Archive for May, 2011

  • Spotlight: Alabama Moon

    Spotlight: Alabama Moon

    May 18th, 2011 | Spotlight | jwilka

    Interview with John Goodman Q&A with Director Tim McCanlies 1. Introduce yourself and your film. My name is Tim McCanlies, and I am the director of Alabama Moon. I am also known as the writer/director of Secondhand Lions and Dancer TX, Pop. 81, and the screenwriter of The Iron Giant. I live in Austin Texas. [...]

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  • Alabama Moon

    Alabama Moon

    May 17th, 2011 | Comedy, Family, Films | jwilka

    Eleven-year-old Moon Blake has spent most of his life hiding out in the forests of Alabama with his father, an anti-government radical who clings to conspiracy theories and trusts no one. Moon’s life suddenly changes when the land is sold and his father dies. Knowing only what he learned from his father, Moon decides to [...]

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  • Kung Fu Dunk

    Kung Fu Dunk

    May 17th, 2011 | Comedy, Films | jwilka

    Shi-Jie (Jay Chou) is a brilliant martial artist from the Kungfu School. The master of the school adopted him as a baby, when he was found abandoned in the woods. His remarkable kungfu skills stem from his innate intuition and ability to read his opponents moves. One day, he encounters a group of youths playing [...]

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  • Spotlight: First Dog

    Spotlight: First Dog

    May 12th, 2011 | Spotlight | jwilka

    1. Introduce yourself and your film My name is Bryan Michael Stoller and I am an independent filmmaker. My new family film is entitled, First Dog. The film features original songs by Dolly Parton, and the cast includes Academy Nominated actor, Eric Roberts (Expendables, The Dark Knight), Tommy “Tiny” Lister (Friday, Fifth Element) along with [...]

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  • Spotlight: Do Not Disturb

    Spotlight: Do Not Disturb

    May 6th, 2011 | Spotlight | jwilka

    Duccio’s Madonna Making of: Duccio’s Madonna from Mali Elfman on Vimeo. Rocketman Making of: Rocketman from Jon Mann-Krieger on Vimeo. Prom Making of: Prom from Mali Elfman on Vimeo. Intrinsic Making of: Intrinsic from jon mk on Vimeo. Death Takes a Holiday Making of: Death Takes A Holiday Inn from Jon Mann-Krieger on Vimeo. Q&A [...]

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  • First Dog

    First Dog

    May 3rd, 2011 | Comedy, Family, Films | jwilka

    The story begins when “The First Dog,” Teddy, is accidentally left behind after the President appears at a dedication ceremony. Thousands of miles from home, the canine is found by a young foster boy, Danny Milbright, who discovers that Teddy belongs to the President of the United States – but no one believes him. And [...]

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  • Assange: Wikileaks

    Assange: Wikileaks

    May 3rd, 2011 | Documentary, Films | jwilka

    Julian Paul Assange is an Australian journalist,publisher and Internet activist. Best known as the spokesperson and editor in chief for WikiLeaks, a whistleblower website. He has lived in several countries and is constantly on the move. Making irregular public appearances to speak about freedom of the press and censorship. In doing so winning three journalism [...]

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  • A Matador’s Mistress

    A Matador’s Mistress

    May 1st, 2011 | Drama, Films | jwilka

    In the 1940s, Manuel Rodríguez Sánchez (Adrien Brody), known to the world as Manolete, owned the Spanish bullring. This searing biopic follows his notorious affair with movie siren Lupe Sino (Penélope Cruz) at the height of his fame, and his death in the ring at age 30. Juan Echanove, Ann Mitchell and Rubén Ochandiano co-star [...]

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  • Spotlight: Bob Dylan Revealed

    Spotlight: Bob Dylan Revealed

    May 1st, 2011 | Spotlight | jwilka

    1. Introduce yourself and your film My name is Joel Gilbert. I am the owner of the independent production company, Highway 61 Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, California. I have produced a total of ten films on history musical icons such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, as well as Middle East documentaries on the history [...]

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  • Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb

    May 1st, 2011 | Films, Horror, Thriller | jwilka

    Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one sweet, dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film.

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  • Bob Dylan Revealed

    Bob Dylan Revealed

    May 1st, 2011 | Documentary, Films | jwilka

    When Bob Dylan turns 70, his iconic career will have spanned five decades. Yet, a true portrait of the reclusive “voice of the generation” has eluded Dylan fans. Through exclusive insider interviews, and never-before-seen photos and footage spanning Dylan’s 50-year career, Bob Dylan Revealed offers an intimate biography of who Bob Dylan was, and who [...]

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  • Corked

    Corked

    May 1st, 2011 | Comedy, Documentary, Films | jwilka

    Written and directed by Ross Clendenen (who also stars) and Paul Hawley, this delicious mockumentary takes dead aim at the pretentious would-be connoisseurs of Northern California’s winemaking community. While preparing for the annual Golden Harvest Gala, four groups of rival vintners are sent into a tizzy when they learn that a celebrated wine critic is [...]

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  • Atom Nine Adventures

    Atom Nine Adventures

    May 1st, 2011 | Action, Comedy, Films | jwilka

    In a remote forest, Astrophysicist Dr. Adam Gaines and his homemade robotic assistant Jimbot recover a 3.5 billion year old meteorite containing an alien organism that may hold the secrets to the universe. What they don’t realize is that a mysterious terrorist named Gremlo Flugg and his band of “Fluggmen” also seek the ancient contents [...]

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