Neil Young and Crazy Horse are about halfway through their North American tour, and there’s already a strong fan consensus that this is their best run in recent memory, perhaps even going back to the Nineties grunge era they helped kickstart. A big factor at play is the addition of guitarist Micah Nelson, who has deep respect for the material and an uncanny ability to emulate the distinct styles of both Danny Whitten and Frank “Poncho” Sampedro, his two main predecessors in the band.
Just two years away from his 80th birthday,...
Just two years away from his 80th birthday,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
On the indie side of filmmaking life, Sean Price Williams has seen it all. He’s worked with the Safdies, Alex Ross Perry, Nathan Silver, Robert Green, and Athina Rachel Tsangari, and often more than once. He’s the premier chronicler of New York City independent movies behind the camera, typically shooting on celluloid, and bringing surreal, gritty poetry to character-driven stories that feel on the ground like portraits of versions of ourselves.
One of the most unabashedly movie-loving cinematographers working today, Williams last year moved to directing for the sprawling, scratchy-edged tale of East Coast youth, “The Sweet East,” which remains in theaters and features stars like Jacob Elordi, Simon Rex, Jeremy O. Harris, and Ayo Edebiri.
But even more recently than that directorial debut, he released a “1000 Movies” book via Metrograph Editions, a simple, unadorned paperback that offers, rather than commentary, pages listing his favorite essential films and...
One of the most unabashedly movie-loving cinematographers working today, Williams last year moved to directing for the sprawling, scratchy-edged tale of East Coast youth, “The Sweet East,” which remains in theaters and features stars like Jacob Elordi, Simon Rex, Jeremy O. Harris, and Ayo Edebiri.
But even more recently than that directorial debut, he released a “1000 Movies” book via Metrograph Editions, a simple, unadorned paperback that offers, rather than commentary, pages listing his favorite essential films and...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Get ready to be inspired by the transformative power of gardening in “Homegrown,” airing this Saturday at 1:00 Pm on Magnolia! In Season 3 Episode 5, titled “Harvest,” viewers will join host Jamila as she embarks on a journey to revamp an urban backyard in Atlanta.
Join Jamila as she collaborates with a homeowner to unleash the full potential of his outdoor space. Together, they explore the art of honey harvesting, adding beehives to the backyard to support pollinators and promote biodiversity. Additionally, they embark on a mission to create a thriving raised bed garden filled with a variety of vegetables and herbs.
Through engaging demonstrations and expert tips, viewers will learn how to transform their own outdoor spaces into vibrant, productive gardens. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, “Homegrown: Harvest” offers valuable insights and inspiration for cultivating a deeper connection with nature right in your own backyard.
Join Jamila as she collaborates with a homeowner to unleash the full potential of his outdoor space. Together, they explore the art of honey harvesting, adding beehives to the backyard to support pollinators and promote biodiversity. Additionally, they embark on a mission to create a thriving raised bed garden filled with a variety of vegetables and herbs.
Through engaging demonstrations and expert tips, viewers will learn how to transform their own outdoor spaces into vibrant, productive gardens. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, “Homegrown: Harvest” offers valuable insights and inspiration for cultivating a deeper connection with nature right in your own backyard.
- 4/27/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Exclusive: Joel ‘Kachi Benson (Madu) has been tapped to direct the documentary The Harvest, on Nigeria’s infamous Boko Haram Kidnappings of 2014, for Hunting Lane and Impact Partners. A first-look still can be found above.
Following four Nigerian mothers as they fight to educate their children in the wake of tragedy, the film marks the 10th anniversary of terrorist organization Boko Haram’s attack and abduction of 276 young girls from a school in the village of Chibok.
Joel ‘Kachi Benson
Nigerian filmmaker Benson came to helm the film after tackling the aftermath of the attacks with previous work including 2019’s Daughters of Chibok, a VR experience he wrote and produced which won the Lion for Best Immersive Story at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
“I have spent the last five years with the mothers and survivors of the Chibok kidnappings,” the filmmaker told Deadline. “I’ve listened to their stories,...
Following four Nigerian mothers as they fight to educate their children in the wake of tragedy, the film marks the 10th anniversary of terrorist organization Boko Haram’s attack and abduction of 276 young girls from a school in the village of Chibok.
Joel ‘Kachi Benson
Nigerian filmmaker Benson came to helm the film after tackling the aftermath of the attacks with previous work including 2019’s Daughters of Chibok, a VR experience he wrote and produced which won the Lion for Best Immersive Story at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
“I have spent the last five years with the mothers and survivors of the Chibok kidnappings,” the filmmaker told Deadline. “I’ve listened to their stories,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Some of the biggest names in the world of British film have showered praise on the “game-changing” new 40% British indie film relief.
Announced earlier today by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt following lobbying from the BFI and Pact for months, the relief will apply to movies made for less than £15M ($19M). Today’s move was coupled with a 5% increase in tax relief for UK VFX costs in film and high-end TV, and business rates relief of 40% for major studios.
Sixteen Films producer and Ken Loach collaborator Rebecca O’Brien joked that the “genuine game changer” has prompted her to rethink whether to stop making movies.
“It’s extraordinary,” she told Deadline shortly after the credit was announced. “It just gives me confidence and means if I can raise the money more easily, I can spend more time helping the production and making a good film rather than spending all my time...
Announced earlier today by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt following lobbying from the BFI and Pact for months, the relief will apply to movies made for less than £15M ($19M). Today’s move was coupled with a 5% increase in tax relief for UK VFX costs in film and high-end TV, and business rates relief of 40% for major studios.
Sixteen Films producer and Ken Loach collaborator Rebecca O’Brien joked that the “genuine game changer” has prompted her to rethink whether to stop making movies.
“It’s extraordinary,” she told Deadline shortly after the credit was announced. “It just gives me confidence and means if I can raise the money more easily, I can spend more time helping the production and making a good film rather than spending all my time...
- 3/6/2024
- by Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Roll up, roll up: It’s Cannes prognostication time.
With the 77th edition of the great cinema showcase less than three months away, the blurred outline of a lineup is beginning to emerge. At this stage, the process of elimination is as telling as the process of inclusion: hardly any films have been guaranteed a slot by the festival, but we’re starting to get some clarity on which projects are likely to be ready and which are leaning towards a different launch strategy.
There has been a longstanding expectation that George Miller will be back at the festival with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux himself has said he “hopes” it’ll be there and while it isn’t locked yet, nothing we’re hearing so far indicates it won’t be at the festival. The film’s May 22 France release date and Miller’s long...
With the 77th edition of the great cinema showcase less than three months away, the blurred outline of a lineup is beginning to emerge. At this stage, the process of elimination is as telling as the process of inclusion: hardly any films have been guaranteed a slot by the festival, but we’re starting to get some clarity on which projects are likely to be ready and which are leaning towards a different launch strategy.
There has been a longstanding expectation that George Miller will be back at the festival with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux himself has said he “hopes” it’ll be there and while it isn’t locked yet, nothing we’re hearing so far indicates it won’t be at the festival. The film’s May 22 France release date and Miller’s long...
- 2/29/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The pressure is on for the long-gestating indie tax relief to come into play in the UK, as the second day of public evidence sessions from industry representatives to the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport (Cms) Committee unfurled.
Three witness sessions took place this morning (February 21) in parliament, with One Life and Slow Horses director James Hawes; Sixteen Films producer Rebecca O’Brien; and Film4 director Ollie Madden together with BBC Film director Eva Yates.
Presently, the credit rate for films, high-end TV and video games stands at 34% (equating to 25.5% in actual relief) for all qualifying projects, regardless of budget but...
Three witness sessions took place this morning (February 21) in parliament, with One Life and Slow Horses director James Hawes; Sixteen Films producer Rebecca O’Brien; and Film4 director Ollie Madden together with BBC Film director Eva Yates.
Presently, the credit rate for films, high-end TV and video games stands at 34% (equating to 25.5% in actual relief) for all qualifying projects, regardless of budget but...
- 2/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
The pressure is on for the long-gestating indie tax relief to come into play in the UK, as the second day of public evidence sessions from industry representatives to the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport (Cms) Committee unfurled.
Three witness sessions took place this morning (February 21) in parliament, with One Life and Slow Horses director James Hawes; Sixteen Films producer Rebecca O’Brien; and Film4 director Ollie Madden together with BBC Film director Eva Yates.
Credit rate for films, high-end TV and video games stands at 34% (equating to 25.5% in actual relief) for all qualifying projects, regardless of budget but with an 80% cap on qualifying spend,...
Three witness sessions took place this morning (February 21) in parliament, with One Life and Slow Horses director James Hawes; Sixteen Films producer Rebecca O’Brien; and Film4 director Ollie Madden together with BBC Film director Eva Yates.
Credit rate for films, high-end TV and video games stands at 34% (equating to 25.5% in actual relief) for all qualifying projects, regardless of budget but with an 80% cap on qualifying spend,...
- 2/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
“There’s market failure because the streamers came in, high-end TV got higher end, and Hollywood arrived. And they took a lot of our investors away,” Sixteen Films producer Rebecca O’Brien concluded when quizzed on the state of the UK indie film sector during an appearance at the UK’s British Film & High-End TV Inquiry.
She added: “Some additional fiscal support for the sector is essential. I think we could really die without it.”
O’Brien appeared in front of the bipartisan committee this morning, where she discussed her decades-long experience producing features with Ken Loach, navigating the independent market of international co-productions and financing, and what must change for the UK indie industry to push forward.
The session began with O’Brien being asked how she and her team at Sixteen Films have managed to successfully produce and land distribution for the films of the company’s founder, Ken Loach.
She added: “Some additional fiscal support for the sector is essential. I think we could really die without it.”
O’Brien appeared in front of the bipartisan committee this morning, where she discussed her decades-long experience producing features with Ken Loach, navigating the independent market of international co-productions and financing, and what must change for the UK indie industry to push forward.
The session began with O’Brien being asked how she and her team at Sixteen Films have managed to successfully produce and land distribution for the films of the company’s founder, Ken Loach.
- 2/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
How Ken Loach’s Sixteen Films Is Charting a New Course Without Its Iconic ‘I, Daniel Blake’ Director
If there was one puzzle from the 2023 Venice Film Festival, it concerned Caleb Landry Jones and the actor’s curious decision to conduct all his press arrangements for the Luc Besson thriller “Dogman” with a Scottish accent. As was later revealed, the Australian had taken a quick break from shooting U.K. drama “Harvest” on location in Scotland and was staying in character for the duration of his brief Italian detour.
Alongside honing Landry Jones’ vocal abilities, “Harvest,” being directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari (the Greek director’s first English-language film) and based on the book by Jim Crace, also marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the U.K.’s best-known indie production companies.
Sixteen Films, co-founded by Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O’Brien in 2002, has been behind every film by the beloved and iconoclastic director over the last two decades, including “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,...
Alongside honing Landry Jones’ vocal abilities, “Harvest,” being directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari (the Greek director’s first English-language film) and based on the book by Jim Crace, also marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the U.K.’s best-known indie production companies.
Sixteen Films, co-founded by Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O’Brien in 2002, has been behind every film by the beloved and iconoclastic director over the last two decades, including “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
UK outfit Bankside has boarded world sales on Brides, the debut feature from acclaimed theatre director and Screen Star of Tomorrow 2023 Nadia Fall, as production wraps.
The film, which shot in Wales, Turkey and Italy, stars newcomer Ebada Hassan and Layla’s Safiyya Ingar as two teenage girls in 2015, in search of freedom, friendship and belonging, who run away from their troubled lives in a seaside town with a misguided plan of travelling to Syria.
Nicky Bentham produces through London-based Neon Films, alongside Marica Stocchi of Rome-based Rosamont. Catryn Ramasut and Alice Lusher of Cardiff’s ie ie productions are co-producers.
The film, which shot in Wales, Turkey and Italy, stars newcomer Ebada Hassan and Layla’s Safiyya Ingar as two teenage girls in 2015, in search of freedom, friendship and belonging, who run away from their troubled lives in a seaside town with a misguided plan of travelling to Syria.
Nicky Bentham produces through London-based Neon Films, alongside Marica Stocchi of Rome-based Rosamont. Catryn Ramasut and Alice Lusher of Cardiff’s ie ie productions are co-producers.
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Goodnight Mommy filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, whose The Devil’s Bath premieres in Berlinale Competition on February 20, will co-direct and adapt the horror feature A Head Full Of Ghosts.
Fifth Season are financing development and production on the project, based on Paul Tremblay’s Bram Stoker Award-winning 2015 novel.
Team Downey and The Allegiance Theater are producing the story about a young woman who is asked by a journalist to tell her version of events from 15 years earlier when as a teenager she showed signs of acute schizophrenia and her suburban family reluctantly became the subjects of a reality TV show.
Fifth Season are financing development and production on the project, based on Paul Tremblay’s Bram Stoker Award-winning 2015 novel.
Team Downey and The Allegiance Theater are producing the story about a young woman who is asked by a journalist to tell her version of events from 15 years earlier when as a teenager she showed signs of acute schizophrenia and her suburban family reluctantly became the subjects of a reality TV show.
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sleep Token, the mysterious UK band that has exploded onto the rock scene in recent years, have announced a Spring 2024 North American tour. The outing will be supported by Empire State Bastard, the extreme metal act featuring members of Biffy Clyro and legendary drummer Dave Lombardo.
Following an appearance at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival on April 27th, Sleep Token will kick off their headlining “Teeth of God Tour” on April 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, and wrap things up with a two-night stand in Toronto on May 27th and 28th. Among the dates are two previously announced shows at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 12th and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on May 22nd, both of which have already sold out.
An artist pre-sale starts Wednesday (January 24th) at 10 a.m. local time for fans who sign up at this location, while a Live...
Following an appearance at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival on April 27th, Sleep Token will kick off their headlining “Teeth of God Tour” on April 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, and wrap things up with a two-night stand in Toronto on May 27th and 28th. Among the dates are two previously announced shows at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 12th and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on May 22nd, both of which have already sold out.
An artist pre-sale starts Wednesday (January 24th) at 10 a.m. local time for fans who sign up at this location, while a Live...
- 1/18/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
There's a reason the young adult dystopia fad took off when it did in the 21st century. After a decade that saw the U.S. waging multiple wars overseas and a worldwide financial crisis, stories centering on oppressive, totalitarian governments and socioeconomic inequality very much spoke to the concerns of young people. While Norman Patridge's 2006 novel "Dark Harvest" is a horror-fantasy rather than sci-fi and came out two years before the first "Hunger Games" book, it, too, was clearly informed by what was happening in the 2000s, particularly how the United States' "War on Terror" paralleled its approach to the Cold War and Vietnam back in the 1960s.
By comparison, director David Slade's "Dark Harvest" movie adaptation was late to the party when it finally came together, only to be bounced back multiple times as a result of Covid-19 before quietly being released on digital just in time for the 2023 scary season.
By comparison, director David Slade's "Dark Harvest" movie adaptation was late to the party when it finally came together, only to be bounced back multiple times as a result of Covid-19 before quietly being released on digital just in time for the 2023 scary season.
- 12/6/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”
Two entries ago, we discussed Thomas J. Churchill’s vampire-themed, title card only “franchise” entry, The Amityville Harvest. I knew that the writer/director had a sequel film, so going into The Amityville Moon was an interesting exercise.
As it turns out, sequel is a generous term for Churchill’s second Amityville film. It shares the same visual aesthetic as Harvest, an actor (Michael Cervantes), and may even be shot in the same location. Aside from that, however, the characters are all new and, in place of a vampire, The Amityville Moon features a werewolf as its central protagonist.
One thing that hasn’t changed: this is another in a long line of Amityville films that uses the famous title as an IP cash grab.
Two entries ago, we discussed Thomas J. Churchill’s vampire-themed, title card only “franchise” entry, The Amityville Harvest. I knew that the writer/director had a sequel film, so going into The Amityville Moon was an interesting exercise.
As it turns out, sequel is a generous term for Churchill’s second Amityville film. It shares the same visual aesthetic as Harvest, an actor (Michael Cervantes), and may even be shot in the same location. Aside from that, however, the characters are all new and, in place of a vampire, The Amityville Moon features a werewolf as its central protagonist.
One thing that hasn’t changed: this is another in a long line of Amityville films that uses the famous title as an IP cash grab.
- 11/22/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Jenn Adams shoot the shit about all kinds of spooky stuff, specifically Five Nights at Freddy’s, Dark Harvest, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, Deathdream, The Tunnel, and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, and The Evil Dead. This year? It’s Chucky!
You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for hilariously irreverent commentaries, one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals, and even topical spinoffs like this past summer’s...
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, and The Evil Dead. This year? It’s Chucky!
You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for hilariously irreverent commentaries, one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals, and even topical spinoffs like this past summer’s...
- 11/6/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chicago – As Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival enters its third decade, new leadership are providing the filmmaker’s showcase. The theme for 2023 is “Revolutionary Visions,” and putting the program together is Lead Film Curator Jada-Amina and Fest Coordinator Nick Leffal. Opening Night is November 3rd, and for a list of films/info, click Black Harvest.
Since 1994, the Black Harvest Film Festival has been Chicago’s annual showcase for films that share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience. With the passing of celebrated film critic and Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder/consultant Sergio Mims last fall, the Gene Siskel Film Center … the centerpiece theater for the festival … has also announced the establishment of the Sergio Mims Fund for Black Excellence in filmmaking to honor his legacy of giving a voice and platform to the next generation of Black filmmakers.
29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Photo credit: Black Harvest...
Since 1994, the Black Harvest Film Festival has been Chicago’s annual showcase for films that share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience. With the passing of celebrated film critic and Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder/consultant Sergio Mims last fall, the Gene Siskel Film Center … the centerpiece theater for the festival … has also announced the establishment of the Sergio Mims Fund for Black Excellence in filmmaking to honor his legacy of giving a voice and platform to the next generation of Black filmmakers.
29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Photo credit: Black Harvest...
- 11/1/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sufjan Stevens has unveiled Javelin, his first collection of stripped-down, singer-songwriter songs in eight years. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify.
Stevens’ tenth solo album was self-produced and features contributions from The National guitarist Bryce Dessner, adrienne maree brown, Hannah Cohen, Mina Tindle, Megan Lui, and Nedelle Torrisi. Along with lead single “So You Are Tired” and our former Song of the Week “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” the 10-track project includes a cover of the Neil Young deep cut “Thereʼs a World” from 1972’s Harvest.
In September, Stevens revealed on his website that he had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome and was recovering in physical therapy to “learn to walk again.” He cautioned that “most people who have Gbs learn to walk again on their own within a year” but reassured fans that rehab was “going really well” and added that “I’m committed to getting better,...
Stevens’ tenth solo album was self-produced and features contributions from The National guitarist Bryce Dessner, adrienne maree brown, Hannah Cohen, Mina Tindle, Megan Lui, and Nedelle Torrisi. Along with lead single “So You Are Tired” and our former Song of the Week “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” the 10-track project includes a cover of the Neil Young deep cut “Thereʼs a World” from 1972’s Harvest.
In September, Stevens revealed on his website that he had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome and was recovering in physical therapy to “learn to walk again.” He cautioned that “most people who have Gbs learn to walk again on their own within a year” but reassured fans that rehab was “going really well” and added that “I’m committed to getting better,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
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