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Behind The Lens #31 – Two Step, The Look Like People, & Carol Nguyen

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Greg Srisavasdi

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August 7, 2015

On this week’s Behind The Lens, debbie lynn elias and I interviewed Two Step director Alex R. Johnson as he talked about how shooting in Texas reinvigorated him as a filmmaker (the movie, a tense thriller that Jim Thompson fans would appreciate, is terrific). MacLeod Andrews and Evan Dumouchel, stars and producers of They Look Like People (it’s another solid thriller – but this one tackles the intricate bond of friendship), also spent time on BTL to talk about their film.

Wim Wenders Retrospective Launches At IFC Center

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Greg Srisavasdi

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August 7, 2015

A touring retrospective of director Wim Wenders’ work, which includes 12 of his films (11 of which are 4K and 2K restorations) will premiere at the IFC Center in New York starting August 28. The 15 city tour will also include stops in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, San Francisco, Seattle, and Philadelphia.

Craig Robinson Talks “Mr. Robinson” & Offers “Nice” Advice

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Greg Srisavasdi

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August 5, 2015

Craig Robinson (The Office) is now front and center with Mr. Robinson, a freshman NBC series centering on the a musician (Robinson) who takes a job as a substitute high school teacher to help pay the bills. Peri Gilpin, Spencer Grammer, Meagan Good, Brandon T. Jackson, and Tim Bagley are among the ensemble.

DVD Pick: “Into The Grizzly Maze” Is More Than Bear-Able

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Greg Srisavasdi

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August 3, 2015

As movies about killer bears running amok in the wilderness goes, Into the Grizzly Maze (R, 86 minutes, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) is just what the doctor ordered. The narrative’s greatest asset, along with Bart the Bear playing the titular character, is its talented cast, which includes James Marsden, Thomas Jane, Piper Perabo, Scott Glenn, and Michaela McManus (recently seen in Aquarius).

Behind The Lens #30 – The Prophet, Twinsters, Listen To Me Marlon

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Greg Srisavasdi

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July 31, 2015

Over six months into Behind The Lens, and I’m still enjoying every minute with collaborating and learning from colleague (and friend) debbie lynn elias.

Blu-Ray Pick: ‘Woman In Gold’ Features Helen Mirren In Fine Form

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Greg Srisavasdi

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July 31, 2015

Now out on Blu-ray and DVD, Woman In Gold is the true story of Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), who along with lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds) attempts to retrieve her family’s prized possessions which were taken by the Nazis. Among these treasured items is Gustav Klimt’s painting Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer I.

Salma Hayek’s ‘The Prophet’ Uplifted By Lebanon Trip

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Greg Srisavasdi

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July 30, 2015

Opening in New York and Los Angeles August 7 (with more cities in the coming weeks), Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is an animated feature based on Gibran’s seminal work. Produced by Salma Hayek, the feature is blessed with diverse and resonant animated sequences from filmmakers Bill Plympton (Guide Dog), Joan Gratz (Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase), Nina Paley (Sita Sings the Blues), and Tomm Moore (Song of the Sea).

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