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Movie Review: The Jurassic Games (2018)
Sometimes I can’t even believe the things I have to type for this column…like this for instance: In the future, death row convicts are forced to compete in a virtual reality game show called The Jurassic Games, where they have to fight dinosaurs to win their freedom…so, this is The Running Man with dinosaurs…this may actually be genius (I mean someone is eaten by a T-rex before even five minutes have passed, so that is a good sign). Alliances and rivalries are formed among the convicts, dinosaurs eat people, and even more story elements are lifted wholesale from the Schwarzenegger classic (including corruption behind the scenes of the games, the “hero” convict being wrongfully accused, merch of the show being advertised during the broadcast…and on and on). Look, no one is ever going to say The Jurassic Games is original (and if they do they may need serious psychiatric help), but I’ll be damned if the film isn’t entertaining. It’s
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First Images From The Set Of ‘The Purge’ Series!
This Is Not A Test… Today, Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and indie studio Blumhouse Television announced the start of production on the upcoming USA Network series, “THE PURGE”, based on the hit film franchise. To top it off, we have the first images from today’s set to share with you (Thanks to UCP). Filming kicked-off today with Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON) directing the premiere episode. Gabriel Chavarria (“East Los High”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Jessica Garza (“Six”), Amanda Warren (“The Leftovers”), Colin Woodell (Unsane), Hannah Anderson (“New Mutants”) and Lee Tergesen (“Oz”) star in the series that will shoot in New Orleans and surrounding areas. William Baldwin (Backdraft) and Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky) both have recurring roles. From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions
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Short Film Review: Panther Ridge (2018)
Panther Ridge concerns the fateful night a young acolyte descends into the BDSM underground…and what starts as a fairly rote bondage and knife play scenario, soon spins massively out of control into a level of violence that goes beyond mere sexual gratification and straight into “Holy fuck, you people are out of your goddamned minds” in the blink of an eye (and flash of the blade). Coming from Writer/Director Ryan Swantek, Panther Ridge is an enigmatic and shockingly violent short subject. Clocking in at just over six minutes, the film introduces us to both a novice dominatrix, and her seasoned mentor, not to mention a well dressed man that seems to be guiding the operation…but who he is, who is watching the live feed (the entire event is being filmed by an obsidian camera that almost becomes a character itself, besides being a rather ominous phallic symbol), and other questions are never answered…which could be frustrating if handled poorly, but
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Netflix Enters ‘In The Tall Grass’ Adaptation – From Stephen King And Joe Hill
Netflix has snagged the adaptation of Stephen King and Joe Hill‘s (King’s son) In the Tall Grass. With the continuing interest in King’s work and the multitude of adaptations of his writings headed our way, it’s no surprise that Netflix is on the bandwagon. But the giant streaming service is not new to King’s tales, they released the adaptation Gerald’s Game last year along with 1922. “Westworld” actor James Marsden is currently in negotiations to star in the film directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice), Variety reports. In the film, “after hearing a young boy’s cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of grass in Kansas but soon discover that there may be no way out. ” Splice’s Steve Hoban, Jimmy Miller from Mosaic, and M. Riley will produce. Miller and Riley together produced 2015’s The Lazarus Effect. In the Tall Grass will begin production in Toronto this Summer.
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You Will Be Able To Play Steam Games On Your Phone Soon!
Long train commute? Meeting that goes on forever? Just bored?! Well, Valve has figured out a solution to make those moments and other bearable. The geniuses behind the PC gaming giant have developed a free app for Android and iOS devices. The apps will allow those with Steam accounts to play any game from their game library on their devices provided that your PC is connected to a 5Ghz network or have it plugged in with an ethernet cable. The app will allow users to use Steam and MFI controllers (that may make it hard to play stealthily in a meeting.) Later on, Valve plans to allow users to stream movies and tv shows onto your devices through your Steam library. The app will be coming out the week of May 21st and will only work if you have an internet connection (like pretty much anything these days). Happy Gaming!
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Toronto True Crime Film Festival Announces Events And Films
The Toronto True Crime Film Festival is gearing up for its first annual event this June 8th – 9th, 2018 at The Royal Cinema and Monarch Tavern in Toronto. The inaugural lineup includes five film screenings and three symposium events, with 15% of all pass and ticket sales being donated to charity. The Films Include: ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT Dir. Skye Borgman / USA / 2017 / 91 min / International Premiere ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT is a stranger-than-fiction documentary about the Brobergs; a naïve, church-going Idaho family that fell under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor who would stop at nothing to be with their twelve-year-old daughter. You will not believe how bizarre this true tale of obsession gets! Screens with short film MAYBE IF IT WERE A NICE ROOM (Dir. Alicia K. Harris, Canada, 2016). MY NAME IS MYEISHADir. Gus Krieger / USA / 2018 / 82 min / Canadian Premiere The award-winning Slamdance hit MY NAME IS
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Monochrome Unveils New Trailer Ahead Of Release
Thomas Lawes’ thriller Monochrome premieres on VOD and DVD this June from Gravitas Ventures. Starring BAFTA winner James Cosmo (TV’sGame of Thrones, Braveheart), “the killer-thriller focuses on a disillusioned young woman who becomes a serial killer targeting wealthy land-owners, forcing a brilliant detective to use his unusual neurological condition to track her down.” Jo Woodcock (Dorian Gray), Singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis, Patrice Naiambana (Highlander: The Source), Lee Boardman (Jack & The Giant Slayer), Steve Jackson (TV’s Coronation Street) and Liz May Brice (Alien vs. Predator) make up the ensemble cast. Genre specialist Devilworks was the sales agent on the title. Monochrome is set to be released June 6, 2018, on both VOD and DVD.
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What You Should Have Learned From The Indian Bear Attack Video
The internet again is buzzing with the latest shocking news story with no filters, a man in India being mauled to death by a bear while he tried to take a selfie with it. The attack took place after the man who was identified as a cab driver stopped off to relieve himself in a wooded area by a watering hole. While the man was there he noticed an injured Sloth Bear and decided to take a selfie with the animal. The bear reacted like how you would expect, it attacked the man. As the man was pinned to the ground, bystanders shouted at the bear and filmed the attack on their phones as Darwinism unfolded before their eyes. The footage clearly showed that the man was no match for the bear and as a result was killed. The bear was captured and was treated for its injuries. It should be noted that India has the highest rate of selfie-related
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Shudder Celebrates May With Stephen King Film Collection
Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thrillers, suspense, and horror films is turning May into Stephen King Month with some of the best movies and miniseries from the King of Horror. These hard-to-find thrillers, including the original IT miniseries, Salem’s Lot, Creepshow, and Cat’s Eye, will be available exclusively to Shudder members beginning May 1, 2018. Creepshow, Cat’s Eye, Salem’s Lot and of course the blockbuster miniseries It, featuring Tim Curry’s gleefully malevolent performance as Pennywise, are some of the most iconic Stephen King movies and series ever made,” said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder. “We’re excited to have them exclusively on Shudder during Stephen King month, where they can be discovered by new fans and binged again by old fans. It’s part of our commitment to deliver the largest, and best, collection of horror, thriller and suspense to Shudder members.” START YOUR FREE 7-DAY TRIAL AT Shudder.com. Follow Shudder on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @shudder IT
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DVD Review: Mad Foxes (1981)
Mad Foxes begins with Easy Rocker from Krokus blaring from the speakers…we may be off to something special here fiends… As far as what follows that sonic assault, it goes a lil’ something like this: Middle aged Hal is driving his (freshly turned) 18 year-old girlfriend out on a date in order to wine and dine her so she will let him be the one to ‘break the seal’ if you know what I mean (and if that bit of crass purple prose wasn’t clear enough for ya, the lady sits underneath a giant tacky painting of an oozing chocolate covered cherry), when he absolutely murders a Nazi biker, as one does. Of course that biker had equally as Nazi pals (at least indoors…their armbands have no swastikas in exterior shots, but they appear as if by magic inside) who arrive and beat the hell out of Hal and rape his girlfriend. Hal then naturally enlists a squad of martial
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Movie Review: The Jurassic Games (2018)
Sometimes I can’t even believe the things I have to type for this column…like this for instance: In the future, death row convicts are forced to compete in a virtual reality game show called The Jurassic Games, where they have to fight dinosaurs to win their freedom…so, this is The Running Man with dinosaurs…this may actually be genius (I mean someone is eaten by a T-rex before even five minutes have passed, so that is a good sign). Alliances and rivalries are formed among the convicts, dinosaurs eat people, and even more story elements are lifted wholesale from the Schwarzenegger classic (including corruption behind the scenes of the games, the “hero” convict being wrongfully accused, merch of the show being advertised during the broadcast…and on and on). Look, no one is ever going to say The Jurassic Games is original (and if they do they may need serious psychiatric help), but I’ll be damned if the film isn’t entertaining. It’s
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First Images From The Set Of ‘The Purge’ Series!
This Is Not A Test… Today, Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and indie studio Blumhouse Television announced the start of production on the upcoming USA Network series, “THE PURGE”, based on the hit film franchise. To top it off, we have the first images from today’s set to share with you (Thanks to UCP). Filming kicked-off today with Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON) directing the premiere episode. Gabriel Chavarria (“East Los High”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Jessica Garza (“Six”), Amanda Warren (“The Leftovers”), Colin Woodell (Unsane), Hannah Anderson (“New Mutants”) and Lee Tergesen (“Oz”) star in the series that will shoot in New Orleans and surrounding areas. William Baldwin (Backdraft) and Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky) both have recurring roles. From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions
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Short Film Review: Panther Ridge (2018)
Panther Ridge concerns the fateful night a young acolyte descends into the BDSM underground…and what starts as a fairly rote bondage and knife play scenario, soon spins massively out of control into a level of violence that goes beyond mere sexual gratification and straight into “Holy fuck, you people are out of your goddamned minds” in the blink of an eye (and flash of the blade). Coming from Writer/Director Ryan Swantek, Panther Ridge is an enigmatic and shockingly violent short subject. Clocking in at just over six minutes, the film introduces us to both a novice dominatrix, and her seasoned mentor, not to mention a well dressed man that seems to be guiding the operation…but who he is, who is watching the live feed (the entire event is being filmed by an obsidian camera that almost becomes a character itself, besides being a rather ominous phallic symbol), and other questions are never answered…which could be frustrating if handled poorly, but
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Netflix Enters ‘In The Tall Grass’ Adaptation – From Stephen King And Joe Hill
Netflix has snagged the adaptation of Stephen King and Joe Hill‘s (King’s son) In the Tall Grass. With the continuing interest in King’s work and the multitude of adaptations of his writings headed our way, it’s no surprise that Netflix is on the bandwagon. But the giant streaming service is not new to King’s tales, they released the adaptation Gerald’s Game last year along with 1922. “Westworld” actor James Marsden is currently in negotiations to star in the film directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice), Variety reports. In the film, “after hearing a young boy’s cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of grass in Kansas but soon discover that there may be no way out. ” Splice’s Steve Hoban, Jimmy Miller from Mosaic, and M. Riley will produce. Miller and Riley together produced 2015’s The Lazarus Effect. In the Tall Grass will begin production in Toronto this Summer.
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You Will Be Able To Play Steam Games On Your Phone Soon!
Long train commute? Meeting that goes on forever? Just bored?! Well, Valve has figured out a solution to make those moments and other bearable. The geniuses behind the PC gaming giant have developed a free app for Android and iOS devices. The apps will allow those with Steam accounts to play any game from their game library on their devices provided that your PC is connected to a 5Ghz network or have it plugged in with an ethernet cable. The app will allow users to use Steam and MFI controllers (that may make it hard to play stealthily in a meeting.) Later on, Valve plans to allow users to stream movies and tv shows onto your devices through your Steam library. The app will be coming out the week of May 21st and will only work if you have an internet connection (like pretty much anything these days). Happy Gaming!
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Toronto True Crime Film Festival Announces Events And Films
The Toronto True Crime Film Festival is gearing up for its first annual event this June 8th – 9th, 2018 at The Royal Cinema and Monarch Tavern in Toronto. The inaugural lineup includes five film screenings and three symposium events, with 15% of all pass and ticket sales being donated to charity. The Films Include: ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT Dir. Skye Borgman / USA / 2017 / 91 min / International Premiere ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT is a stranger-than-fiction documentary about the Brobergs; a naïve, church-going Idaho family that fell under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor who would stop at nothing to be with their twelve-year-old daughter. You will not believe how bizarre this true tale of obsession gets! Screens with short film MAYBE IF IT WERE A NICE ROOM (Dir. Alicia K. Harris, Canada, 2016). MY NAME IS MYEISHADir. Gus Krieger / USA / 2018 / 82 min / Canadian Premiere The award-winning Slamdance hit MY NAME IS
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Monochrome Unveils New Trailer Ahead Of Release
Thomas Lawes’ thriller Monochrome premieres on VOD and DVD this June from Gravitas Ventures. Starring BAFTA winner James Cosmo (TV’sGame of Thrones, Braveheart), “the killer-thriller focuses on a disillusioned young woman who becomes a serial killer targeting wealthy land-owners, forcing a brilliant detective to use his unusual neurological condition to track her down.” Jo Woodcock (Dorian Gray), Singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis, Patrice Naiambana (Highlander: The Source), Lee Boardman (Jack & The Giant Slayer), Steve Jackson (TV’s Coronation Street) and Liz May Brice (Alien vs. Predator) make up the ensemble cast. Genre specialist Devilworks was the sales agent on the title. Monochrome is set to be released June 6, 2018, on both VOD and DVD.
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What You Should Have Learned From The Indian Bear Attack Video
The internet again is buzzing with the latest shocking news story with no filters, a man in India being mauled to death by a bear while he tried to take a selfie with it. The attack took place after the man who was identified as a cab driver stopped off to relieve himself in a wooded area by a watering hole. While the man was there he noticed an injured Sloth Bear and decided to take a selfie with the animal. The bear reacted like how you would expect, it attacked the man. As the man was pinned to the ground, bystanders shouted at the bear and filmed the attack on their phones as Darwinism unfolded before their eyes. The footage clearly showed that the man was no match for the bear and as a result was killed. The bear was captured and was treated for its injuries. It should be noted that India has the highest rate of selfie-related
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Shudder Celebrates May With Stephen King Film Collection
Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thrillers, suspense, and horror films is turning May into Stephen King Month with some of the best movies and miniseries from the King of Horror. These hard-to-find thrillers, including the original IT miniseries, Salem’s Lot, Creepshow, and Cat’s Eye, will be available exclusively to Shudder members beginning May 1, 2018. Creepshow, Cat’s Eye, Salem’s Lot and of course the blockbuster miniseries It, featuring Tim Curry’s gleefully malevolent performance as Pennywise, are some of the most iconic Stephen King movies and series ever made,” said Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder. “We’re excited to have them exclusively on Shudder during Stephen King month, where they can be discovered by new fans and binged again by old fans. It’s part of our commitment to deliver the largest, and best, collection of horror, thriller and suspense to Shudder members.” START YOUR FREE 7-DAY TRIAL AT Shudder.com. Follow Shudder on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @shudder IT
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DVD Review: Mad Foxes (1981)
Mad Foxes begins with Easy Rocker from Krokus blaring from the speakers…we may be off to something special here fiends… As far as what follows that sonic assault, it goes a lil’ something like this: Middle aged Hal is driving his (freshly turned) 18 year-old girlfriend out on a date in order to wine and dine her so she will let him be the one to ‘break the seal’ if you know what I mean (and if that bit of crass purple prose wasn’t clear enough for ya, the lady sits underneath a giant tacky painting of an oozing chocolate covered cherry), when he absolutely murders a Nazi biker, as one does. Of course that biker had equally as Nazi pals (at least indoors…their armbands have no swastikas in exterior shots, but they appear as if by magic inside) who arrive and beat the hell out of Hal and rape his girlfriend. Hal then naturally enlists a squad of martial
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