A handful of familiar faces including Jake Busey, Robert Lasardo, Michael Pare and James Duval star in Bikers vs. Werewolves, which has unleashed a trailer this week.
From Mahal Empire Productions, Bikers vs. Werewolves is now crowd-funding finishing funds on Indiegogo. Learn more over there and watch the official teaser trailer below.
In the upcoming Bikers vs. Werewolves, “As bikers roll into a forgotten town during their journey to Sturgis, a night of respite takes a sinister turn when a rival gang transforms into werewolves, unleashing chaos and terror on the unsuspecting townsfolk.”
Michael Su directed the film, written by Adam Werth.
Glenn Plummer also stars.
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From Mahal Empire Productions, Bikers vs. Werewolves is now crowd-funding finishing funds on Indiegogo. Learn more over there and watch the official teaser trailer below.
In the upcoming Bikers vs. Werewolves, “As bikers roll into a forgotten town during their journey to Sturgis, a night of respite takes a sinister turn when a rival gang transforms into werewolves, unleashing chaos and terror on the unsuspecting townsfolk.”
Michael Su directed the film, written by Adam Werth.
Glenn Plummer also stars.
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- 3/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mahal Empire releases new teaser trailer for the upcoming horror action film, Bikers vs Werewolves starring Jake Busey, Robert Lasardo, Michael Pare, Glenn Plummer & James Duval.
Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
It’s time for another episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, and with this one we’re preparing for the September 29th theatrical release of the latest Saw sequel, Saw X, by looking back at the first Saw sequel: 2005’s Saw II (watch it Here). To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who also wrote the screenplay with Leigh Whannell, Saw II has the following synopsis: On the hunt for the twisted vigilante and serial killer Jigsaw, Detective Eric Matthews and his team must apprehend the elusive murderer to rescue eight people trapped in an abandoned house, before they succumb to his torturous and murderous games. One twist to this task is that Matthews’ own son, Daniel, is among the eight people Jigsaw has chosen to test for their lack of morality. With nerve gas pumping through the house,...
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who also wrote the screenplay with Leigh Whannell, Saw II has the following synopsis: On the hunt for the twisted vigilante and serial killer Jigsaw, Detective Eric Matthews and his team must apprehend the elusive murderer to rescue eight people trapped in an abandoned house, before they succumb to his torturous and murderous games. One twist to this task is that Matthews’ own son, Daniel, is among the eight people Jigsaw has chosen to test for their lack of morality. With nerve gas pumping through the house,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Greg Tally is a character actor who plays the role of Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger in the Mahal Empire film, Cursed Waters. Greg is accompanied by a stellar cast which includes John Wells, Bj Mezek, Wesley Cannon, Glenn Plummer, Sadie Katz, Michael Pare’, Robert Lasardo, Denny Nolan, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Alexander Hauck, and Maritza Brikisak. After …
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- 7/25/2023
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
The Primetime Emmys are not necessarily known for honoring projects featuring casts that are primarily minority/people of color. The TV academy has never, for instance, given the Best Drama Series trophy to such a show. The statuette for Best Comedy Series has been won by a series featuring a largely minority cast precisely once: “The Cosby Show” in 1985. But the category of top limited/anthology/miniseries has paid golden tribute to programs with mostly minority casts a handful of times before, helping give Netflix’s “Beef” with its predominantly Asian American lineup a genuine shot to take home the biggest prize.
“Beef” tied with “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” for the most nominations among all non-regular series programs with 13. It’s presently in the lead among Gold Derby voters in the limited series race with 16/5 combined odds. Its star Ali Wong is also in first place among limited lead actresses,...
“Beef” tied with “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” for the most nominations among all non-regular series programs with 13. It’s presently in the lead among Gold Derby voters in the limited series race with 16/5 combined odds. Its star Ali Wong is also in first place among limited lead actresses,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Greg Tally is a character actor who plays the role of Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger in the Mahal Empire film, Cursed Waters. Greg is accompanied by a stellar cast which includes John Wells, Bj Mezek, Wesley Cannon, Glenn Plummer, Sadie Katz, Michael Pare’, Robert Lasardo, Denny Nolan, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Alexander Hauck, and Maritza Brikisak.
After their ship is sunk in a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the navy they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold?
Producer recently wrapped and Horror-Asylum has First Look at Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger and others.
More on Greg Tally:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8372562/?ref_=tt_cl_t_3
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After their ship is sunk in a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the navy they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold?
Producer recently wrapped and Horror-Asylum has First Look at Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger and others.
More on Greg Tally:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8372562/?ref_=tt_cl_t_3
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- 7/24/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Dawna Lee Heising joins the cast of the pirate action thriller “Cursed Waters” from Mahal Empire Productions. The big-budget feature film is written by Adam Werth and B.J. Mezek and will be directed by Werth. The director of photography is Michael Su. Dawna plays cult member Evelyn, and she is thrilled to join an outstanding cast that includes Glenn Plummer, B.J. Mezek, John Wells, Robert Lasardo, Vernon Wells, Costas Mandylor, Michael Pare, Tom Proctor, Greg Tally, Anne Marie Olsen, Maritza Brikisak, Denny Nolan, Lance Caver, and many other stars. Filming begins in July 2023.
Cursed Waters Plot:
After their ship sinks during a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the Navy, they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold?...
Cursed Waters Plot:
After their ship sinks during a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the Navy, they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold?...
- 7/10/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Hnn spotlights the career of indie actress, Maritza Brikisak, who plays Anne Verbonic in the upcoming Mahal Empire film, Cursed Waters. She joins an outstanding cast that includes Greg Tally (Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger), Glenn Plummer (Captain Bure), John Wells (Tiberius Shaw), Wayne D Burdette Jr. (Greene), Wesley Cannon (Kilgore), Elizabeth Chamberlain (Flora), Alexander Hauck …
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- 6/13/2023
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
Rena Riffel is the newest cast member announced for the upcoming Mahal Empire film, “Cursed Waters“. Rena plays Ruth and joins an outstanding cast that includes Greg Tally as Lt. Commander Jacob Bridger, Glenn Plummer as Captain Bure, Alexander Hauck as Benjamin Norton, Wesley Cannon as Kilgore, and Denny Nolan as The Magistrate, among others. …
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- 6/9/2023
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
With their “waste no time” philosophy, Mahal Empire is deep in pre-production on “Cursed Waters”.
After their ship is sunk in a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the Navy, they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold? Can the pirates survive? Can they escape?
Starring Glenn Plummer, Michael Pare’, Vernon Wells, and John Wells;
Cursed Waters takes you on a journey of treasure hunting and survival with a twist. Michael and Sonny Mahal have amassed a strong cast and crew again for what has become their most ambitious film yet. Adam Werth has returned to direct and shares writing duties with Bj Mezek, who also appears as Drake. Michael Su has been tapped again as Director of Photography,...
After their ship is sunk in a naval battle, a group of pirates flee to a nearby island. However, the island is more than it seems. As they try to evade capture by the Navy, they soon find that the island is inhabited by a terrifying cult. What other secrets does this island hold? Can the pirates survive? Can they escape?
Starring Glenn Plummer, Michael Pare’, Vernon Wells, and John Wells;
Cursed Waters takes you on a journey of treasure hunting and survival with a twist. Michael and Sonny Mahal have amassed a strong cast and crew again for what has become their most ambitious film yet. Adam Werth has returned to direct and shares writing duties with Bj Mezek, who also appears as Drake. Michael Su has been tapped again as Director of Photography,...
- 5/26/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Exclusive: Joseph Baena and Ludovica Frasca have joined the cast of Josh Webber’s family holiday film Athena Saves Christmas, which is currently shooting in California’s Lake Arrowhead area for a late 2023 release.
Having started out in real estate and bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Baena is following in the footsteps of his father onto the big screen. Further upcoming credits include American Spark and Called To Duty.
Baena is repped by Penzi and Italian-born actress Frasca is with 3sixty.
They join previously announced cast members Cuba Gooding Jr, Paxton Kubitz, Kylie Marshall, Santiago Ramirez, Richard Portnow, Mars Callahan, Glenn Plummer and Kaitlyn Raymond.
The film follows Samuel (Kubitz) and his friends Vanessa (Marshall) and Alphonso (Ramirez) as well as his trusted dog Athena, who find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime as they take on a mob boss to save Christmas for their town.
Webber is directing...
Having started out in real estate and bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Baena is following in the footsteps of his father onto the big screen. Further upcoming credits include American Spark and Called To Duty.
Baena is repped by Penzi and Italian-born actress Frasca is with 3sixty.
They join previously announced cast members Cuba Gooding Jr, Paxton Kubitz, Kylie Marshall, Santiago Ramirez, Richard Portnow, Mars Callahan, Glenn Plummer and Kaitlyn Raymond.
The film follows Samuel (Kubitz) and his friends Vanessa (Marshall) and Alphonso (Ramirez) as well as his trusted dog Athena, who find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime as they take on a mob boss to save Christmas for their town.
Webber is directing...
- 3/31/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) has joined the cast of director Josh Webber’s holiday pic Athena Saves Christmas, with Christina Cooper coming aboard as producer.
The film follows Samuel (Paxton Kubitz) and his friends, along with Sam’s trusted dog Athena, on an adventure of a lifetime, as they match wits with a mob boss and look to solve a series of riddles, in order to save Christmas for their town.
Webber is also producing for Webber Films, alongside Michael Girgenti, Henry Penzi and Cooper. Tony Mercedes and Tamara Johnson are serving as EPs, with Robert Miano (Fast & Furious), Richard Portnow (Hitchcock), Mars Callahan, Glenn Plummer, Kaitlyn Raymond and more rounding out the cast. Gooding Jr. is repped by manager and attorney Peter Toumbekis.
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Liam O’Donnell, Chad Law
Exclusive: Liam O’Donnell (XYZ Films’ Skyline franchise) has been tapped to direct the action-thriller Triggermen...
The film follows Samuel (Paxton Kubitz) and his friends, along with Sam’s trusted dog Athena, on an adventure of a lifetime, as they match wits with a mob boss and look to solve a series of riddles, in order to save Christmas for their town.
Webber is also producing for Webber Films, alongside Michael Girgenti, Henry Penzi and Cooper. Tony Mercedes and Tamara Johnson are serving as EPs, with Robert Miano (Fast & Furious), Richard Portnow (Hitchcock), Mars Callahan, Glenn Plummer, Kaitlyn Raymond and more rounding out the cast. Gooding Jr. is repped by manager and attorney Peter Toumbekis.
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Liam O’Donnell, Chad Law
Exclusive: Liam O’Donnell (XYZ Films’ Skyline franchise) has been tapped to direct the action-thriller Triggermen...
- 3/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tim Blake Nelson is ready to put his dukes up for Bang Bang, an upcoming boxing drama from director Vincent Grashaw. Written by Will Janowitz (The Sopranos), the story focuses on Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Nelson), a disgruntled, retired boxer in charge of caring for his grandson. While making ends meet, Bernard encounters a chance to settle an old grudge, but he’ll need to show his kin around the ropes to come out swinging like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
Joining Nelson for Grashaw’s hard-hitting drama are Glenn Plummer, Andrew Liner, Erica Gimple, Nina Arianda, Daniella Pineda, and Kevin Corrigan.
“This project hits the most personal to me. I grew up loving the sport of boxing, but the script tackled elements I hadn’t seen before in a movie; the aftermath of a troubled fighter’s career,” said Grashaw. “I found it an incredibly moving, tragic story,...
Joining Nelson for Grashaw’s hard-hitting drama are Glenn Plummer, Andrew Liner, Erica Gimple, Nina Arianda, Daniella Pineda, and Kevin Corrigan.
“This project hits the most personal to me. I grew up loving the sport of boxing, but the script tackled elements I hadn’t seen before in a movie; the aftermath of a troubled fighter’s career,” said Grashaw. “I found it an incredibly moving, tragic story,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry) will topline the boxing drama Bang Bang from director Vincent Grashaw (What Josiah Saw), which has wrapped production in Kentucky. (A first-look still from the pic can be found above.)
The film written by The Sopranos actor Will Janowitz follows Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Nelson), a bitter, retired boxer who’s tasked with caring for his grandson. He uses the opportunity to settle his oldest grudge by forcing his kin into embracing the sweet science. Others set to star include Glenn Plummer (Gifted), Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy), Erica Gimpel (Veronica Mars), Tony Award winner Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World franchise) and Kevin Corrigan (The Departed).
Bang Bang marks Grashaw’s second production with Randomix Productions, which also produced his critically acclaimed Shudder Original, What Josiah Saw. The film is produced by Ran Namerode and Angelia Adzic (Randomix Productions), and Cole Payne...
The film written by The Sopranos actor Will Janowitz follows Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Nelson), a bitter, retired boxer who’s tasked with caring for his grandson. He uses the opportunity to settle his oldest grudge by forcing his kin into embracing the sweet science. Others set to star include Glenn Plummer (Gifted), Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy), Erica Gimpel (Veronica Mars), Tony Award winner Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World franchise) and Kevin Corrigan (The Departed).
Bang Bang marks Grashaw’s second production with Randomix Productions, which also produced his critically acclaimed Shudder Original, What Josiah Saw. The film is produced by Ran Namerode and Angelia Adzic (Randomix Productions), and Cole Payne...
- 12/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
You’ve probably seen Glen Plummer in something and instantly recognize him even if you can’t place what you’ve seen him in since he’s been around in the last few decades. A lot of times he plays a very vocal individual that can be controversial or wise depending on his character since he’s played the villain a time or two and the individual that’s there for the main actors when he needs to be. He actually had a funny role in the movie Funny Farm playing along with Mike Starr, as the two of them played furniture movers that were seeking
Whatever Happened to Glenn Plummer?...
Whatever Happened to Glenn Plummer?...
- 12/31/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Stars: Tori Vild, Tom Sizemore, Eric Roberts, Ana Walczak, Gladys Bautista, Noel Gugliemi, Glenn Plummer, Samson Crouppen, Bart Voitila, Steph Santana, Anthony Del Negro, Orit Morami, Shanna Forrestall, Jaslyn Ome | Written by Tony Mercedes | Directed by Glenn Plummer
Directed by actor/director Glenn Plummer, whose work includes roles on the likes of ER, Sons of Anarchy and Suits, 7 Deadly Sins tells the story of a group of seven teenagers who play the spirit contact game “Charlie, Charlie” and without knowing it, they end up releasing Charlie’s evil spirit, who likes to indulge in the seven deadly sins… in deadly ways!
7 Deadly Sins opens in a rather convoluted way, with a number of unconnected scenes – the first in a Mexican family as a girls uncle Juan attacks her, trying to strangle her to death, before being shot and killed by the police.
Then, interestingly prescient given the current Black Lives Matter movement,...
Directed by actor/director Glenn Plummer, whose work includes roles on the likes of ER, Sons of Anarchy and Suits, 7 Deadly Sins tells the story of a group of seven teenagers who play the spirit contact game “Charlie, Charlie” and without knowing it, they end up releasing Charlie’s evil spirit, who likes to indulge in the seven deadly sins… in deadly ways!
7 Deadly Sins opens in a rather convoluted way, with a number of unconnected scenes – the first in a Mexican family as a girls uncle Juan attacks her, trying to strangle her to death, before being shot and killed by the police.
Then, interestingly prescient given the current Black Lives Matter movement,...
- 6/25/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major streaming platform.
It’s impossible to watch John Boyega’s impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter rally in London last week, in support of widespread protests over the killing of George Floyd, and not be moved. “Black lives have always mattered,” Boyega said. “We have always been important. We have always meant something. We have always succeeded regardless. And now is the time.”
Six years prior, before “Star Wars” made him a global star, Boyega made a similar plea with “Imperial Dreams,” a nuanced portrait of poor black people in the America, and a critique of a system that stifles the chances of young black men with troubled pasts.
In “Imperial Dreams,” a 21-year-old reformed gangster and aspiring writer named Bambi (Boyega) is...
It’s impossible to watch John Boyega’s impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter rally in London last week, in support of widespread protests over the killing of George Floyd, and not be moved. “Black lives have always mattered,” Boyega said. “We have always been important. We have always meant something. We have always succeeded regardless. And now is the time.”
Six years prior, before “Star Wars” made him a global star, Boyega made a similar plea with “Imperial Dreams,” a nuanced portrait of poor black people in the America, and a critique of a system that stifles the chances of young black men with troubled pasts.
In “Imperial Dreams,” a 21-year-old reformed gangster and aspiring writer named Bambi (Boyega) is...
- 6/11/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
"They seem like scared kids." Uncork'd Ent. has debuted an official trailer for A Clear Shot, an intense action thriller inspired by the true story of the 1991 Good Guys Electronics hostage crisis in Sacramento, California, the largest hostage siege negotiation ever attempted in the United States. A Clear Shot examines a bizarre turn of events as law enforcement attempt to save the hostages, as well the emotional trials and social pressures of immigrant assimilation into the American culture. Starring Mario Van Peebles as Rick Gomez, Sacramento Police Departments' top negotiator; he's joined by Mandela Van Peebles, Jessica Meza, David Fernandez Jr, Marshal Hilton, and Glenn Plummer. Looks like a solid hostage thriller. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Nick Leisure's A Clear Shot, direct from YouTube: An electronics store erupts into chaos as four gunmen storm the premises. Rick Gomez, Sacramento Police Departments' top negotiator, realizes he...
- 5/6/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Hey, "9-1-1" fans. We are right here back at you with another spoiler session since episode 6 is officially done and over. In this spoiler article, we're going to discuss what's coming up in the brand new episode 7, which is due to hit the airwaves next week. Thanks to those wonderful folks over at Fox, we do have a teaser description to share with you guys. This time, it's just one teaser description as it will totally revolve around just one character. The title for episode 7 is officially called, "Athena Begins." I think that title pretty much says it all in regards to who this episode is all about. Yes indeedy. It will be an Athena-Centric episode. So, if Athena is any you guys' favorite character, this is the episode for you. In this new, 7th episode, a murder weapon is going to resurface at some point, but this won't be just any murder weapon.
- 10/29/2019
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Exclusive: Matthew Modine has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for president of SAG-AFTRA. Modine, a member of the union’s local and national boards of directors, is running at the top of the Membership First ticket, the self-styled progressive wing of the union that promises more democracy and transparency — which the union’s loyal opposition says is in short supply. He seeks to unseat Gabrielle Carteris, who’s been president of the union since 2016.
“As a current national and local board member of SAG-aftra, it would be my honor to represent all 160,000 members of the union I have proudly been a member of for nearly four decades,” he said in a statement. “It is my privilege to stand up for our legacy in order to safeguard our future. There comes a time when we must work to ensure that current and future membership will...
“As a current national and local board member of SAG-aftra, it would be my honor to represent all 160,000 members of the union I have proudly been a member of for nearly four decades,” he said in a statement. “It is my privilege to stand up for our legacy in order to safeguard our future. There comes a time when we must work to ensure that current and future membership will...
- 4/29/2019
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Since 2009 BAMcinématek’s: New Voices in Black Cinema has remained a premiere showcase for emerging voices in just that. A mix of documentaries, shorts, and narrative features, the program examines unique aspects of the black experience across the African diaspora. The black experience which is often treated a monolith is in truth multifaceted, dynamic, spans the globe, and various walks of life. BAMcinématek shines a light into these unseen corners of the black identity through up and coming dynamic storytellers. The series started April 26 and continues through 29 in NYC. Here are a few highlights from this year’s slate.
“Jinn”
Arriving at Bam on the heels of a Special Jury Award for writing at SXSW, writer-director Nijla Mu’min’s “Jinn” is a slice-of-life story dealing with faith, sexuality, and the black experience. The film features a dynamic black female protagonist rarely seen on screen. Summer’s (Zoe Renee) struggle...
“Jinn”
Arriving at Bam on the heels of a Special Jury Award for writing at SXSW, writer-director Nijla Mu’min’s “Jinn” is a slice-of-life story dealing with faith, sexuality, and the black experience. The film features a dynamic black female protagonist rarely seen on screen. Summer’s (Zoe Renee) struggle...
- 4/28/2018
- by Jacqueline Coley
- Indiewire
Close-Up is a feature that spotlights films now playing on Mubi. Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days (1995) is showing March 25 - April 24, 2018 in many countries as part of the retrospective The Present Is Woman, the Woman Is Present.The spectacle is not a collection of images; it is a social relation between people that is mediated by images.—Guy Debord, The Society of the SpectacleBodies confusedMemories misused—“Strange Days,” The Doors A blindfolded woman experiences her own rape and murder through the eyes and senses of the man raping and murdering her. The act done, the life gone from her, the blindfold is removed. In her eyes, dark black in the unlit room (the woman's name is Iris), we see the masked perpetrator. It’s an image of an image: displaced. For we are watching this heinous monstrosity unfold as a point-of-view shot, our viewing experience shared by a helpless onscreen...
- 3/21/2018
- MUBI
Marc Webb goes from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to Gifted, starring Chris Evans. Here's our review...
When the moment comes for Chris Evans to put down Captain America's shield, we'll be sorry to see the back of one of the best big screen superhero portrayals ever. But Marvel's loss will be cinema's gain, going by the interesting projects he's chosen between his more red, white and blue escapades. In Gifted, he's put whatever blockbuster clout he may have behind a project that deserves it, and the result is one of the year's nicest surprises.
Evans plays Frank Adler, a boat mechanic who lives in Florida with his seven-year-old niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) and a one-eyed rescue cat called Fred. Mary is a child prodigy who immediately captures the attention of her first-grade teacher Bonnie (Jenny Slate) with her advanced grasp of maths.
When she asks if Frank has ever...
When the moment comes for Chris Evans to put down Captain America's shield, we'll be sorry to see the back of one of the best big screen superhero portrayals ever. But Marvel's loss will be cinema's gain, going by the interesting projects he's chosen between his more red, white and blue escapades. In Gifted, he's put whatever blockbuster clout he may have behind a project that deserves it, and the result is one of the year's nicest surprises.
Evans plays Frank Adler, a boat mechanic who lives in Florida with his seven-year-old niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) and a one-eyed rescue cat called Fred. Mary is a child prodigy who immediately captures the attention of her first-grade teacher Bonnie (Jenny Slate) with her advanced grasp of maths.
When she asks if Frank has ever...
- 6/19/2017
- Den of Geek
Crooked treasure hunters tangle with menacing black gangsters in this crime-action siege movie from 1992, with a fine filmmaker pedigree. The late Bill Paxton leads a great cast — William Sadler, Ice-t, Art Evans — in a tense standoff that turns into a murderous ordeal when it’s discovered that a million-dollar cache of gold is to be had. The Shout Selects extras include an informative interview with co-writer Bob Gale.
Trespass
Blu-ray
Shout! Factory ‘Shout Selects’
1992 / Color / 2:35 1:85 widescreen 1:37 flat full frame / 101 min. / Street Date June 27, 2017 / 27.99
Starring: Bill Paxton, Ice-t, William Sadler, Ice Cube, Art Evans, De’voreaux White, Bruce A. Young, Glenn Plummer, Stoney Jackson, T.E. Russell, Tiny Lister.
Cinematography: Lloyd Ahern II
Film Editor: Freeman Davies
Original Music: Ry Cooder
Written by Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
Produced by Neil Canton
Directed by Walter Hill
A lot of movies struggle and strain and suffer to get made, and then...
Trespass
Blu-ray
Shout! Factory ‘Shout Selects’
1992 / Color / 2:35 1:85 widescreen 1:37 flat full frame / 101 min. / Street Date June 27, 2017 / 27.99
Starring: Bill Paxton, Ice-t, William Sadler, Ice Cube, Art Evans, De’voreaux White, Bruce A. Young, Glenn Plummer, Stoney Jackson, T.E. Russell, Tiny Lister.
Cinematography: Lloyd Ahern II
Film Editor: Freeman Davies
Original Music: Ry Cooder
Written by Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
Produced by Neil Canton
Directed by Walter Hill
A lot of movies struggle and strain and suffer to get made, and then...
- 5/29/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
In the three years since the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Imperial Dreams, life has greatly changed for John Boyega. He’s shot two Star Wars films, he’s in the middle of shooting a Pacific Rim sequel, and worked with James Ponsoldt and Kathryn Bigelow on new features. After being in distribution limbo, Malik Vitthal’s drama will now get a Netflix release next week and they’ve released a new trailer.
The drama is based on a young troubled writer who has to struggle in the imperial courts projects while single handedly raising his son. Considering we missed it back at Sundance, where it won an Audience Award in its Next section, we’re looking forward to checking it out next week.
Also starring Rotimi Akinosho, Glenn Plummer, Keke Palmer, De’aundre Bonds, and Justin & Ethan Coach, check out the trailer below.
Filmed on location in the Imperial Courts projects outside Los Angeles,...
The drama is based on a young troubled writer who has to struggle in the imperial courts projects while single handedly raising his son. Considering we missed it back at Sundance, where it won an Audience Award in its Next section, we’re looking forward to checking it out next week.
Also starring Rotimi Akinosho, Glenn Plummer, Keke Palmer, De’aundre Bonds, and Justin & Ethan Coach, check out the trailer below.
Filmed on location in the Imperial Courts projects outside Los Angeles,...
- 1/27/2017
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Director Jason Horton is launching a new version of creature feature Monsters in the Woods. The Director's Cut will be available on October 4th, on Amazon Instant. The film stars: Glenn Plummer, Lee Perkins and Linda Bella. This latest release hosts more scenes and extra footage. As well, a new poster and trailer have been released for this title. All of the promotional material for A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods is available here. The film's story revolves around a film crew. They set out into the local park, to make a no-budget horror film. While on set, a pack of creatures attack the film crew, preventing further shooting. Now, the cast and crew must fight back or die, before post-production begins. Director Horton has something to say about this release. On his vision and on A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods, Horton says: “it'll never be 100% the...
- 10/3/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
"Come out, come out and play!" Fright Rags has come to play with this The Warriors shirt available starting at midnight Edt. Also in today's Highlights: a trailer for J. Horton's A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods, plus details on the Black Hammer Giant-Sized Annual anthology series from Dark Horse.
A Look at Fright Rags' The Warriors Shirt: Priced at $18.00, The Warriors shirt will be available for a 24-hour period beginning at 12:01 am Edt on Saturday morning and ending at midnight on Saturday night.
It will never be reprinted by Fright Rags, so if you're interested in purchasing this latest Midnight Madness shirt, then keep an eye on Fright Rags' official website this weekend.
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A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods Trailer: From director J. Horton: "In 2012 my creature feature, Monsters in the Woods was released. Due to several outside restrictions, it wasn't the movie I had envisioned,...
A Look at Fright Rags' The Warriors Shirt: Priced at $18.00, The Warriors shirt will be available for a 24-hour period beginning at 12:01 am Edt on Saturday morning and ending at midnight on Saturday night.
It will never be reprinted by Fright Rags, so if you're interested in purchasing this latest Midnight Madness shirt, then keep an eye on Fright Rags' official website this weekend.
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A Director's Cut: Monsters in the Woods Trailer: From director J. Horton: "In 2012 my creature feature, Monsters in the Woods was released. Due to several outside restrictions, it wasn't the movie I had envisioned,...
- 9/30/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
"You're out there on stage, hoping on a spot, someone gets in your way - step on 'em." Pathe is planning a 4K restoration re-release of the cult classic, critically-panned film from Paul Verhoeven that killed his career in Hollywood - Showgirls. To announce the upcoming re-release in theaters as well as on Blu-ray and VOD, they've unveiled a new trailer for the film which starred Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle Maclachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer and Robert Davi. Showgirls actually received the "Nc-17" rating for "nudity and erotic sexuality throughout", perhaps because Verhoeven was given final cut after the success of Basic Instinct and didn't hold back, and it bombed at the box office. This trailer is obviously Nsfw with nudity throughout, but that should be expected. Perhaps there are a few devoted Verhoeven fans out there. Here's the new restored re-release trailer for Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, direct from Pathe's YouTube: Nomi,...
- 8/2/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Simply put, cult classics aren’t made, they’re born. They’re not designed with the intention of becoming hits on the home video or midnight movie markets, they just exist as sincere creative expressions that happen to catch on with audiences and critics after in its initial theatrical run. Case in point: In 1995, director Paul Verhoeven released his erotic drama “Showgirls,” starring Elizabeth Berkeley as a street-smart hitchhikers who heads to Las Vegas to climb the ropes from stripper to showgirl. While she’s there, she’s introduced to the seedy underbelly of the dancing world and comes face to face with marginalization, violence, and exploitation. The film also stars Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks”), Gina Gershon (“Bound”), Glenn Plummer (“Speed”), Robert Davi (“Die Hard”), and more.
Read More: ‘Showgirls’ Behind The Scenes: Paul Verhoeven On Why He Created An Erotic Cult Classic
In the twenty years since its disappointing...
Read More: ‘Showgirls’ Behind The Scenes: Paul Verhoeven On Why He Created An Erotic Cult Classic
In the twenty years since its disappointing...
- 8/1/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Imperial Dreams Trailer. Malik Vitthal‘s Imperial Dreams (2014) movie trailer stars John Boyega, Rotimi and Glenn Plummer. Imperial Dreams‘ plot synopsis: “A 21-year-old reformed gangster’s devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.” According to LiveForFilms, “John Boyega has been […]...
- 1/22/2016
- by Marco Margaritoff
- Film-Book
While you’ll have to wait seven extra months to see John Boyega back in the Star Wars universe as Rian Johnson‘s Episode VIII has been delayed to December 15th, 2017, you’ll definitely see him on screen before than. One of our most-anticipated films of the year, The Circle, is expected to arrive this fall, and he also has a hold-over from 2014’s Sundance Film Festival that’s now looking for distribution in a post-Episode VII world.
Imperial Dreams is “based on a young troubled writer who has to struggle in the imperial courts projects while single handedly raising his son,” Boyega said on Instagram. “This is an important story, I’m glad it’s being told and I’m really excited for you guys to see this.” Directed by Malik Vitthal, the first trailer has now landed today and it looks like a strong drama, with distribution hopefully to follow.
Imperial Dreams is “based on a young troubled writer who has to struggle in the imperial courts projects while single handedly raising his son,” Boyega said on Instagram. “This is an important story, I’m glad it’s being told and I’m really excited for you guys to see this.” Directed by Malik Vitthal, the first trailer has now landed today and it looks like a strong drama, with distribution hopefully to follow.
- 1/20/2016
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Umc – Urban Movie Channel an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, created by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (Bet) and Chairman of Rlj Entertainment, brings you Teeth & Blood available on DVD and Digital Video on March 10, 2015. Directed by Al Franklin and Pamela J. Richardson, and starring Glenn Plummer (Saw II), Danielle Vega (Hulu’s “East Los High”), King Kedar (Preacher’s Kid) and Michelle Van Der … Continue reading →
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- 2/23/2015
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Spend close to 20 hours on location and set with the cast and crew of Sons of Anarchy, and you learn a few fun facts. EW's recent cover story (read it online) reveals some of them: among the objects in Charlie Hunnam's backpack is a marijuana grinder; Katey Sagal is happy to talk about Justin Theroux's jogging attire on The Leftovers. Here are 34 other things gleaned from EW's September visit. In The Makeup Trailer • When you catch Tommy Flanagan (Chibs) singing "Hurt" on his way in at 6:30 a.m., it's definitely the Johnny Cash version. "Of course, the Johnny Cash version,...
- 10/10/2014
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside TV
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Scorpion" episode 3 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "A Cyclone," and it sounds like things will get very intense and drama-filled as Walter and the crew deal with a hardcore bomber, and more. In the new, 3rd episode press release: Team Scorpion is going to be determined to prove their worth to Cabe and Homeland security when a bomber threatens the entire Southwest's internet infrastructure. Press release number 2: After Team Scorpion fails a military training mission, they are going to be determined to prove their worth to Cabe and Homeland Security when a bomber threatens to take out the internet infrastructure of the entire Southwest. Guest stars will feature: Glenn Plummer (Agent Keeler), Angela Ai (Doctor Tanner), Carlos Sanz (Commander), Steven Allerick (“Terrorist” Marine), Joseph Baird (Bomb Squad Sergeant), Jake Matthews (Bartender), Michael Boucher (Maintenance Guy), Gina St. John...
- 9/29/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
“Sons of Anarchy” actor Glenn Plummer and his estranged wife have finally settled their divorce ... and while they're definitely ending the marriage, they're still gonna be living under the same roof. Awwwkward.DeMonica Santiago-Plummer filed more than a year ago, but it was just finalized last month -- and according to the docs obtained by TMZ ... Glenn's getting a pretty sweet deal.The "Showgirls" star won't have to pay a dime in child support for...
- 7/5/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Sundance Institute today announced the films and music acts that will headline the Sundance Next Fest summer festival August 7-10 in Los Angeles. Next Fest, headquartered at the Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, celebrates the intersection of film and music and the renegade spirit of independent artists. Tickets ($15-25) go on sale to Sundance Institute members today and all others tomorrow at sundance.org/next
In addition to a 10th Anniversary screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery as the festival’s kickoff event on August 7, Next Fest will present the Los Angeles premieres of six films that first screened at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, and offer unfettered creativity and fresh perspectives. The program features a zombie love story, an Iranian-set vampire movie, a modern tale of buried treasure, a thriller about a mysterious soldier, and films that explore the perils of artistic ambition amongst gang life in Watts and the literary world of New York respectively.
Each film screens once at the Theatre at Ace Hotel August 8-10 and will be paired with either a special music act that shares a complementary artistic sensibility or conversations that bring together filmmakers with those who inspired them. The Sundance Film Festival programming staff selected the films and music acts for Next Fest.
The festival is an extension of the popular Next <=> section at the Sundance Film Festival, which showcases stylistically adventurous and bold films, and builds on the Institute’s Next Weekend event, hosted in 2013.
John Cooper , Director of the Sundance Film Festival, said, “Next Fest is a continuation of our efforts to connect film-loving audiences with the next generation of independent filmmakers. The unique convergence of film and music enhances the experience of each and offers fresh insight into the talent and vision of these outstanding independent artists.”
Trevor Groth , Director of Programming for the Sundance Film Festival, said, “In the heart of one of the most creative cities in the world, Next Fest will launch a new wave of film and music talent into the artistic atmosphere. The Theatre at Ace Hotel, with its roots in cinematic trailblazing, will serve as the ideal hub for this cultural adventure.”
Sundance Institute members have access to a host of benefits related to Next Fest, including the ability to purchase tickets today, before they go on sale to the general public tomorrow. At the August 7 screening with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, members will enjoy a reserved seating section and receive an exclusive tote bag, screenprinted live at the event by Hit + Run. Members are also invited to a special party during Next Fest and are eligible to win a prize package including a three-night stay at the Ace Hotel plus airfare. For more information visit Here
The film schedule is as follows:
Thursday, August 7,
Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
"Napoleon Dynamite" (Director: Jared Hess, Screenwriters: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess) — From the rural town of Preston, Idaho, comes Napoleon Dynamite – a new kind of hero. He spends his days drawing magical beasts, working on his computer hacking skills to impress the chicks, and begrudgingly feeding his Grandma's pet llama. When his friend Pedro runs for class president, Napoleon helps him triumph over adversity. The film premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Cast: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Efren Ramirez. Special guests to be announced. 10th Anniversary Screening
Friday, August 8, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Life After Beth" / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jeff Baena) — Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole world turns upside down... Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser. Los Angeles Premiere
Father John Misty — Father John Misty is the charismatic singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer who released his debut album, Fear Fun in 2012 to universal praise. The acclaim, emboldened by his incredible live show, led to multiple sold-out tours and high profile TV performances on Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is currently at work on his follow up, due in early 2015. Next Fest will feature a solo acoustic performance.
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter" / U.S.A. (Director: David Zellner Screenwriters: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner) — A lonely Japanese woman becomes convinced that a satchel of money buried in a fictional film is, in fact, real. Abandoning her structured life in Tokyo for the frozen Minnesota wilderness, she embarks on an impulsive quest to search for her lost mythical fortune. Cast: Rinko Kikuchi. Winner of a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Musical Score at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director David Zellner and co-screenwriter Nathan Zellner with a special guest to be announced.
Saturday, August 9, 4:45 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Listen Up Philip"/ U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Alex Ross Perry) — A story about changing seasons and changing attitudes, a newly accomplished writer faces mistakes and miseries affecting those around him, including his girlfriend, her sister, his idol, his idol's daughter, and all the ex-girlfriends and enemies that lie in wait on the open streets of New York. Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce, Krysten Ritter, Josephine de La Baume. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director Alex Ross Perry and Jason Schwartzman with a special guest to be announced.
Saturday, August 9, 8:30 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Imperial Dreams" / U.S.A. (Director: Malik Vitthal, Screenwriters: Malik Vitthal, Ismet Prcic ) — A 21-year-old, reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future are put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles. Cast: John Boyega, Rotimi Akinosho, Glenn Plummer, Keke Palmer, De'aundre Bonds. Winner of the Audience Award: Best of Next <=> at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles Premiere
Tinashe : Tinashe does everything on her own terms. The stunning 21-year-old singer, songwriter and performer arrives with a distinct and dynamic vision of R&B punctuated by hip-hop attitude, pop flavor, rock swagger and electronica spark. It all comes to life vividly on Aquarius, her forthcoming full-length debut on RCA Records.
Sunday, August 10, 4:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"The Guest" / U.S.A. (Director: Adam Wingard, Screenwriter: Simon Barrett) — A soldier on leave arrives at the home of a fallen comrade. Friendly and helpful, they welcome him in, but when people start mysteriously dying in town, mayhem ensues as their teenage daughter starts wondering if he’s responsible. Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Lance Reddick, Chase Williamson, Brendan Meyer. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director Adam Wingard and a special guest to be announced.
Sunday, August 10, 7:45 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Ana Lily Amirpour) — In the Iranian ghost town of Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, depraved denizens are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire. Cast: Sheila Vand, Arash Marandi, Dominic Rains, Marshall Manesh, Mozhan Marnó, Milad Eghbali. Los Angeles Premiere
Warpaint — Warpaint was formed in 2004 and comprises Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg and Stella Mozgawa. They recently released their self-titled second album to rave reviews. Rolling Stone described it as, “The perfect backdrop for your next midnight séance or moonlit dance party” and W Magazine said, “If the La band’s first album was the sonic equivalent of falling into happy slumber, then its newly released follow-up is a beautifully lucid dream...
In addition to a 10th Anniversary screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery as the festival’s kickoff event on August 7, Next Fest will present the Los Angeles premieres of six films that first screened at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, and offer unfettered creativity and fresh perspectives. The program features a zombie love story, an Iranian-set vampire movie, a modern tale of buried treasure, a thriller about a mysterious soldier, and films that explore the perils of artistic ambition amongst gang life in Watts and the literary world of New York respectively.
Each film screens once at the Theatre at Ace Hotel August 8-10 and will be paired with either a special music act that shares a complementary artistic sensibility or conversations that bring together filmmakers with those who inspired them. The Sundance Film Festival programming staff selected the films and music acts for Next Fest.
The festival is an extension of the popular Next <=> section at the Sundance Film Festival, which showcases stylistically adventurous and bold films, and builds on the Institute’s Next Weekend event, hosted in 2013.
John Cooper , Director of the Sundance Film Festival, said, “Next Fest is a continuation of our efforts to connect film-loving audiences with the next generation of independent filmmakers. The unique convergence of film and music enhances the experience of each and offers fresh insight into the talent and vision of these outstanding independent artists.”
Trevor Groth , Director of Programming for the Sundance Film Festival, said, “In the heart of one of the most creative cities in the world, Next Fest will launch a new wave of film and music talent into the artistic atmosphere. The Theatre at Ace Hotel, with its roots in cinematic trailblazing, will serve as the ideal hub for this cultural adventure.”
Sundance Institute members have access to a host of benefits related to Next Fest, including the ability to purchase tickets today, before they go on sale to the general public tomorrow. At the August 7 screening with Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, members will enjoy a reserved seating section and receive an exclusive tote bag, screenprinted live at the event by Hit + Run. Members are also invited to a special party during Next Fest and are eligible to win a prize package including a three-night stay at the Ace Hotel plus airfare. For more information visit Here
The film schedule is as follows:
Thursday, August 7,
Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
"Napoleon Dynamite" (Director: Jared Hess, Screenwriters: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess) — From the rural town of Preston, Idaho, comes Napoleon Dynamite – a new kind of hero. He spends his days drawing magical beasts, working on his computer hacking skills to impress the chicks, and begrudgingly feeding his Grandma's pet llama. When his friend Pedro runs for class president, Napoleon helps him triumph over adversity. The film premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Cast: Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Efren Ramirez. Special guests to be announced. 10th Anniversary Screening
Friday, August 8, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Life After Beth" / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jeff Baena) — Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole world turns upside down... Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser. Los Angeles Premiere
Father John Misty — Father John Misty is the charismatic singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer who released his debut album, Fear Fun in 2012 to universal praise. The acclaim, emboldened by his incredible live show, led to multiple sold-out tours and high profile TV performances on Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is currently at work on his follow up, due in early 2015. Next Fest will feature a solo acoustic performance.
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter" / U.S.A. (Director: David Zellner Screenwriters: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner) — A lonely Japanese woman becomes convinced that a satchel of money buried in a fictional film is, in fact, real. Abandoning her structured life in Tokyo for the frozen Minnesota wilderness, she embarks on an impulsive quest to search for her lost mythical fortune. Cast: Rinko Kikuchi. Winner of a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Musical Score at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director David Zellner and co-screenwriter Nathan Zellner with a special guest to be announced.
Saturday, August 9, 4:45 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Listen Up Philip"/ U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Alex Ross Perry) — A story about changing seasons and changing attitudes, a newly accomplished writer faces mistakes and miseries affecting those around him, including his girlfriend, her sister, his idol, his idol's daughter, and all the ex-girlfriends and enemies that lie in wait on the open streets of New York. Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce, Krysten Ritter, Josephine de La Baume. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director Alex Ross Perry and Jason Schwartzman with a special guest to be announced.
Saturday, August 9, 8:30 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"Imperial Dreams" / U.S.A. (Director: Malik Vitthal, Screenwriters: Malik Vitthal, Ismet Prcic ) — A 21-year-old, reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future are put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles. Cast: John Boyega, Rotimi Akinosho, Glenn Plummer, Keke Palmer, De'aundre Bonds. Winner of the Audience Award: Best of Next <=> at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles Premiere
Tinashe : Tinashe does everything on her own terms. The stunning 21-year-old singer, songwriter and performer arrives with a distinct and dynamic vision of R&B punctuated by hip-hop attitude, pop flavor, rock swagger and electronica spark. It all comes to life vividly on Aquarius, her forthcoming full-length debut on RCA Records.
Sunday, August 10, 4:00 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
"The Guest" / U.S.A. (Director: Adam Wingard, Screenwriter: Simon Barrett) — A soldier on leave arrives at the home of a fallen comrade. Friendly and helpful, they welcome him in, but when people start mysteriously dying in town, mayhem ensues as their teenage daughter starts wondering if he’s responsible. Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Lance Reddick, Chase Williamson, Brendan Meyer. Los Angeles Premiere
Followed by a conversation between director Adam Wingard and a special guest to be announced.
Sunday, August 10, 7:45 p.m.
Theatre at Ace Hotel
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Ana Lily Amirpour) — In the Iranian ghost town of Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, depraved denizens are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire. Cast: Sheila Vand, Arash Marandi, Dominic Rains, Marshall Manesh, Mozhan Marnó, Milad Eghbali. Los Angeles Premiere
Warpaint — Warpaint was formed in 2004 and comprises Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg and Stella Mozgawa. They recently released their self-titled second album to rave reviews. Rolling Stone described it as, “The perfect backdrop for your next midnight séance or moonlit dance party” and W Magazine said, “If the La band’s first album was the sonic equivalent of falling into happy slumber, then its newly released follow-up is a beautifully lucid dream...
- 6/25/2014
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
Screenwriter Graham Yost, now the showrunner of FX’s Justified, admits that the plot of Speed sounds ridiculous: A bomb on a bus will detonate if the bus travels below 50 mph. But when the movie was released June 10, 1994, a funny thing happened: It became a hit with moviegoers and critics alike. To quote EW’s grade-a review: “The film takes off from formula elements – it’s yet another variation on Die Hard – but it manipulates those elements so skillfully, with such a canny mixture of delirium and restraint, that I walked out of the picture with the rare sensation that...
- 6/10/2014
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside Movies
A suicide is a suicide. But a whole bunch of suicides, all at once? Well, that's just a little bit suspicious and serious cause for alarm. Don't you think?
Mysterious suicides aplenty fill out the run-time of upcoming horror film The Other Side, coming our way courtesy of Amg Film Partners. Check out the plot crunch and trailer below, and expect a U.S. release this coming spring!
Directed by Jason Horton and written by Jenn Pinto, the flick stars Samantha Esteban, Brian Borello, Linc Hand, and Glenn Plummer. The executive producer is David "Kane" Garcia and the producer is Veronica Rodriguez.
Synopsis
Police are investigating a rash of suspicious suicides, all linked to Dustin Carter, a famous screenwriter. They soon discover that a masked figure is committing the murders and is now targeting Dustin and his family.
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Mysterious suicides aplenty fill out the run-time of upcoming horror film The Other Side, coming our way courtesy of Amg Film Partners. Check out the plot crunch and trailer below, and expect a U.S. release this coming spring!
Directed by Jason Horton and written by Jenn Pinto, the flick stars Samantha Esteban, Brian Borello, Linc Hand, and Glenn Plummer. The executive producer is David "Kane" Garcia and the producer is Veronica Rodriguez.
Synopsis
Police are investigating a rash of suspicious suicides, all linked to Dustin Carter, a famous screenwriter. They soon discover that a masked figure is committing the murders and is now targeting Dustin and his family.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Be...
- 2/10/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
I know that the Sundance Film Festival ended over a week ago, but in the six days I was at Sundance (and on screeners in the days before), I saw 25 movies. I wrote full reviews for 13 of them. My Full Sundance reviews: 'The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz' "The Overnighters" "Rudderless" "Fed Up" "Marmato" "Love Child" "Land Ho!" "The Voices" "Happy Valley" "My Prairie Home" "Life Itself" "Mitt" "Web Junkie" But that left 12 movies that I just didn't have the time to write my usual 1000-to-1750 words on. Since getting back from Park City, I've been slowly working my way through capsule reviews for those 12 movies. These are roughly the length of my Take Me To The Pilots entries, which means that in this format, people are going to complain about all of the text and the lack of paragraphs. Sorry. Because I'm just one part of HitFix's awesome Sundance team,...
- 2/5/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Photo by Dvrosa
It was another great year at the Sundance Film Festival! There were so many fantastic movies shown, and I still have a couple more to go. I'm really happy to say that Miles Teller and J.K. Simmon's film Whiplash took home the top two prizes, winning the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. This was my number one favorite film from the festival, and it seems like everyone else at the festival loved it too, so it doesn't surprise me that it won.
Here's the full list of winners:
Sundance Institute this evening announced the Jury, Audience and other special awards of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the feature film Awards Ceremony, hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, in Park City, Utah. Video of the ceremony in its entirety is available at www.sundance.org/live.
The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was...
It was another great year at the Sundance Film Festival! There were so many fantastic movies shown, and I still have a couple more to go. I'm really happy to say that Miles Teller and J.K. Simmon's film Whiplash took home the top two prizes, winning the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. This was my number one favorite film from the festival, and it seems like everyone else at the festival loved it too, so it doesn't surprise me that it won.
Here's the full list of winners:
Sundance Institute this evening announced the Jury, Audience and other special awards of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the feature film Awards Ceremony, hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, in Park City, Utah. Video of the ceremony in its entirety is available at www.sundance.org/live.
The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was...
- 1/26/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash was Day 1 feel good buzz title of the fest that ultimately served as a measuring stick for the other competing 15 titles in the section and as predicted below had a good chance at doing what last year’s Fruitvale did: when both major awards of its category. Now that I’ve completed a 15 hour nap, I can watch the ceremony below – and you can spoil the suspense by simply going over the other award winners in the multiple categories below. Next week we’ll be publishing our interviews with several of the filmmakers mentioned below. Congrats to the winners and non-winners.
Park City, Ut — Sundance Institute this evening announced the Jury, Audience and other special awards of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the feature film Awards Ceremony, hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, in Park City, Utah. Video of the ceremony in its entirety is available at www.
Park City, Ut — Sundance Institute this evening announced the Jury, Audience and other special awards of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the feature film Awards Ceremony, hosted by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, in Park City, Utah. Video of the ceremony in its entirety is available at www.
- 1/26/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
It’s hard to believe that John Singleton’s generation-defining film Boyz n the Hood came out 23 years ago, in 1991, introducing audiences to a part of Los Angeles that’s a world away from Hollywood. It’s even harder to believe that South Central is still just as hard a place to live and thrive now as it was then. Malik Vitthal’s first feature, Imperial Dreams, which grew out of a Sundance Lab project and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this week, aims to tell a modern story of hope amidst the gang-ridden streets of Watts, and it largely succeeds.
- 1/23/2014
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW - Inside Movies
Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven (2011) Director: Rena Riffel Stars: Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Peter Stickles Penny, a minor character from the first Showgirls, is still working as a stripper but has big dreams. to be a star on a low-budget TV dancing show. Never have I come so close to not making it through a movie. I mean that on all levels: falling asleep, turning it off or simply just ending it all. At two and a half hours long, Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven is...
- 9/25/2013
- by Jason Adams
- JoBlo.com
"What's your dream? Owning whores?" And thus, there was Showgirls 2: Penny’s from Heaven. Billed as a parody sequel to Paul Verhoeven's hilarious and sleazy 1995 film starring Elizabeth Berkley as a stripper turned Vegas dancer (and part-time epileptic dolphin — Nsfw), part deux focuses on Rena Riffel's character from the first film, Penny (in case that glorious title didn't give it away). She also wrote, produced and directed the movie, casting several actors from the original film in the same roles (Dewey Weber/Jeff, Greg Travis/Phil, Glenn Plummer/James). Don't expect the same Showgirls, though — as this preview on the Dissolve confirms. The film had a limited theatrical release, but it's essentially a...
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- 9/18/2013
- by Alison Nastasi
- Movies.com
Birthday shoutouts go to Nate Berkus (above, with fiance Jeremiah Brent), who is 42, Bryan Singer is 48, Matthew Settle is 44, and the faboo Cassandra Peterson is 62.
The Goop is about to hit the fan.
You can stream the entire Cher album Closer To The Truth at Amazon.
Here is the official DVD trailer for Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven, which follows the adventures of superfluous Showgirls character Penny. It stars Showgirls actors Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Dewey Weber, Greg Travis, as well as … Peter Stickles!
Oyster Mag talks to Frank Ocean, who loses some of his clothes.
Below you can see Episode One of Takei’s Take, looking at Google Glass.
Ben Cohen apparently wanted to be paired with Robin Windsor for Strictly Come Dancing Think of the possibilities.
Here’s your Tasty Two For Tuesday With Matt Bomer. One more trip to Fashion Week.
And here’s The Weekly...
The Goop is about to hit the fan.
You can stream the entire Cher album Closer To The Truth at Amazon.
Here is the official DVD trailer for Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven, which follows the adventures of superfluous Showgirls character Penny. It stars Showgirls actors Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Dewey Weber, Greg Travis, as well as … Peter Stickles!
Oyster Mag talks to Frank Ocean, who loses some of his clothes.
Below you can see Episode One of Takei’s Take, looking at Google Glass.
Ben Cohen apparently wanted to be paired with Robin Windsor for Strictly Come Dancing Think of the possibilities.
Here’s your Tasty Two For Tuesday With Matt Bomer. One more trip to Fashion Week.
And here’s The Weekly...
- 9/17/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Mvd Entertainment will release a special edition DVD of "Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven", available September 17, 2013, starring Rena Riffel, one of the original characters of director Paul Verhoeven's "Showgirls":
"...Las Vegas stripper 'Penny Slot' (Riffel), sets out on an adventure to become the star dancer on a popular television show. With stars in her eyes, she tries to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - but instead she finds drama and danger.
"Penny's longtime fiance/boyfriend (Glenn Plummer) warns her that she needs formal technique training if she wants to be taken seriously as a real dancer, so Penny Slot sets out to learn ballet - but, she must pay the price to make it to the top.
There are sacrifices to be made at every imaginable level, and it all comes down to... How bad do you want it...?"
This special edition...
"...Las Vegas stripper 'Penny Slot' (Riffel), sets out on an adventure to become the star dancer on a popular television show. With stars in her eyes, she tries to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - but instead she finds drama and danger.
"Penny's longtime fiance/boyfriend (Glenn Plummer) warns her that she needs formal technique training if she wants to be taken seriously as a real dancer, so Penny Slot sets out to learn ballet - but, she must pay the price to make it to the top.
There are sacrifices to be made at every imaginable level, and it all comes down to... How bad do you want it...?"
This special edition...
- 9/6/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
First he was shot dead on "Sons of Anarchy," but now the guy who played Sheriff Vic Trammel on the show is facing the death of his real-life marriage ... TMZ has learned. Glenn Plummer -- who you also might remember as Bobby Johnson in the kick-ass gangsta classic "South Central" -- has been hit with divorce papers by his wife of 12 years DeMonica Santiago-Plummer. According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court,...
- 2/3/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In writer/director Jason Horton's latest genre flick Monsters in the Woods, we follow a low-budget film crew that treks deep into the wilderness in order to shoot some cliché horror scenes for their unsellable indie-drama.
However, they soon find themselves in the midst of their own horror show as they are hunted by real monsters who chase down and devour the cast and crew one by one.
Since the film was recently released by Osiris Entertainment on DVD, Dread Central caught up with Horton to hear more on how his own real-life frustrations as a director inspired Monsters in the Woods, managing a huge ensemble story on a smaller budget and what's next for the up-and-coming independent filmmaker.
Check out our interview with Horton below, and make sure to check back here every day this March for more of Dread Central's Indie Horror Month coverage.
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However, they soon find themselves in the midst of their own horror show as they are hunted by real monsters who chase down and devour the cast and crew one by one.
Since the film was recently released by Osiris Entertainment on DVD, Dread Central caught up with Horton to hear more on how his own real-life frustrations as a director inspired Monsters in the Woods, managing a huge ensemble story on a smaller budget and what's next for the up-and-coming independent filmmaker.
Check out our interview with Horton below, and make sure to check back here every day this March for more of Dread Central's Indie Horror Month coverage.
Dread Central: Tell...
- 3/20/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Monsters in the Woods (2012)In the market for a creature feature of an entirely different variety? Step into writer/director Jason Horton’s faux documentary “Monsters in the Woods”, a film that takes yet another stab at lampooning the ridiculously evil movie industry. Glenn Plummer (“South Central”) stars as Jayson, an ill-tempered director who is being forced by his producer to shoot some raunchy additional footage for his otherwise tasteful and artistically sound genre-related endeavor. And just when you’ve had enough of the film’s movie-related satire, an earthquake unleashes a legion of blood-thirsty monsters upon the unsuspecting cast and crew. Thankfully, carnage ensues. As long as you’re willing to sit through about 30 minutes of expletive-laden rants and premature ejaculations, Jason Horton’s thoroughly enjoyable tale of Hollywood dissension and otherworldly monsters is smart, well-written, and delivers plenty of monster-related mayhem. In other words, “Monsters in the Woods...
- 2/21/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Jason Horton's Monsters in the Woods is heading home on DVD on February 21st courtesy of Osiris Entertainment, but you can be the first on your block to own a copy courtesy of us!
Monsters in the Woods (review here) stars Glenn Plummer, Blaine Cade, Linda Bella, Edward Hendershott, and Lee Perkins.
To enter for your chance to win one of the five copies we have to give away, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Synopsis:
Low budget filmmaker Jayson (Glenn Plummer) has made the movie of his dreams... but to his dismay, it can't sell in Hollywood. The distributors tell him, "You have nothing exploitative in your movie. Add some sex scenes, more violence, and maybe we'll buy your film." The distraught filmmaker approaches his neophyte, semi-psychotic producer Bravo (Blaine Cade) and tells him,...
Monsters in the Woods (review here) stars Glenn Plummer, Blaine Cade, Linda Bella, Edward Hendershott, and Lee Perkins.
To enter for your chance to win one of the five copies we have to give away, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
Synopsis:
Low budget filmmaker Jayson (Glenn Plummer) has made the movie of his dreams... but to his dismay, it can't sell in Hollywood. The distributors tell him, "You have nothing exploitative in your movie. Add some sex scenes, more violence, and maybe we'll buy your film." The distraught filmmaker approaches his neophyte, semi-psychotic producer Bravo (Blaine Cade) and tells him,...
- 2/15/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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