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Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 269 - Rosemary's Baby and People Pleasers

Join Melissa and I as we Hail Satan and discuss one of the greatest horror films ever made in ROSEMARY'S BABY! We chose this because of the rumored remake in MOTHER! In order to give things a psychological spin, we talk about Rosemary as a people pleaser and how that may lead to her downfall. Follow Melissa on Twitter! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play

TIFF 2017 - 30WEST ACQUIRES PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BEAST FOLLOWING WORLD PREMIERE

30WEST has proven to be an active buyer and seller at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival by closing its third deal in acquiring the North American distribution rights to Michael Pearce’s BEAST starring Jessie Buckley (Taboo, War and Peace), Johnny Flynn (Clouds of Sils Maria, Song One) and Geraldine James (45 Years, Calendar Girls). The Protagonist Pictures repped psychological thriller is the first feature-length project from writer/director Pearce and received strong reviews after its world premiere on Saturday night. BEAST centers around a small island community where a troubled young woman falls for a mysterious outsider who empowers her to escape from her oppressive family. When he comes under suspicion for a series of brutal murders she defends him at all costs and learns what she is capable of.

TRAGEDY GIRLS trailer debut

TRAGEDY GIRLS stars Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool) and Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Apocalypse) as the titular social psychopaths, with Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) and Craig Robinson (This Is The End), who is also a producer on the film. Best friends Sadie and McKayla are on a mission to boost their social media fandom as amateur crime reporters hot on the trail of a deranged local serial killer. After they manage to capture the killer and secretly hold him hostage, they realize the best way to up get scoops on future victims would be to, you know, murder people themselves. As the @TragedyGirls become an overnight sensation and panic grips their small town, can their friendship survive the strain of national stardom? Will they get caught? Will their accounts get verified? In Theaters October 20, 2017

INFINITY CHAMBER to be released September 15

XLrator Media has acquired global distribution rights to the science-fiction thriller INFINITY CHAMBER and will release the film in U.S. theaters on September 15 and on VOD and iTunes September 26. The film will roll out internationally later this year and early 2018. INFINITY CHAMBER was written and directed by Travis Milloy (writer and executive producer of the Dennis Quaid-Ben Foster sci-fi actioner Pandorum) in his feature directorial debut and produced by Laurie Sheldon and Tom Eberts. The film stars Christopher Soren Kelly (Ink), Cassandra Clark (“Englishman in L.A.”) and Jessie Arrow. The film soundtrack by Jacob Yoffee will be available on digital services September 25. INFINITY CHAMBER is set in a fully automated government prison in the future. Subjected to relentless computer interrogation, a wrongfully imprisoned man must outwit his captors and escape to the outside world that may already be wiped out.

CBS and Fox Studios Lead TV Challenge to Cast More People with Disabilities

The Ruderman Family Foundation has announced the preliminary results for its Ruderman TV Challenge to audition and cast more actors with disabilities, with CBS and 20th Century Fox leading the way seven months in. The Challenge was designed to reach television executives, showrunners, producers, content creators and casting directors with a very simple request: audition and cast more actors with disabilities this pilot and TV season, as people with disabilities remains the most marginalized group in Hollywood. Based on the results of the Challenge, network, cable, and internet content creators appear to be more open to the idea of giving actors with disabilities a chance. The study found that CBS leads in the employment with 11 series and pilots having hired performers with disabilities across the network, while 20th Century Fox is excelling in the auditioning of performers with disabilities. 60 percent of 20th Century Fox drama shows (14 out of 23) and 70 percent of its comedy sh

ORIGINAL REMAKE: The Shining 1980 and 1997

On this episode we celebrate the release of IT by looking at another Stephen King adaptation... only this time the original was a theatrical film and the remake a television mini-series.  Margo D.  of  the BOOK VS. MOVIE podcast  joins ORIGINAL REMAKE as our official Stephen King expert as we relive the horror of early television CGI, a kinder, sweeter father haunted by personal demons at the Overlook, and a sitcom star doing his best (worst?) Jack Nicholson. Join us as we declare a winner between Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King as we look at both versions of THE SHINING! Twitter / Instagram : @originalremake Email:  originalremakepod@gmail.com Hosts:  @Podstalgic  and  @warmachinehorse

EASY LIVING Interview w/ Writer/Director Adam Keleman

Today's guest on the podcast is Adam Keleman. The writer/director of EASY LIVING, a film that debuted to rave reviews at this years SXSW film festival. Easy Living begins with a montage of Sherry Graham (Caroline Dhavernas), a door-to-door makeup saleswoman, chatting and selling makeup with her clients.  We see Sherry connecting with strangers in confident, yet intimate, ways. However, we quickly learn that Sherry is somewhat estranged from her family, and often goes to bars to find a connection and pick up men. After an ultimatum from her sister, Sherry tries to open up her own salon with her best friend, and also date one of the local bar regulars. As Sherry’s plans begin to unravel, she takes control of her life in a dramatic turn of events. To listen to the interview click play on the embedded player below.  

FOCUS FEATURES ACQUIRES INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS TO LADY BIRD

Focus Features has acquired international rights to Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed directorial debut Lady Bird , company chairman Peter Kujawski announced today. A24 and IAC Films are partners on the movie.  Focus will be handling distribution in all territories outside of North America. Lady Bird has emerged as one of the biggest breakouts of the fall season, winning rave reviews from its screenings at both the Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals. Scott Rudin, Eli Bush and Evelyn O’Neill are the producers. "With Lady Bird , Greta has proven herself to be both a brilliant illusionist and a towering filmmaker. She tricks us into believing this is an intimate story about a specific character, time, and place until the culmination of the laughter and the tears makes you realize it's actually a grand epic that is as universal, relatable and emotionally powerful as any story of mothers and daughters that has ever been put on film," said Focus Chairman Peter Kuja

ABUNDANT ACREAGE AVAILABLE - in theaters Sept 29th

ABUNDANT ACREAGE AVAILABLE is director/writer Angus MacLachlan's follow up to the brilliant 2014 romantic comedy GOODBYE TO ALL THAT . MacLachlan is becoming the Barry Levinson of North Carolina with his natural style and tendency to focus on the idiosyncratic nature interpersonal relationships.    His latest film is about a middle-aged brother and sister, who after their father dies, wrestle with legacy and ownership when three brothers, whose family farmed the land for generations, return after 50 years. The film is Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese and was a hit at this years Tribeca film festival. WINNER : Best Screenplay 2017 Tribeca Film Festival NOMINATED : Best US Narrative Feature 2017 Tribeca Film Festival ABUNDANT ACREAGE AVAILABLE , starring Amy Ryan will open  SEPTEMBER 29th  AT CINEMA VILLAGE , 22 E. 12TH ST. IN NYC * Q&A with Filmmakers Friday, Sep 29 at the 7:10PM Screening and 9:10PM Screening Intro * Click here for more for sh

#071 Brian De Palma: Scarface vs. Home Movies

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Brian De Palma's best and worst rated films, Scarface (1983) and Home Movies (1979), respectively. Nate was bored to death, Austin hates on cinematography, and they both explain what's happening with the livestreams. Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare Francois Truffaut's The 400 Blows (1959) and A Gorgeous Girl Like Me (1972), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with director Brian De Palma about Scarface : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G5o4M3BIsw Home Movies Notes Worst Rated PLOT : Keith Gordon is a creative young man who films the oddball doings of his family and peers. Ratings : IMDb 5.2 | RT N/A C / N/A A Released : 1979 Director : Brian De Palma Writ er(s) : Kim Ambler, Brian De Palma(story), Dana Edelman, Robert Harders, Stephen Le May, Charlie Loventhal, Gloria Norris Cinematographer : James L. Carter (Ladder 49, My Dog Skip, Tuck Ever

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 268 - It

I am joined by Stephen King expert, Sandy DeVito of MovieJawn to talk all things King as we review IT! Stay tuned after the review for a special announcement about the future of the show! Spoilers: 0:25:52 Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play

Zelos Director Jo-Anne Brechin Interview - The Last New Wave

  Continuing on from our interview with Zelos writer Claire J. Harris , we now turn to the director - Jo-Anne Brechin. In this interview, Andrew chats to Jo-Anne about what goes in to the directing side of a film like Zelos .  Keep an eye on the Facebook page for Zelos to keep up to date as to where and when the film is screening around Australia.  Listen to Andrew's interview with writer Claire J. Harris here .  Read Andrew's review here .  Support us on Patreon here Become a Patron!   Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Follow The Last New Wave on F acebook and Twitter . Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here . Subscribe to the RSS feed for The Last New Wave here . Listen to AB Film Review here . Follow ABFilmReview on Twitter or Facebook at ABFilmReview , or on Following Films .  Read written reviews and see other episodes on www.ABFilmReview.com .  Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here

THE GRAND GESTURE: Mud

Two episodes in, we may as well come to terms with the fact that we are on our own podcast island. Thankfully we have  Barry  from  The True Bromance Film Podcast  joining us to help us waste away the days not only podcasting, but snake handling, fixing up old boats and discussing the great Jeff Nichols film MUD. This movie introduces us to a group of men from different generations plotting on how to win the objects of their affections which leads us to debate the merit of their pursuits... namely their choice of old fashioned pornography and out dated scuba diving gear. In the end, does Matthew McConaughey get the heart of Reese Witherspoon and our horny podcasting trio? Tune in as we come to accept The Dirty McConaughey as the high point of The McConaissance! Facebook / Instagram / Twitter : @grandgesturepod Hosts: Dave  @pccasestudy  Mike  @warmachinehorse Email us your favorite romantic grand gestures in film at grandgesturepod@gmail.com