Filmmaker Mora Stephens Talks About Her Movie Zipper

 

 

I had a chance to speak to director Mora Stephens regarding her recently released film Zipper, starring Patrick Wilson. Mora talked about what prompted her to co-write and direct the film, her interest in political scandals, and addictions. She talks about working with a talented crew and actors on this film. The interview a…

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Review: Kill the Messenger

 

 
Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Bourne Legacy”) leads an all-star cast in a dramatic thriller based on the remarkable true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb. Webb stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on thenation’s streets…and…

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Actor Jason Ritter Discusses His Career and The Film 7 Minutes

 

Thanks to the great people at Falco Inc. I had a chance to speak to actor Jason Ritter upon the DVD release of his latest film 7 Minutes. I’m a huge fan of Jason’s work and really enjoyed him in The Event, The East, and About Alex among others. Below is the entire audio version of the interview with Jason. At the bottom, make sure to …

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The Mend Is A Blend Of Confusion And Emptiness

 
Synopsis:A comic drama about rage, doubt, lust, madness, and other brotherly hand-me-downs.
 

 

The Mend is one of those puzzling films where you don’t know if you just dislike it, or like it for the fact it’s so weird and different. Written and directed by John Magary the movie depicts anger, rage, sadness, jealous…

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Strangerland Director Kim Farrant

 

I had an opportunity to speak to Australian film director Kim Farrant about her latest film Strangerland, starring Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes. The audio portion of the interview can be found below:

 

 

I found Kim to be very open and honest in the interview. I was quite surprised hearing about the passing …

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Josh Lucas, John Magary, and Mickey Sumner Discuss Making Of 'The Mend'

I had a chance to talk to talk to actors Josh Lucas, Mickey Sumner, and director John Magary regarding the release of their film The Mend. Below is the audio of the interview of in it’s entirety.

 

 

Sometimes three person interviews are difficult to conduct, but everyone in this group was well spoken and had a good understan…

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The Dowdle Brothers Discuss The Making of 'No Escape'

 

I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with John Erick and Drew Dowdle, the men behind the movie No Escape. Below is the audio interview in it’s entirety. I spoke to the guys about the fear factor of the movie, the casting of Owen Wilson, and keeping up the tension in the movie, and a lot more!

 

 

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No Escape Is The Most Terrifying Movie Of The Year

 
Synopsis: In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed. (Imdb)
 

 

It took till the end of August for the scariest movie of the year to arrive. No Esca…

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Swanberg's Sweet and Satisfying "Digging for Fire" + a Q&A; with the Director

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Tim, a high school teacher who is feeling his age, and and his wife, Lee, a yoga teacher and young mother, decide to hide away in a house in the woods and take a vacation from life. Their duplex, their lack of money, and some building resentments towards each other (like doing the taxes and choosing a pre-K for their son), weigh…

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Rupert Friend Plays an Elite Assassin in 'Hitman: Agent 47' Co-Starring Zachary Quinto

“Hitman: Agent 47,” based on the popular video game, centers on an elite assassin, played by Rupert Friend (“Homeland), engineered to be the perfect killing machine. He’s emotionless, consistent, deadly. He’s known by the two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck, which means he’s a prototype and numbers higher than this presumably…

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August 24, 2003
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Surprise Surprise. Ashton Kutcher bombs

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Surprise Surprise. Ashton Kutcher bombs at Box Office Ashton Kutcher’s new film “My Boss’s Daughter” opened this weekend as a true Box Office disaster. Opening on over 2200 screens, Boss’s…

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August 22, 2003
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Our Discussion Nemo thought this

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Our Discussion Nemo thought this up yesterday, but no one posted it. Here’s a nifty thought: Batman Vs. Daredevil Your thoughts……(batman)……

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August 21, 2003
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Jurassic Park 4 File this

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Jurassic Park 4 File this one under the heading of mixed feelings. I love the Jurassic Park series, but Jurassic Park 3 was an incredible let down. I’m not really…

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August 21, 2003
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Johnny Depp offered Willy Wonka

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Johnny Depp offered Willy Wonka role Johnny Depp has been offered the role of Willy Wonka in director Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a Warner Bros. remake of…

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August 20, 2003
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GRINDing to a complete halt

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GRINDing to a complete halt In the midst of the great blackout, it seems that most people “forgot” to buy their tickets for the epic skateboarding adventure Grind. The film…

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August 19, 2003
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Pirates of the Caribbean 2

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TextAd=Also check out Rotten Tomatoes Pirates of the Caribbean 2 or FilmForce Pirates of the Caribbean 2

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August 19, 2003
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Tuesday Top Ten Wow,

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Tuesday Top Ten Wow, I almost forgot all about the Tuesday Top Ten today. I shudder to think what it would mean to my public if I were to neglect…

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August 16, 2003
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New/Newish Movies Ya Might Wanna

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New/Newish Movies Ya Might Wanna See. Well folks, don’t say we don’t look out for you. I spend a little too much time browsing through what’s coming up in movies,…

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August 16, 2003
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From ‘the Passion’ to Luther

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From ‘the Passion’ to Luther I don’t know if one movie inspired the idea for the other, but knowing the story behind this, I’m actually surprised that no one has…

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August 15, 2003
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Hot? Yes. Is Brittany Murphy

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Hot? Yes. Is Brittany Murphy talented? No. My first real exposure to Brittany Murphy was in the thriller Don’t Say A Word with Michael Douglas. The movie didn’t thrill, and…

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August 15, 2003
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Today’s Lesson It’s very tricky

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Today’s Lesson It’s very tricky trying to watch my movies with the power off.

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August 14, 2003
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Freddy vs. Jason. Too little

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Freddy vs. Jason. Too little too late? Ok I admit it. I’m looking forward to Freddy vs. Jason tomorrow. To be brutally honest I’m almost giddy. I’ve been waiting almost…

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August 14, 2003
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MY outcomes Ah, picking the

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MY outcomes Ah, picking the winners in imaginary fights. Every geeks pastime including sports geeks and book geeks. I enjoy this so much that I hereby decree Thursday to be…

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August 14, 2003
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Let the main event begin

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Let the main event begin To commemorate the opening of Freddy vs Jason tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to imagine the outcome of a few other movie dream…

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August 13, 2003
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Peter Jackson + King Kong

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Peter Jackson + King Kong = Ka-Ching! While I’m not totally convinced of the need to remake King Kong, it is nice to see Peter JAckson get some recognition as…

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August 13, 2003
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For you Kevin Smith fans

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For you Kevin Smith fans out there… There’s a little tidbit about a new Kevin Smith project in the works at superherohype.com The title alone is almost worth the price…

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August 13, 2003
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Thinking about starting a boycott

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Thinking about starting a boycott It should really come as no surprise that I love movies. I love just about everything about them. I love going to the theater with…

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August 12, 2003
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“The Rundown” Trailer and my About-Face Thereof.

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“The Rundown.” Off-hand, my intentions of seeing this movie were slim to none until I saw…. …….the trailer. Good Yummy Stuff.

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