Suddenly
Written by Richard Sale
Directed by Alan Lewis
USA, 1954
An often amusing and enlightening result of a film buff’s tendency to explore movies of the past is discovering how differently people behaved and understood the world and the shifting circumstances around them. After all, common sense and zeitgeists are known to change with the times. The more years and decades elapse, the more or less people can grow accustomed to major or minor world events. In 2013, rumour and threats of presidential assassinations, in the United States or abroad, are sadly more common than was the case in 1954, the year Lewis Allen’s Suddenly was released, at least so far as can be assessed by how some of its characters react.
The quiet town of Suddenly, snuggly ensconced in what looks to be Anywhere, U.S.A., is on the verge of having its tiny world turned upside down.
Written by Richard Sale
Directed by Alan Lewis
USA, 1954
An often amusing and enlightening result of a film buff’s tendency to explore movies of the past is discovering how differently people behaved and understood the world and the shifting circumstances around them. After all, common sense and zeitgeists are known to change with the times. The more years and decades elapse, the more or less people can grow accustomed to major or minor world events. In 2013, rumour and threats of presidential assassinations, in the United States or abroad, are sadly more common than was the case in 1954, the year Lewis Allen’s Suddenly was released, at least so far as can be assessed by how some of its characters react.
The quiet town of Suddenly, snuggly ensconced in what looks to be Anywhere, U.S.A., is on the verge of having its tiny world turned upside down.
- 9/27/2013
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
A stroke of genius, or completely & utterly bonkers I don’t know, but Kill Keith sure has one of the more intriguing and unique film concepts you are likely to see all year. Basically a remake of Quentin Tarantino’s death list revenge thriller Kill Bill but set around Breakfast Television (!), the Brit horror/comedy is about a cereal killer (!!) who attempts to knock off his own death list of potential celebrity candidates who are up for the job of co-presenting the nation’s favourite morning show – “The Crack of Dawn” – after it’s male presenter leaves.
In breakfast telly’s A-list ensemble elite, basically The Expendables of the daytime goggle-box, Keith Chegwin, Tony Blackburn, Joe Pasquale and Russell Grant all star as co-presenting hopefuls and therefore targets for the killer. Meanwhile Danny Nichols (Marc Pickering), a hapless studio runner who day dreams about being the new co-presenter so he...
In breakfast telly’s A-list ensemble elite, basically The Expendables of the daytime goggle-box, Keith Chegwin, Tony Blackburn, Joe Pasquale and Russell Grant all star as co-presenting hopefuls and therefore targets for the killer. Meanwhile Danny Nichols (Marc Pickering), a hapless studio runner who day dreams about being the new co-presenter so he...
- 9/30/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Any trailer which has the tag-line ‘Saw Meets Richard and Judy’ has to be worth a watch! Kill Keith does what it says on the tin and is an entire movie based around killing TV presenter, Keith Chegwin! Kill Keith also stars Tony Blackburn and Joe Pasquale. Andy Thompson directs with a script from Thompson, Tim Major and Pete Benson.
The movie also stars Simon Phillips, Susannah Fielding, Marc Pickering, Dominic Burns and Joe Tracini. I’ll let the synopsis do the talking…..
Keith ‘Cheggers’ Chegwin is a household name and has been at the top of his game for nearly 40 years. He’s an all round entertainer and has lived with us via our TV screens on Swap Shop as kids through to GMTV as parents. He is undoubtedly a national treasure, and for nearly four decades has been much loved by viewers young and old. But now it’s time to Kill Keith.
The movie also stars Simon Phillips, Susannah Fielding, Marc Pickering, Dominic Burns and Joe Tracini. I’ll let the synopsis do the talking…..
Keith ‘Cheggers’ Chegwin is a household name and has been at the top of his game for nearly 40 years. He’s an all round entertainer and has lived with us via our TV screens on Swap Shop as kids through to GMTV as parents. He is undoubtedly a national treasure, and for nearly four decades has been much loved by viewers young and old. But now it’s time to Kill Keith.
- 5/19/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Unstoppable (12A)
(Tony Scott, 2010, Us) Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Dunn. 98 mins
This literally one-track action thriller is the perfect fit for Scott, Hollywood's master of manliness and heavy machinery. It's based on a true story that just happens to have a plot like a disaster movie: a massive, unmanned train carrying hazardous chemicals is hurtling towards populated areas; might the prickly railroad veteran and his rookie partner just be able to stop it? Everyone knows where it's going but it's got enough momentum to smash through to the finish, and the purity of the premise is a good fit with Scott's visual excess.
The American (15)
(Anton Corbijn, 2010, Us) George Clooney, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli. 105 mins
Corbijn follows up Control with a sparse, existential hitman thriller in the Le Samourai/Day Of The Jackal mould, with Clooney in picturesque Italy. Apart from the classy visuals, it...
(Tony Scott, 2010, Us) Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Dunn. 98 mins
This literally one-track action thriller is the perfect fit for Scott, Hollywood's master of manliness and heavy machinery. It's based on a true story that just happens to have a plot like a disaster movie: a massive, unmanned train carrying hazardous chemicals is hurtling towards populated areas; might the prickly railroad veteran and his rookie partner just be able to stop it? Everyone knows where it's going but it's got enough momentum to smash through to the finish, and the purity of the premise is a good fit with Scott's visual excess.
The American (15)
(Anton Corbijn, 2010, Us) George Clooney, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli. 105 mins
Corbijn follows up Control with a sparse, existential hitman thriller in the Le Samourai/Day Of The Jackal mould, with Clooney in picturesque Italy. Apart from the classy visuals, it...
- 11/27/2010
- by The guide
- The Guardian - Film News
UK filmmakers Andy Thompson and Pete Benson are taking their horror film The Scar Crow to the American Film Market this year. Listings for this title peg it as a "horror comedy," however, there are little laughs to come from the trailer below. Not because the jokes are duds...it's because there are no jokes. The trailer goes straight for the jugular. In the film, three city boys get their comeuppance when they meet a trio of glamorous sisters during a weekend team-building exercise in the countryside. While the Tanner sisters are sensual and seductive, their old-world femininity masks a terrible secret. Three hundred years before, they were cursed as they murdered their abusive father and hung his corpse as a scarecrow. To escape the curse they must replace his body...
- 11/2/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
"Dances With Films: 2009," is set to premiere several thriller and horror films this year beginning June 5th and continuing through to until the 11th. This years festival will highlight a psychological thriller "The Commune," and murder mystery "Cryptic." Not to be outdone are the supernatural "Finale," and Andy Thompson's "The Scar Crow." Focusing on up and coming filmmakers, actors, and screenwriters "Dances With Films," provides opportunities for filmmakers, without big studio deals, to live their dream of showcasing their films in front of fans. Currently in its twelfth year Dwf will bring together distributors, filmmakers, actors, and actresses in West Hollywood throughout the month of June. Have a look at the scariest from the festival with more information to follow.
The Commune
Director/writer: Elisabeth Fie.
"Haunting imagery and symbolism underscore the horror of entrapment and familial dysfunction as virginal teen Jenny finds herself isolated on a sinister commne with adults gone mad.
The Commune
Director/writer: Elisabeth Fie.
"Haunting imagery and symbolism underscore the horror of entrapment and familial dysfunction as virginal teen Jenny finds herself isolated on a sinister commne with adults gone mad.
- 6/3/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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