When Rolling Stone publishes a cover, the world stops and listens. Now, some of the magazine’s most memorable covers have been re-imagined as part of a limited-edition apparel collection. Available to shop right now on shop.rollingstone.com, the collection features 13 unisex T-shirts that feature some of the biggest artists to ever grace this magazine’s pages.
Designed for both fans and collectors alike, the T-shirts celebrate the sartorial and cultural influence of these artists, whose impact is still felt to this day. The tees make a great gift idea for music fans,...
Designed for both fans and collectors alike, the T-shirts celebrate the sartorial and cultural influence of these artists, whose impact is still felt to this day. The tees make a great gift idea for music fans,...
- 1/8/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
Los Angeles, July 21 (Ians) Hollywood star Johnny Depp’s fans can get their hands on his signed self-portrait, the creation of which helped him heal during a challenging five-year period of his life, with $200 from each painting sold going to a mental health charity.
The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, 60, star came up with the idea for ‘Five’ in the studio of his close friend, social caricaturist Ralph Steadman in 2021, and it wasn’t until this year that he got the courage to share the artwork with the world, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He said in a press release, “It’s not the most comfortable thing doing a self-portrait. If the piece resonates with even just one person, this art has purpose.”
The $200 donation will go to Mental Health America, a leading community-based non-profit charity dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being and illness prevention. Johnny hailed the organisation as “a...
The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, 60, star came up with the idea for ‘Five’ in the studio of his close friend, social caricaturist Ralph Steadman in 2021, and it wasn’t until this year that he got the courage to share the artwork with the world, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He said in a press release, “It’s not the most comfortable thing doing a self-portrait. If the piece resonates with even just one person, this art has purpose.”
The $200 donation will go to Mental Health America, a leading community-based non-profit charity dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being and illness prevention. Johnny hailed the organisation as “a...
- 7/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
When Lucasfilm first approached acclaimed 2D Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon to be part of the global expansion for “Volume 2” of the Emmy-nominated “Star Wars: Visions” anthology (currently streaming on Disney+), little did they realize that CEO and co-founder Paul Young was already thinking about directing his first film — and sci-fi at that.
All Young needed was a little encouragement from his Cartoon Saloon co-founders and Oscar-nominated directors Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey (“The Breadwinner”) to say yes. The result is the 13-minute “Screecher’s Reach.” A comfortable fit for Cartoon Saloon, the short draws on its familiar folktale sensibility and hand-drawn prowess with a surprisingly dark and subversive twist.
It’s about a young girl named Daal (Eva Whitaker) who seeks adventure beyond the bleakness of her rural workhouse existence by exploring the titular haunted cave with her friends, where she encounters the legendary shrieking ghost. The frightening, hallucinatory...
All Young needed was a little encouragement from his Cartoon Saloon co-founders and Oscar-nominated directors Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey (“The Breadwinner”) to say yes. The result is the 13-minute “Screecher’s Reach.” A comfortable fit for Cartoon Saloon, the short draws on its familiar folktale sensibility and hand-drawn prowess with a surprisingly dark and subversive twist.
It’s about a young girl named Daal (Eva Whitaker) who seeks adventure beyond the bleakness of her rural workhouse existence by exploring the titular haunted cave with her friends, where she encounters the legendary shrieking ghost. The frightening, hallucinatory...
- 5/5/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
On May 2, 1970, British illustrator Ralph Steadman went to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, to meet a writer named Hunter S. Thompson. The result was the groundbreaking article “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved,” in Scanlan’s Monthly, that created “gonzo journalism,” and its visual aesthetic thanks to Steadman’s surreal artwork. It was the start of a long relationship between the two men that produced countless iconic images over the years, including the cover of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Both visionaries produced major works in Rolling Stone.
- 4/28/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Terry Gilliam's Time On Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas Was More Mundane Than The Movie Makes It Seem
Hunter S. Thompson was my favorite writer when I was in my early 20s, and I really bought into the idea of gonzo journalism. Thanks to "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved," I interpreted it as this: Take a trip somewhere, get wasted, indulge in some wild and crazy s***, then write about it. I was pretty good at the wild and crazy part back then, but the problem was that I forgot to actually write anything. When I did occasionally get around to putting pen to paper, I found myself aping Thompson's style way too much.
I was over my Hunter Thompson obsession by the time Terry Gilliam's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" hit our screens in 1998, but I still couldn't see how it played out. For me, Ralph Steadman's aggressive illustrations were as inseparable from the text...
I was over my Hunter Thompson obsession by the time Terry Gilliam's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" hit our screens in 1998, but I still couldn't see how it played out. For me, Ralph Steadman's aggressive illustrations were as inseparable from the text...
- 11/3/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
A dramatized reading of Hunter S. Thompson’s The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent & Depraved will be pressed on vinyl for the first time, out July 15 via Shimmy-Disc/Paris Records.
The reading of the essay — originally published in Scanlon’s Monthly in June 1970 — features Tim Robbins as Thompson and Dr. John as Jimbo. Illustrator Ralph Steadman voices himself; naturally, his iconic artwork is featured on the release, which will be pressed on “horse-shit brown” vinyl. You can hear “On Our Way Back to the Motel” above.
Originally released as a CD...
The reading of the essay — originally published in Scanlon’s Monthly in June 1970 — features Tim Robbins as Thompson and Dr. John as Jimbo. Illustrator Ralph Steadman voices himself; naturally, his iconic artwork is featured on the release, which will be pressed on “horse-shit brown” vinyl. You can hear “On Our Way Back to the Motel” above.
Originally released as a CD...
- 6/23/2022
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Ralph Steadman, the former Rolling Stone illustrator best known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson, is selling a collection of animated and still pieces as non-fungible tokens on the digital asset marketplace Niftygateway. The sale — fittingly dubbed Fear and Loathing at Niftygateway — will launch next Wednesday, April 28th.
The Gonzo Art of Ralph Steadman
The collection features illustrations that celebrate pivotal moments in Steadman’s career, including two pieces tied to his work with Thompson. There’s an animated illustration of “Dr. Gonzo,” a character from Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas,...
The Gonzo Art of Ralph Steadman
The collection features illustrations that celebrate pivotal moments in Steadman’s career, including two pieces tied to his work with Thompson. There’s an animated illustration of “Dr. Gonzo,” a character from Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas,...
- 4/21/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Music doc maestro Julien Temple on his challenging subject Shane MacGowan for new film Crock of Gold
When it comes to music documentaries, there isn’t anybody more accomplished than Julien Temple, and he returns with one of his trickiest subjects to date, chronicling the life and career of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan. Temple talks about the genesis of the project, and on the vital involvement from producer and long-time friend of MacGowan, Johnny Depp.
We also discuss the challenging aspects in focusing on a man who has a reputation for not necessarily making life easy for those around him, while Temple also talks about the delicate handling of the theme of alcoholism, which of course plays a part in the telling of this story. He speaks about the unconventional structure, the animated interludes, and on the brilliance of the Christmas single Fairytale of New York. We also speak about the worrying future of the arts in the wake of Covid, and we ask the filmmaker what...
We also discuss the challenging aspects in focusing on a man who has a reputation for not necessarily making life easy for those around him, while Temple also talks about the delicate handling of the theme of alcoholism, which of course plays a part in the telling of this story. He speaks about the unconventional structure, the animated interludes, and on the brilliance of the Christmas single Fairytale of New York. We also speak about the worrying future of the arts in the wake of Covid, and we ask the filmmaker what...
- 12/4/2020
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Shane MacGowan does not look well. Then again, the former lead singer of the Pogues and one of our greatest living songwriters has not looked well for quite some time. The notion that he’s permanently, tipsily teetering on the edge of this mortal coil has been a part of MacGowan’s legacy for decades; with the exception of Keith Richards, no rock star has defied the odds of an early demise while indulging in drink, drugs and an appetite for self-destruction that would destroy mere mortals. And even when...
- 12/4/2020
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Looking to shake up your gifting list this year? Tap into 53 years of Rolling Stone history with great gift ideas for the music fan, history buff, culture craver and anyone else on your list. Whether they’re a Rolling Stone fan or just a pop culture connoisseur, here are some of our favorite books, collectibles and gifts to give.
1. The Rolling Stone Shop: Covers Collection
Rolling Stone
Now you can take your favorite Rs cover with you wherever you go. The recently-launched Rolling Stone Shop includes iconic cover tees featuring artists such as Tupac,...
1. The Rolling Stone Shop: Covers Collection
Rolling Stone
Now you can take your favorite Rs cover with you wherever you go. The recently-launched Rolling Stone Shop includes iconic cover tees featuring artists such as Tupac,...
- 11/26/2020
- by Sara Katzki
- Rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone and Rizzoli International Publications are celebrating the magazine’s rich history of incredible original illustration in a new book, titled Rolling Stone: The Illustrated Portraits. Available on Amazon and in select bookstores now, the book features more than 200 of the most well-known portraits and illustrations published in Rolling Stone, by some of the world’s most renowned artists, photographers and illustrators (the above image of Stevie Wonder is by the late Milton Glaser).
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The Illustrated Portraits highlights the magazine’s collision of music,...
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Buy: Rolling Stone: The Illustrated Portraits $47.02
The Illustrated Portraits highlights the magazine’s collision of music,...
- 11/16/2020
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
The story of the Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, one of rock’s great rabble-rousers, is the focus of the upcoming documentary Crock of Gold. Ahead of the film’s December 4th premiere, Rolling Stone is dropping the trailer for the film about the Irish rocker that the Clash’s Joe Strummer called “one of the finest writers of this century.”
Crock of Gold will be coming to cinemas, digital, and DVD in the U.K. and Ireland in November before its December 4th U.S. drop on cable and streaming.
Crock of Gold will be coming to cinemas, digital, and DVD in the U.K. and Ireland in November before its December 4th U.S. drop on cable and streaming.
- 10/27/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Two years before he covered George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign trail for Rolling Stone, Hunter S. Thompson ran for office himself as a candidate for sheriff in Pitkin County, Colorado. His work for the magazine, including 1971’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, solidified Thompson’s brand of Gonzo journalism that became his trademark. It’s largely overshadowed his influential campaign. Until now.
The new documentary Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb (available to stream on Amazon and iTunes) tells the story of Thompson’s run for sheriff, using...
The new documentary Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb (available to stream on Amazon and iTunes) tells the story of Thompson’s run for sheriff, using...
- 10/23/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Matt Dillon’s ‘El Gran Fellove’ has also been selected to play out of competition.
San Sebastian International Film Festival has added four new titles that will compete for the Golden Shell award at its 68th edition, set to run September 18-26.
They include Harry Macqueen’s Supernova, Eduardo Crespo’s We Will Never Die, Danielle Arbid’s Simple Passion and Julien Temple’s Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane McGowan.
The festival has also added documentary El Gran Fellove as a special screening out of competition, which marks the second feature directed by actor Matt Dillon.
All...
San Sebastian International Film Festival has added four new titles that will compete for the Golden Shell award at its 68th edition, set to run September 18-26.
They include Harry Macqueen’s Supernova, Eduardo Crespo’s We Will Never Die, Danielle Arbid’s Simple Passion and Julien Temple’s Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane McGowan.
The festival has also added documentary El Gran Fellove as a special screening out of competition, which marks the second feature directed by actor Matt Dillon.
All...
- 8/6/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Magnolia Pictures has picked up North American rights from HanWay Films to Julien Temple’s documentary about Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.
Magnolia Pictures has picked up North American rights from HanWay Films to Julien Temple’s documentary about Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.
Crock Of Gold – A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan is still in production and chronicles the life and music of the legendary singer-songwriter leading up to his 60th birthday celebration.
The film combines unseen archival footage from the Irish band and MacGowan’s family with animation by Ralph Steadman.
Magnolia plans a release later in the year. HanWay...
Magnolia Pictures has picked up North American rights from HanWay Films to Julien Temple’s documentary about Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.
Crock Of Gold – A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan is still in production and chronicles the life and music of the legendary singer-songwriter leading up to his 60th birthday celebration.
The film combines unseen archival footage from the Irish band and MacGowan’s family with animation by Ralph Steadman.
Magnolia plans a release later in the year. HanWay...
- 6/10/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: “I’ve got a feeling,” goes the Pogues’ classic song “Fairytale of New York,” “this year’s for me and you.”
It might well be a good year indeed for the former frontman of the Celtic punk band as Magnolia Pictures have picked up the North American rights to the Johnny Depp-produced documentary Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan.
First put out to market earlier this year at the European Film Market, the Julien Temple-directed look at the hard-living English-born poet was acquired by Magnolia after a bit of bidding war, I hear. From Temple’s Nitrate Film, Depp’s Infinitum Nihil and Stephen Malit, the deal was closed by Magnolia EVP Dori Begley and Svp Acquisitions John Von Thaden, and by HanWay Films on behalf of the filmmakers.
HanWay Films has worldwide sales rights on the project. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the UK and Ireland,...
It might well be a good year indeed for the former frontman of the Celtic punk band as Magnolia Pictures have picked up the North American rights to the Johnny Depp-produced documentary Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan.
First put out to market earlier this year at the European Film Market, the Julien Temple-directed look at the hard-living English-born poet was acquired by Magnolia after a bit of bidding war, I hear. From Temple’s Nitrate Film, Depp’s Infinitum Nihil and Stephen Malit, the deal was closed by Magnolia EVP Dori Begley and Svp Acquisitions John Von Thaden, and by HanWay Films on behalf of the filmmakers.
HanWay Films has worldwide sales rights on the project. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the UK and Ireland,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Hal Willner with Paul Shaffer and Ralph Steadman at the For No Good Reason reception, hosted by Sony Pictures Classics' co-presidents Tom Bernard and Michael Barker at Red Bull Studio in 2014. Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Film music producer Hal Willner has died in New York on Tuesday, April 7, at the age of 64 from symptoms consistent with the coronavirus. His film credits include Oren Moverman’s The Dinner, Joseph Cedar’s Norman: The Moderate Rise And Tragic Fall Of A New York Fixer, Laura Israel’s Don’t Blink - Robert Frank, Martin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York, Wim Wenders’ The Million Dollar Hotel with Bono, Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, and Daniel Lanois, John Hillcoat’s Lawless with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and Robert Altman’s Short Cuts. Willner put together Tom Waits and Keith Richards in the recording studio and recently completed work on a Marc Bolan tribute album.
His...
Film music producer Hal Willner has died in New York on Tuesday, April 7, at the age of 64 from symptoms consistent with the coronavirus. His film credits include Oren Moverman’s The Dinner, Joseph Cedar’s Norman: The Moderate Rise And Tragic Fall Of A New York Fixer, Laura Israel’s Don’t Blink - Robert Frank, Martin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York, Wim Wenders’ The Million Dollar Hotel with Bono, Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, and Daniel Lanois, John Hillcoat’s Lawless with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and Robert Altman’s Short Cuts. Willner put together Tom Waits and Keith Richards in the recording studio and recently completed work on a Marc Bolan tribute album.
His...
- 4/10/2020
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Johnny Depp has signed on as a producer for a feature documentary called “Shane” about the lead singer of punk band The Pogues, Shane MacGowan. The news was announced Wednesday by HanWay Films, which acquired the worldwide sales rights.
Julien Temple, director of “Glastonbury,” “The Filth and the Fury” and “London: The Modern Babylon,” is directing the documentary that examines MacGowan and his ability to write lyrics to hits like “Fairytale of New York” that captured Ireland’s spirit while he was on his very own personal voyage into the heart of darkness.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film together with Depp and Stephen Deuters (“Minamata”) through Depp’s production entity Infinitum Nihil and Stephen Malit. HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market, where the company will screen footage for the first time. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the U.
Julien Temple, director of “Glastonbury,” “The Filth and the Fury” and “London: The Modern Babylon,” is directing the documentary that examines MacGowan and his ability to write lyrics to hits like “Fairytale of New York” that captured Ireland’s spirit while he was on his very own personal voyage into the heart of darkness.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film together with Depp and Stephen Deuters (“Minamata”) through Depp’s production entity Infinitum Nihil and Stephen Malit. HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market, where the company will screen footage for the first time. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the U.
- 2/5/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Johnny Depp has come on board as a producer of Julien Temple’s documentary about musician and poet Shane MacGowan, “Shane.”
HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights, and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market, where the company will screen footage for the first time. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the U.K. and Ireland, and it will be broadcast on BBC Four at a later date.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film with Johnny Depp and Stephen Deuters through Depp’s production entity Infinitum Nihil, and Stephen Malit.
Depp said: “Knowing Shane for 30 years, I am honored to be producing the definitive film on both my friend and one of the most important artists and beloved poets of the 20th century.”
Using animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives, and contributions from collaborators, artists and his own family, the film will “reveal...
HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights, and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market, where the company will screen footage for the first time. Altitude Films will distribute the film in the U.K. and Ireland, and it will be broadcast on BBC Four at a later date.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film with Johnny Depp and Stephen Deuters through Depp’s production entity Infinitum Nihil, and Stephen Malit.
Depp said: “Knowing Shane for 30 years, I am honored to be producing the definitive film on both my friend and one of the most important artists and beloved poets of the 20th century.”
Using animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives, and contributions from collaborators, artists and his own family, the film will “reveal...
- 2/5/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Altitude to distribute documentary in the UK and Ireland.
Julien Temple is to direct a documentary about Irish musician Shane MacGowan, produced by Johnny Depp, which the UK’s HanWay Films has acquired to sell worldwide.
Shane will feature animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives and contributions from collaborators, artists and MacGowan’s family to tell the story of his life. The film will culminate with his 60th birthday celebration, populated by musicians and film stars.
HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market (February 20-28), where the...
Julien Temple is to direct a documentary about Irish musician Shane MacGowan, produced by Johnny Depp, which the UK’s HanWay Films has acquired to sell worldwide.
Shane will feature animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives and contributions from collaborators, artists and MacGowan’s family to tell the story of his life. The film will culminate with his 60th birthday celebration, populated by musicians and film stars.
HanWay Films has acquired worldwide sales rights and will introduce the project at the upcoming European Film Market (February 20-28), where the...
- 2/5/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Johnny Depp is teaming up with documentary director Julien Temple on doc-biopic Shane about legendary Irish singer Shane MacGowan. HanWay is launching world sales at the Efm and will screen first footage.
The film will deep dive on the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues and for songs “Fairytale Of New York” and “Dirty Old Town.” It will combine animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives and contributions from collaborators and his own family. The film will culminate in MacGowan’s 50th birthday celebration where singers, movie stars and rock ’n’ roll outlaws gathered for a knees-up.
Welsh illustrator Ralph Steadman, well known for his collaborations with American writer Hunter S. Thompson, is providing artworks for animator Jonny Halifax (All Tomorrow’s Parties) to bring to life.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film together with Depp and Stephen Deuters...
The film will deep dive on the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues and for songs “Fairytale Of New York” and “Dirty Old Town.” It will combine animation, unseen footage from Temple’s own archives and contributions from collaborators and his own family. The film will culminate in MacGowan’s 50th birthday celebration where singers, movie stars and rock ’n’ roll outlaws gathered for a knees-up.
Welsh illustrator Ralph Steadman, well known for his collaborations with American writer Hunter S. Thompson, is providing artworks for animator Jonny Halifax (All Tomorrow’s Parties) to bring to life.
Temple will produce through Nitrate Film together with Depp and Stephen Deuters...
- 2/5/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Adapted from the book “50 Years of Rolling Stone” (Abrams), which is available here.
In January 1970, Hunter S. Thompson wrote Jann S. Wenner a letter praising Rolling Stone‘s definitive coverage of the disastrous Altamont festival. “[Print’s] a hell of a good medium by any standard, from Hemingway to the Airplane,” Thompson wrote. “Don’t fuck it up with pompous bullshit; the demise of Rs would leave a nasty hole.” A bond was formed, and over the next 30 years, Thompson would do much to redefine journalism in the pages of the magazine.
In January 1970, Hunter S. Thompson wrote Jann S. Wenner a letter praising Rolling Stone‘s definitive coverage of the disastrous Altamont festival. “[Print’s] a hell of a good medium by any standard, from Hemingway to the Airplane,” Thompson wrote. “Don’t fuck it up with pompous bullshit; the demise of Rs would leave a nasty hole.” A bond was formed, and over the next 30 years, Thompson would do much to redefine journalism in the pages of the magazine.
- 7/18/2019
- by Patrick Doyle
- Rollingstone.com
“People think I’m a nasty piece of work,” Ralph Steadman claims. That’s because of how his satirically morbid illustrations brought Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo acid trips to life and captured the atrocities of the Nixon era, such as when he depicted the president’s face melting and rotting on the cover of Rolling Stone. (He’s still listed in the magazine’s masthead as our “Gardening Editor,” a title he picked for himself because he thought it was funny.) Yet here he is, 82 years old, seated in...
- 4/22/2019
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Travis Scott has some of the most outsized and ambitious artistic impulses in modern rap. His album covers come courtesy of fashion icon Nick Knight, famed Rolling Stone illustrator Ralph Steadman and, on his latest, candy-coated photographer David Lachappelle. His fashion-forward eye has produced collaboration with Helmut Lang. His recent live tour featured punk rock energy and a giant robotic bird. The guest list of vocalists and producers on his third studio album includes Drake, Frank Ocean, the Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, two-thirds of Migos, John Mayer, James Blake, Tame Impala,...
- 8/7/2018
- by Christopher R. Weingarten
- Rollingstone.com
Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’re reviewing each short category. See the Documentary section below and the other shorts sections here.
Edith+Eddie – USA – 29 minutes
You hear horror stories of people who foster children in order to pocket the money they receive from the state meant for that child’s wellbeing and want to hope they’re the exceptions rather than rule. It’s easy to be cynical, however, and believe the opposite in this world. The same can be said about elder care and the often-tenuous relationships between children of aging parents with increasing struggles. Infighting is common because not every child is as well off as the next or as close. Suddenly a consensus can’t be reached and a third party guardian is appointed as power of attorney. Now that elderly parent who doesn’t know or understand what’s happening must relinquish their control to...
Edith+Eddie – USA – 29 minutes
You hear horror stories of people who foster children in order to pocket the money they receive from the state meant for that child’s wellbeing and want to hope they’re the exceptions rather than rule. It’s easy to be cynical, however, and believe the opposite in this world. The same can be said about elder care and the often-tenuous relationships between children of aging parents with increasing struggles. Infighting is common because not every child is as well off as the next or as close. Suddenly a consensus can’t be reached and a third party guardian is appointed as power of attorney. Now that elderly parent who doesn’t know or understand what’s happening must relinquish their control to...
- 2/7/2018
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
You may not know his name, but you know his style at first glance. Ralph Steadman most famously brought vivid life to the covers of books by gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72", illustrated editions of classic books like "Treasure Island," "Animal Farm" and "Fahrenheit 451," and in so doing influenced a generation of artists. Steadman is now this subject of a documentary, "For No Good Reason," and we've got some copies on Blu-ray for some lucky readers and one pretty great grand prize. But first here's a synopsis of what the movie is all about: Made over 15 years, Charlie Paul’s For No Good Reason explores the connection between life and art – through the eyes of seminal British artist Ralph Steadman, who gained fame during the crazy ’70s for his illustrations that accompanied the writings of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson,...
- 9/15/2014
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
To celebrate the release of For No Good Reason on DVD & Blu-Ray, we’ve got a rather enticing prize pack to giveaway to one lucky reader: a Blu-Ray of the film along with a signed poster by artist Ralph Steadman.
The feature — which first cropped up during the London Film Festival two years ago, where it was in the running for best documentary — follows the aforementioned artist and his twilight years working alongside renown Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson.
Joining Steadman in the film are Johnny Deep, Tim Robbins and Terry Gilliam, who each share their respective experiences with the eccentric illustrator. Spanning across fifteen years of his life, the documentary showcases Steadman as he witnesses his ideas come to life in the form of animation.
To enter for your chance to win this prize pack, all you have to do is like We Got This Covered over on Facebook...
The feature — which first cropped up during the London Film Festival two years ago, where it was in the running for best documentary — follows the aforementioned artist and his twilight years working alongside renown Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson.
Joining Steadman in the film are Johnny Deep, Tim Robbins and Terry Gilliam, who each share their respective experiences with the eccentric illustrator. Spanning across fifteen years of his life, the documentary showcases Steadman as he witnesses his ideas come to life in the form of animation.
To enter for your chance to win this prize pack, all you have to do is like We Got This Covered over on Facebook...
- 9/11/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and own this week on the various streaming services such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods Moms' Night Out (comedy; Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton; rated PG) Night Moves (thriller; Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning; rated R) For No Good Reason (documentary; Johnny Depp, Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman; rated R) Frank (comedy; Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal; premieres 9/5 on Mod and in theaters; rated R) God Help the Girl (drama; Emily Browning, Hannah Murray; premieres 9/5 on Mod and in...
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- 9/2/2014
- by Robert B. DeSalvo
- Movies.com
On Demand Dvd New Releases: Sept. 1-7 For No Good Reason The works of Ralph Steadman are some of the most amazing and “out there” pieces put on canvas. This film explores Steadman’s art and politics, including the time he spent working alongside Hunter S. Thompson. (R, 1:29) 9/2 From the Rough Catana Starks was the first African-American woman to coach an all-men’s college team. With no scholarships and only one Us student, she worked to build a unique, global team. Taraji P. Henson, Michael Clarke Duncan (PG, 1:27) 9/2 Moms’ Night Out A stay-at-home mom needs a break and plans a long overdue … Continue reading →
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- 9/1/2014
- by Meredith Ennis
- ChannelGuideMag
The 8th annual Sydney Underground Film Festival is a power-packed event featuring outrageous cult films, provocative documentaries and wild short films that will run September 4-7 at its usual haunt, The Factory Theater.
Opening Night: The fest opens with Housebound, a New Zealand horror comedy by Gerard Johnstone about a woman in trouble with the law who comes to believe that her family home is haunted. The film will be preceded by a performance by Renny Kodgers and a free pizza party; and followed by an after party.
Closing Night: The fest will close with the controversial German teen sex comedy Wetlands directed by David Wendt. The film will then be followed by a late-night after party.
Highlights: Usama Alshaibi‘s must see documentary American Arab — an intimate, socially relevatory and essential film — screens at 4 p.m. on Sept. 6. Read the Underground Film Journal review of American Arab.
Jorge Torres-Torres...
Opening Night: The fest opens with Housebound, a New Zealand horror comedy by Gerard Johnstone about a woman in trouble with the law who comes to believe that her family home is haunted. The film will be preceded by a performance by Renny Kodgers and a free pizza party; and followed by an after party.
Closing Night: The fest will close with the controversial German teen sex comedy Wetlands directed by David Wendt. The film will then be followed by a late-night after party.
Highlights: Usama Alshaibi‘s must see documentary American Arab — an intimate, socially relevatory and essential film — screens at 4 p.m. on Sept. 6. Read the Underground Film Journal review of American Arab.
Jorge Torres-Torres...
- 8/7/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Sept. 2, 2014
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $40.99
Studio: Sony
The life of artist Ralph Steadman is examined in For No Good Reason.
The documentary For No Good Reason explores the life of British cartoon-artist Ralph Steadman, who is best known for caricatures he created alongside the work of longtime friend, journalist Hunter S. Thompson of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas fame (or infamy).
For No Good Reason was mainly shot on Steadman’s country estate with the artist’s pal Johnny Depp (The Tourist) serving as tour guide and narrator. The film, which incorporates archival footage, personal photographs, selections of the artist’s provocative and entertaining work and animated “updates” of said work, also features contributions from Terry Gilliam (Monty Python), Richard E. Grant (The Iron Lady), Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption) and Jann Wenner (co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone), and features music from Slash, All-American Rejects,...
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $40.99
Studio: Sony
The life of artist Ralph Steadman is examined in For No Good Reason.
The documentary For No Good Reason explores the life of British cartoon-artist Ralph Steadman, who is best known for caricatures he created alongside the work of longtime friend, journalist Hunter S. Thompson of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas fame (or infamy).
For No Good Reason was mainly shot on Steadman’s country estate with the artist’s pal Johnny Depp (The Tourist) serving as tour guide and narrator. The film, which incorporates archival footage, personal photographs, selections of the artist’s provocative and entertaining work and animated “updates” of said work, also features contributions from Terry Gilliam (Monty Python), Richard E. Grant (The Iron Lady), Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption) and Jann Wenner (co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone), and features music from Slash, All-American Rejects,...
- 7/8/2014
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
★★★☆☆ We head to bat country this week for Charlie Paul's new documentary For No Good Reason (2012), detailing the life and work of Ralph Steadman - the illustrator and cartoonist best known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson on the novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Before the Gonzo years, Steadman worked on Private Eye, The Telegraph and Punch. Then, through a twist of fate whilst travelling in America, he encountered the iconic doctor of journalism, Hunter S. Thompson. When the pair joined forces writing for Rolling Stone Magazine in the 1970s, Steadman found the perfect (if antithetical in personality) partner, finally finding an equally riling voice with which to buck against the system.
- 5/30/2014
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Although the year’s not quite half done, now comes the release of the fourth theatrical documentary concerning an artist. We started off 2014 with the engaging mystery, explorational doc Tim’S Vermeer. Then there was another mystery doc Finding Vivian Mieier all about an artist (whose main profession was nanny/caregiver) using cameras instead of canvas to create exceptional works. And just a few weeks ago we got the very entertaining Jodorowsky’S Dune which not only profiled the celebrated director but delved into the lives and art of his collaborators Charles Voss, the late Jean (Moebius) Giraud, and the recently departed Hr Giger. Now comes For No Good Reason, looking at the journey of British-born illustrator/cartoonist Ralph Steadman, a fascinating articulate man who continues to try to change the world through his work. And the artists and writers that have shared his journey are just as fascinating as the film’s subject.
- 5/29/2014
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ralph Steadman: For No Good Reason | London Turkish Film Festival | Hellfire Video Club | Chantal Akerman
Steadman's twisted, splattery illustrations are synonymous with countercultural satire and gonzo recklessness, via his association with Hunter S Thompson (who judged Steadman even crazier than himself) and Withnail & I. But the artist is no caricature; this new documentary reveals him to be passionate, political and often good-natured. Led by Johnny Depp, the film is full of anecdotes, cameos and footage of the master at work. Steadman discusses his career with the film's director and producer after a special screening this Friday.
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Steadman's twisted, splattery illustrations are synonymous with countercultural satire and gonzo recklessness, via his association with Hunter S Thompson (who judged Steadman even crazier than himself) and Withnail & I. But the artist is no caricature; this new documentary reveals him to be passionate, political and often good-natured. Led by Johnny Depp, the film is full of anecdotes, cameos and footage of the master at work. Steadman discusses his career with the film's director and producer after a special screening this Friday.
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- 5/24/2014
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Chicago – In the deluge of images that pierce our cerebral cortex on a daily basis, it’s refreshing to go back to the days when images had more influence, sought through publications or word of mouth. Artist Ralph Steadman was a mover and shaker – along with his writing partner Hunter S. Thompson – in the age-old notion that the pen can be mightier than the sword.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Steadman’s work is more well known than his name, because of his association with Hunter S. From his first wild illustrations in Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” to his editorial forays for Rolling Stone Magazine, Steadman has used his surrealist style to expose the madness of society and all of us. Director Charlie Paul provides an exacting history of Steadman, along with a profile of the artist today. What is most fascinating about the film is the artist-at-work – he uses...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Steadman’s work is more well known than his name, because of his association with Hunter S. From his first wild illustrations in Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” to his editorial forays for Rolling Stone Magazine, Steadman has used his surrealist style to expose the madness of society and all of us. Director Charlie Paul provides an exacting history of Steadman, along with a profile of the artist today. What is most fascinating about the film is the artist-at-work – he uses...
- 5/19/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – You may not know the name Ralph Steadman, but you most certainly have run into his cartoon art. The surrealist was a partner with Hunter S. Thompson, illustrating books like “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” and is a subject of a new documentary entitled “For No Good Reason,” directed by Charlie Paul.
Charlie Paul’s wife Lucy is also his producing partner on the film, which features Johnny Depp as an observer in Ralph Steadman’s studio, and as an occasional interviewer as the story unfolds. The title is an answer to Steadman’s activism, in which he used his artist’s pen as sword against the hypocrisy of the historic events of the late 1960s, through the tumultuous 1970s. “For No Good Reason” isn’t a negative term, it just understands the circumstances of the time.
Ralph Steadman, Charlie Paul and Johnny Depp of ‘For No Good Reason...
Charlie Paul’s wife Lucy is also his producing partner on the film, which features Johnny Depp as an observer in Ralph Steadman’s studio, and as an occasional interviewer as the story unfolds. The title is an answer to Steadman’s activism, in which he used his artist’s pen as sword against the hypocrisy of the historic events of the late 1960s, through the tumultuous 1970s. “For No Good Reason” isn’t a negative term, it just understands the circumstances of the time.
Ralph Steadman, Charlie Paul and Johnny Depp of ‘For No Good Reason...
- 5/15/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Paul Has Precision But Less Purpose Than Steadman
Anyone familiar with Hunter S. Thompson surely knows the work of his gonzo visual counterpart, Ralph Steadman. After being plucked from obscurity, the British cartoonist was asked to draft the now iconic images bound within Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and went on to work with Rolling Stone on viscerally political pieces that have graced its pages many times over the past few decades. His ink splattered masterworks are instantly recognizable, but for many their point of reference remains that mescaline-maniac caricature himself, Mr. Thompson. Charlie Paul’s directorial debut, For No Good Reason, looks to show Steadman as a man apart, but rather than delving into the artist’s soul, he entertainingly yet shallowly tells the tail of his professional career and the toxic relationship between he and his friend and rival.
Much like last year’s excellent doc on Tomi Ungerer,...
Anyone familiar with Hunter S. Thompson surely knows the work of his gonzo visual counterpart, Ralph Steadman. After being plucked from obscurity, the British cartoonist was asked to draft the now iconic images bound within Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and went on to work with Rolling Stone on viscerally political pieces that have graced its pages many times over the past few decades. His ink splattered masterworks are instantly recognizable, but for many their point of reference remains that mescaline-maniac caricature himself, Mr. Thompson. Charlie Paul’s directorial debut, For No Good Reason, looks to show Steadman as a man apart, but rather than delving into the artist’s soul, he entertainingly yet shallowly tells the tail of his professional career and the toxic relationship between he and his friend and rival.
Much like last year’s excellent doc on Tomi Ungerer,...
- 5/11/2014
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
New Release
The Protector 2
R, 1 Hr., 44 Mins.
Thai martial-arts maestro Tony Jaa’s newest film overloads on terrible F/X that rob the film of the actor’s usual brute-force balleticism. Also, RZA plays the bad guy — and someone needs to tell the Wu-Tang master that he can’t act (or fight). The Protector 2 does have a loony charm (actual line of dialogue: “You lost your elephant again?”), and Jija Yanin Wismitanan has a scene-stealing turn as a lady warrior seeking — wait for it — vengeance. (Also available on iTunes and VOD) B- —Darren Franich
New Release
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Not Rated,...
The Protector 2
R, 1 Hr., 44 Mins.
Thai martial-arts maestro Tony Jaa’s newest film overloads on terrible F/X that rob the film of the actor’s usual brute-force balleticism. Also, RZA plays the bad guy — and someone needs to tell the Wu-Tang master that he can’t act (or fight). The Protector 2 does have a loony charm (actual line of dialogue: “You lost your elephant again?”), and Jija Yanin Wismitanan has a scene-stealing turn as a lady warrior seeking — wait for it — vengeance. (Also available on iTunes and VOD) B- —Darren Franich
New Release
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Not Rated,...
- 5/1/2014
- by EW staff
- EW - Inside Movies
First-time director Charlie Paul spent 15 years collecting footage of British artist Ralph Steadman painting. Steadman is perhaps best known for his illustrations of classics such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Animal Farm" as well as for his collaborations with author Hunter S. Thomson. Paul's film, "For No Good Reason," which chronicles Steadman's process and is narrated by Johnny Depp, was recently released by Sony Pictures Classics. Below Paul writes about the technical challenges he faced in bringing Steadman's art to screen. "For No Good Reason" was a technically challenging film to make as it encompasses all formats for recording the moving image to describe the fifty-year period covered in Ralph's life. When I first started capturing Ralph's work, film was still the main medium available, by the time I had completed the film 15 years later, the digital revolution left the British film industry with limited access to process and transfer film stock.
- 4/28/2014
- by Charlie Paul
- Indiewire
Debating with Paul Haggis on the Third Person at the Us premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival, with Sting by his side. Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Director/screenwriter Paul Haggis, at the Us premiere of Third Person, walked the red carpet with Sting, whose daughter Mickey Sumner was on the Tribeca Film Festival Best New Narrative Director Competition jury won by Josef Wladyka for Manos Sucias, with Spike Lee as executive producer.
Third Person stars Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Adrien Brody, James Franco, Mila Kunis with Kim Basinger, Moran Atias, Maria Bello and Loan Chabonal.
Griffin Dunne - a flash on the Third Person premiere red carpet Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Griffin Dunne made a dashing appearance as he did two days earlier at Jann Wenner and Sony Pictures Classics' For No Good Reason premiere and the Ralph Steadman exhibition at Red Bull Studio.
Set mostly in hotel rooms in Paris,...
Director/screenwriter Paul Haggis, at the Us premiere of Third Person, walked the red carpet with Sting, whose daughter Mickey Sumner was on the Tribeca Film Festival Best New Narrative Director Competition jury won by Josef Wladyka for Manos Sucias, with Spike Lee as executive producer.
Third Person stars Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Adrien Brody, James Franco, Mila Kunis with Kim Basinger, Moran Atias, Maria Bello and Loan Chabonal.
Griffin Dunne - a flash on the Third Person premiere red carpet Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Griffin Dunne made a dashing appearance as he did two days earlier at Jann Wenner and Sony Pictures Classics' For No Good Reason premiere and the Ralph Steadman exhibition at Red Bull Studio.
Set mostly in hotel rooms in Paris,...
- 4/26/2014
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The framing device of the new, 15-years-in-the-making documentary For No Good Reason finds Johnny Depp paying a visit to the film’s subject, British artist Ralph Steadman, at his home in Britain. Director Charlie Paul admits getting that footage proved a little tricky given that Steadman was initially none to keen on participating in the project at all, and Johnny Depp is, well, Johnny Depp.
“Ralph didn’t see the sense in making a ,” says Paul. “He’s a very private man. as the years went on Ralph became more and more relaxed with my presence and would say things...
“Ralph didn’t see the sense in making a ,” says Paul. “He’s a very private man. as the years went on Ralph became more and more relaxed with my presence and would say things...
- 4/25/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
Paul Shaffer and Ralph Steadman with Hal Willner: "Worlds meeting" Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
On Tuesday, April 22, Sony Pictures Classics and Jann Wenner hosted a New York special screening of Charlie Paul's For No Good Reason featuring Johnny Depp, Ralph Steadman, Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and Hunter S. Thompson. It was followed by a cocktail reception and preview of Steadman's exhibition at Red Bull Studio.
Among those attending were Ralph Steadman, Sony Pictures Classics' co-presidents Tom Bernard and Michael Barker, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, director Charlie Paul, Lucy Paul - producer of For No Good Reason, Tom Wolfe, Griffin Dunne, producer Hal Willner, Paul Shaffer, Tony Shafrazi, Jeremy Kost, designer Danielle Snyder and photographer Bob Gruen.
For No Good Reason premiere Charlie Paul, Tom Bernard, Ralph Steadman, Michael Barker and Lucy Paul in New York Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The last time I ran into music director...
On Tuesday, April 22, Sony Pictures Classics and Jann Wenner hosted a New York special screening of Charlie Paul's For No Good Reason featuring Johnny Depp, Ralph Steadman, Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and Hunter S. Thompson. It was followed by a cocktail reception and preview of Steadman's exhibition at Red Bull Studio.
Among those attending were Ralph Steadman, Sony Pictures Classics' co-presidents Tom Bernard and Michael Barker, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, director Charlie Paul, Lucy Paul - producer of For No Good Reason, Tom Wolfe, Griffin Dunne, producer Hal Willner, Paul Shaffer, Tony Shafrazi, Jeremy Kost, designer Danielle Snyder and photographer Bob Gruen.
For No Good Reason premiere Charlie Paul, Tom Bernard, Ralph Steadman, Michael Barker and Lucy Paul in New York Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The last time I ran into music director...
- 4/24/2014
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Ralph Steadman was an underground London cartoonist in 1970 when he flew to the U.S. for the first time to cover the Kentucky Derby for a small periodical. He was paired with a writer that his editor said once worked with the Hells Angels. "The rest of that day blurs into madness," the scribe in question — one Hunter S. Thompson — later wrote. "Steadman was lucky to get out of Louisville without serious injuries, and I was lucky to get out at all."
Hunter S. Thompson, 1937-2005
Some months later, Thompson...
Hunter S. Thompson, 1937-2005
Some months later, Thompson...
- 4/23/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Finding form in chaos, Ralph Steadman became famous illustrating the writing of Hunter S. Thompson and made a subsequent career out of speaking truth to power via activist-minded art.
For No Good Reason details the famed wild-man cartoonist's career with a stylistic daring that doesn't quite match its subject's, but is nonetheless in keeping with his unconventional spirit.
Using as its foundation interviews between Steadman and Johnny Depp — who played Thompson in Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and who here stops by to chat at Steadman's home office — and splicing together a wealth of photos, film footage, and shots of him at work, director Charlie Paul creates a kinetic sense of the man's lifelong desire to "change the world"...
For No Good Reason details the famed wild-man cartoonist's career with a stylistic daring that doesn't quite match its subject's, but is nonetheless in keeping with his unconventional spirit.
Using as its foundation interviews between Steadman and Johnny Depp — who played Thompson in Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and who here stops by to chat at Steadman's home office — and splicing together a wealth of photos, film footage, and shots of him at work, director Charlie Paul creates a kinetic sense of the man's lifelong desire to "change the world"...
- 4/23/2014
- Village Voice
Sundance just ended, and we are already preparing for the next big film festival, South By Southwest. Not too long ago, the festival announced a few of the films premiering this year, but now they’ve announced the main slate. The midnight selections and some inevitable late-breaking additions are still to be announced, but this should be more than enough to get you excited. Along with many World Premieres, and Sundance favorites like Richard Linklater’s Boyhood and Gareth Evans’ The Raid 2, the line up also includes an anniversary screening of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and an extended Q&A screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel with Wes Anderson. SXSW 2014 runs March 7 through 15 in Austin, Texas. Check out the line up after the jump.
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Narrative Feature Competition
Eight world premieres, eight unique ways to celebrate the art of storytelling. Selected from 1,324 films submitted to SXSW 2014. Films screening in Narrative...
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Narrative Feature Competition
Eight world premieres, eight unique ways to celebrate the art of storytelling. Selected from 1,324 films submitted to SXSW 2014. Films screening in Narrative...
- 1/31/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Today the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced a diverse features lineup for this year’s Festival, the 21st edition and running March 7 – 15, 2014 in Austin, Texas. The 2014 program expands on SXSW tradition of embracing a range of genres and span of budgets, featuring a wealth of vision from experienced and developing filmmakers alike.
For more information visit http://sxsw.com/film.
Listed in the announcement are 115 of the features that will screen over the course of nine days at SXSW 2014. The lineup below includes 68 films from first-time filmmakers, and consists of 76 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres and 7 U.S. Premieres. These films were selected from a record 2,215 feature-length film submissions composed of 1,540 U.S. and 675 international feature-length films. With a record number of 6,482 submissions total, the overall increase was 14% over 2013. The Midnighters feature section and the Short Film program will be announced on February 5, with the complete...
For more information visit http://sxsw.com/film.
Listed in the announcement are 115 of the features that will screen over the course of nine days at SXSW 2014. The lineup below includes 68 films from first-time filmmakers, and consists of 76 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres and 7 U.S. Premieres. These films were selected from a record 2,215 feature-length film submissions composed of 1,540 U.S. and 675 international feature-length films. With a record number of 6,482 submissions total, the overall increase was 14% over 2013. The Midnighters feature section and the Short Film program will be announced on February 5, with the complete...
- 1/31/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After announcing earlier this month that Jon Favreau’s Chef and the Veronica Mars movie will be making their world debuts at SXSW this year, the festival has revealed its full line-up, including further very promising world premieres, alongside appearances from some of the year’s most high-profile films.
The Midnight programme will be announced early next month, along with the Shorts line-up, and the complete Conference slate a little later as well.
Led by Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, Nicholas Stoller’s anticipated R-rated comedy, Neighbors, will be making its world debut at the festival, notably marked out as a ‘work-in-progress’ ahead of its theatrical release in May.
David Gordon Green’s acclaimed Joe will make its Us premiere, having bowed at Venice and then Toronto last year. Early reviews have Nicolas Cage giving one of the finest performances of his career, with Tye Sheridan (Mud) excellent alongside him.
The Midnight programme will be announced early next month, along with the Shorts line-up, and the complete Conference slate a little later as well.
Led by Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, Nicholas Stoller’s anticipated R-rated comedy, Neighbors, will be making its world debut at the festival, notably marked out as a ‘work-in-progress’ ahead of its theatrical release in May.
David Gordon Green’s acclaimed Joe will make its Us premiere, having bowed at Venice and then Toronto last year. Early reviews have Nicolas Cage giving one of the finest performances of his career, with Tye Sheridan (Mud) excellent alongside him.
- 1/30/2014
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Not sure if there is a Short Term 12 equivalent in this year’s Narrative Feature Comp, but on paper SXSW programmers are serving up a mean (and the usual lean group of 8 out of a whopping 1,324 film entries) for the upcoming competitiuon of eight which includes notable entries (that we’ve been tracking for a good time now) such as Zachary Wigon’s The Heart Machine, John Magary’s The Mend, Leah Meyerhoff’s I Believe in Unicorns and Lawrence Michael Levine’s Wild Canaries. Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated docs of the year, on the non-fiction side we find Margaret Brown’s The Great Invisible. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the other sections (notable world preems in We’ll Never Have Paris and Faults (see Mary Elizabeth Winstead above), some Sundance items with Texan connections and other nuggets.
Narrative Feature Competition
Eight world premieres, eight...
Narrative Feature Competition
Eight world premieres, eight...
- 1/30/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Best known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson, cartoonist Ralph Steadman is the subject of director Charlie Paul’s debut documentary, For No Good Reason.
The film premiered at Tiff last year, and was acquired by Sony Classics, which has been keeping it in their line-up for a little while now without much development. But now a new trailer has debuted over on IMDb, which suggests that it’s going to be on their release schedule for early 2014.
Johnny Depp pays a call on his friend and hero Ralph Steadman and we take off on a high-spirited, lyrical, raging and soulful journey discovering the life and works of one of the most important radical British artists of modern times. Steadman rose to prominence in the early 70’s when his impassioned and stirring images gained recognition through popular cultural publications and press both in the UK and Us for their...
The film premiered at Tiff last year, and was acquired by Sony Classics, which has been keeping it in their line-up for a little while now without much development. But now a new trailer has debuted over on IMDb, which suggests that it’s going to be on their release schedule for early 2014.
Johnny Depp pays a call on his friend and hero Ralph Steadman and we take off on a high-spirited, lyrical, raging and soulful journey discovering the life and works of one of the most important radical British artists of modern times. Steadman rose to prominence in the early 70’s when his impassioned and stirring images gained recognition through popular cultural publications and press both in the UK and Us for their...
- 12/13/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Johnny Depp is to front the first documentary in a new series on Sky Atlantic.
The actor will track the life and career of his hero, artist Ralph Steadman, in For No Good Reason.
Depp is the first of many stars to work on the second Sky Atlantic Documentary Films season, set to air on the channel in 2014.
Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris will also present his own documentary in the series, looking at the role of Donald Rumsfeld as the Us Secretary of Defence and his part in the Iraq War.
Titled The Unknown Known, the film was the first documentary to be nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in September.
The news follows the Sky Atlantic Documentary Film Festival which took place yesterday (October 24) screening six films for the series' first season.
Lucy Walker's The Crash Reel was shown, as well as BAFTA-winning director Beeban Kidron's InRealLife,...
The actor will track the life and career of his hero, artist Ralph Steadman, in For No Good Reason.
Depp is the first of many stars to work on the second Sky Atlantic Documentary Films season, set to air on the channel in 2014.
Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris will also present his own documentary in the series, looking at the role of Donald Rumsfeld as the Us Secretary of Defence and his part in the Iraq War.
Titled The Unknown Known, the film was the first documentary to be nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in September.
The news follows the Sky Atlantic Documentary Film Festival which took place yesterday (October 24) screening six films for the series' first season.
Lucy Walker's The Crash Reel was shown, as well as BAFTA-winning director Beeban Kidron's InRealLife,...
- 10/25/2013
- Digital Spy
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