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Loving Annabelle
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Wonderful movie of Kate Brooks! If you see it anywhere, please tell them to take it down. Lots of money was put into this movie......that won't end up a blockbuster, but a real winner for all who love this genre of movie!
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Desert Hearts
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First lesbian main stream movie made. Always will be set in the '50's, and the couple will always be in love. They went off into the sunset, didn't they? Well, on a train.......same thing!
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Better Than Chocolate
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Like the title.......gives a new meaning to the word chocolate. See this and find out....this will be one of your favorites.
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Miracle at St. Anna
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay written by James McBride, the author of the acclaimed novel of the same name, the film explores a deeply inspiring, powerful story drawn from true history, that transcends national boundaries,
Yes Spike has been bad mouthing Clints war movies and the white only issue. So I did go to this screening with a bad feeling that Spike was not being fair to Clint.
But Spike is forgiven, This is a powerful script and film set to take screens this fall and I think it will do well.
The race issues are explored in new ways and the soft side of Spike shows in this amazing story telling.
One of the first fall 2008 classics.
Vince
Vmedia UCBDirected by Spike Lee from a screenplay written by James McBride, the author of the acclaimed novel of the same name, the film explores a deeply inspiring, powerful story drawn from true history, that transcends national boundaries,
Yes Spike has been bad mouthing Clints war movies and the white only issue. So I did go to this screening with a bad feeling that Spike was not being fair to Clint.
But Spike is forgiven, This is a powerful script and film set to take screens this fall and I think it will do well.
The race issues are explored in new ways and the soft side of Spike shows in this amazing story telling.
One of the first fall 2008 classics.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 7 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Max Payne
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. It reminded me of classic characters like Dirty Harry. Its hyper-violence. Its a lot of action. Again, youre talking about the scum of the earth here, so people are okay with seeing this happen.
I saw an early cut so I really cant say much and I am no fan of the game.. but it looks like fun and I hope to share more thought as it gets closer to its release.
Vince
Vmedia UCBIt reminded me of classic characters like Dirty Harry. It's hyper-violence. It'
s a lot of action. Again, you're talking about the scum of the earth here, so people are okay with seeing this happen.
I saw an early cut so I really can't say much and I am no fan of the game.. but it looks like fun and I hope to share more thought as it gets closer to its release.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 7 days ago -
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Role Models
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Christopher Mintz-Plasse (superbad) second feature role - is darn good in this picture that lacks much else.
It follows a big brother theme. Funny script and Tim Dowling (thankyou for not smoking) has some heart. Reno 911 writers Ken Marino and David Wain ads some great lines for the two younger roles in the script.
David Wain is new to this director game and it shows. But youngster Christopher Mintz-Plasse is a pleaser and worth the 90 minutes.
This should hit screen late September.
Vince
Vmedia UCBChristopher Mintz-Plasse (superbad) second feature role - is darn good in this picture that lacks much else.
It follows a big brother theme. Funny script and Tim Dowling (thankyou for not smoking) has some heart. Reno 911 writers Ken Marino and David Wain ads some great lines for the two younger roles in the script.
David Wain is new to this director game and it shows. But youngster Christopher Mintz-Plasse is a pleaser and worth the 90 minutes.
This should hit screen late September.
Vince
Vmedia UCB
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Ghost Town
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Ricky Gervais new project. I am a fan and I enjoy his TV and film work.. This is a safe script - The Ghost mr Jordon memories of why writers use ghosts to tell stories (guardian angels etc).
David Koepp (writer of Indi and the skull script) takes the easy path to tell this story. But Ricky is a charmer Greg Kinnear does well.
I am not found of this film, but i do hope many get to see Ricky's work.
Vince
Vmedia UCBRicky Gervais new project. I am a fan and I enjoy his TV and film work..
This is a safe script - The Ghost "Mr Jordon" memories of why writers use ghosts to tell stories (guardian angels etc).
David Koepp (writer of Indi and the skull script) takes the easy path to tell this story. But Ricky is a charmer and Greg Kinnear does well. I am not found of this film, but i do hope many get to see Ricky's work.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 7 days ago -
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Sex Drive
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Clark Duke first main stream film.. Clark is the partner of Michael Cera (juno).
Both Clark and Micheal have a very funny web site they have teamed on Vids and writing. This film is the average teen fable of getting laid on that High School date thing.
In Sex Drive, eighteen-year-old Ian Lafferty sets out on a cross country drive with his best friends Lance and Felicia in order to lose his virginity to a red-hot babe he met on the Internet. But the journey, filled with hilarious misadventures and raunchy escapades, teaches all three more than they expected about life and love. Randy, raucous and unexpectedly romantic, Sex Drive follows three friends on the road trip we all have seen so many times.
Its done well. I am too close to the project to be to odjective so I will be looking at all your comments in the weeks to come - This will hit screens in October.
Vince
Vmedia UCBClark Duke first main stream film.. Clark is the partner of Michael Cera (juno)/
Both Clark and Micheal have a very funny web site they have teamed on Vids and writing. This film is the average teen fable of getting laid on that High School date thing.
In Sex Drive, eighteen-year-old Ian Lafferty sets out on a cross country drive with his best friends Lance and Felicia in order to lose his virginity to a red-hot babe he met on the Internet. But the journey, filled with hilarious misadventures and raunchy escapades, teaches all three more than they expected about life and love. Randy, raucous and unexpectedly romantic, Sex Drive follows three friends on the road trip we all have seen so many times.
Its done well. I am too close to the project to be to odjective so I will be looking at all your comments in the weeks to come - This will hit screens in October.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 7 days ago -
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Righteous Kill
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Heat was a tease for these two actors. Now along comes Russell Gewirtz (writer of Inside Man) to hopefully satisfy our curiosity about what these two acting powerhouses could do together with more shared time onscreen. Gewirtz wrote Righteous Kill with De Niro and Pacino in mind and on screen together for nearly the entire film.
I saw a screening tonight and it should do ok - its the basic over acting from Mr Pacino and the mumbling snicker from DeNiro.
But its well directed and may do well later this month. But i get a gut feeling it won't last long..
Vince
Vmedia UCBHeat was a tease for these two actors. Now along comes Russell Gewirtz (writer of Inside Man) to hopefully satisfy our curiosity about what these two acting powerhouses could do together with more shared time onscreen.
Gewirtz wrote Righteous Kill with De Niro and Pacino in mind and on screen together for nearly the entire film. I saw a screening tonight and it should do ok - its the basic over acting from Mr Pacino and the mumbling snicker from DeNiro.
But its well directed and may do well later this month. I get a gut feeling it won't last long..
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 9 days ago -
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Save Me
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. With a sensitive, intelligent screenplay and extremely honest performances, this drama goes far beyond its issue-of-the-week premise to ask challenging and important "gay topic" questions.
Yes, it's pretty heavy stuff, but like the similar, Mormon-themed Latter Days, the central drama carries us along effortlessly. And director Cary makes sure that the tone is sharp and realistic, with frequent humorous asides and a refusal to fall into stereotypes. And in the end it actually has the nerve to admit that people have to make this decision for themselves, whichever way they choose to go.
While the story sets itself up as yet another liberal rant against religion, the film rises far beyond that due to its even-handed characterisations. Gayle is strident and narrow-minded, and yet powerfully sympathetic, thanks to a combination of good writing and expert acting from Light. Her silly rules (no pink, don't cross your legs!) mask her underlying compassion. And both Allen and Gant never allow the clichs to take root while adding depth and shadings to their characters.
Vince
Vmedia UCBWith a sensitive, intelligent screenplay and extremely honest performances, this drama goes far beyond its issue-of-the-week premise to ask challenging and important "gay topic" questions.
Yes, it's pretty heavy stuff, but like the similar, Mormon-themed Latter Days, the central drama carries us along effortlessly. And director Cary makes sure that the tone is sharp and realistic, with frequent humorous asides and a refusal to fall into stereotypes. And in the end it actually has the nerve to admit that people have to make this decision for themselves, whichever way they choose to go.
This should spend a short time on Indi screens. But look for it on DVD later this fall.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 9 days ago -
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What We Do Is Secret
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. from director Rodger Grossman.
With dead-on details and a fine cast, "Secret" re-creates that brief, colorful period before punk became a "scene" and still served as a melting pot of outcasts, artists and sleazeballs. Aside from Crash (Shane West, who'll front the regrouped band tonight at the Blender Theatre in Manhattan) and future Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear (Rick Rodriguez), nearly every key player is reincarnated here, from influential radio host Rodney Bingenheimer to foul-mouthed journalist Kickboy Face. There's even a nod to Long Beach's Joan Jett, who produced the Germs' album.
The film's documentary style is a distraction, but it fades in and out. "Secret" is most compelling when the people and places of L.A. tell this tragic but somehow still ebullient story. I recommend this picture - but might say it won't be on screens long, so its best to wait for its DVD release later this fall.
Vince
Vmeda UCBfrom director Rodger Grossman.
With dead-on details and a fine cast, "Secret" re-creates that brief, colorful period before punk became a "scene" and still served as a melting pot of outcasts, artists and sleazeballs. Aside from Crash (Shane West, who'll front the regrouped band tonight at the Blender Theatre in Manhattan) and future Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear (Rick Rodriguez), nearly every key player is reincarnated here, from influential radio host Rodney Bingenheimer to foul-mouthed journalist Kickboy Face. There's even a nod to Long Beach's Joan Jett, who produced the Germs' album.
The film's documentary style is a distraction, but it fades in and out. "Secret" is most compelling when the people and places of L.A. tell this tragic but somehow still ebullient story. I recommend this picture - but might say it won't be on screens long, so its best to wait for its DVD release later this fall.
Vince
Vmeda UCBposted 10 days ago -
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FAMOUS VEHICLES FROM FILM AND TVposted 12 days ago -
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YPF
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Young People F---ing. Canadian filmmaker Martin Gero's very funny and insightful feature debut is far less shocking than it sounds most of whom haven't even seen it would have you believe.
It shares the same sketch format of 20-something and 30-something couples working out various love dilemmas.
The only difference here is that one of the couples is a threesome.
So we have Aaron Abrams (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gero) and Carly Pope as The Friends, the aforementioned kissers who decide to take platonic to a new plateau.
Despite the formula format, there are a few surprises, along with a practical demonstration of the best kind of music for f---ing.
If you're looking for porn, you've come to the wrong place. There are a few bare breasts, a couple of bare asses, one naughty strap-on and that's about it. The nation's moral fibre remains intact.
If you're looking for a good time and a little wisdom, then come right in.
It should be on DVD - but don't expect Blockbuster and the mainstream outlets to carry this title.
Vince
Vmedia UCBYoung People F---ing. Canadian filmmaker Martin Gero's very funny and insightful feature debut is far less shocking than it sounds most of whom haven't even seen it would have you believe. It shares the same sketch format of 20-something and 30-something couples working out various love dilemmas. The only difference here is that one of the couples is a threesome. So we have Aaron Abrams (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gero) and Carly Pope as The Friends.
Despite the formula format, there are a few surprises, along with a practical demonstration of the best kind of music for f---ing. If you're looking for porn, you've come to the wrong place. There are a few bare breasts, a couple of bare asses, one naughty strap-on and that's about it. The nation's moral fibre remains intact.
If you're looking for a good time and a little wisdom, then come right in.
It should be on DVD but don't expect Blockbuster and the mainstream outlets to carry this title.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 13 days ago -
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Year of the Fish
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. Year of the fish - Is finally getting its US release.
Taxicabs may not turn into a pumpkins, and the fairy godmother may sport fins and a tail, but "Year of the Fish" is a Cinderella story all the way, from its abused heroine to its happy ending. That the film is rotoscoped, or digitally painted, is its arthouse/festival calling card. But the story is so cliched and broadly drawn that few paying auds will feel compelled to call.
That the film is animated gives it an appropriately magical feel, but it can't save the story from being drowned in devices and stereotype. Chin, although a terrific actress, is bound by the dragon-lady conventions of her character; Nguyen's Ye Xian is little more than a doe-eyed victim, waiting for Prince Charming -- who comes in the form of the handsome Johnny Pan (Ken Leung), a local accordionist who's been having problems with modern Chinese women, but who will apparently live happily ever with someone as pliable as Ye Xian.
Cinderella story to the rescue. This is a must see. It should be on screen by September.
Vince
Vmedia UCBYear of the fish - Is finally getting its US release. Taxicabs may not turn into a pumpkins, and the fairy godmother may sport fins and a tail, but "Year of the Fish" is a Cinderella story all the way, from its abused heroine to its happy ending. That the film is rotoscoped, or digitally painted, is its arthouse/festival calling card.
That the film is animated gives it an appropriately magical feel, but it can't save the story from being drowned in devices and stereotype. Chin, although a terrific actress, is bound by the dragon-lady conventions of her character; Nguyen's Ye Xian is little more than a doe-eyed victim, waiting for Prince Charming who comes in the form of the handsome Johnny Pan (Ken Leung), a local accordionist who's been having problems with modern Chinese women.
Cinderella story to the rescue. This is a must see. It should be on screen by September.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 13 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Towelhead (Nothing Is Private)
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. I was pleased with the long awaited directorial debut of Alan Ball does not disappoint. Towelhead, based on the Alicia Erian novelof the same name, is an alternately moving and bitingly funny portrait of a Lebanese American father and daughter who are lost at sea when it comes to understanding the country they live in, but no more so than their neighbors. Fans of the television show Six Feet Under will instantly recognize Peter Macdissi, the actor playing Rifat, the father, as the unscrupulous art teacher Olivier who was forever giving terrible advice to Lauren Ambrose's character on that show.
Ball shows a real facility for mixing comedy and drama here, and also for delivering some keen insights about race and religion that risk offending in order to make a point. He's also able to use race to elicit big laughs, which is even trickier. Case in point: one of the film's biggest jokes comes when, after Rifat has forbidden Jasira from seeing an African-American boy that she likes because he fears it will shame her in society.
This picture has the biting humor of American Beauty, and exhibits that same quality of the sheer bone-weariness of being an American, but skirts the ponderous, life and death stakes of that film in favor of a fast-moving, ground-level story, and the result is a success.
I do recommend it and I hope its gets an audience.
Vince
Vmedia UCBI was pleased with the long awaited directorial debut of Alan Ball does not disappoint. Towelhead, based on the Alicia Erian novelof the same name, is an alternately moving and bitingly funny portrait of a Lebanese American father and daughter who are lost at sea when it comes to understanding the country they live in, but no more so than their neighbors. Fans of the television show Six Feet Under will instantly recognize Peter Macdissi, the actor playing Rifat.
Ball shows a real facility for mixing comedy and drama here, and also for delivering some keen insights about race and religion that risk offending in order to make a point.
This picture has the biting humor of American Beauty, and exhibits that same quality of the sheer bone-weariness of being an American, but skirts the ponderous, life and death stakes of that film in favor of a fast-moving, ground-level story, and the result is a success. I do recommend it and I hope its gets an audience.
Vince
Vmedia UCBposted 13 days ago -
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Boy A
by Vmedia Berkeley Ca. "Boy A" is based on a novel by Jonathan Trigell, possibly inspired by the real-life British case of two youths seen on a shopping mall's security video as they led away a child who was found dead. Such cases raise the question: Are children who murder indeed essentially evil, or can they heal and change over a period of years? Should society give them a second chance?
The film, directed by John Crowley and written by Mark O'Rowe, paints an accurate portrait of working-class life in the north of England, the grimness of the streets contrasting with the beauty of the countryside. It is spoken with accents, Mullen's Scottish the hardest to understand. He can speak standard English, but the accent is one of his tools. I've never had a problem with his speech, because he is such a great actor you can forget the words and listen to the music.
This a good script and well done film, on screens now and soon on DVD.
Vince
Vmedia UCB"Boy A" is based on a novel by Jonathan Trigell, possibly inspired by the real-life British case of two youths seen on a shopping mall's security video as they led away a child who was found dead. Such cases raise the question: Are children who murder indeed essentially evil, or can they heal and change over a period of years? Should society give them a second chance?
The film, directed by John Crowley and written by Mark O'Rowe, paints an accurate portrait of working-class life in the north of England, the grimness of the streets contrasting with the beauty of the countryside. It is spoken with accents, Mullen's Scottish the hardest to understand. He can speak standard English, but the accent is one of his tools. I've never had a problem with his speech, because he is such a great actor you can forget the words and listen to the music.
This a good script and well done film, on screens now and soon on DVD.
Vince
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