Gaming news and views, in the round: First Impression: Heavenly Sword A few months back, the Bit Players gave the rundown of our most anticipated games for the second half of 2007. One game we briefly mentioned was Heavenly Sword. Not much was known, except that it was like God of War and the hero was … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!Studio: LionsGateMSRP: $28.98Rated: RRunning Time: 101 minutesSpecial Features:• BUG: An Introduction• A Discussion with William Friedkin• Audio Commentary by Director William Friedkin The Pitch “It’s like The Parallax View on Crystal Meth.”The Humans Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins, Brian F. O’Byrne and Harry Connick, Jr. The Nutshell Agnes … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!Studio: ThinkFilmMSRP: $27.98Rated: UnratedRunning Time: 76 minutesSpecial Features:• Filmmaker Commentary featuring Writer/Director Robinson Devor and Writer Charles Mudede• Trailer Gallery The Pitch “Horse meets dick.” The Humans John Paulsen, Ken Kreps, Coyote, Richard Carmen, James Chu and the sexiest horses this side of the O.K. Corral The Nutshell In … Continue reading
It’s another week where two Academy hopeful hit a handful of screens. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford goes to 15, and Into the Wild hits four screens. While those interested in Eastern Promises, Across the Universe and In the Valley of Elah will have more chances. Though Eastern Promises is … Continue reading
Where the author tells you of the many things out there that make him want to become a master thief with an exceptionally large basement to hoard the myriad material things worth owning and loving. Installment One.Installment Two.Message Board Discussion. Good day. The love of consumption is a shameful yet glorious thing as evidenced by … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: LionsgateMSRP: $28.98RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 89 minutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Behind the scenes conversation with Danny Trejo• Director’s commentary• Featurettes• TrailersThe Pitch As the blood red moon smears its crimson light across the darkened sky, a shrill cry rings out from the mewing lamb sacrificed upon the altar. The jagged dagger pierces … Continue reading
Back in February, one Ian Arbuckle launched a new feature that was to be a companion-piece to our kickass Special Edition Column and kickass DVD Reviews, letting you kickass readers know about kickass releases from a kickass distro shingle. The Anchor Bay Upfront was born. And it kicked ass. Well now I’m here to pick … Continue reading
It’s been more than a year since Richard Kelly’s post-apocalyptic fantasy Southland Tales got annihilated at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, and you’re probably wondering what could possibly persuade you to give the long-delayed film a shot theatrically. How does this trailer strike you? I’m genuinely curious, because… I really like whatever the fuck it … Continue reading
I was as surprised as anyone when Smiley Face, the Gregg Araki-directed stoner comedy, was moved from a mid-summer dumping ground to halfway prestigous slot at the Toronto Film Fest. I didn’t see it there, but word wasn’t bad; audiences thought it was funny, at least. Speaking only for myself, the presence of the rather … Continue reading
This ain’t good. Run Fat Boy, Run, the David Schwimmer-directed, Michael Ian Black and Simon Pegg-scripted romantic comedy, won’t be seen this year. And this only days after Micah spent several minutes writing up the latest trailer. (A trailer, mind, you, which did nothing but hurt the film by making the script’s pedestrian ambitions all … Continue reading