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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June 11, 2015
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Official Teaser Trailer 1

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

I have never been a fan of The Hunger Games series. On the other hand, the books are a slice of heaven, that I could not get enough of. Needless…

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June 11, 2015
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The Martian Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

I just recently saw the trailer for The Martian. Everyone who have seen it before me, warned that it gave away much of the plot. My response to them is…

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June 9, 2015
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Z for Zachariah Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Margot Robbie is the last woman on Earth. This might sound as a dream come true. Especially, when you are perceived to be the last man on Earth. I would…

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June 9, 2015
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The Walk Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Who knew a movie about tight rope walking could be so exhilarating! I heard about this movie a year ago. What was my reaction, you may ask. It was initially,…

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June 6, 2015
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Suffragette Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Women suffrage was a very real thing in history, still remains an issue in certain places of the world. I am ashamed to admit that I know very little about…

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June 6, 2015
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“Love & Mercy” Needs More Beach

— Posted by Jules Neuman

The life of reclusive Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson, from his successes with highly-influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous breakdown and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr….

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June 6, 2015
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Andrew Bujalski’s “Results”

— Posted by Jules Neuman

    Two mismatched personal trainers’ lives are upended by the actions of a new, wealthy client.   Andrew Bujalski released Results to a flurry of appreciative critical responses: finally,…

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June 6, 2015
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Everest Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

This trailer broke my heart! Why you may ask? Because for five seconds, I thought it was a Cliffhanger reboot. Okay, my rant is over, and let us proceed onto…

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June 6, 2015
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DVD/Blu-ray: Fifty Shades Leaves Little To The Unknown

— Posted by Jim Alexander

    Fifty Shades of Grey has been a worldwide box office phenomenon. Now the movie is available on DVD and Blu-ray, and it comes with a lot of bonus…

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June 5, 2015
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Paul Feig
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law

SPY: Melissa McCarthy Delivers in this Hilarious and Enjoyable Action Comedy.

— Posted by Kenny Miles

  Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the…

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June 4, 2015
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Burn Later Productions Producers Talk About Their Comedies

— Posted by Jim Alexander

  Burn Later Productions has produced recent hit independent comedies, Drinking Buddies, Adult Beginners, and upcoming comedy Results. Leading the charge of this production company are producers Paul Bernon and…

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June 3, 2015
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Walking on Sunshine Review

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Director: Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini Stars: Greg Wise, Annabel Scholey, Giulio Berruti Genre: Musical, Romance   Synopsis: Do you remember your first holiday romance? Taylor does, the only problem…

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June 2, 2015
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American Ultra Official Red Band Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Jesse Eisenberg is an action star. Ladies and gentlemen, we have seen it all. What makes this even worst is that the trailer looks good. Like legit good! We might…

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June 2, 2015
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller 
Director: Daniel Peddle
Writer: Daniel Peddle
Stars: William Dickerson, Andy Foltz, Liliane Gillenwater

Sunset Edge Review

— Posted by Kenny Miles

  On a lazy afternoon, two tales intertwine in this meditative portrayal of disaffected youth set in a graveyard of abandoned mobile homes known as Sunset Edge. Four suburban teens…

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June 1, 2015
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Opening Night at the Brooklyn Film Festival Watching “Manson Family Vacation” (a report and a review)

— Posted by Jules Neuman

The Movie Blog was invited to the opening night of the Brooklyn Film Festival ( the week-long event is being held at the Wythe Hotel in, obviously, Brooklyn, NY, with the closing…

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June 1, 2015
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San Andreas Movie Review

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Director: Brad Peyton Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller   In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous…

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June 1, 2015
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Sunshine Superman: Delightful Doc on Base Jumper Carl Boenish Soars

— Posted by Kenny Miles

A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE-jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human…

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May 28, 2015
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Cooties Official Trailer

— Posted by Mo Baptiste

Remember the Cooties game? You know, the one you used to play when you liked someone? When you touched them and told them how they had some incurable disease? Well,…

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