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THE True Bromance Film Podcast - Blade Runner 2049

Episode 175 As Denis Villeneuve approaches "must see" status at True Bromance headquarters, he takes on a new challenge by tackling an existing property that seems to divide Film Twitter like few films can. Can Villeneuve use Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Robin Wright to bring together the numerous warring factions in the SciFi universe or will Blade Runner 2049 cause a deeper divide. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: American Made, Beauty and the Beast, The House, Beatriz at Dinner, Children of the Corn, Hellraiser, Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049

A Look at the Female-Centric Closing Night of BHFF

This year’s closing night will feature the all female-led feature debut from Elizabeth E. Schuch, whose credits include storyboarding for WONDER WOMAN and concept art for the upcoming PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING . One part feminist fairy tale and another gothic horror, THE BOOK OF BIRDIE features Ilirida Memedovski as Birdie, a young girl who’s sent to live at a crumbling convent following her frequent hallucinations, bizarre obsessions, and special penchant for blood. The film will be screening at the Wythe Hotel Cinema with the leading actress in attendance! BHFF will also host the New York launch of Spectacular Optical’s latest pop culture publication, Lost Girls: The Phantasmagorical Cinema of Jean Rollin . Curated and edited by Samm Deighan, co-host of the ‘Daughters of Darkness’ podcast, the book consists of essays written completely by women scholars, critics, and film historians and focused on the work and life of Jean Rollin. Representing the first time his sometimes cont

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 274 - Tron Legacy and Connection in a Digital World

In this episode, Matt from Talk Film Society joins us to talk about one of his favorite movies, TRON LEGACY. We talk about the pros and cons of Garrett Hedlund, special effects, updates, creepy Jeff Bridges! All of this to get ready for BLADE RUNNER 2049! Connection: 0:04:19 Tron Legacy: 0:15:44 Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play

THE HEYDAY OF THE INSENSITIVE BASTARDS trailer

THE HEYDAY OF THE INSENSITIVE BASTARDS starring James Franco (This is the End), Kate Mara (The Martian), Natalie Portman (Jackie), Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family), Abigail Spencer (Mad Men), Amber Tamblyn (Django Unchained), Thomas Mann (Kong: Skull Island) and Kristen Wiig (Ghostbusters) is based on short stories from Robert Boswell’s critically acclaimed book. The film explores the difference between fantasy and reality, memory and history, and the joy and agony of the human condition, through seven tales. The result is an ambitious series of vignettes ranging from comical to bittersweet to poignant. HEYDAY OF THE INSENSITIVE BASTARDS has a theatrical release date of October 27, 2017. Also releasing on Digital & On Demand on the same day.

GEOFFREY FLETCHER TO WRITE I AM A MAN

Sycamore Pictures announced today that Academy Award® Winner Geoffrey Fletcher ( Precious , Trial by Fire ) has signed on to pen I Am a Man , which is based on Michael K. Honey’s book, Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King’s Last Campaign .  Sycamore Pictures’ Ben Nearn and Tom Rice are producing, and have been developing the project since its inception, along with their Director of Development Andrew Terhune.  I Am a Man is a passion project for the Sycamore Pictures team, who are rapidly ramping up their development slate with films focused on stories that address social justice, redemption, reconciliation, and the human condition. I Am a Man takes place in 1968 Memphis, where longstanding tensions between exploited black sanitation workers and white city officials erupt into a revolutionary 65-day strike that draws the media, the National Guard, and Martin Luther King Jr. to the city, where he was martyred shaping a movement that carries on to this d

NICOLE KIDMAN TO STAR IN KARYN KUSAMA’S DESTROYER

Academy Award® and Emmy® Award Winner Nicole Kidman (“ Big Little Lies ,” The Hours ) will star in Destroyer , a modern Los Angeles crime thriller to be directed by Karyn Kusama ( The Invitation , Girlfight ) from an original screenplay by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi ( The Invitation , Ride Along ). 30WEST will fully finance the film. Academy Award® Nominee Fred Berger ( La La Land ) of Automatik is producing alongside Hay and Manfredi, who also wrote and produced Kusama’s critically acclaimed film The Invitation . ROCKET SCIENCE is handling international sales and helped arrange the financing, while ICM Partners and CAA are representing the North American rights to the film. Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a cult-like gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and

MARK AS PLAYED: Stand by Me and Nostalgia for Summer Movie Season

It's our very first episode and we are already feeling nostalgic for our past. To do so we take a look at the summer movie classic STAND BY ME, while crediting the  INDOORSWOMEN PODCAST  and  PODSTALGIC  for kicking off our conversation on the state of summer movie season in 2017 and where we hope it to be in the future. Along the way we debate the merits of the year's biggest critical and box office hit WONDER WOMAN, an 80s update to Stephen King's IT, and the decision to start with two of the grumpiest film podcasters as the inaugural hosts to this rotating panel show. But for now, it's  Jairo  from  THE TRUE BROMANCE FILM PODCAST ,  Michael  from  PROJECTING FILM , and this is  MARK AS PLAYED . Facebook / Instagram / Twitter : @markasplayedpod

ORIGINAL REMAKE: Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow

On this episode we reset, watch GROUNDHOG DAY, EDGE OF TOMORROW, and then do it all again for your listening pleasure. In a battle between two Ritas, Andie Macdowell fights Emily Blunt for the hearts of hosts Peter and Mike as they look at films that share the similar concept of reliving one day over and over again. Do we choose the comedic and ice sculpting skills of Bill Murray? Or maybe the rare sighting of a cowardly Tom Cruise running away from a fight is more our speed? The only way to find out is to listen to this episode. But all we ask is ONE listen. That's more than enough. Twitter / Instagram : @originalremake Email:  originalremakepod@gmail.com Hosts:  @Podstalgic  and  @warmachinehorse

PROJECTING FILM: Different Flowers

We are joined by Morgan Dameron, writer and director of DIFFERENT FLOWERS, to discuss her feature debut, road trip movies, family influences, and of course the need for more action comedies set on trains (starring Steve Agee). Then your hosts Chris and Mike explain their favorite elements of this new film by referencing two favorite flicks of old. All this and we reveal The People's Clooney on the latest episode of Projecting Film. Facebook / Twitter / Instagram : @projectingfilm Hosts: Chris  @Following_Films  Mike  @warmachinehorse Email us suggestions on indie films you are looking forward to at projectingfilm@gmail.com

#074 Spike Lee: Do The Right Thing vs. Da Sweet Blood of Jesus

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Spike Lee's best and worst rated films, Do The Right Thing (1989) and Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014), respectively. Nate hates vampires, Austin wants to let Spike Lee do his thing, and they both think racism is bad (so brave). Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) and Iron Man 3 (2013), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with director Spike Lee about the impact of Do The Right Thing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNpI-VIlONw Da Sweet Blood of Jesus Notes Worst Rated PLOT : Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. He however is not a vampire. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status. Ratings : IMDb 4.0 | RT 43% C / 17% A R

THEY REMAIN trailer NSFW

Directed by: Phillip Gelatt Starring: William Jackson Harper (“Paterson,” “True Story”) and Rebecca Henderson (“Mistress America”) THEY REMAIN will make world premiere at the H.P. LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL on October 7 in Portland and will have theatrical release commencing in the Fall. Based on the 2010 short story, "-30-" by award-winning author Laird Barron, THEY REMAIN explores the evolving relationship between Keith and Jessica, two scientists who are employed by a vast, impersonal corporation to investigate an unspeakable horror that took place at the remote encampment of a mysterious cult. Working and living in a state-of-the-art, high tech environment that is completely at odds with their surroundings, they spend their days gathering physical evidence, analyzing it, and reporting on their findings. The intensity of their work, and their extreme isolation, bring the pair closer. But, when Jessica discovers a mysterious artifact of unknown origin, the dynamic betwe

BLOOD FEAST Blu-ray Review

1963 Directed by: Herschell Gordon Lewis Starring: William Kerwin, Mal Arnold, and Connie Mason A film like BLOOD FEAST should be considered within the time it was made. While not brilliantly executed it’s still an important window into what the US (or at the very least, its film) was like in the early 1960’s. Considered the first splatter film, BLOOD FEAST is a surprisingly gory tale woven together with groundbreaking makeup effects and amateur acting. The effects are in no way as slick as the ones we see today, but the way Lewis lingers on them will make the most hardened horror fan squeamish. You’ve probably heard of the tongue gag in the film, and yes it’s as stomach turning as you might expect. Dorothy Freemont is a socialite looking to throw a party that people will remember. She decides to hire Fuad Ramses to cater the soiree after he pitches her the idea of an “Egyptian” feast. What she expects is an authentic “ethnic” experience the invitees will talk about for

THE True Bromance Film Podcast - Top 5 Running Scenes / American Made

Episode 174 American Made is released this week and with it arrives a new opportunity to talk about our never-ending love for the great Tom Cruise. Since we have discussed him numerous times in the past, we honor him by going back in time and bringing back the Top 5 List. No one runs better than Tom, so we're discussing the best running scenes in film.