You’ve read about Kevin Smith’s speech to those who screened his new film, Red State, at Sundance, the one in which instead of auctioning the film to a distributor live from the stage, he announced that he would use his fanbase, Twitter followers, podcast listeners, people skills (to cut deals directly with theater owners), and a road tour to release the movie himself. Watch it here. It seems his decision to leave studios behind traces back to the advice his personal hero Wayne Gretzky got from his father/hockey teacher, Walter Gretzky — “Don’t go where the puck’s been,...
- 1/25/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside Movies
After four plus hours of waiting in the bitter-cold, surrounded by protesters affiliated with the "God Hates Fags" Westboro Baptist Church (along with a pretty impressive counter-protest by students of Park City High School and Kevin Smith supporters), we were finally lead into the Eccles Theater for the Sundance Premiere of Smith's new film, Red State (spoiler-free mini review below). The audience seemed to react well to the film, but in classic Kevin Smith fashion, it was the Q&A following the film that will likely go down as the historic Sundance story. Following the screening, Smith walked out on stage with Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick across his shoulders and explained how Walter Gretzky's motto of being "not where the puck is but where it will be," has directed the last two years of his life. Smith had announced previously that, after the screening, he would be auctioning off Red State,...
- 1/24/2011
- by Josh
- FilmJunk
The themes of “coming of age” and “staying true to one’s self” on screen are as American as white bread. Score: A Hockey Musical (as you can tell from it’s title) is as Canadian as a box of Tim-Bits. The film knows exactly what it is, it’s not funded by the National Film Board, whose sensibilities lean more towards documentary and art films, but Telefilm Canada. It’s not so much a propaganda film as it is a heritage film.
The term heritage film is commonly associated with French films that deal with the effects of colonialism. If all of the colonies are in effect “French” the question of what is French culture is raised. Canada considers itself more of a mosaic, and includes government sponsorship of cultural heritage events and programs embracing the individuality of immigrant cultures. Score embraces with some self parody the heritage of hockey,...
The term heritage film is commonly associated with French films that deal with the effects of colonialism. If all of the colonies are in effect “French” the question of what is French culture is raised. Canada considers itself more of a mosaic, and includes government sponsorship of cultural heritage events and programs embracing the individuality of immigrant cultures. Score embraces with some self parody the heritage of hockey,...
- 11/4/2010
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
• Many filmgoers walked out of the Film Socialism screening at the Ryerson last night after enduring a 30 minute delay and watching the film with no subtitles
• General audience had positive things to say for Charles Ferguson’s doc Inside Job about the causes of the U.S. financial crisis
• Rowdy crowd at last night’s Midnight Madness opening for Fubar II, with the stars of the film arriving in a truck with strippers, while downing pilsners. Many are calling it the Best Midnight Madness Audience Ever. Video courtesy of thesubstream.com below
• Lots of Canadian stars, including Walter Gretzky, showed up last night for the Festival’s opening night film, Score: A Hockey Musical. Although some critics consider the film “hokey and parochial”, most of the local audience at Roy Thomson Hall, some wearing hockey jerseys, applauded and clearly enjoyed the musical-comedy
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• General audience had positive things to say for Charles Ferguson’s doc Inside Job about the causes of the U.S. financial crisis
• Rowdy crowd at last night’s Midnight Madness opening for Fubar II, with the stars of the film arriving in a truck with strippers, while downing pilsners. Many are calling it the Best Midnight Madness Audience Ever. Video courtesy of thesubstream.com below
• Lots of Canadian stars, including Walter Gretzky, showed up last night for the Festival’s opening night film, Score: A Hockey Musical. Although some critics consider the film “hokey and parochial”, most of the local audience at Roy Thomson Hall, some wearing hockey jerseys, applauded and clearly enjoyed the musical-comedy
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- 9/10/2010
- by tiffreviews
- TIFFReviews
In it's 35th year, Tiff is bringing Canadian back and kicking off the yearly movie fest with a homegrown film for its Gala Thursday opener. This year that honour falls to Michael McGowan's ode to our national pasttime (in song), Score: A Hockey Musical.
Starring rising Canadian youngster Noah Reid, the film follows seventeen-year old hockey prodigy Farley (Reid). Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats and soon finds himself signed to a major hockey league contract, where he achieves instant stardom, throwing him into a world of hype. Farley soon finds that hockey fame comes with a price, including the expectation to fight. Throughout it all he has to juggle his relationships with his hippie parents (Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan) and his childhood best friend, Eve (Allie MacDonald). There are men in jerseys, women in toques, and cameo appearances by notable Canucks like Nelly Furtado,...
Starring rising Canadian youngster Noah Reid, the film follows seventeen-year old hockey prodigy Farley (Reid). Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats and soon finds himself signed to a major hockey league contract, where he achieves instant stardom, throwing him into a world of hype. Farley soon finds that hockey fame comes with a price, including the expectation to fight. Throughout it all he has to juggle his relationships with his hippie parents (Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan) and his childhood best friend, Eve (Allie MacDonald). There are men in jerseys, women in toques, and cameo appearances by notable Canucks like Nelly Furtado,...
- 9/10/2010
- by Emma Badame
- Cineplex
Today, it was announced at Canada's Hockey Hall of Fame that the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival's opening film will be none other than the Canadian film Score: A Hockey Musical. Moreover, this film by director Michael McGowan (One Week) will hit Canada's theatres on October 2.
In this film, Olivia Newton-John (Grease) and songwriter Marc Jordan both play the parents of a teenager (Noah Reid). This kid's mom home-schools him, feeds him with organic foods, takes him to the art gallery and becomes dismayed when he reveals a love for Canada's most popular sport (i.e. hockey) even though he has never played in an organized league. Moreover, with his talent, this kid will get out of obscurity to become a hockey celebrity overnight.
The film also stars singer Nelly Furtado, as a hockey fanatic, Stephen McHattie, Dru Viergever, Hawksley Workman, Dave Bidini, John Pyper-Ferguson, Wesley Morgan, George Stroumboulopoulos, Brandon Firla,...
In this film, Olivia Newton-John (Grease) and songwriter Marc Jordan both play the parents of a teenager (Noah Reid). This kid's mom home-schools him, feeds him with organic foods, takes him to the art gallery and becomes dismayed when he reveals a love for Canada's most popular sport (i.e. hockey) even though he has never played in an organized league. Moreover, with his talent, this kid will get out of obscurity to become a hockey celebrity overnight.
The film also stars singer Nelly Furtado, as a hockey fanatic, Stephen McHattie, Dru Viergever, Hawksley Workman, Dave Bidini, John Pyper-Ferguson, Wesley Morgan, George Stroumboulopoulos, Brandon Firla,...
- 7/15/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Canada's obsession with hockey will make itself felt at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010. The big fest has just announced that it will kick off with Michael McGowan's Score: A Hockey Musical, featuring Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan with musical contributions from Hawksley Workman, Barenaked Ladies, Amy Sky and more. Here's the full press release:
Toronto - The Toronto International Film Festival opens September 9 with the world premiere Gala Presentation of Score: A Hockey Musical, written and directed by Michael McGowan (One Week, Saint Ralph). The film tells the story of a teenage hockey phenom who lives the quintessential Canadian dream of being discovered on the ice and goes from obscurity to fame overnight. The film stars musical icon Olivia Newton-John (Grease, Glee), singer/songwriter Marc Jordan, newcomers Noah Reid and Allie MacDonald, and features cameos from an impressive lineup of Canadian music, broadcast and hockey stars.
"Score: A Hockey Musical...
Toronto - The Toronto International Film Festival opens September 9 with the world premiere Gala Presentation of Score: A Hockey Musical, written and directed by Michael McGowan (One Week, Saint Ralph). The film tells the story of a teenage hockey phenom who lives the quintessential Canadian dream of being discovered on the ice and goes from obscurity to fame overnight. The film stars musical icon Olivia Newton-John (Grease, Glee), singer/songwriter Marc Jordan, newcomers Noah Reid and Allie MacDonald, and features cameos from an impressive lineup of Canadian music, broadcast and hockey stars.
"Score: A Hockey Musical...
- 7/14/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The Toronto International Film Festival opens September 9 with the world premiere Gala Presentation of Score: A Hockey Musical, written and directed by Michael McGowan (One Week, Saint Ralph). The film tells the story of a teenage hockey phenom who lives the quintessential Canadian dream of being discovered on the ice and goes from obscurity to fame overnight. The film stars musical icon Olivia Newton-John (Grease, Glee), singer/songwriter Marc Jordan, newcomers Noah Reid and Allie MacDonald, and features cameos from an impressive lineup of Canadian music, broadcast and hockey stars..Score: A Hockey Musical captures key elements of Canadian identity . our passion for our national pastime, our unique musical style and our special brand of humour,. says Piers Handling, Director and CEO of Tiff. .We.re pleased to welcome back Michael McGowan to the Festival to help us kick off 11 days of exciting programming.. .I can't think of a better...
- 7/14/2010
- Filmicafe
It’s true that much of the time directors and movie stars don’t have anything better to do than you or me. However, when your springtime BBQ is a break from putting “Toy Story 3” together and your airline shenanigans come on the heels of the Korean premiere of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” the tweets get much meatier.
Today, Kevin Smith comes into contact with the stuff of hockey legend, Tyrese Gibson and Charlyne Yi post some photos, and Rainn Wilson just acts like himself. It’s just another day in the Twitter-Wood feed. But first, an extra rare tweet from writer Bret Easton Ellis clarifying in no uncertain terms what he thought of last weekend’s surprise box office success “The Hangover.”
@eastonellis The most alienating movie experience of 09: sitting stone-faced in a packed Westwood theater that’s roaring with laughter at The Hangover…
-Bret Easton Ellis,...
Today, Kevin Smith comes into contact with the stuff of hockey legend, Tyrese Gibson and Charlyne Yi post some photos, and Rainn Wilson just acts like himself. It’s just another day in the Twitter-Wood feed. But first, an extra rare tweet from writer Bret Easton Ellis clarifying in no uncertain terms what he thought of last weekend’s surprise box office success “The Hangover.”
@eastonellis The most alienating movie experience of 09: sitting stone-faced in a packed Westwood theater that’s roaring with laughter at The Hangover…
-Bret Easton Ellis,...
- 6/10/2009
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Movies Blog
You ever drive three hours to watch somebody play street hockey? I have, and not just because I'm Canadian. Writer, director, Kevin Smith took his love of the sport and new found appreciation for everything Gretzky to Brantford, Ontario this past weekend to participate in the the 3rd Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament. If you've ever listened to SModcast, Kevin's and long time producer, Scott Mosier's running podcast, you'd know that Mr. Smith has a special admiration...
- 6/10/2009
- by Jim Law
- JoBlo.com
If you were following Kevin Smith on Twitter [1] at all last month and saw the endless stream of tweets about the New Jersey Devils's ill-fated playoff run, it should come as no surprise that the man is a fan of hockey. He's also taking part in the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament [2] in Brantford, Ontario next month, and although hockey has been featured in many of his previous films (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Zack and Miri Make a Porno) it seems that he may finally be working up to directing an entire movie about hockey. Smith says that he has recently been in discussions with author Mitch Albom regarding a song that Albom co-wrote with the late Warren Zevon. It's called "Hit Somebody", and the lyrics tell the bittersweet story of "a hockey player who just wants to play hockey, who loves hockey so much, but just sucks at it. The...
- 5/25/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
If you happen to be following Kevin Smith on Twitter [1], you may have seen an announcement earlier today about a live SModcast event... in Brantford, Ontario?! Why the heck is Kevin Smith coming all the way to Brantford just to record a podcast with Scott Mosier? Well, it turns out he and a bunch of his View Askew peeps have also entered a team in the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament [2], which takes place in Brantford (the hometown of The Great One). So you can watch them sweat it out at the Steve Brown Sports Complex on June 5th, 6th and 7th, and then come see a live SModcast on the night of Saturday June 6th in an event they are calling "Stocky Night in Canada". Here is the info: Stocky Night in Canada Saturday, June 6, 2009 @ 8 pm The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts Brantford, On Tickets $30 Canadian ($25.75 Usd) Unlike his live spoken word engagements,...
- 5/7/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
TORONTO -- The Canadian Broadcasting Corp., Canada's public broadcaster, on Thursday rejoined the battle for domestic TV audience share by doubling the number of homegrown dramas and comedies it will schedule against popular U.S. network series on rival Canadian networks. Kicking off the Canadian Upfronts for domestic media buyers, the CBC unveiled a fall 2005 lineup of new "high impact" Canadian dramas that include biopics about country sensation Shania Twain and Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, and Canada-Russia '72, a dramatization of the historic 1972 hockey series between Canada and Russia. The CBC is also assuming that the National Hockey League will end its current labor dispute by penciling in Hockey Night in Canada telecasts for Saturday nights. "We operate in the most fiercely competitive media environment in the world. To survive, we have to build revenues and relevance, and that means building audiences," Richard Stursberg, the newly installed executive vp of CBC Television, told reporters in Toronto.
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