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  • 11 Nov

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    Cinecast Episode 189 – Just a Symptom of 1986

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    It is again that wonky time of year where studios favour the platform release, getting in the way of folks from Toronto and Minneapolis having a friendly movie chat about the same darn movies. Instead, we must be content with Multiplex Matt Gamble and the mainstream mega-release. Here he gives some thoughts on Todd Phillips’ newest, Due Date and tries to break down some pre-conceived notions. There is also some talk of the Asian Film Festival. Kurt gives a snippet of reaction to Danny Boyle’s follow-up to his Oscar win, 127 Hours. It is likely that the boys will revisit this one at some point for a consensus discussion, but as a nice double bill with the other ‘trapped between a rock and a hard place’ movie Buried there is a fair bit of stuff to chew on. Meanwhile Andrew finds solace in the comfort of his Blu-ray player… sometimes twice a day. Peter Weir is revisited in a lengthy discussion on The Mosquito Coast and also some Picnic at Hanging Rock, Master & Commander, The Truman Show and of course, the upcoming The Way Back. DVD picks and Japanese pornography are also on the bill.

    As always, please join the conversation by leaving your own thoughts in the comment section below and again, thanks for listening!

     
     

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  • 18 Aug

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    Surprise! Taratino LOVES Battle Royale

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    As part of the media blitz to accompany the release of Quentin Tarantino’s new film Inglorious Basterds (our review), the man has been everywhere lately. That’s not such a bad thing considering that he’s a pretty entertaining guy. I may not always like his films or agree with his views but he’s as much fun to listen to as Kevin Smith (and a lot less annoying).

    One video in particular which has caught my attention is this one in which Tarantino talks about the films which he has loved the most in the twelve years he has been directing film. The list isn’t a complete surprise but features a few films which are a little more mainstream than I expected from the director (either that or I’ve been searching out some seriously twisted stuff). Surprisingly, I’ve seen, and loved, most of the films on the list which includes, first and foremost, Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Roayle, followed by Audition, The Matrix and Dogville among many others.


  • 17 Aug

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    The Female Music Geek; A New Breed?

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    I spotted this video by Darren Barefoot which asks an interesting question: is the Female Music Geek a trend in movies?

    I’m not sure three movies marks a trend but it is an interesting question to ask which brings me to another question: is the female music geek really that difficult to find? And what makes a music geek? Does recognizing a Sonic Youth or The Smiths tune enough? I’m not so sure it is but considering that Row Three has a great cross section of both music and film lovers, this is a good audience to ask.


  • 06 Aug

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    Bookmarks for August 6th

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  • 04 Aug

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    Bookmarks for July 30th through August 4th

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    What we’ve been reading – July 30th through August 4th:

    • Budd Mishkin talks with Albert Maysles on life at 82.
      "By exposing the true nature of the person, getting really a heart to heart kind of exposition, that that's the healthiest thing that the person can do in being filmed," says Maysles. "To open their heart and mind to the viewer, and the best that a camera person can do."
    • HD-DVD Strikes Back!
      Just when Blu-ray thought it had clear sailing, a tempest has risen in the East: China Blue Hi-definition Disk (CBHD). Toshiba has licensed its HD DVD to them and it will be the unit world leader in HD optical technology in just 12 months.
    • Why Netflix Stinks: A Critic’s Complaint – TIME
      Absurd.
    • Seeing and Writing (And Sewing)
      Salon critic STEPHANIE ZACHAREK and Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule's DENNIS COZZALIO sit down for a long chat. Transcribed Script is a great read.

  • 16 Jul

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    Bookmarks for July 15th through July 16th

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  • 23 Jun

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    John Carpenter’s Alf Looks Awesome!

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    You know we love them. Comic book movies. Movies based on cartoons and toys. It’s what we’re about here! Right? Right!? (Eh. I can already hear the crickets). Some of the filmmakers featured at Atom.com obviously feel the same way because this video called “Toy Movies” is as ridiculous as you could possibly imagine and it’s darn funny. And for the record, I’d pay good money to see David Cronenberg’s Cabbage Patch Kids.

    Hat tip to Cinematical for the video.

  • 20 Jun

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    Bookmarks for June 19th through June 20th

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  • 16 Jun

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    The Futuristic Movie Timeline

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    Around here, we’re fans of sci-fi. Low-brow, high-brow, in between…we just love movies about alien species, shit blowing up, big action extravaganzas…

    OK. So maybe not the big action stuff (though I’ll happily admit to loving a good mindless sci-fi action movie) but you get the picture. But have you ever considered how many years span between Earth as depicted in The Matrix and say 12 Monkeys? No? Really? This isn’t keeping you up at night?

    Well that’s too bad because someone wants you to know and really, it’s kind of fun to see a graphical mapping of these times and then think back to the movies themselves and the worlds that the filmmakers created.

    The Futuristic Movie Timeline was created by Dan Meth and it graphs a number of sci-fi films on a timeline. I was a little surprised to see Dune way out in the future; for some reason I had it in my mind that it was some sort of alternate reality.

    Futuristic Movie Timeline

    Thanks to Production Weekly for the linkage!

  • 10 Jun

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    Tim Burton: The Exhibit

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    Tim BurtonApparently Tim Burton is some sort of national treasure because after years of making distinctive looking films, he is being honoured by none other than the MoMA.

    Running November 22nd through April 26th 2010, the major exhibit titled “Tim Burton” (how original) will feature 700 pieces including paintings, drawings, storyboards, maquettes, puppets and other work created or designed by Burton over the decades. If that’s not enough for film fans, the MoMA will also be presenting a series of films which either influenced or inspired the director and titles include James Whale’s Frankenstein, Robert Wiene, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Roger Corman’s The Pit and the Pendulum. Gotta say, none of those titles surprise me.

    I was much more interested to read that some of the items on exhibit are never before seen pieces produced by Burton while he was working for Disney on projects like The Fox and the Hound and The Black Cauldron.

    I hope that if the exhibit goes well, it will turn into a travelling show which makes a stop in Vancouver; it would be fantastic to take in a day (or two) of Burton goodness!

  • 23 Mar

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    Norman Jewison Honored in LA

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    Norman JewisonNorman Jewison is one of those Canadian directors that made such a name for himself in Hollywood that I never thought of him as a purely “Canadian” filmmaker. Truth is, though he worked largely in Hollywood for most of his career, Jewison always had (and continues to have) close ties and support for the Canadian film industry so much so in fact, that in 1988 he founded the Canadian Film Centre. Originally set up as a training centre for film, the CFC has grown over the years to become one of, if not the, largest Canadian institution for training in filmmaking, television and new media. Some of Canada’s best new talents have come out of the CFC and their graduate films are nothing short of spectacular. From the cult favourite Blood & Donuts to Vincenzo Natali’s awesome Cube and last year’s Nurse.Fighter.Boy.

    The CFC is celebrating their anniversary and honouring Jewison by screening two of his classic films, In the Heat of the Night and Fiddler on the Roof, at LACMA. On April 17th, Jewison will be on hand for a conversation on his career moderated by the great Leonard Maltin while the two films will screen on April 18th. Definitely an event to attend if you happen to be in town. I think I’ll celebrate by revisiting In the Heat of the Night.

  • 20 Mar

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    After the Credits Episode 57 – It’s All About the Blade (and the Contest)

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    After the Credits Episode 57 - It's All About the Blade (and the Contest) [ 42:57 | 39.33 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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    Marina speaks with Daniel McNicoll, the director of Reclaiming the Blade. As a bonus, we also announce a cool contest!

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