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12 items from 2012
Read About 25 Classic Book-to-Film Adaptations in Now a Terrifying Motion Picture!
2 hours ago | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Now a Terrifying Motion Picture! explores the relationship between 25 enduring works of horror literature and the films that have been adapted from them; and knowing how many of our readers are fans of the classics, we thought we'd pass on some info about the recently published book.
Each chapter of author and professor James F. Broderick's work delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror--hauntings, zombies, aliens, and more--and provides an overview of a specific work's critical and popular reception. The book is published by McFarland, and among the print-to-film titles discussed are:
The Birds
The Exorcist
The Fly
Frankenstein
Freaks
Jaws
Nosferatu
Psycho
Re-Animator
- The Woman In Black
5 Things You May Not Know About 'Superman II,' 31 Years After It Hit Theaters
19 April 2012 10:58 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
A little over a year from now, the most iconic comic character in history will be back on screens, courtesy of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel." Seven years on from Bryan Singer's oft-derided "Superman Returns," it'll see "The Dark Knight" mastermind Christopher Nolan producing a new, seemingly darker take on the character, to be played by Henry Cavill with Michael Shannon as his Kryptonian nemesis, General Zod.
But Shannon will have big shoes to fill: the last time the character was on the big screen it was played by Terence Stamp in 1981's "Superman II," still seen by many fans as not only the best take on that character, but the best screen version of Superman to date. Which was impressive, considering it had about as troubled a production history as you could ask for, with two directors, production stretched over two years, and a recent, wildly different reissue of the film. »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Festivals round-up: Ken Russell Forever, Rendez-Vous With French Cinema, BFI London Lgff, Annecy 2012
17 March 2012 3:13 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
In a tribute to British filmmaker Ken Russell, who died in November 2011 at the age of 84, a selection of his work is being presented at several London cinemas this month.
Among his credits are 1971's X-rated The Devils starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave; 1975's Tommy, a star-studded smash-hit film version of The Who's rock opera; the 1980 sci-fi film Altered States, adapted from Paddy Chayefsky's novel and providing the feature film debuts of William Hurt and Drew Barrymore; and the 1988 cult classic horror flick The Lair of The White Worm, based on Bram Stoker's novel and starring Hugh Grant.
The programme of the London season of screenings ranges from his earliest television documentaries through to his most acclaimed feature films, plus discussions and special events.
Ken Russell Forever, which began on March 10 and finishes on March 20, has already screened films including Gothic, Crimes of Passion, Whore, Tommy, Altered States, »
- David Bentley
Film clubs' show of strength
12 March 2012 4:55 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Underground cinema proves itself a force to be reckoned with as London film clubs unite to celebrate the late British film-maker
This month film clubs across the capital will unite in tribute to one of our greatest and most controversial film-makers, Ken Russell, who died in November 2011. Over 10 days and 10 venues, Ken Russell Forever promises to be a fittingly excessive, raucous and idiosyncratic tribute, with cinemagoers able to gorge themselves on films from a career that spanned biopic, horror, musicals, documentaries, thrillers, grindhouse and more. If eyes could get indigestion, you'll be rolling yours in crushed up Rennies by the end of this rich mix.
Bringing together this ragtag group of film clubs, independent cinemas and film blogs is no small feat – and it surely marks a "moment" in the evolution of the pop-up cinema movement that has been quietly gathering steam for some time. Outfits as varied as Strange »
- Ruth Jamieson
Daily Briefing. Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" to Open Cannes 2012
9 March 2012 9:36 AM, PST | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »
Any roundup of the day's news has to begin with Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom. Following yesterday's release of the poster, France's Premiere broke the news that the tale set in the summer of 1965 and featuring Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman would open this year's Cannes Film Festival on May 16. The Festival's quickly followed up with its official announcement. Artistic Director Thierry Frémaux: "Wes Anderson is one of the rising powers of American cinema, to which he brings a highly personal touch, particularly in Moonrise Kingdom, which once again is a testimony to the creative freedom in which he continues to evolve. Sensitive and independent, this admirer of Fellini and Renoir is also in his own right a brilliant and inventive filmmaker."
A couple of related items: At Open Culture, Colin Marshall argues that, with his two ads for the Hyundai Azera (which, »
In NYC? Attend a Special Screening of Silent House as Part of Film Comment Selects
23 February 2012 5:15 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
We know it's kind of short notice, but this upcoming Saturday, February 25th, as part of their annual eclectic film festival Film Comment Selects, the Film Society of Lincoln Center will be host to a special screening of The Silent House, starring Elizabeth Olsen.
About Film Comment Selects:
The 12th edition of Film Comment magazine’s essential, eclectic festival (which runs February 17th-March 1st) brings you a handpicked lineup of the coming soon and the never-coming-back, the rare and the rediscovered, the unclassifiable and the underrated, the sacred and the profane, the cute and the creepy, the tough and the tender, the naked and the dead--you get the idea. Reeled in by the magazine's editors on their travels around the festival circuit and following tips from trusty correspondents around the world, this 31-film salute to cinephilia of all stripes has something for everyone: future shock, modern crisis, edgy thrills, psychodrama freak-outs, »
- The Woman In Black
Lost Sounds and Soundtracks. Ken Russell's "Altered States"
21 February 2012 8:10 PM, PST | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »
It's a testament to the sheer willfulness of John Corigliano's challenging score that during a viewing of Altered States (1980) the soundtrack miraculously holds its own against Ken Russell's visual orgies of Parajanovian iconographic tableaux, each escalating in insanity as we delve head-long (and nightmare-deep) into a highly subjective hero's journey from hopelessness towards redemption.
Though Paddy Chayefsky's script covers several years in the courtship, marriage, and separation of two driven Ivy league academic professionals, protagonist Jessup (William Hurt) painfully and glaringly can not bring himself to say "I love you" to his partner until the last line of the movie. If the L-word's conspicuous absence hangs over the resultant dazzlingly brazen hallucinatory proceedings, Jessup is haunted in his state of arrested development by another word that fills the wounded negative space left in a soul lacking love: "terrible," both a defining word and worldview that Jessup »
Indie Spotlight
5 February 2012 11:09 AM, PST | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
We’re back with the latest installment of our Indie Spotlight. Each feature includes the latest independent horror news sent our way. If you want to be included in our next spotlight, send us an email.
I Rot: Josef J. Weber had written and directed a short film. Titled, I Rot, the short is in the vein of American Psycho and is currently available to watch online.
“Pete Waterman is on a hunt to find happiness in his rotten world as CEO to the world’s largest cosmetics company. His job is the only aspect of his rotten life that keeps him sane somehow but when his job is threatened to be taken away by the four employees he despises most, Pete takes murderous action. Pete is backed into a corner and the only way out is to slice and dice his way out. I Rot is a gore fest packed with action, »
- Jonathan James
‘Wound’ release leaves a Mark – Another Breaking Glass Gem announced
2 February 2012 7:55 PM, PST | Horror News | See recent Horror News news »
Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the March 6 DVD release of the carnage-packed horror film Wound (Srp 24.99). Director David Blyth takes audiences down a twisted rabbit hole where unimaginable horrors become reality. Wound hits hard and shows that the only way to survive is to Beware the Beast!
Legendary director Ken Russell (Oscar-winning Women in Love, The Devils, The Who’s Tommy, Altered States) hailed Wound as a “romantically charged Gothic psycho-sexual horror tale.” He… More »
- HorrorNews.net
NYC Happenings: Film Comment Selects
31 January 2012 10:54 AM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
And now even more cinematic goodies to occupy your every free moment until the month of March -- It's the 12th edition of Film Comment Selects from The Film Society of Lincoln Center! From February 17th - March 1st at the Walter Reade theater in Manhattan, Fcs will showcase a satchel of titles previewing prior to their U.S. theatrical run, including: Norwegian thriller Headhunters, Aleksander Soukorv's adaptaion of Faust, Yorgos Lanthimos' Dogtooth follow-up Alps, Australian crime drama and Twitch favorite, Snowtown, and Horekazu Kore-eda's I Wish. In addition there will be In Memoriam screenings held for the recently passed director Ken Russel (Altered States) and pioneering indie producer Bingham Ray (Mike Leigh's Life is Sweet). Also on tap, one more chance for New Yorkers to »
Sex, Drugs, Rock And Roll, Plus Ken Russell In The Trailer For Spookey Ruben's Puzzleface
29 January 2012 11:42 AM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Where can you find Rue Morgue founder Rodrigo Gudino praying to Ken Russell before being killed by a man with a puzzle piece for a face? The same place you can find Voivod's Denis 'Snake' Belanger as a mad scientist, of course, with all of it set to music by Canadian metal act Priestess. You'll find all of this in the trailer for Sppokey Ruben's 18 minute cult musical Puzzleface. And, yes, that really is Ken Russell, the recently deceased director of The Devils, Tommy, Lair Of The White Worm and Altered States. Check the trailer below. »
William Hurt Photo: Golden Globes 2012 Red Carpet
16 January 2012 3:03 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
William Hurt and guest Actor William Hurt, nominated for Best Actor in a Television Miniseries or Movie for his role in HBO's Too Big to Fail, and guest attend the 69th Annual Golden Globes Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Hurt's competition consisted of eventual winner Idris Elba for Luther, in addition to Hugh Bonneville for Downton Abbey, Bill Nighy for Page Eight, and Dominic West for The Hour. William Hurt won a Best Actor Academy Award in early 1986 for his performance as an imprisoned drag queen in Hector Babenco's Kiss of the Spider Woman, with Raul Julia. Hurt received two other Best Actor Oscar nominations: for Randa Haines' Children of a Lesser God, opposite Oscar winner Marlee Matlin, and for James L. Brooks' Broadcast News, with Holly Hunter and this year's Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nominee Albert Brooks. Nearly two decades later, »
- D. Zhea
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