How would you program this year's newest, most interesting films into double features with movies of the past you saw in 2014?
Looking back over the year at what films moved and impressed us, it is clear that watching old films is a crucial part of making new films meaningful. Thus, the annual tradition of our end of year poll, which calls upon our writers to pick both a new and an old film: they were challenged to choose a new film they saw in 2014—in theatres or at a festival—and creatively pair it with an old film they also saw in 2014 to create a unique double feature.
All the contributors were given the option to write some text explaining their 2014 fantasy double feature. What's more, each writer was given the option to list more pairings, with or without explanation, as further imaginative film programming we'd be lucky to catch...
Looking back over the year at what films moved and impressed us, it is clear that watching old films is a crucial part of making new films meaningful. Thus, the annual tradition of our end of year poll, which calls upon our writers to pick both a new and an old film: they were challenged to choose a new film they saw in 2014—in theatres or at a festival—and creatively pair it with an old film they also saw in 2014 to create a unique double feature.
All the contributors were given the option to write some text explaining their 2014 fantasy double feature. What's more, each writer was given the option to list more pairings, with or without explanation, as further imaginative film programming we'd be lucky to catch...
- 1/5/2015
- by Notebook
- MUBI
"Scary Movie 5" opened in theaters this past weekend and if you're like most human beings, you're probably wondering just one thing: Why?
But the fact that Hollywood made yet another "Scary Movie" is really no surprise. After all, most studios believe that while you may not be able to beat a dead horse, you can certainly continue to milk a dead cash cow ... which explains why so many franchises continue to get sequels long after any they've stopped being interesting, fresh or creative. Why make something new when you can make something cheap and derivative instead?
So with that in mind, here's a look at nine more franchises that need to end right now. Because the scariest thing we can think of is the possibility of a "Scary Movie 6."
'Transformers'
Okay, so the chances of Paramount ending the "Transformers" franchise any time soon — or ever — is pretty...
But the fact that Hollywood made yet another "Scary Movie" is really no surprise. After all, most studios believe that while you may not be able to beat a dead horse, you can certainly continue to milk a dead cash cow ... which explains why so many franchises continue to get sequels long after any they've stopped being interesting, fresh or creative. Why make something new when you can make something cheap and derivative instead?
So with that in mind, here's a look at nine more franchises that need to end right now. Because the scariest thing we can think of is the possibility of a "Scary Movie 6."
'Transformers'
Okay, so the chances of Paramount ending the "Transformers" franchise any time soon — or ever — is pretty...
- 4/15/2013
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
Several photos from The Place Beyond the Pines, a photo of Rebecca Hall in Iron Man 3, another shot from The World's End, and a shot from the set of Thor: The Dark World.
Posters for Leviathan, Somebody Up There, Beyond the Hills, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Side Effects, Olympus Has Fallen, Drift, Jack the Giant Slayer, and The Lords of Salem.
"Paul W.S. Anderson is set to film the big-budget 3D German-Canadian co-production 'Pompeii' at Toronto's Cinespace Film Studios…" (full details)
"Relativity Media is set to finance and distribute the Jared Hess-directed and Jim Carrey-led true story action-comedy 'Loomis Fargo' which begins shooting in April in North Carolina. The story follows four dim-witted Southerners who stole $17 million from an armored truck…" (full details)
"James Horner is set to do the film score for the Gavin Hood-directed adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game'…...
Posters for Leviathan, Somebody Up There, Beyond the Hills, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Side Effects, Olympus Has Fallen, Drift, Jack the Giant Slayer, and The Lords of Salem.
"Paul W.S. Anderson is set to film the big-budget 3D German-Canadian co-production 'Pompeii' at Toronto's Cinespace Film Studios…" (full details)
"Relativity Media is set to finance and distribute the Jared Hess-directed and Jim Carrey-led true story action-comedy 'Loomis Fargo' which begins shooting in April in North Carolina. The story follows four dim-witted Southerners who stole $17 million from an armored truck…" (full details)
"James Horner is set to do the film score for the Gavin Hood-directed adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game'…...
- 2/1/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
You’ve been that person walking out of the theater smiling while the rest of the crowd passing by seem to be throwing their tickets away in disgust. You liked the bad movie. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there at some point, and it’s not a bad thing. Everyone deserves to indulge. Even the most hardened of cinephiles have a few skeleton’s in their closet – acclaimed critics included.
Roger Ebert liked The Zookeeper, A.O. Scott found “an amazing kind of emotional integrity and intensity” in the Twilight franchise, and Richard Corliss wasn’t afraid to say he enjoyed Clash of the Titans. Everyone has standalone indulgences like Zookeeper or Titans. There are hundreds of bad movies filled with just enough nostalgia or fun to keep you coming back for more. The choices become less clear when you start looking for the great guilty pleasure franchises though.
Roger Ebert liked The Zookeeper, A.O. Scott found “an amazing kind of emotional integrity and intensity” in the Twilight franchise, and Richard Corliss wasn’t afraid to say he enjoyed Clash of the Titans. Everyone has standalone indulgences like Zookeeper or Titans. There are hundreds of bad movies filled with just enough nostalgia or fun to keep you coming back for more. The choices become less clear when you start looking for the great guilty pleasure franchises though.
- 11/10/2011
- by Phil Aram
- Obsessed with Film
I’ve put together a few of my favorites from what is now last year. I felt like too many films completely failed to meet their potential this year (exemplified by such inane, lackluster summer blockbusters) so I’ve named a few who I feel not only met but surpassed my expectations. It’s an eclectic mix, as I feel these lists should be but each are entirely wholesome, worthwhile films. Unfortunately I missed a few. Rabbit Hole, 127 Hours, The King’s Speech are just the tip of the iceberg, but thankfully they aren’t going anywhere. So here, in no particular order, are some of my cinematic highlights of 2010:
Inception – Christopher Nolan’s latest outing is intelligent, original and almost perfectly executed. Impossible to omit on any best of list and refreshingly rewarding, especially compared to the summer’s other, rather lackluster offerings. With a breakout performance from...
Inception – Christopher Nolan’s latest outing is intelligent, original and almost perfectly executed. Impossible to omit on any best of list and refreshingly rewarding, especially compared to the summer’s other, rather lackluster offerings. With a breakout performance from...
- 1/6/2011
- by Daniel Hemsley
- newsinfilm.com
Fox has "Fallen" for a vigilante drama from "Eagle Eye" co-writer John Glenn.
The project, produced by 20th and the Chernin Co., is described as a real-world drama that revolves around a group of vigilante "fallen" angels who take down the criminal and the corrupt in New York while falling in love, battling demons and seeking their own personal revenge.
Glenn is executive producing with Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope, the Chernin Co.'s TV head.
Chernin's producing deal with News Corp. has several blind production commitments at the Fox network built into it. It is not clear whether "Fallen" would fall under any of them.
In addition to "Fallen," the Chernin Co. also has a multicamera comedy by Bobby Bowman set up at Fox.
Glenn, who wrote and directed the 2008 feature "The Lazarus Project" starring Paul Walker, and the 2006 ABC pilot "Drift," is repped by Icm.
The project, produced by 20th and the Chernin Co., is described as a real-world drama that revolves around a group of vigilante "fallen" angels who take down the criminal and the corrupt in New York while falling in love, battling demons and seeking their own personal revenge.
Glenn is executive producing with Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope, the Chernin Co.'s TV head.
Chernin's producing deal with News Corp. has several blind production commitments at the Fox network built into it. It is not clear whether "Fallen" would fall under any of them.
In addition to "Fallen," the Chernin Co. also has a multicamera comedy by Bobby Bowman set up at Fox.
Glenn, who wrote and directed the 2008 feature "The Lazarus Project" starring Paul Walker, and the 2006 ABC pilot "Drift," is repped by Icm.
- 9/20/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Murray and Lucas Black have signed on to star in Zanuck Co.'s upcoming thriller "Get Low."
Aaron Schneider is directing the film, which Variety says is based on the true story of Felix "Bush" Breazeale, "a Tennessee recluse who planned his own funeral in 1938 while he was still alive and could enjoy it."
Schneider wrote the screenplay with Gaby Mitchell and Chris Provenzano. Shooting is expected to kick off this week in Georgia.
Murray was last seen as an evil mayor in "City of Ember." Upcoming projects of his include Jim Jarmusch's "The Limits of Control" and Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Both directors worked with Murray before.
As for Black, his acting gigs include "The Fast and the Furious: Tokto Drift," "Jarhead" and "Friday Night Lights." He'll also show up in Scott Charles Stewart's upcoming "Legion."
Schneider recently served as second unit director on Gary Fleder's "The Express.
Aaron Schneider is directing the film, which Variety says is based on the true story of Felix "Bush" Breazeale, "a Tennessee recluse who planned his own funeral in 1938 while he was still alive and could enjoy it."
Schneider wrote the screenplay with Gaby Mitchell and Chris Provenzano. Shooting is expected to kick off this week in Georgia.
Murray was last seen as an evil mayor in "City of Ember." Upcoming projects of his include Jim Jarmusch's "The Limits of Control" and Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Both directors worked with Murray before.
As for Black, his acting gigs include "The Fast and the Furious: Tokto Drift," "Jarhead" and "Friday Night Lights." He'll also show up in Scott Charles Stewart's upcoming "Legion."
Schneider recently served as second unit director on Gary Fleder's "The Express.
- 2/3/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Writer-producer Larry Wilmore is moving in front of the camera with a co-starring role in CBS' untitled Port/Weisman comedy pilot. Meanwhile, Alicia Witt, who had been cast as the lead in Fox's comedy pilot More, Patience, has left the show. In other pilot castings, Matthew Glave has joined CBS' comedy pilot The Angriest Man in Suburbia, Amy Carlson is rounding out the cast of ABC's drama pilot Drift, Sam Page has come on board CBS' drama pilot Shark, and Ion Overman has been added to NBC's comedy pilot Andy Barker, P.I.
- 3/30/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden has joined the cast of ABC's drama pilot Drift. In other pilot news, Emmy winner Jane Alexander will appear in CBS' drama pilot The Way, and Romy Rosemont has joined CBS' drama pilot Shark. Drift, from Touchstone Television, centers on a New York detective (Jason O'Mara) who has insomnia, which affects his job. Harden will portray the detective's therapist.
- 3/23/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden has joined the cast of ABC's drama pilot Drift. In other pilot news, Emmy winner Jane Alexander will appear in CBS' drama pilot The Way, and Romy Rosemont has joined CBS' drama pilot Shark. Drift, from Touchstone Television, centers on a New York detective (Jason O'Mara) who has insomnia, which affects his job. Harden will portray the detective's therapist.
- 3/23/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bruno Campos has departed ABC's comedy pilot Southern Comfort and is now set as the lead in Fox's one-hour pilot The Wedding Album, while Charlotte Ross has left ABC's drama pilot Ugly Betty and is in talks to join ABC's comedy pilot Pink Collar. Vanessa L. Williams has been tapped to replace Ross in Betty. Meanwhile, Jason O'Mara has been tapped as the lead in ABC's drama pilot Drift; Megyn Price has landed a lead role in CBS' untitled Tom Hertz comedy pilot; and Bumper Robinson, Stephen Tobolowski and David Anthony Higgins have been cast in ABC's comedy pilot The Guys. Additionally, Kevin Alejandro has joined Fox's drama pilot Faceless, Rachel Perry has joined Fox's drama pilot Beyond, and Sarah Carter has come on board CBS' drama pilot Shark.
- 3/17/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dylan McDermott has joined ABC's drama pilot A House Divided, Kim Cattrall has been tapped to star in ABC's comedy pilot Him and Us, and Wendie Malick has come on board another ABC comedy pilot, A Day in the Life. Additionally, Denise Richards has joined ABC's drama pilot Secrets of a Small Town, Julie Warner has come on board ABC's one-hour pilot Women in Law, Lizzy Caplan has landed a role in CBS' comedy series The Class, John Heard has come on board ABC's drama pilot Twenty Questions, Vanessa Ferlito has been cast in ABC's drama pilot Drift, Annie Potts has joined Fox's comedy pilot Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter, and Todd Stashwick has been added to NBC's comedy pilot Community Service. A House Divided, from Touchstone TV, explores the conflict between a Midwest farming community and the U.S. government.
- 3/10/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dylan McDermott has joined ABC's drama pilot A House Divided, Kim Cattrall has been tapped to star in ABC's comedy pilot Him and Us, and Wendie Malick has come on board another ABC comedy pilot, A Day in the Life. Additionally, Denise Richards has joined ABC's drama pilot Secrets of a Small Town, Julie Warner has come on board ABC's one-hour pilot Women in Law, Lizzy Caplan has landed a role in CBS' comedy series The Class, John Heard has come on board ABC's drama pilot Twenty Questions, Vanessa Ferlito has been cast in ABC's drama pilot Drift, Annie Potts has joined Fox's comedy pilot Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter, and Todd Stashwick has been added to NBC's comedy pilot Community Service. A House Divided, from Touchstone TV, explores the conflict between a Midwest farming community and the U.S. government.
- 3/10/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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