‘Arctic’ Interview: Director Joe Penna Discusses “Turning Point” Of Filmmaking Journey
Writer/director Joe Penna cut his storytelling teeth with his MysteryGuitarMan YouTube channel, and with over 250 videos to his name, Penna has taken that experience and applied that Arctic. Critically praised and featuring a first rate performance from Mads Mikkelsen, Arctic is a survivalist film that is an eye catching journey on the silver screen (try catching this one in theaters).
During my one-on-one with Penna, he talked about how failure has been part of his success as a filmmaker and why this film is part of an expansive universe that he and co-writer Ryan Morrison have created. Before watching Arctic, try catching his short Turning Point (it’s a wonderful primer to Arctic).
Review: Matt Walsh And Judith Godréche Are A Fine Pair In ‘Under The Eiffel Tower’
They say Paris is for lovers, and with a title like Under the Eiffel Tower, romance should definitely be in the air. Viewers expecting a by the numbers romantic comedy may be pleasantly surprised, as this film has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Review: ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot’ Is Meditative Pulp For The Soul
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot is a moniker for the ages, and if one jumps to conclusions this tale, headlined by Sam Elliott, would be a pulp infused guilty pleasure. But looks can be deceiving, and writer/director Robert D. Krzykowski takes a huge gamble with his narrative and, from where I sit, absolutely succeeds.
Kate del Castillo On Staying Motivated And Passionate: “There’s So Much We Need To Do”
Kate del Castillo is back as Teresa Mendoza after an eight year layoff on La Reina del Sur. During the NBC Universal press day (aka TCAs), I asked the actress what continues to motivate her. Video is included in the post.
“Nude Area” DVD Giveaway Courtesy of Film Movement
For this week’s CinemAddicts giveaway, I’ll be continuing our partnership with Film Movement as their DVD Nude Area comes out February 12. The disc is not my copy and sealed! Details on the film are below!
Flick City: Jessica Rothe Finds Comfort In ‘The Princess Bride’ And ‘The Sound Of Music’
Jessica Rothe returns to Happy Death Day 2U as Tree Gelbman, the young woman who has a literally repetitive relationship with the Grim Reaper. Horror films aside, Rothe briefly talked about movies she loves (The Princess Bride, The Sound of Music), as well as her binge watching tendencies with Friends, in our latest installment of Flick City!!
Joan Jett Has A ‘Bad Reputation’ But Still Rocks In Spirited Documentary
Pauline Kael’s first book was I Lost It At The Movies, and though I relate to that sentiment I also have learned a tone in the process. Case in point is Bad Reputation, an illuminating look at the life of Joan Jett that’s now out on DVD.
Jamie Chung Puts Best Foot Forward With 42 Gold Collaboration
Jamie Chung is the face of Chinese Laundry’s 42Gold, a new line of “fashion forward” footwear that debuted on Friday. Chung, whose credits include the criminally underrated flick Sucker Punch and The Hangover Part II, is a cast member on Fox’s The Gifted.
Dread Central Presents Undergoes Dread Rebrand With A ‘Lucky’ Endeavor
