The transformative power of music, and the bonds that develop when diverse artists collaborate, should be continuously celebrated. The stunning trajectory of the professional partnership and personal friendship between two distinct artists, including both their notable successes and emotional challenges, is enthrallingly captured in the new music documentary, ‘Satan & Adam.’ The movie, which was […]
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- 4/19/2019
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Exclusive: Contrary to what the title might suggest, the documentary Satan & Adam isn’t about a man’s relationship with the devil — but it is a film about a man named Adam and his relationship with a man whose nickname is Satan. Directed by V. Scott Balcerek, Satan & Adam tells the story of the titular musical duo that included harmonica player Adam Gussow and Sterling “Mr. Satan” Magee.
The documentary was filmed over 23 years and as seen in the trailer above Gusson and Magee were a very unlikely pair. In 1986, Gussow, a Jewish Ivy League grad, asked if he could jam on the streets of Harlem with blues man Magee. Music magic happened and an unforgettable collaboration was born, going against the grain of racial tension in New York City.
While jamming out on the streets, Satan & Adam caught the attention of members of the internationally renowned band U2 which led to a debut record.
The documentary was filmed over 23 years and as seen in the trailer above Gusson and Magee were a very unlikely pair. In 1986, Gussow, a Jewish Ivy League grad, asked if he could jam on the streets of Harlem with blues man Magee. Music magic happened and an unforgettable collaboration was born, going against the grain of racial tension in New York City.
While jamming out on the streets, Satan & Adam caught the attention of members of the internationally renowned band U2 which led to a debut record.
- 4/18/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s that time of year. The lists come out, people check to see if their favorite films are on the list, then complain when they’re left off. Moaning also comes when one film is placed too low or too high, and the writer is told he knows nothing of cinema. As should be the preface when reading any review, this is just an opinion and should be treated as such. Unless you didn’t like Avatar. Then you need to have your cinema-going privileges revoked. Kidding…or not?
But back to 2009, which here ranked as one of the better years in film for the decade. From my own personal standpoint, I consider this list to be a nice mix of mainstream and independent film, but that’s up to you, the reader to decide. You can tell me how wrong and stupid I am after I present the...
But back to 2009, which here ranked as one of the better years in film for the decade. From my own personal standpoint, I consider this list to be a nice mix of mainstream and independent film, but that’s up to you, the reader to decide. You can tell me how wrong and stupid I am after I present the...
- 1/2/2010
- by Philip Barrett
- ReelLoop.com
NEW YORK -- This latest CGI effort from Disney is all too indicative of the current glut of animated films. Lacking distinctive personality or humor and unfortunately coming across as an all-too-soon remake of last year's "Madagascar", "The Wild" is unlikely to achieve the sort of boxoffice numbers garnered by its predecessor, though its holiday weekend release should help.
Yet another tale of animals transported from the cushy environs of a New York zoo to the perils of the jungle, the film depicts the adventures of a lion (Kiefer Sutherland), a giraffe (Janeane Garofalo), a squirrel (Jim Belushi), an anaconda (Richard Kind) and a koala (Eddie Izzard) as they attempt to rescue the lion's cub (Greg Cipes) after he is mistakenly shipped to the wild.
Providing the emotional hook to the story is the lion having to come to grips with the fact that he has lived his whole life in a protected environment, and the struggle of his young cub to find his "roar." Oh, and there's a love story of sorts between the giraffe and the squirrel.
Directed in ultra-frenetic style by the aptly nicknamed Steve "Spaz" Williams, the film is a relentlessly loud and ultimately exhausting exercise only partially leavened by the usual heavy doses of wisecracking humor and visual gags. Despite numerous clever touches, the film isn't entertaining enough to lift it above its general air of familiarity, though tykes with short memories should find enough to amuse them.
The impressive animation is rendered in a more realistic style than usual, with the animals depicted in a down-to-earth fashion that only slightly conflicts with the fact that they're engaged in such activities as steering boats. But while their visual details are impressive, the characters lack the personality of those in such efforts as "The Lion King", the stage version of which gets a prominent plug in this film.
The voice talents generally get the job done. Sutherland's impressive tones provide the proper gravitas as the loving lion father; Garofalo gives her giraffe an amusing air of exasperation; Belushi scores laughs with his love-struck squirrel; and William Shatner bellows with gusto as a wildebeest. The funniest contributions come from Izzard's wittily acerbic koala and Lenny Venito and Joseph Siravo's Brooklyn-accented alligators.
THE WILD
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Walt Disney Pictures presents
a Hoytboy Pictures and Sir Zip Studios production
a Contrafilm production
Credits:
Director: Steve "Spaz" Williams
Producers: Clint Goldman, Beau Flynn
Screenwriters: Ed Dector, John J. Strauss, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Story by: Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Production designer and art director: Chris Farmer
Editors: V. Scott Balcerek, Steven L. Wagner
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Supervising character designer: Erich Rigling
Cast:
Samson: Kiefer Sutherland
Benny: Jim Belushi
Nigel: Eddie Izzard
Bridget: Janeane Garofalo
Kazar: William Shatner
Larry: Richard Kind
Ryan: Greg Cipes
MPAA rating G
Running time -- 85 minutes...
Yet another tale of animals transported from the cushy environs of a New York zoo to the perils of the jungle, the film depicts the adventures of a lion (Kiefer Sutherland), a giraffe (Janeane Garofalo), a squirrel (Jim Belushi), an anaconda (Richard Kind) and a koala (Eddie Izzard) as they attempt to rescue the lion's cub (Greg Cipes) after he is mistakenly shipped to the wild.
Providing the emotional hook to the story is the lion having to come to grips with the fact that he has lived his whole life in a protected environment, and the struggle of his young cub to find his "roar." Oh, and there's a love story of sorts between the giraffe and the squirrel.
Directed in ultra-frenetic style by the aptly nicknamed Steve "Spaz" Williams, the film is a relentlessly loud and ultimately exhausting exercise only partially leavened by the usual heavy doses of wisecracking humor and visual gags. Despite numerous clever touches, the film isn't entertaining enough to lift it above its general air of familiarity, though tykes with short memories should find enough to amuse them.
The impressive animation is rendered in a more realistic style than usual, with the animals depicted in a down-to-earth fashion that only slightly conflicts with the fact that they're engaged in such activities as steering boats. But while their visual details are impressive, the characters lack the personality of those in such efforts as "The Lion King", the stage version of which gets a prominent plug in this film.
The voice talents generally get the job done. Sutherland's impressive tones provide the proper gravitas as the loving lion father; Garofalo gives her giraffe an amusing air of exasperation; Belushi scores laughs with his love-struck squirrel; and William Shatner bellows with gusto as a wildebeest. The funniest contributions come from Izzard's wittily acerbic koala and Lenny Venito and Joseph Siravo's Brooklyn-accented alligators.
THE WILD
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Walt Disney Pictures presents
a Hoytboy Pictures and Sir Zip Studios production
a Contrafilm production
Credits:
Director: Steve "Spaz" Williams
Producers: Clint Goldman, Beau Flynn
Screenwriters: Ed Dector, John J. Strauss, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Story by: Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Production designer and art director: Chris Farmer
Editors: V. Scott Balcerek, Steven L. Wagner
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Supervising character designer: Erich Rigling
Cast:
Samson: Kiefer Sutherland
Benny: Jim Belushi
Nigel: Eddie Izzard
Bridget: Janeane Garofalo
Kazar: William Shatner
Larry: Richard Kind
Ryan: Greg Cipes
MPAA rating G
Running time -- 85 minutes...
- 4/13/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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