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A little hometown news. Erie filmmaker John C. Lyons directed a film called schism, the making of which I chronicled in the now grossly neglected section of this blog called In the Lyons Den. (Sorry, John.) The film tells the story of a man’s descent into Alzheimer’s dementia. Heavy stuff, but beautifully made. Well the [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Movie Review: New York Lately
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 30th, 2009
New York Lately (2009) New York Lately is either a film that is too ambitious or not ambitious enough. Directed by up-and-coming indie filmmaker Gary King, this story of heartbroken, lovelorn New Yorkers perilously straddles the line between upbeat mainstream picture and deeply affecting indie drama. And its stories could be pulled back or expanded [...]
TFC Morning Report – Thursday, April 30, 2009 – Gordon-Levitt, Wilson join Portman in Hesher
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 30th, 2009
Top Story: The Natalie Portman-produced dramedy Hesher just added Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson to its cast. The film following a bullied 13-year-old with a trouble home life also stars Portman and will be directed by Spencer Susser. (Variety) In Other News: Robert Zemeckis casually mentioned a Roger Rabbit sequel to MTV. But it was [...]
Veridian Dynamics: When Presidents Talk, Americans Get Hurt.
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 29th, 2009
I tweeted about Obama’s press conference potentially going past 9 p.m. and running into what turned out to be one of the best episode of Lost all season. I love you Obama, but don’t screw with my Lost time. Better Off Ted, however, did get bumped for “el jefe.” But don’t worry Ted Heads. YouTube [...]
TFC Morning Report – Wednesday, April 29, 2009 – Big on for Sex and the City 2
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 29th, 2009
Top Story: Mr. Big will be back to break Carrie’s heart in Sex and the City 2. Chris Noth and New Line worked out a seven-figure deal to have the actor reprise his role as Carrie’s future ex-husband hubby in the sequel to the 2007 hit film. (Variety) In Other News: Ricky Gervais’ Flanimals children’s [...]
Obama Administration Turns 100 Days Old
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 29th, 2009
To my Sorkin president, Happy 100th day in office. Here’s to 2,820 more. Love, The Film Chair
TFC Morning Report – Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Russell Brand will Drop Dead (Fred)
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 28th, 2009
Top Story: There a just some things you never expect to write, and this is one of them. British comedian Russell Brand with star in the Universal’s remake of Drop Dead Fred. (THR) Amanda Peet has joined the cast of Gulliver’s Travels. Jack Black stars in the Fox comedy which began filming last month. (THR) [...]
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No Comments »TFC Morning Report – Monday, April 27, 2009 – Videodrome remake in the works
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 27th, 2009
Top Story: David Cronenberg’s 1983 thriller Videodrome will be remade with Ehren Kruger writing and Daniel Bobker producing. Universal, the distributor of the original, has the right of first refusal for the remake. (Variety) In Other News: Beyonce-starrer Obsessed topped the weekend box office with $28.5 million while last week’s No. 1 film, 17 Again, [...]
Ani DiFranco – November 4, 2008
Posted by Dan Stasiewski on April 26th, 2009
Just got back from the Ani DiFranco show at Cleveland’s House of Blues. God, every time I see her it just feels good to be alive. She’s someone who gets it. And to be surrounded by so many other people who get it is exhilarating. Thank you, Ani, for doing what you do. The last [...]
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Michael Douglas, Oliver Stone, and Shia LaBeouf (?!) to sequelize Wall Street
During the early coverage of the current economic crisis, the name Gorden Gekko was repeated so many times you’d think people would be clamoring to purchase (probably on a credit card) the Wall Street DVD. But why watch the original when you can see a sequel? Michael Douglas, who won an Oscar for his portrayal [...]