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Finders Keepers Cip

"A story of fame addiction and a custody battle over a man's leg." Further proving that truth is indeed stranger than fiction this doc has been getting a ton of attention at this years Sundance. This happened... God Bless America. 

A look at Z For Zachariah with a scene from the film

In the not-distant future, a disastrous radioactive event has obliterated most of civilization. Yet somewhere deep in the American South is a valley that remains untouched; evidence of a micro-climate or some other miracle. A young farm girl, Ann Burden (Margot Robbie), is grittily surviving on her own in this valley, fearing she may actually be the proverbial last woman on earth. Then, she discovers the most astonishing sight of her life: another human being. John Loomis (Chiwetel Ejiofor) arrives in the valley a cipher; a distraught scientist nearly driven mad by radiation exposure and his desperate search for others. He and Ann share little in common beyond survival. Even so, as Ann nurses Loomis back to health, they build a fragile, imperative strand of trust across the gulf between them - finding solace amidst the eerie reality of their new lives. With all the time in the world, they even dare to imagine forging a future - for themselves, for humanity. But when a stranger

Interview with Gabe Polsky director of RED ARMY

From Oscar® nominated and Emmy award-winning filmmakers, RED ARMY is a feature documentary about the Soviet Union and the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. From the USSR to Russia, the film examines how sport mirrors social and cultural movements and parallels the rise and fall of the Red Army team with the Soviet Union. RED ARMY is an inspiring story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system and paved the way for change for generations of Russians. Gabe Polsky co-directed and produced the award winning and critically acclaimed The Motel Life, starring Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning, and Stephen Dorff. Additional producing credits include: Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, which was named in over 40 top

An early look at Get Hard

When millionaire hedge fund manager James (Will Ferrell) is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him 30 days to get his affairs in order. Desperate, he turns to Darnell (Kevin Hart) to prep him for a life behind bars. But despite James’ one-percenter assumptions, Darnell is a hard-working small business owner who has never received a parking ticket, let alone been to prison. Together, the two men do whatever it takes for James to “get hard” and, in the process, discover how wrong they were about a lot of things – including each other. Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart join forces in the feature comedy “Get Hard,” also starring Tip “T.I.” Harris, Alison Brie, and Craig T. Nelson. The film is directed by Etan Cohen, making his feature directorial debut following a successful writing career, with credits including “Tropic Thunder.” The screenplay is by Jay Martel & Ian Roberts and Etan Cohen, story by Adam McKay and Jay Martel & Ia

The Comeback Star/Co-Creator Lisa Kudrow to Host 2015 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Show

The Comeback  Star/Co-Creator Lisa Kudrow to Host 2015 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Show   LOS ANGELES– Coming off the acclaimed second season of her HBO series  The Comeback , Emmy-winning  Friends actress-writer Lisa Kudrow is set to host the WGAW's 2015 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Saturday, February 14, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. "One of my most proud professional moments was when I qualified to join the Writers Guild. Now, I'm truly honored to be asked to host the WGAW awards show this year," said Kudrow. 2015 WGA L.A. show Executive Producer Hugh Fink added, "I'm beyond excited to have Lisa Kudrow hosting. When we first approached her, she was a little reluctant. But when I told her this awards show gets very little media attention, has no after-party and doesn't pay anything, she said it was a no brainer." A Writers Guild, West member since 2005, Kudrow is quadruple threat: actress, writer, comedi

Interview with Bradford Lipson DP for Wilfred and The New Kevin Hart film The Wedding Ringer

Courtesy of Screen Gems Bradford Lipson is an incredibly gifted cinematographer whose work on Wilfred earned him the  Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Half-Hour Episodic Television Series from the ASC. His latest film is The Wedding Ringer and it open in theaters everywhere this Friday.   The role of DP is a complicated one. It’s both tactile and intangible. In a way I guess it’s the manipulation of light and shadow for the purpose of storytelling. How do you define the role of DP and what drew you to the profession? For me, the role of the DP is to help support the director in the telling of a story.  The lighting and lensing is all about pushing the story forward. As a DP, I get to add to this and be a vital part of the process, whether it’s lighting and lensing a scene to add more emotion, or to emphasize a comedic moment.  It’s also a technical role, which demands attention to detail, organization and being able to figure out how to block, light and shoo

One sheet for Do You Believe?

Lets take a look at the one sheet for the upcoming film from the "creators" of God's Not Dead" Subtle ain't it? I haven't seen any of the Pureflix films so it wouldn't be fair for me to pass judgement without seeing a single frame... but oh boy, these movies rub me... ok I'm not being fair, I'll stop. Sam Wise, what the hell are you doing? Everybody deserves to send their kids to college but Jesus man.