content warning: addiction, child sexual abuse, suicide Devastated by the Boeing Bust in the early 1970s, Seattle remained on shaky economic ground for years -- with a nation-leading unemployment rate and a rock-bottom minimum wage. In the shadow of this financial crisis, the city's homeless population skyrocketed, including young people who preferred the streets over the pressures of home. These children became the focus of photographer Mary Ellen Mark and writer Cheryl McCall's story for a 1983 issue of Life Magazine; working with Mark's husband, Martin Bell, they went on to create Streetwise, a 1984 cinema verité documentary about many of the young people Mark had met and befriended over the previous year. Streetwise documents the lives and lifestyles of dozens of street kids on...
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- 6/17/2021
- Screen Anarchy
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When you think about summer movies, big-budget blockbusters tend to come to mind. But it’s smart to diversify your viewing list. For the movie lovers who enjoy watching films in stunning clarity with bonus-scenes and extra content, all from the comforts of home, Criterion Collection Blu-rays are the way to go. To help with your summer movie list, we rounded up a handful of new Criterion Collection movies due out this month, and that you can pre-order right now. The selection includes LGBTQ stories to celebrate Pride Month, a gripping documentary on homeless teens, and much more. Below, find our selection of Criterion Collection Blu-rays to pre-order for the month of June,...
When you think about summer movies, big-budget blockbusters tend to come to mind. But it’s smart to diversify your viewing list. For the movie lovers who enjoy watching films in stunning clarity with bonus-scenes and extra content, all from the comforts of home, Criterion Collection Blu-rays are the way to go. To help with your summer movie list, we rounded up a handful of new Criterion Collection movies due out this month, and that you can pre-order right now. The selection includes LGBTQ stories to celebrate Pride Month, a gripping documentary on homeless teens, and much more. Below, find our selection of Criterion Collection Blu-rays to pre-order for the month of June,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
The Criterion Collection’s June 2021 lineup has been unveiled, led by Masaki Kobayashi’s staggering, 9.5-hour epic The Human Condition, a seven-film set dedicated to poignant, incisive works of Marlon Riggs, best known for Tongues Untied, and Dee Rees’ acclaimed debut Pariah.
One of the greatest film noirs, Samuel Fuller’s immensely entertaining Pickup on South Street, will also get a release, along with Martin Bell’s two-film series Streetwise and Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell, and the Munich 1972 Olympics feature Visions of Eight, with contributions by Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Juri Ozerov, Arthur Penn, Michael Pfleghar, John Schlesinger, and Mai Zetterling.
Check out the cover art for each below and see more here.
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One of the greatest film noirs, Samuel Fuller’s immensely entertaining Pickup on South Street, will also get a release, along with Martin Bell’s two-film series Streetwise and Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell, and the Munich 1972 Olympics feature Visions of Eight, with contributions by Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Juri Ozerov, Arthur Penn, Michael Pfleghar, John Schlesinger, and Mai Zetterling.
Check out the cover art for each below and see more here.
The post The Criterion Collection's June Lineup Includes The Human Condition, Marlon Riggs, Pariah & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
- 3/15/2021
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"That's part of my past, now..." Janus Films has debuted an official trailer for a brand new restoration of the classic documentary Streetwise, which originally showed at the Sundance Film Festival (then known as the "U.S. Film Festival") back in January of 1985. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1985, but lost to The Times of Harvey Milk that year. Made by filmmaker Martin Bell, the documentarian returned thirty years later with the new follow-up / sequel titled Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell. The original doc is a groundbreaking film on homeless and runaway teenagers, and one of the main subjects was a woman named Tiny. They caught up with her again 30 years later for an update. "Now a forty-four year-old mother of ten, Blackwell reflects with Mark on the journey they've experienced together, from Blackwell's struggles with addiction to her regrets to her dreams for her own children.
- 7/5/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In recent years, the popularity of documentaries has exploded, thanks to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Now, more than ever before, it’s easier to not only make a documentary but also find a platform that will bring it to a worldwide audience. But back in the early-’80s, it was a different world. And nothing can show how different the world was back then better than the acclaimed documentary “Streetwise.”
Read More: The 20 Best Documentaries Of 2018
In honor of a brand-new restoration of the 1984 film, “Streetwise,” coming to Metrograph later this month, we’re thrilled to give our readers an exclusive look at the new trailer and poster for the film, as well as a new poster for the follow-up “Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell.”
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Filmed in 1983, “Streetwise” follows...
Read More: The 20 Best Documentaries Of 2018
In honor of a brand-new restoration of the 1984 film, “Streetwise,” coming to Metrograph later this month, we’re thrilled to give our readers an exclusive look at the new trailer and poster for the film, as well as a new poster for the follow-up “Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell.”
Read More: John Waters’ ‘Polyester’ Getting A Criterion Release In September Including An Odorama Scratch & Sniff Card
Filmed in 1983, “Streetwise” follows...
- 7/1/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Playback is a Variety / iHeartRadio podcast bringing you conversations with the talents behind many of today’s hottest films. New episodes air every Thursday.
With 15 years in the film business behind him, 34-year-old actor Jonah Hill has made the transition to directing with “Mid90s,” a raw, personal story of his youth brought to life by an array of actors and non-actors. Inspired by filmmakers like Mike Nichols and Barry Levinson, who moved from comedy to drama with equal aplomb, Hill says he held out on tackling his first feature behind the camera because, after all, you only ever get one crack at it. The result is a work that has been compared to the cinema of Larry Clark and Richard Linklater, but nevertheless pulses with its own distinctive voice.
Listen to this week’s episode of “Playback” below. New episodes air every Thursday.
Click here for more episodes of “Playback.
With 15 years in the film business behind him, 34-year-old actor Jonah Hill has made the transition to directing with “Mid90s,” a raw, personal story of his youth brought to life by an array of actors and non-actors. Inspired by filmmakers like Mike Nichols and Barry Levinson, who moved from comedy to drama with equal aplomb, Hill says he held out on tackling his first feature behind the camera because, after all, you only ever get one crack at it. The result is a work that has been compared to the cinema of Larry Clark and Richard Linklater, but nevertheless pulses with its own distinctive voice.
Listen to this week’s episode of “Playback” below. New episodes air every Thursday.
Click here for more episodes of “Playback.
- 10/18/2018
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
Skyfall has led this year's Christmas Eve primetime ratings outside of soaps, according to overnight data.
ITV's terrestrial premiere of Daniel Craig's third outing as James Bond was seen by 6.33m (28%) at 8pm.
Meanwhile, BBC One's most-viewed evening programme outside of soaps was Toy Story 3, airing to 4.73m (23.1%) from 6.30pm.
At 8.30pm, Harry Hill's Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm enchanted 3.6m (15.9%), with 3.2m (13.9%) watching the last episode in the current series of Not Going Out at 9.30pm.
A re-run of a classic Vicar of Dibley festive episode aired to 2.85m (13.9%) at 10pm, while a repeat of the Mrs Brown's Boys 2013 Christmas special 'Buckin' Mammy' was seen by 4.26m (26.4%) at 11pm.
Over on BBC Two, part two of The Choir: New Military Wives aired to 1.94m (8.5%) at 8.30pm, while Julie Walters: A Life on Screen was seen by 1.74m (7.7%) an hour later.
Earlier in the evening,...
ITV's terrestrial premiere of Daniel Craig's third outing as James Bond was seen by 6.33m (28%) at 8pm.
Meanwhile, BBC One's most-viewed evening programme outside of soaps was Toy Story 3, airing to 4.73m (23.1%) from 6.30pm.
At 8.30pm, Harry Hill's Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm enchanted 3.6m (15.9%), with 3.2m (13.9%) watching the last episode in the current series of Not Going Out at 9.30pm.
A re-run of a classic Vicar of Dibley festive episode aired to 2.85m (13.9%) at 10pm, while a repeat of the Mrs Brown's Boys 2013 Christmas special 'Buckin' Mammy' was seen by 4.26m (26.4%) at 11pm.
Over on BBC Two, part two of The Choir: New Military Wives aired to 1.94m (8.5%) at 8.30pm, while Julie Walters: A Life on Screen was seen by 1.74m (7.7%) an hour later.
Earlier in the evening,...
- 12/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Entertainment One UK have given us this new exclusive clip from their movie, Neds, which is released on both DVD and Blu-ray this Monday, 23rd May. In the scene, we get to see John McGill walking through a park. Wee T then tries to mug him before realising who his brother is is backtracking rather swiftly!
Neds is written and directed by Peter Mullan and stars Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert, Martin Bell. If you missed it, check out our interview with Peter Mullan & Conor McCarron for Neds that we conducted for the theatrical release.
Synopsis: Peter Mullan’s third feature as a writer and director, after Orphans and The Magdalene Sisters, returns him to the 1970s Glasgow of his youth, although the Trainspotting and My Name is Joe actor stresses that Neds (which stands for ‘Non-Educated Delinquents’) is ‘personal but not autobiographical’.
We meet confident,...
Neds is written and directed by Peter Mullan and stars Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert, Martin Bell. If you missed it, check out our interview with Peter Mullan & Conor McCarron for Neds that we conducted for the theatrical release.
Synopsis: Peter Mullan’s third feature as a writer and director, after Orphans and The Magdalene Sisters, returns him to the 1970s Glasgow of his youth, although the Trainspotting and My Name is Joe actor stresses that Neds (which stands for ‘Non-Educated Delinquents’) is ‘personal but not autobiographical’.
We meet confident,...
- 5/19/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Outpost: Black Sun is the sequel to the 2008 sleeper hit Outpost, starring Ray Stevenson (Rome). This latest version is also set during the closing of World War II, but Stevenson will not star. Other changes include setting the film in present day and the first photo for the film is seen left.
Currently, the film has completed 3/4 of production and the the still, left, shows one of the members of an undead Nazi horde. The photo shows rotting flesh and a shadowy figure in the foreground. As production completes, expect more darkly themed material from this horror thriller. Available details on Outpost: Black Sun are below.
The synopsis for Outpost: Black Sun is here:
"The year is 1945, the closing stages of WW2, and a German scientist by the name of Klausener is working on a frightening new technology the power to create an immortal Nazi army.
Flash forward to present day,...
Currently, the film has completed 3/4 of production and the the still, left, shows one of the members of an undead Nazi horde. The photo shows rotting flesh and a shadowy figure in the foreground. As production completes, expect more darkly themed material from this horror thriller. Available details on Outpost: Black Sun are below.
The synopsis for Outpost: Black Sun is here:
"The year is 1945, the closing stages of WW2, and a German scientist by the name of Klausener is working on a frightening new technology the power to create an immortal Nazi army.
Flash forward to present day,...
- 3/29/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Black Swan (15)
(Darren Aronofsky, 2010, Us) Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel. 108 mins
Another tale of driven professionalism to go with Aronofsky's The Wrestler, but this goes further and gets away with more, whipping a tale of theatrical ambition into a delirious, hallucinogenic melodrama. Portman is superb as the brittle ballerina facing up to her nightmares when she lands her dream role, and between the punishing routines, her monstrous mother (Barbara Hershey) and the fever of performance, we're swept away.
Neds (18)
(Peter Mullan, 2010, UK/Fra/Ita) Conor McCarron, Martin Bell, Linda Cuthbert. 134 mins
Mullan turns his memories of 1970s Glasgow into a muscular yet compassionate youth drama. McCarron is outstanding as a bright boy whose promise is warped by brutal conditions in and out of school.
Morning Glory (12A)
(Roger Michell, 2010, Us) Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton. 107 mins
McAdams delights and Ford grouches in a breakfast TV comedy that is...
(Darren Aronofsky, 2010, Us) Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel. 108 mins
Another tale of driven professionalism to go with Aronofsky's The Wrestler, but this goes further and gets away with more, whipping a tale of theatrical ambition into a delirious, hallucinogenic melodrama. Portman is superb as the brittle ballerina facing up to her nightmares when she lands her dream role, and between the punishing routines, her monstrous mother (Barbara Hershey) and the fever of performance, we're swept away.
Neds (18)
(Peter Mullan, 2010, UK/Fra/Ita) Conor McCarron, Martin Bell, Linda Cuthbert. 134 mins
Mullan turns his memories of 1970s Glasgow into a muscular yet compassionate youth drama. McCarron is outstanding as a bright boy whose promise is warped by brutal conditions in and out of school.
Morning Glory (12A)
(Roger Michell, 2010, Us) Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton. 107 mins
McAdams delights and Ford grouches in a breakfast TV comedy that is...
- 1/22/2011
- by The guide
- The Guardian - Film News
Entertainment One have just sent over this brand new and exclusive clip from their new movie, Neds (Non-Educated Delinquents) which is directed by Peter Mullan and stars Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert and Martin Bell.
Synosis: Peter Mullan’s third feature as a writer and director, after Orphans and The Magdalene Sisters, returns him to the 1970s Glasgow of his youth, although the Trainspotting and My Name is Joe actor stresses that Neds (which stands for ‘Non-Educated Delinquents’) is ‘personal but not autobiographical’.
We meet confident, studious John McGill just as he’s about to start secondary school, where he fully expects to continue his so-far glittering academic career. But there are dark clouds on the horizon. His friendship with middle-class Julian shines a light on both his poor background and the dysfunction of his home, where his father is drunk, violent and ineffective, his...
Synosis: Peter Mullan’s third feature as a writer and director, after Orphans and The Magdalene Sisters, returns him to the 1970s Glasgow of his youth, although the Trainspotting and My Name is Joe actor stresses that Neds (which stands for ‘Non-Educated Delinquents’) is ‘personal but not autobiographical’.
We meet confident, studious John McGill just as he’s about to start secondary school, where he fully expects to continue his so-far glittering academic career. But there are dark clouds on the horizon. His friendship with middle-class Julian shines a light on both his poor background and the dysfunction of his home, where his father is drunk, violent and ineffective, his...
- 1/18/2011
- by Dave Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Here is the new trailer and poster for Neds (Non-Educated Delinquents) from E One Entertainment directed by Peter Mullan starring Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert and Martin Bell.
Synopsis:
A powerful and thought provoking drama set in 1970s Glasgow, written and directed by the critically acclaimed Peter Mullan and introducing extraordinary newcomer Conor McCarron (John McGill). Neds is already the winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Awards and played in a Gala slot at the London Film Festival, where Conor McCarron was also nominated for Best British Newcomer.
Glasgow, 1973. On the brink of adolescence, young John McGill is about to start secondary school. He is a bright and sensitive boy, eager to learn, but the cards are stacked against him. The McGill family is working class. His hated father is a drunken bully. His teachers – punishing John for the...
Synopsis:
A powerful and thought provoking drama set in 1970s Glasgow, written and directed by the critically acclaimed Peter Mullan and introducing extraordinary newcomer Conor McCarron (John McGill). Neds is already the winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Awards and played in a Gala slot at the London Film Festival, where Conor McCarron was also nominated for Best British Newcomer.
Glasgow, 1973. On the brink of adolescence, young John McGill is about to start secondary school. He is a bright and sensitive boy, eager to learn, but the cards are stacked against him. The McGill family is working class. His hated father is a drunken bully. His teachers – punishing John for the...
- 11/8/2010
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
One of the movies that was shown at the London Film Festival was Neds (Non-Educated Delinquents) and today, E One Entertainment have sent us the brand new trailer and poster for the movie.
It stars Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert, Martin Bell and is written and directed by Peter Mullan.
We’ve also been sent the full synopsis which you can read below. Neds is released in the UK 21st January.
A powerful and thought provoking drama set in 1970s Glasgow, written and directed by the critically acclaimed Peter Mullan and introducing extraordinary newcomer Conor McCarron (John McGill). Neds is already the winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Awards and played in a Gala slot at the London Film Festival, where Conor McCarron was also nominated for Best British Newcomer.
Glasgow, 1973. On the brink of adolescence, young John McGill...
It stars Marianna Palka, Steven Robertson, David McKay, Douglas Russell, Linda Cuthbert, Martin Bell and is written and directed by Peter Mullan.
We’ve also been sent the full synopsis which you can read below. Neds is released in the UK 21st January.
A powerful and thought provoking drama set in 1970s Glasgow, written and directed by the critically acclaimed Peter Mullan and introducing extraordinary newcomer Conor McCarron (John McGill). Neds is already the winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Awards and played in a Gala slot at the London Film Festival, where Conor McCarron was also nominated for Best British Newcomer.
Glasgow, 1973. On the brink of adolescence, young John McGill...
- 11/8/2010
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
2002's The Magdalene Sisters demonstrated Mullan's knack for holding a scene, capturing human drama without flinching. It's a shame we've had to wait this long for his third feature film but from what I understand, this taps into a portion of Mullan's own childhood -- expect it to be void of cute. - #36. Neds Director/Writer: Peter MullanProducers: Olivier Delbosc, Alain de la Mata and Marc Missonnier Distributor: Rights Available. The Gist: A.k.a Non-Educated Delinquents, this is set in the late 1970s in Glasgow...(more) Cast: Steven Robertson, Martin Bell and Marcus Nash. Why is it on the list?: 2002's The Magdalene Sisters demonstrated Mullan's knack for holding a scene, capturing human drama without flinching. It's a shame we've had to wait this long for his third feature film but from what I understand, this taps into a portion of Mullan's own childhood -- expect...
- 2/3/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
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