First things first. There's an announcement from last week to catch up with: "Aldo Tambellini's Black Films and pioneering experimental works by four other filmmakers — Ian Hugo, the international banker-turned-artist who worked with Anaïs Nin; Mike Kuchar; Gregory Markopoulos; and Jud Yalkut — will soon be saved through the 2012 Avant-Garde Masters Grants from the National Film Preservation Foundation and The Film Foundation." Martin Scorsese, who began the initiative in 2003 through seed money from The Film Foundation: "There's no other program of its kind. I'm thrilled that the work of such artists as George Kuchar, Shirley Clark, and Kenneth Anger has been preserved and — equally important — made available so audiences can actually see these extraordinary films."
On a somewhat related note, Marilyn Ferdinand has put out a call regarding For the Love of Film: The Film Preservation Blogathon, taking place in just a couple of weeks now: "Bloggers, we need to...
On a somewhat related note, Marilyn Ferdinand has put out a call regarding For the Love of Film: The Film Preservation Blogathon, taking place in just a couple of weeks now: "Bloggers, we need to...
- 4/23/2012
- MUBI
I hate to sound like your mother, but you should never pick up hitchhikers. Haven't you seen enough horror movies to know it never ends well? If not, maybe David Barker's new film, Daylight, will finally get the message across. And if we're lucky, it might even live up to its press.
Daylight is the story of a young expectant couple who give a ride to some hitchhikers to disastrous and "shattering" results. I know, sounds familiar, right? But according to the flick's press release, Daylight is not just another exploitation movie. In reality, it's a "powerful, shocking piece of vigorous cinema, which fuses eroticism and tenderness with the harrowing weight of pregnancy and kidnapping." Whoa.
A movie I haven't heard of, from a filmmaker I haven't heard of, Daylight is being touted as the Next Big Thing by sources other than its studio's marketing department. It's been called "shocking,...
Daylight is the story of a young expectant couple who give a ride to some hitchhikers to disastrous and "shattering" results. I know, sounds familiar, right? But according to the flick's press release, Daylight is not just another exploitation movie. In reality, it's a "powerful, shocking piece of vigorous cinema, which fuses eroticism and tenderness with the harrowing weight of pregnancy and kidnapping." Whoa.
A movie I haven't heard of, from a filmmaker I haven't heard of, Daylight is being touted as the Next Big Thing by sources other than its studio's marketing department. It's been called "shocking,...
- 7/7/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
Cinema Purgatorio has a reputation of delivering indie style films to select audiences via custom-crafted theatrical and semi-theatrical releases (including press campaigns), and to mass audiences via output VOD and disc deals. Their latest offering is a film entitled Daylight. Daylight is a creepy little flick directed by David Barker. Look for this psychological thriller to play this July in NYC! Check out the details Here. Expect a VOD and…...
- 6/19/2011
- Horrorbid
The fear-meisters over at Cinema Purgatorio are back with a spooky new flick that is sure to make you see horror in an all new light ... Daylight! Read on for details, artwork, and even a trailer.
Daylight, directed by David Barker, is playing this July in NYC! Click here for details! Expect a VOD and DVD launch to follow soon!
From the Press Release
A harrowing psychological thriller from a widely acclaimed filmmaker, Daylight pits a couple lost in America against a conniving gang of kidnappers, in David Barker’s rigorous and personal re-imagining of the genre film. Despite its familiar genre elements, Daylight is different – a powerful, shocking piece of vigorous cinema, which fuses eroticism and tenderness with the harrowing weight of pregnancy and kidnapping.
This isn’t about what you want.
On their way to a wedding, Danny and Irene pick up a hitchhiker – throwing the film in...
Daylight, directed by David Barker, is playing this July in NYC! Click here for details! Expect a VOD and DVD launch to follow soon!
From the Press Release
A harrowing psychological thriller from a widely acclaimed filmmaker, Daylight pits a couple lost in America against a conniving gang of kidnappers, in David Barker’s rigorous and personal re-imagining of the genre film. Despite its familiar genre elements, Daylight is different – a powerful, shocking piece of vigorous cinema, which fuses eroticism and tenderness with the harrowing weight of pregnancy and kidnapping.
This isn’t about what you want.
On their way to a wedding, Danny and Irene pick up a hitchhiker – throwing the film in...
- 6/19/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Popping up on the festival circuit last year and earning some strong advance word, the no-budget thriller "Daylight" has lain dormant so long. Thankfully, distributor Cinema Purgatorio recognized its potential and will roll it out to theaters this summer. Favorably compared to the work of Michael Haneke, this psychological thriller follows couple Daniel (Aidan Redmond) and Irene (the very pregnant Alexandra Meierhans) as they pick up a seemingly-innocent hitchhiker (Michael Godere) on their way to a wedding. However there's something a bit more sinister to him, and after he threatens his drivers to pick up his cohort (Ivan Martin), the…...
- 6/17/2011
- The Playlist
What is it about horror movie people--why are they so frakking stupid? People who start off seemingly sensible, suddenly lose their minds, forget all the rules and we're left screaming at the screen: "Don't go in there! Don't leave the knife on the counter! Don't open the door! Don't let him/them in!" Where does the common sense go?
Just in case you, dear Pajibans, ever find yourself in a horror movie-like situation, here are some of the hard and fast rules. Live them, learn them, never, ever forget them:
5. Don't let a stranger into your house, especially when he (they) come(s) knocking at night. If someone comes knocking at night, have a weapon nearby when you answer the door. (Me, I'm pretending I'm still asleep.)
4. Don't go camping at deserted campgrounds where legend has it that a killer ran rampant. The same goes for exploring any abandoned or haunted house,...
Just in case you, dear Pajibans, ever find yourself in a horror movie-like situation, here are some of the hard and fast rules. Live them, learn them, never, ever forget them:
5. Don't let a stranger into your house, especially when he (they) come(s) knocking at night. If someone comes knocking at night, have a weapon nearby when you answer the door. (Me, I'm pretending I'm still asleep.)
4. Don't go camping at deserted campgrounds where legend has it that a killer ran rampant. The same goes for exploring any abandoned or haunted house,...
- 6/16/2011
- by Cindy Davis
Cinema Purgatorio has acquired Craig MacNeill and Alexei Kalaina's "The Afterlight" and David Barker's "Daylight;" two films that share a similar title and little else in common. "The Afterlight" concerns itself with a young couple who move to an abandoned schoolhouse to start anew. Once relocated, their relationship begins to take a negative turn, one that affects the lives of everyone around them. The low-budget thriller "Daylight" pits a couple ...
- 3/14/2011
- Indiewire
The European Film Market is only for film buyers, but what this event has to offer is an early look at some horror and thrillers films that will likely be released in the not too distant future. Daylight is one such film that will be shown at the market next Friday (Feb' 12) and the film is already receiving some early buzz through film reviews. The movie review site We Are Movie Geeks has given Daylight a positive review and so have several other sites. Daylight is more in the thriller genre and currently Cinema Vault is shopping this feature at the Efm. More details are sure to come this way soon, but this is a first look at what could be an excellent film for 2010. A few more details inside.
A brief synopsis for Daylight here:
"Irene and Daniel are an upwardly mobile couple that is a few weeks away...
A brief synopsis for Daylight here:
"Irene and Daniel are an upwardly mobile couple that is a few weeks away...
- 2/6/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The following is a series of interviews with directors whose films screened at the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival, which took place this past week. A Total Artwork: “Asylum Seekers” Director Rania Ajami Owning His Film: “Easier with Practice” Director Kyle Patrick Alvarez A Good Crisis: “Daylight” Director David Barker Tackling Corruption, Greed and Love: “Patriotville” Director Talmage Cooley The Right Script: “Mercy” Director Patrick Hoelck Blaxploitation Meets Art-House: “Modus Operandi” Director …...
- 6/15/2009
- indieWIRE - People
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of interviews with directors whose films are screening at the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival. “Daylight” (USA, 2009) Director: David Barker Cast: Alexandra Meierhans, Michael Godere, Aidan Redmond, Ivan Martin When pregnant newlywed Irene is violently taken hostage, she confronts the truth about her marriage - and finds a state of unexpected grace - in her fight to survive. What initially attracted you to …...
- 6/11/2009
- indieWIRE - People
Hue Rhodes' "Saint John of Las Vegas" will have its world premiere as the opening-night film at the 11th annual CineVegas Film Festival, which will be held June 10-15 at the Palms Casino Resort and Brenden Theatres in Las Vegas. The film stars Steve Buscemi as an ex-gambler-turned-fraud investigator who returns to Vegas to investigate an insurance claim.
"Saint John" also stars Sarah Silverman, Romany Malco, Peter Dinklage, Tim Blake Nelson, John Cho and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
Eight other films will have their world premieres at the fest, overseen by artistic director Trevor Groth.
Slated in the narrative competition, they are Rania Ajami's "Asylum Seekers," a story of six people trying to escape modern life; David Barker's "Daylight," about a pregnant woman caught in a life-or-death situation; Kyle Patrick Alvarez's "Easier With Practice," based on the true story of a writer's long-distance relationship with a mysterious woman; Jeff Mizushima's "Etienne!
"Saint John" also stars Sarah Silverman, Romany Malco, Peter Dinklage, Tim Blake Nelson, John Cho and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
Eight other films will have their world premieres at the fest, overseen by artistic director Trevor Groth.
Slated in the narrative competition, they are Rania Ajami's "Asylum Seekers," a story of six people trying to escape modern life; David Barker's "Daylight," about a pregnant woman caught in a life-or-death situation; Kyle Patrick Alvarez's "Easier With Practice," based on the true story of a writer's long-distance relationship with a mysterious woman; Jeff Mizushima's "Etienne!
- 3/24/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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