It’s been forty years since the release of David Lynch’s Dune, and although the film is certainly a flawed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel, there’s something inherently fascinating about it. That fascination has led to the film growing a substantial cult following over the years, which obsesses over every little detail. After all these years, fans of Lynch’s Dune actually have something new to enjoy, thanks to a never-before-seen deleted scene which has been restored by the folks at Nerdist.
The Dune deleted scene centers around Harah (Molly Wryn), a Freman character who originally had a bigger role in the movie. The scene finds Harah explaining to Lady Jessica (Francesca Annis) why the young Alia (Alicia Witt) scares the other Freman. You can check it out in the video below, which includes an introduction from Wryn herself.
Wryn sent the deleted scene to...
The Dune deleted scene centers around Harah (Molly Wryn), a Freman character who originally had a bigger role in the movie. The scene finds Harah explaining to Lady Jessica (Francesca Annis) why the young Alia (Alicia Witt) scares the other Freman. You can check it out in the video below, which includes an introduction from Wryn herself.
Wryn sent the deleted scene to...
- 3/12/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
David Lynch's "Dune" was mostly seen as a misstep for the celebrated director back in 1984. As we gear up for the bleak blockbuster that is Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two," Lynch's "Dune" now occupies an unusual space in the public consciousness — somewhere between cult classic and historic blunder. There are undoubtedly plenty of things wrong with "Dune" 1984, and the film suffered a brutal critical and commercial reception. But forty years after Lynch's $40 million spectacle bombed at the box office, some have come to see the films' positives, arguing that "Dune" 1984 is better than its reputation suggests.
Which, as it happens, is a perfectly reasonable point of view. Aside from the impressive set and costume design, "Dune" actually featured some pretty good visual effects for the time. What's more, the casting was excellent. Lynch may have ruthlessly denied Glenn Close for a part in "Dune," but luckily for him,...
Which, as it happens, is a perfectly reasonable point of view. Aside from the impressive set and costume design, "Dune" actually featured some pretty good visual effects for the time. What's more, the casting was excellent. Lynch may have ruthlessly denied Glenn Close for a part in "Dune," but luckily for him,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Welcome to a new episode of The Film Stage Show! Brian Roan and Robyn Bahr are joined by Max Evry (author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History) to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two.
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- 3/5/2024
- by Brian Roan
- The Film Stage
This article contains massive spoilers for Dune: Part Two.
Author and producer Brian Herbert is no stranger to the world of Dune. As the son of Frank Herbert, the visionary writer who published the first Dune novel in 1965, Brian saw firsthand his father create the mythology of Arrakis and the legend of the Kwisatz Haderach. He also would go on to add to that mythology, with Brian co-writing numerous Dune novels of his own. So it should not be taken lightly when he praised this past week the completion of Denis Villeneuve’s two-part Dune adaptation.
“I saw Dune: Part Two at a private studio screening,” Brian Herbert wrote on social media, “and it is gratifying to see my father’s story told with such great care. When the new movie is combined with Dune: Part One it is by far the best film interpretation of Frank Herbert’s classic...
Author and producer Brian Herbert is no stranger to the world of Dune. As the son of Frank Herbert, the visionary writer who published the first Dune novel in 1965, Brian saw firsthand his father create the mythology of Arrakis and the legend of the Kwisatz Haderach. He also would go on to add to that mythology, with Brian co-writing numerous Dune novels of his own. So it should not be taken lightly when he praised this past week the completion of Denis Villeneuve’s two-part Dune adaptation.
“I saw Dune: Part Two at a private studio screening,” Brian Herbert wrote on social media, “and it is gratifying to see my father’s story told with such great care. When the new movie is combined with Dune: Part One it is by far the best film interpretation of Frank Herbert’s classic...
- 3/1/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Ever since David Lynch tried bringing Frank Herbert's epic tome to the big screen, "Dune" 1984 has enjoyed a somewhat uneven legacy. Many view it as a rare misstep for Lynch, in part because the film bombed spectacularly at the box office, but mainly because, well, there are a lot of things wrong with "Dune" 1984. That said, the film has some pretty ardent defenders and gained a significant cult following after its release. In fact, as we all await the arrival of the bleak blockbuster that is "Dune: Part Two," Lynch's take on the material seems to be enjoying more of a reassessment than it ever has before, with modern audiences asking whether the director's imaginative sci-fi really was as bad as its initial box office performance suggests.
In many ways, the answer to that question is an emphatic "no." Even contemporary critics agreed that "Dune" 1984 wasn't without its charms.
In many ways, the answer to that question is an emphatic "no." Even contemporary critics agreed that "Dune" 1984 wasn't without its charms.
- 2/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Although collecting physical media doesn’t have the convenience appeal of streaming films, there is now sort of a stigma with purchasing movies through online platforms. Although its possible to compile a collection of movies through an online library, consumers will ultimately be at the whim of the service should it choose to keep the title available on their server. Additionally, there are a number of titles that don’t happen to find their way to have streaming access and physical media distributors like Shout and Vinegar Syndrome have dedicated their business to some overlooked titles.
Kino Lorber, another great media distributor has just unveiled the technical specs for the Chevy Chase Fletch films via Blu-ray.com, as well as revealing the special features that can be found on the new blu-rays. In 2022, Jon Hamm would take up the mantle in the long-in-development third movie, Confess, Fletch, which is based...
Kino Lorber, another great media distributor has just unveiled the technical specs for the Chevy Chase Fletch films via Blu-ray.com, as well as revealing the special features that can be found on the new blu-rays. In 2022, Jon Hamm would take up the mantle in the long-in-development third movie, Confess, Fletch, which is based...
- 2/16/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
After Risky Business, Tom Cruise was catapulted into the spotlight. Sure, there was Taps and The Outsiders, but once he slid across the floor in his skivvies, he was it. And he could choose any project he wanted, including a picture with David Lynch. As it turns out, Tom Cruise was in contention for the role of Paul Atreides in 1984’s Dune but couldn’t quite grasp Frank Herbert’s language.
As detailed in Max Evry’s oral history A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune, Tom Cruise could have led the sci-fi flop instead of, you know, headlining Top Gun and shooting pool with Paul Newman. According to Everett McGill, who played Fremen leader Stilgar, “I have a faint recollection that Tom Cruise had some difficulty with the language during his screen test.” Sean Young, who played Chani, delivered an odd cheapshot, saying, “Maybe they hadn’t gotten...
As detailed in Max Evry’s oral history A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune, Tom Cruise could have led the sci-fi flop instead of, you know, headlining Top Gun and shooting pool with Paul Newman. According to Everett McGill, who played Fremen leader Stilgar, “I have a faint recollection that Tom Cruise had some difficulty with the language during his screen test.” Sean Young, who played Chani, delivered an odd cheapshot, saying, “Maybe they hadn’t gotten...
- 10/25/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel, the character Duke Leto Atreides is set up to fail. Awarded the mining rights to the arid planet Arrakis by a powerful emperor, and given a limited number of days to exploit them, Leto is sent to the desert essentially to die. And in the end, he should’ve known forces beyond his control were conspiring against him from the start.
One wonders whether back in 1984 if David Lynch felt he could relate. An already impressive directorial talent behind intriguing films like Eraserhead (1977) and The Elephant Man (1980), Lynch was a 34-year-old wunderkind when he was tapped by producer Dino De Laurentiis to direct, and eventually rewrite, Dune as a sci-fi epic intended to rival Star Wars. Yet through the vicissitudes of fate—as well as budget, location photography, and post-production studio mandates—the film that reached cinema screens was a fraction of his sprawling vision.
One wonders whether back in 1984 if David Lynch felt he could relate. An already impressive directorial talent behind intriguing films like Eraserhead (1977) and The Elephant Man (1980), Lynch was a 34-year-old wunderkind when he was tapped by producer Dino De Laurentiis to direct, and eventually rewrite, Dune as a sci-fi epic intended to rival Star Wars. Yet through the vicissitudes of fate—as well as budget, location photography, and post-production studio mandates—the film that reached cinema screens was a fraction of his sprawling vision.
- 9/18/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Just because “Dune: Part Two” has been pushed back to 2024 doesn’t mean that your fall can’t be filled with delicious “Dune”-y goodness.
Max Evry’s “A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s ‘Dune,’ An Oral History” traces the development, production and reception to the “Eraserhead” filmmaker’s take on Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel. The book, to be released by 1984 Publishing on Sept. 19, is a gorgeous artifact (those red pages) and richly rewarding, even if you have only a passing interest or understanding of the initial attempt at a “Dune” adaptation. As you can imagine, things are messy, and in this exclusive excerpt, star Kyle MacLachlan, Sean Young and others recount a particularly fraught sequence that MacLachlan was having trouble with. Enjoy!
David Lynch’s ability to help actors bring their best to the table was often tested. During the filming of the knife fight with...
Max Evry’s “A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s ‘Dune,’ An Oral History” traces the development, production and reception to the “Eraserhead” filmmaker’s take on Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel. The book, to be released by 1984 Publishing on Sept. 19, is a gorgeous artifact (those red pages) and richly rewarding, even if you have only a passing interest or understanding of the initial attempt at a “Dune” adaptation. As you can imagine, things are messy, and in this exclusive excerpt, star Kyle MacLachlan, Sean Young and others recount a particularly fraught sequence that MacLachlan was having trouble with. Enjoy!
David Lynch’s ability to help actors bring their best to the table was often tested. During the filming of the knife fight with...
- 9/11/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
I always love a good “what if” when it comes to casting. What if Sean Conner didn’t turn down the role of Gandolf? What if Tom Selleck was Indiana Jones? And what if Val Kilmer was Paud Atreides in David Lynch’s Dune?
Although David Lynch’s adaptation of Dune was a critical and commercial disaster upon release, the film has gone on to develop a passionate cult following. Max Evry’s upcoming book A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History dives into the making of the movie with interviews from the cast and crew. Mashable has an exclusive excerpt from the book that reveals just how close Val Kilmer came to starring in the movie.
Related Kyle MacLachlan doesn’t “understand” much of David Lynch’s work
According to production office assistant Craig Campobasso, Val Kilmer was actually the number one choice to play...
Although David Lynch’s adaptation of Dune was a critical and commercial disaster upon release, the film has gone on to develop a passionate cult following. Max Evry’s upcoming book A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History dives into the making of the movie with interviews from the cast and crew. Mashable has an exclusive excerpt from the book that reveals just how close Val Kilmer came to starring in the movie.
Related Kyle MacLachlan doesn’t “understand” much of David Lynch’s work
According to production office assistant Craig Campobasso, Val Kilmer was actually the number one choice to play...
- 8/25/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Film writer Max Evry goes behind the erratic ride of David Lynch’s Dune like never before, with a years-in-the-making oral history culled from a lineup of new interviews with the film’s stars, creatives, film executives, and insiders – not to mention Lynch himself.
Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early ‘80s Universal Pictures was prepared to give Lynch the keys to the kingdom &nda...
Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early ‘80s Universal Pictures was prepared to give Lynch the keys to the kingdom &nda...
- 8/13/2023
- QuietEarth.us
In news that seems both incredibly obvious and shocking at the same time, Willem Dafoe is boarding Robert Eggers' long-gestating remake of "Nosferatu." Deadline confirmed the casting in an exclusive report, although they did not detail his potential role. What we know, however, is that he won't be playing Count Orlok, the harrowing vampire brought to life by Max Schreck in the F.W. Murnau classic. That distinction will be handled by another classic Weird Guy™, Bill Skarsgärd. Don't worry, though — Dafoe got his chance to don the makeup in the meta-dramedy "Shadow of the Vampire."
Even if he isn't playing Orlok, Dafoe seems tailor-made for a project like this, especially with Eggers. The two first collaborated on 2019's "The Lighthouse" and reunited with the criminally underrated "The Northman" in 2022. Based on this relationship, it probably shouldn't be a surprise that he at least knew of Eggers' desire to remake the film,...
Even if he isn't playing Orlok, Dafoe seems tailor-made for a project like this, especially with Eggers. The two first collaborated on 2019's "The Lighthouse" and reunited with the criminally underrated "The Northman" in 2022. Based on this relationship, it probably shouldn't be a surprise that he at least knew of Eggers' desire to remake the film,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Our own Max Evry just spoke with actor and makeup effects legend Tom Savini for the 40th anniversary of "Creepshow." In their conversation, Savini recalled a tale about a lesser-known film in director George Romero's oeuvre called "Knightriders." After the runaway success of the 1978 sequel "Dawn of the Dead," Romero was given carte blanche to make an Arthurian biker movie about a Renaissance troupe who travel the countryside mounting jousting tournaments on their motorcycles. How anyone would not rush to the theater to see that is beyond me. Savini and Ed Harris (in his first starring role) helped to bring Romero's modern medieval vision to life, but the ambitious project failed to ignite the box office, causing Romero's newly found freedom to suddenly be reeled in significantly.
Years before "Dawn of the Dead" and 1981's "Knightriders," Romero was already thinking about making something set in the Middle Ages, recalled Savini.
Years before "Dawn of the Dead" and 1981's "Knightriders," Romero was already thinking about making something set in the Middle Ages, recalled Savini.
- 10/28/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Chatting with /Film's Max Evry over a recently released special edition Blu-ray of the 2015 documentary "Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini," the conversation turned, naturally, to horror and one of Savini's most well-known makeup fx contributions, George Romero's 1982 horror anthology "Creepshow." The classic October viewing staple hits its 40th anniversary this year and while many anthologies have followed in the EC Comics-inspired footsteps since, few have the lasting power of the Stephen King-penned original.
Filled with Tom Savini-engineered special effects for each of its five segments, "Creepshow" thrilled audiences with headless matriarchs, a creature-in-a-crate, a moss man, waterlogged ghouls, and cockroach kills. The fans love it, but Savini credits his longtime friend and the film's director George A. Romero for its legendary status. Savini tells Evry:
"George Romero. I mean, that's the simplest answer to that question. If you've seen "Night of the Living Dead...
Filled with Tom Savini-engineered special effects for each of its five segments, "Creepshow" thrilled audiences with headless matriarchs, a creature-in-a-crate, a moss man, waterlogged ghouls, and cockroach kills. The fans love it, but Savini credits his longtime friend and the film's director George A. Romero for its legendary status. Savini tells Evry:
"George Romero. I mean, that's the simplest answer to that question. If you've seen "Night of the Living Dead...
- 10/27/2022
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
It's hard to imagine where the horror genre would be if Tom Savini never got into makeup effects. After all, his work on films like "Dawn of the Dead" and "Friday the 13th" arguably helped solidify the idea that horror movies are all about visceral reactions – how else are you supposed to react to seeing heads get crushed or guts being eaten? Savini is rightfully heralded as an important figure for the genre, and /Film's Max Evry recently spoke to him about his varied career amidst the re-release of his documentary "Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini."
According to him, his career in effects came down to one distinct memory. He recalled one particular prank that he did when he was 14 that involved a busy road and a Johnston McCulley character.
"I used to dress up as Zorro and wait for a car to come by," Savini said.
According to him, his career in effects came down to one distinct memory. He recalled one particular prank that he did when he was 14 that involved a busy road and a Johnston McCulley character.
"I used to dress up as Zorro and wait for a car to come by," Savini said.
- 10/27/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Hello, everyone! We’re back after a brief hiatus to give you a look at the horror and sci-fi headed home this week on home media. As it turns out, the month of August’s releases are starting off on a quiet note, as we have two titles getting the 4K treatment this Tuesday—Dario Argento’s Tenebrae and Flatliners from Joel Schumacher—and then a handful of indie horror arriving on both Blu-ray and DVD: Scream at the Devil, Paranormal Devil, The Farm, and Joker’s Poltergeist.
Flatliners 4K
Some Lines Shouldn’T Be Crossed.
Known for his impressively eclectic filmography and for helping to launch the careers of several young Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s, Joel Schumacher tackles the existential question that, at one time or another, haunts us all: what awaits us after we die?
At the University Hospital School of Medicine, five ambitious students...
Flatliners 4K
Some Lines Shouldn’T Be Crossed.
Known for his impressively eclectic filmography and for helping to launch the careers of several young Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s, Joel Schumacher tackles the existential question that, at one time or another, haunts us all: what awaits us after we die?
At the University Hospital School of Medicine, five ambitious students...
- 8/2/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Humble Marty Piletti finally gets to home video in its proper widescreen format. Paddy Chayefsky’s TV play-turned theatrical feature really shines in Kino’s new 4K remaster. The performances of Betsy Blair and especially Ernest Borgnine provide the gentle magic, as non-glamorous Bronx-ites learn that two lonely people can find romance. It’s a winning formula and a thoughtful meditation on social reality in the pursuit of happiness. With a new audio commentary by Bryan Reesman and Max Evry.
Marty
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1955 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen + 1:37 flat open matte / 90 94 min. / Special Edition / Street Date July 19, 2022 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Joe Mantell, Esther Minciotti, August Ciolli, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, Frank Sutton, James Bell, Jack Klugman.
Cinematography: Joseph Lashelle
Art Directors: Ted Haworth, Walter Simonds
Editing Supervisor: Alan Crosland Jr.
Original Music: Roy Webb
Written by Paddy Chayefsky from his teleplay
Produced by Harold Hecht,...
Marty
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1955 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen + 1:37 flat open matte / 90 94 min. / Special Edition / Street Date July 19, 2022 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Joe Mantell, Esther Minciotti, August Ciolli, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, Frank Sutton, James Bell, Jack Klugman.
Cinematography: Joseph Lashelle
Art Directors: Ted Haworth, Walter Simonds
Editing Supervisor: Alan Crosland Jr.
Original Music: Roy Webb
Written by Paddy Chayefsky from his teleplay
Produced by Harold Hecht,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
This is news I do not want to be reporting. Robert Eggers has had a string of pretty fantastic films with "The Witch," "The Lighthouse," and the about-to-be-released "The Northman," which I absolutely loved. When I heard that he was doing a remake of the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu," I was thrilled. With his other work, it just seemed like the perfect fit. Our own Max Evry spoke to Eggers earlier this month for "The Northman," where he talked about the remake. Anya Taylor-Joy (who was also in "The Witch" and "The Northman") was confirmed for the film if it happened, and Eggers was looking...
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- 4/21/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
In the wake of the success of Denis Villeneuve’s sublime first installment of his adaptation of Dune, some might find it interesting to revisit the initial attempt at bringing Frank Herbert’s “unfilmable” novel to the screen. That is precisely what the folks over at /Film thought.
So, Max Evry set about exploring the topic by interviewing Daniel Griffith, the director of a relatively new documentary on the making of David Lynch’s version of Dune. The documentary, entitled The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune, is now available on the Arrow streaming service. If you are a fan of the 1984 film, Villeneuve’s film, or of the book itself, you should take a look at Mr. Evry’s excellent interview with Mr. Griffith titled “The Sleeper Must Awaken Director Daniel Griffith On Arrow’s Dune ’84 Documentary” over at /Film. Just follow the link above or click on the button below.
So, Max Evry set about exploring the topic by interviewing Daniel Griffith, the director of a relatively new documentary on the making of David Lynch’s version of Dune. The documentary, entitled The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune, is now available on the Arrow streaming service. If you are a fan of the 1984 film, Villeneuve’s film, or of the book itself, you should take a look at Mr. Evry’s excellent interview with Mr. Griffith titled “The Sleeper Must Awaken Director Daniel Griffith On Arrow’s Dune ’84 Documentary” over at /Film. Just follow the link above or click on the button below.
- 3/23/2022
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and that means you're probably only just now growing vaguely aware that you need to start getting gifts for your loved ones and friends together Asap. Luckily for you, /Film has gathered a ton of curated suggestions from writers Eric Vespe and Max Evry specifically for our readers, including movies and TV on Blu-ray, books, toys, collectibles and apparel. There's literally something for everyone here. Check out all the holiday goodness below, and click on all the buy links to get the items you want!
Part 1 focuses on movies and TV series on 4K and...
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Part 1 focuses on movies and TV series on 4K and...
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- 12/16/2021
- by Max Evry
- Slash Film
Some people find lists like this daunting, but for me it was pretty simple gathering this list since I only chose movies that had big ol' profound effect on me. These seminal movies shook me at various points in my life, from childhood to early adulthood. You won't find any movies from the last two decades, and that's part of what made this so easy. Since I started as a movie journalist in 2005 it has been harder to equate movies I have watched for work among my all-time favorites, no matter how powerful they were. Perhaps by then movies stopped becoming formative, similarly to when filmmakers like...
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- 11/3/2021
- by Max Evry
- Slash Film
David, Devindra, and Jeff give updates on the Covid vaccine, moving-going, and box office performance. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Max Evry, Managing Editor at ComingSoon.net, to review Godzilla vs. Kong. The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. Follow Max on Twitter. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles to us. Thanks to […]
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- 4/8/2021
- by Slashfilmcast
- Slash Film
Tune into all episodes live on Twitter.
This spring here at The Film Stage we partnered with Cinephile to present Cinephile Game Night, a livestream series on Twitter that aims to bring attention and support to charities supporting the film community and beyond. We’re now excited to announce our summer lineup, featuring The Big Picture podcast, the Unspooled podcast, Pajiba, ScreenCrush, Battleship Pretension, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Vidiots, and more.
Each evening features The Film Stage crew, including Jordan Raup, Conor O’Donnell, Dan Mecca, and Cinephile creator Cory Everett, and a rotating roster of special guests as we test our knowledge of movie trivia in this online version, adapted for our current self-isolated times. With each show lasting about an hour, we’ll square off and play a few rounds of Cinephile: A Card Game, including Filmography, Movie-Actor, and Six Degrees.
Viewers are invited to tune in and follow along with the cinema-related fun!
This spring here at The Film Stage we partnered with Cinephile to present Cinephile Game Night, a livestream series on Twitter that aims to bring attention and support to charities supporting the film community and beyond. We’re now excited to announce our summer lineup, featuring The Big Picture podcast, the Unspooled podcast, Pajiba, ScreenCrush, Battleship Pretension, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Vidiots, and more.
Each evening features The Film Stage crew, including Jordan Raup, Conor O’Donnell, Dan Mecca, and Cinephile creator Cory Everett, and a rotating roster of special guests as we test our knowledge of movie trivia in this online version, adapted for our current self-isolated times. With each show lasting about an hour, we’ll square off and play a few rounds of Cinephile: A Card Game, including Filmography, Movie-Actor, and Six Degrees.
Viewers are invited to tune in and follow along with the cinema-related fun!
- 6/11/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
David, Devindra, and Jeff devote an entire episode to Alita: Battle Angel, the new film directed by Robert Rodriguez and co-written by James Cameron, based on Yukito Kishiro‘s manga series Gunnm. The cast is joined by Max Evry, Senior Editor at ComingSoon.net to ask the question: was it worth the wait? Listen to David’s other podcast Write Along with […]
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- 2/20/2019
- by Slashfilmcast
- Slash Film
Critics have not been very kind to M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film Glass. While I loved it, a lot of critics didn’t. I have no idea what they were expecting from this movie, but it’s pure Shyamalan, and he delivered a conclusion to his trilogy that is a natural progression of the story he started with Unbreakable.
It looks like this might be another one of those films that the audiences and fans won’t agree with the critics on. Alamo Drafthouse recently hosted a special event where they screened all three films — Unbreakable, Split, and Glass — for the fans, and their reaction to the film was very different from the critics’ reactions.
Glass got a lot more positive buzz from these screenings! Fans seemed to really enjoy it. So, like I said in my previous post today, don’t let the critics decide what you think...
It looks like this might be another one of those films that the audiences and fans won’t agree with the critics on. Alamo Drafthouse recently hosted a special event where they screened all three films — Unbreakable, Split, and Glass — for the fans, and their reaction to the film was very different from the critics’ reactions.
Glass got a lot more positive buzz from these screenings! Fans seemed to really enjoy it. So, like I said in my previous post today, don’t let the critics decide what you think...
- 1/14/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The first reactions to director Robert Rodriguez’s sci-fi action film Alita: Battle Angel have hit the internet and you might be excited to learn what people are saying!
I’ve been hoping that this film would turn out great! After all, it’s been a passion project for producer James Cameron for years. He finally got the movie made with Rodriguez at the helm, and it looks like they are going to deliver a hell of a great film!
At least, that’s according to the few people who have already seen it. This could very well be the mind-blowing movie-going experience we were all hoping for! Here’s what’s been said so far:
#Alita kicks serious hardcore butt. Must be experienced in 3D pic.twitter.com/pkuK1Fur7T
— Chris Sylvia (@sylvioso) January 7, 2019
Just saw Alita: Battle Angel and it kinda blew my mind. Can’t wait for everyone to see it!
I’ve been hoping that this film would turn out great! After all, it’s been a passion project for producer James Cameron for years. He finally got the movie made with Rodriguez at the helm, and it looks like they are going to deliver a hell of a great film!
At least, that’s according to the few people who have already seen it. This could very well be the mind-blowing movie-going experience we were all hoping for! Here’s what’s been said so far:
#Alita kicks serious hardcore butt. Must be experienced in 3D pic.twitter.com/pkuK1Fur7T
— Chris Sylvia (@sylvioso) January 7, 2019
Just saw Alita: Battle Angel and it kinda blew my mind. Can’t wait for everyone to see it!
- 1/11/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
After years of build up and months of capital-h hype, “Avengers: Infinity War” is finally hitting theaters this week. And, uh, speaking of build up and hype, Marvel has been so determined to keep spoilers from spilling out that world premiere screenings held tonight in Los Angeles and New York City are (as far as we know) the first time the film has been shown to anyone outside of the studio.
In fact, most movie critics won’t even see “Infinity War” until tomorrow morning. By the way, good luck critics, because the review embargo lifts at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. But while critics have to wait to speak their peace, the social media embargo expired Monday night at 10:30, right after the Hollywood gala premiere let out.
Anyway, you’re probably not going to believe this, but people who attended tonight’s screenings are freaking out on Twitter.
Also Read: Who's Going to Die in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? We Put Odds on Every Major Hero Biting the Dust
First past the post was Kevin Smith, who violated the embargo by several hours to gush about “Infinity War”:
I am overwhelmed. The movie is epic beyond compare. Loved it. My legs are still shaking. It’s a gigantic @Marvel masterpiece. So much to say but I’ll stay Silent Bob til Monday so as not to slip in spoilers. Suffice to say it’s gonna be a looooong year until @Avengers 4… pic.twitter.com/aHnsgj5MK0
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 24, 2018
And the rest followed at the appoint hour: 10:30 p.m. Pst
Avengers: Infinity War blew my mind. I have never left a film this awestruck. Ever. Thanos is a force of Nature. Thor is the Mvp. Marvel Studios lays down the Infinity Gauntlet with this one.
— Nate Brail (@NateBrail) April 24, 2018
I liked #Avengers #InfinityWar more than a lfew other folks I’m talking to after the premiere. It’s hugely emotional and very funny but some might find it … I need to sleep on this.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 24, 2018
#InfinityWar is a whole lot to process. I liked it a lot, and there’s so much that works, but it definitely is “Part 1.” The ending is amazing and worth the journey, but there is a Lot crammed into its run time. Overall really liked it but need a rewatch already. pic.twitter.com/3P3rd3ojHJ
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) April 24, 2018
Infinity War is insane. That’s all I’m going to say.
— ✨ Rachel Heine ✨ (@RachelHeine) April 24, 2018
So #InfinityWar takes the Marvel universe to a whole new orbit.
— Daniel Alter (@DAlter007) April 24, 2018
So overwhelmed at what I saw in #AvengersInfinityWarPremiere I'm still processing. It's an epic event unlike anything you ever seen. I would follow the Russo's advice about staying offline because the movie has major reveals!
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 24, 2018
Had the pleasure of watching #Avengers: #InfinityWar. One of the most unique McU films, Iw has a distinct Marvel/Russo feel, while also bringing a Ton of emotional layers, dodging many McU tropes, & carried by a magnificent villain in #Thanos
Avoid social media untill you watch! pic.twitter.com/6ChaRhK5Eq
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) April 24, 2018
The final minutes of Avengers: Infinity War are heartstopping. Can’t wait for the next one. Marvel wins again. #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #InfinityWar
— Ben Barna (@sufferings) April 24, 2018
Doctor Strange emerges as a truly fascinating character. He contains multitudes… literally. Cumberbatch is now in firm command of that character’s gravitas, and delivers the one action and single line that everyone will be discussing and debating for the next year. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
Weak stuff: Subplot involving Vision, the concept of which I never entirely bought into, and which drives the entire Wakandan section of the film. Everyone in that subplot feels like ciphers, lacking any arc beyond being cool-looking chess pieces from better movies. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
I saw #AvengersInfinityWar earlier tonight and I can say that it delivers. There's a lot of really fun character interactions, some cool action moments (Thor's powers, Iron Man's suit), and a few powerful emotional beats. Most of the humor is ???????? Also Captain America is ???? pic.twitter.com/WoZNPDpGXk
— Molly Freeman (@mollyrockit) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar is the McU's biggest soap opera ever, and that's not a bad thing. Feels more like a sequel to Guardians, and you'll get to see what makes a Mad Titan tick. We will have A Lot to unpack soon.
— Mike Sorrentino (@MikeJSorrentino) April 24, 2018
Emotionally, narratively, visually, Avengers: Infinity War a very impressive piece of entertainment and storytelling. Somehow, it left me exhausted and excited at the same time. pic.twitter.com/YPICbbNNyQ
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar: Despite some truly thrilling moments, feels like less than the sum of its parts. A definite step down after that epic run of GotGV2 / Spidey / Thor 3 / Black Panther, but what else did I expect?
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 24, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War: A movie version of a massive comic-book crossover, for better (fun character interactions) and worse (it's pretty much all Infinity Stone shenanigans). Ymmv. #avengersinfinitywar
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) April 24, 2018
Read original story ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ First Reactions Are in: ‘I Have Never Left a Film This Awestruck’ At TheWrap...
In fact, most movie critics won’t even see “Infinity War” until tomorrow morning. By the way, good luck critics, because the review embargo lifts at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. But while critics have to wait to speak their peace, the social media embargo expired Monday night at 10:30, right after the Hollywood gala premiere let out.
Anyway, you’re probably not going to believe this, but people who attended tonight’s screenings are freaking out on Twitter.
Also Read: Who's Going to Die in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? We Put Odds on Every Major Hero Biting the Dust
First past the post was Kevin Smith, who violated the embargo by several hours to gush about “Infinity War”:
I am overwhelmed. The movie is epic beyond compare. Loved it. My legs are still shaking. It’s a gigantic @Marvel masterpiece. So much to say but I’ll stay Silent Bob til Monday so as not to slip in spoilers. Suffice to say it’s gonna be a looooong year until @Avengers 4… pic.twitter.com/aHnsgj5MK0
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 24, 2018
And the rest followed at the appoint hour: 10:30 p.m. Pst
Avengers: Infinity War blew my mind. I have never left a film this awestruck. Ever. Thanos is a force of Nature. Thor is the Mvp. Marvel Studios lays down the Infinity Gauntlet with this one.
— Nate Brail (@NateBrail) April 24, 2018
I liked #Avengers #InfinityWar more than a lfew other folks I’m talking to after the premiere. It’s hugely emotional and very funny but some might find it … I need to sleep on this.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 24, 2018
#InfinityWar is a whole lot to process. I liked it a lot, and there’s so much that works, but it definitely is “Part 1.” The ending is amazing and worth the journey, but there is a Lot crammed into its run time. Overall really liked it but need a rewatch already. pic.twitter.com/3P3rd3ojHJ
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) April 24, 2018
Infinity War is insane. That’s all I’m going to say.
— ✨ Rachel Heine ✨ (@RachelHeine) April 24, 2018
So #InfinityWar takes the Marvel universe to a whole new orbit.
— Daniel Alter (@DAlter007) April 24, 2018
So overwhelmed at what I saw in #AvengersInfinityWarPremiere I'm still processing. It's an epic event unlike anything you ever seen. I would follow the Russo's advice about staying offline because the movie has major reveals!
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 24, 2018
Had the pleasure of watching #Avengers: #InfinityWar. One of the most unique McU films, Iw has a distinct Marvel/Russo feel, while also bringing a Ton of emotional layers, dodging many McU tropes, & carried by a magnificent villain in #Thanos
Avoid social media untill you watch! pic.twitter.com/6ChaRhK5Eq
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) April 24, 2018
The final minutes of Avengers: Infinity War are heartstopping. Can’t wait for the next one. Marvel wins again. #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #InfinityWar
— Ben Barna (@sufferings) April 24, 2018
Doctor Strange emerges as a truly fascinating character. He contains multitudes… literally. Cumberbatch is now in firm command of that character’s gravitas, and delivers the one action and single line that everyone will be discussing and debating for the next year. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
Weak stuff: Subplot involving Vision, the concept of which I never entirely bought into, and which drives the entire Wakandan section of the film. Everyone in that subplot feels like ciphers, lacking any arc beyond being cool-looking chess pieces from better movies. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
I saw #AvengersInfinityWar earlier tonight and I can say that it delivers. There's a lot of really fun character interactions, some cool action moments (Thor's powers, Iron Man's suit), and a few powerful emotional beats. Most of the humor is ???????? Also Captain America is ???? pic.twitter.com/WoZNPDpGXk
— Molly Freeman (@mollyrockit) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar is the McU's biggest soap opera ever, and that's not a bad thing. Feels more like a sequel to Guardians, and you'll get to see what makes a Mad Titan tick. We will have A Lot to unpack soon.
— Mike Sorrentino (@MikeJSorrentino) April 24, 2018
Emotionally, narratively, visually, Avengers: Infinity War a very impressive piece of entertainment and storytelling. Somehow, it left me exhausted and excited at the same time. pic.twitter.com/YPICbbNNyQ
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar: Despite some truly thrilling moments, feels like less than the sum of its parts. A definite step down after that epic run of GotGV2 / Spidey / Thor 3 / Black Panther, but what else did I expect?
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 24, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War: A movie version of a massive comic-book crossover, for better (fun character interactions) and worse (it's pretty much all Infinity Stone shenanigans). Ymmv. #avengersinfinitywar
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) April 24, 2018
Read original story ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ First Reactions Are in: ‘I Have Never Left a Film This Awestruck’ At TheWrap...
- 4/24/2018
- by Phil Owen and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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