— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I think that I would be able the make the next great B-movie, but that’s just me, but before I start writing up a script, let me ask my lovely readers their opinion on my would-be debut, which I would direct, write and, of course, produce (because doing all three […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Monsters’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — A new trailer has been released for Garth Edwards’ “Monsters.” The low-budget monster film was reportedly made for under $100,000 and is being released in the U.S. by Magnet Releasing. The movie stars Scoot McNairy as an American journalist who agrees to escort a tourist (played by Whitney Able) through […][...]
Toronto After Dark Film Festival: Friday Preview
— by H.G. WATSON — Tonight is the finale of Toronto After Dark, and after a week of films — good, bad and ridiculous — the film fest ends on an outrageous note with two rather out-there films. At 7 p.m., is the French film “Rubber.” Robert, the main character, is sick of seeing his […][...]
Under Review: ‘The Switch’
— by ADAM POYNTER — I will start off by saying the concept for “The Switch” seemed a bit formulaic at first. With recent romantic comedies failing at the box office and also in the movie-goers’ eyes to impress on any level of originality or authenticity, the directing team of Josh Gordon and Will Speck […][...]
Trailer: Superman / Batman: Apocalypse
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — If you have loved the latest installments of the DC animated movies — such as “Superman: Doomsday,” “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” and “Wonder Woman” — then prepare yourself to leap, rant and rejoice. DC is launching its ninth PG-13 animated adventure with “Superman/Batman: Apocalypse.” By the looks of the trailer (embedded […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Daydream Nation’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — In the trailer for “Daydream Nation,” Caroline (Kat Dennings from “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”) lets the viewer know that “the year this story takes place is the year everything happened.” She confesses to sleeping with her “by far favorite teacher,” Mr. Anderson (Josh Lucas). Gee, I wonder why he’s […][...]
Toronto After Dark Film Festival: ‘The Last Exorcism’
— by H.G. WATSON — In Peter Biskind’s excellent book “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls,” Biskind documents the rise of the great directors of the ’70s, including: Spielberg, Lucas, Scorsese, Coppola, De Palma and William Friedkin. In a chapter dedicated to Friedkin’s seminal horror film “The Exorcist,” Biskind writes that Regan McNeil’s possession represents a phenomenon […][...]
A Scene from ‘Blue Valentine’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — As far as getting you interested in a film, the clip for “Blue Valentine” had me on the edge of my seat. It didn’t have any explosions or face punching, but in those 70 seconds, I was concerned for the characters and wanted to continue with the story[...]