The Butler Brothers’ latest brew, GUT ROT
The Butler Brothers rarely disappoint. When the duo’s latest effort, a web series titled Larry & Burt’s Gut Rot, opened with a nod to Taxi Driver, I knew I was in for another great experience. From Scorsese to Baumbach, the Butler Brothers’ work is inspired by the best. I love their productions because they love movies as much as I do. Check out the first episode of Larry & Burt’s Gut Rot above, then visit Substance Productions for more Butler Brothers...
Read MoreIndie Alert: Justin D. Hilliard’s SWALLOW posters
Click to Enlarge Striped Socks Productions and director Justin D. Hilliard premiered the posters from the upcoming indie Swallow today on Facebook. This afternoon, Hilliard was kind enough to pass on those first posters for posting here. I love the red and yellow one’s simple, sharp design, but that second poster is a little more intriguing. I guess if I catch Swallow at a film festival, I’ll just have to pick up both cards. From Striped Socks Productions: Swallow is a bittersweet, lyrical sci-fi drama that examines the complexities of relationships in the near future, some real and some artificial. I covered Hilliard’s first feature, Wednesday, nearly five years ago on this site. Of all the indies that have come my way over the years, it’s still one of my favorites. While I wasn’t over the moon for his...
Read MoreLyons Den Productions Erie, PA Casting Call
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR FEATURE FILM Seeking M/F talent of various ages for several roles in new Lyons Den Productions feature film, “SCHISM”, to be filmed in Erie, PA area. Previous acting experience not required. 2nd Audition/Registration Date: Saturday, September 9th, 12-5PM Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall 919 State Street, Erie PA Director: John C. Lyons Website: www.schismmovie.com Role type(s): Lead, Supporting, and Extras (speaking and non-speaking) Pay Scale: Credit and copy, no pay Film projected start date: mid/late September 2006 About the Film and the Filmmaker: Films are rarely made about the residents of an assisted living community or the elderly in general. Sadly, these people are sometimes treated like second class citizens, a burden to their families, and oftentimes forgotten entirely. Our film will center on these wonderful and colorful characters, often full of life and energy, but held back only by...
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Movie Review: CONFUSIONS OF AN UNMARRIED COUPLE (2006)
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple (2006) – ***1/2 The Butler Bros. continue to amaze me. As filmmakers, they have a mental library of great directors they draw upon to make their own works. More importantly, I never feel that they are unworthy of the significant comparisons. Take the Bros. newest film Confusions of an Unmarried Couple, for example. The influences of John Cassavetes are unmistakable. It’s easily the strongest film to date from two of the strongest voices in indie film. But that also means it’s time for them to step it up to the next level of filmmaking. Confusions follows Dan, who months after finding his girlfriend Lisa in bed with another girl decides to collect his belongings from the apartment they shared. Apparently looking for a confrontation, Dan makes sure that Lisa is home before he barges in. An...
Read MoreReview: FACADE
Façade (2004)–**** Façade is a startling and profound film that could have been considered one of those wake-up call movies were it handled differently. Brian Bedard’s first feature avoids that designation to its benefit, so we aren’t distracted from the tragic and personal story that unfolds. The real-time film ominously begins with the words “This film will end in 89 minutes” fading in and then out on a black screen. It may not be as direct as William Holden face down in a swimming pool, but it’s enough to make you realize that Façade is headed toward a heartbreaking end. We meet Harold (Patrick J. Adams), a meek and distressed 19-year-old who spends part of his birthday writing a letter to his dad who is no longer in the picture for unknown reasons. Harold’s mom (Marilyn McIntyre) and her live-in boyfriend Ronnie...
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