charges, according to a report by 13News Now.
Michael Whalen, a 65-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, told the news outlet that his dog Allie had been suffering from Cushing’s disease, which is terminal, for about a year. But when the veterinarian talked about putting her down in February 2016, Whalen tells News 3, he didn’t feel the time was right.
“Allie was not ready. I was not ready. She was still having fun. She wasn’t in ill health.
Michael Whalen, a 65-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, told the news outlet that his dog Allie had been suffering from Cushing’s disease, which is terminal, for about a year. But when the veterinarian talked about putting her down in February 2016, Whalen tells News 3, he didn’t feel the time was right.
“Allie was not ready. I was not ready. She was still having fun. She wasn’t in ill health.
- 3/25/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Fiona Apple has released a new Anti-Trump protest chant, “Tiny Hands,” in honor of the Women’s March that’s set for this Saturday — the day after the inauguration. The singer teamed up with composer Michael Whalen for the project, which debuted on Soundcloud this week. “We don’t want your tiny hands/ Anywhere near our underpants,” Apple chants repeatedly over the militant drum beat. The song also samples Trump’s own comments from the “Access Hollywood” tapes that were leaked weeks before the election. Also Read: 8 Celebrities Protesting Trump at the Women's March (Updating) As of Wednesday afternoon, the chant has received more than.
- 1/18/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Minimalist 'Z' monster movies really took off in the 1950s, earning good money on tiny outlays of time, money, and sometimes talent. Dan Milner's directing is competent, to be kind, but the 'nothing happens' script is a sure-fire soporific -- Roger Corman surely didn't worry about the competition. The good news is Richard Harland Smith's commentary, which delivers more illuminating info on this show than we thought existed. The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues Blu-ray Kl Studio Classics 1956 / B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 80 min. / Street Date January 5, 2016 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95 Starring Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen, Helene Stanton, Phillip Pine, Rodney Bell, Vivi Janiss, Michael Garth, Pierce Lyden . Cinematography Brydon Baker Film Editor Dan Milner Original Music Ronald Stein Written by Lou Rusoff, Dorys Lukather Produced by Jack Milner Directed by Dan Milner
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
In his trailer commentary for The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues, Joe Dante remarks that...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
In his trailer commentary for The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues, Joe Dante remarks that...
- 12/19/2015
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight. Today’s feature includes news on a Christmas horror anthology, the newest episode of Midnight Horror Show, a teaser for an upcoming zombie webseries, and more:
Zombie Girl Diary: “Zombie Girl Diary is a phenomenal film in the making starring Jim Krut and Jimmyo Burril. It is a story about a mother and daughter fighting to survive throughout a zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter other survivors and come together to make their way through this crazy world, now turned upside down. You’ll have to watch our film and see who makes it out alive!”
For more information on the film and a 30 second teaser trailer, visit their official Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ZombieGirlDiary
Midnight Horror Show: Episode 3 of Midnight Horror Show was released earlier this month. The webseries features an original horror shorts...
Zombie Girl Diary: “Zombie Girl Diary is a phenomenal film in the making starring Jim Krut and Jimmyo Burril. It is a story about a mother and daughter fighting to survive throughout a zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter other survivors and come together to make their way through this crazy world, now turned upside down. You’ll have to watch our film and see who makes it out alive!”
For more information on the film and a 30 second teaser trailer, visit their official Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ZombieGirlDiary
Midnight Horror Show: Episode 3 of Midnight Horror Show was released earlier this month. The webseries features an original horror shorts...
- 5/27/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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