The Ann Arbor Film Festival celebrates its epic 53rd annual edition on March 24-29 with a colossal selection of experimental short films and features.
Feature film highlights include the documentary Speculation Nation by regular collaborators Bill Brown and Sabine Gruffat, which examines the recent Spanish housing crisis; a new ethnographic doc by Ben Russell, Greetings to the Ancestors, which plunges deep into the culture of South Africa; and Jenni Olson’s grand California study The Royal Road.
Short film highlights include the much anticipated new film by Jennifer Reeder, Blood Below the Skin, a narrative following a week in the dramatic and romantic lives of three teenage girls; a new music video by Mike Olenick called Beautiful Things with music by The Wet Things; new animations by Don Hertzfeldt, World of Tomorrow, and Lewis Klahr, Mars Garden; plus new experimental work by Vanessa Renwick, Peggy Ahwesh and Zachary Epcar.
Special...
Feature film highlights include the documentary Speculation Nation by regular collaborators Bill Brown and Sabine Gruffat, which examines the recent Spanish housing crisis; a new ethnographic doc by Ben Russell, Greetings to the Ancestors, which plunges deep into the culture of South Africa; and Jenni Olson’s grand California study The Royal Road.
Short film highlights include the much anticipated new film by Jennifer Reeder, Blood Below the Skin, a narrative following a week in the dramatic and romantic lives of three teenage girls; a new music video by Mike Olenick called Beautiful Things with music by The Wet Things; new animations by Don Hertzfeldt, World of Tomorrow, and Lewis Klahr, Mars Garden; plus new experimental work by Vanessa Renwick, Peggy Ahwesh and Zachary Epcar.
Special...
- 3/24/2015
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Hosted by Open City Cinema, the 2nd annual Winnipeg Underground Film Festival will be a raucous three-day celebration of fantastic avant-garde and experimental short films and videos from around the world. This year’s edition will run on June 27-29.
The fest opens on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. with a unique bang of an idea: “The 90 Second.” This is a program super-duper short films collected from all over the world, from right in the fest’s hometown of Winnipeg to Auckland to Chicago to London and numerous points in between.
Another one of the fest’s main highlights is a two-part celebration of the work of prolific Canadian film artist Mike Hoolboom. Two programs of two short films each will be featured. The first runs on June 28 at 3:30 p.m. with the films Frank’s Cock and Tom; and the second will close the fest on June 28 at 8:00 p.
The fest opens on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. with a unique bang of an idea: “The 90 Second.” This is a program super-duper short films collected from all over the world, from right in the fest’s hometown of Winnipeg to Auckland to Chicago to London and numerous points in between.
Another one of the fest’s main highlights is a two-part celebration of the work of prolific Canadian film artist Mike Hoolboom. Two programs of two short films each will be featured. The first runs on June 28 at 3:30 p.m. with the films Frank’s Cock and Tom; and the second will close the fest on June 28 at 8:00 p.
- 6/18/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Experiments In Cinema v9.72 is running April 14-21 at several venues across Albuquerque, New Mexico, primarily the Guild Cinema, but with satellite screenings at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Southwest Film Center.
Special Programs: On April 16, there will be a selection of short films written, produced and directed by local students through Basement Films’ youth outreach endeavor. On April 17, there will be a program, curated by Antoni Pinent, of cameraless films from Spain. On April 18, first Stephen Kent Jusick will present short films from the Mix NYC queer film festival; then Greg DeCuir, Jr. will present films from Belgrade’s Ciné-club produced between 1960 and 1980. April 19 will host another night of films from Belgrade, this time curated by Miodrag Milošević.
After Festival Night: While film screenings end on the 20th, on April 21 Gerry Fialka will lead two discussions and screening/event programs, first on contemporary documentary films and then...
Special Programs: On April 16, there will be a selection of short films written, produced and directed by local students through Basement Films’ youth outreach endeavor. On April 17, there will be a program, curated by Antoni Pinent, of cameraless films from Spain. On April 18, first Stephen Kent Jusick will present short films from the Mix NYC queer film festival; then Greg DeCuir, Jr. will present films from Belgrade’s Ciné-club produced between 1960 and 1980. April 19 will host another night of films from Belgrade, this time curated by Miodrag Milošević.
After Festival Night: While film screenings end on the 20th, on April 21 Gerry Fialka will lead two discussions and screening/event programs, first on contemporary documentary films and then...
- 4/15/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Browse all the sections of the 57th London Film Festival (Oct 9-20) including the galas, competition titles and individual sections.
Alphabetical list of titles by section including feature premiere status
Wp = Wp
Ep = European Premiere
IP = International Premiere
UK = UK Premiere
Gala’s
Opening Night
Captain Phillips, Paul Greengrass (Us) Ep
Closing Night
Saving Mr Banks, John Lee Hancock (Us/UK) Ep
Philomena, Stephen Frears (UK) UK12 Years A Slave, Steve Mcqueen (UK) EPGravity, Alfonso Cuaron (Us) UKInside Llewyn Davis, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Us) UKLabor Day, Jason Reitman (Us) EPThe Invisible Woman, Ralph Fiennes (UK), EPThe Epic Of Everest, John Noel (UK) WPBlue Is The Warmest Colour, Abdellatif Kechiche (France) UKNight Moves, Kelly Reichardt (Us) UKStranger By The Lake, Alain Guiraudie (France) UKDon Jon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Us) UKMystery Road, Ivan Sen (Australia) UKOnly Lovers Left Alive, Jim Jarmusch (Us) UKNebraska, Alexander Payne (Us) UKWe Are The Best!, Lukas Moodysson (Sweden) EPFoosball 3D, Juan Jose Campanella (Argentina...
Alphabetical list of titles by section including feature premiere status
Wp = Wp
Ep = European Premiere
IP = International Premiere
UK = UK Premiere
Gala’s
Opening Night
Captain Phillips, Paul Greengrass (Us) Ep
Closing Night
Saving Mr Banks, John Lee Hancock (Us/UK) Ep
Philomena, Stephen Frears (UK) UK12 Years A Slave, Steve Mcqueen (UK) EPGravity, Alfonso Cuaron (Us) UKInside Llewyn Davis, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Us) UKLabor Day, Jason Reitman (Us) EPThe Invisible Woman, Ralph Fiennes (UK), EPThe Epic Of Everest, John Noel (UK) WPBlue Is The Warmest Colour, Abdellatif Kechiche (France) UKNight Moves, Kelly Reichardt (Us) UKStranger By The Lake, Alain Guiraudie (France) UKDon Jon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Us) UKMystery Road, Ivan Sen (Australia) UKOnly Lovers Left Alive, Jim Jarmusch (Us) UKNebraska, Alexander Payne (Us) UKWe Are The Best!, Lukas Moodysson (Sweden) EPFoosball 3D, Juan Jose Campanella (Argentina...
- 9/4/2013
- ScreenDaily
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Film Festival and they’re preparing an all-out blowout on March 27 to April 1 to celebrate! The fest is crammed to the gills with the latest and greatest in experimental and avant-garde film, in addition to a celebration of classic work from Ann Arbors past.
Filmmaker Bruce Baillie was there at the first Aaff — and numerous times since. He’s back this year with a major retrospective of his entire career that spans three separate programs. Baillie, who’ll be in attendance of course, will present a brand-new restored version of his epic pseudo-Western Quick Billy, plus screenings of his classic short movies such as Castro Street, Yellow Horse, Quixote, To Parsifal and more.
There’s also a program dedicated to the films of the late Robert Nelson, including Bleu Shut and Special Warning, as well as sprinklings of underground classics throughout...
Filmmaker Bruce Baillie was there at the first Aaff — and numerous times since. He’s back this year with a major retrospective of his entire career that spans three separate programs. Baillie, who’ll be in attendance of course, will present a brand-new restored version of his epic pseudo-Western Quick Billy, plus screenings of his classic short movies such as Castro Street, Yellow Horse, Quixote, To Parsifal and more.
There’s also a program dedicated to the films of the late Robert Nelson, including Bleu Shut and Special Warning, as well as sprinklings of underground classics throughout...
- 3/7/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
2 Broke Girls creator Michael Patrick King found himself in the hot seat about the stereotypes on the show and the raunchy humor. Depending on who you read, he kind of threw a fit. Then he played the gay card. Michael Patrick King: I'm gay. I'm putting in ‑‑ Beth Behrs: What? Oh, my God. Michael Patrick King: ‑‑ gay stereotypes every week. I don't find it offensive, any of this. I find it ‑‑ I find it comic to take everybody down. That's what we're doing. Question: Does being a part of one traditionally disenfranchised group make it then carte blanche to make fun of other traditionally disenfranchised groups?
James Badge Dale is going from Shame to The Lone Ranger, signing up to play the title character's brother, Dan Reid. It's a step up for Armie Hammer, who had to play his own brother in The Social Network.
Blue Ivy...
James Badge Dale is going from Shame to The Lone Ranger, signing up to play the title character's brother, Dan Reid. It's a step up for Armie Hammer, who had to play his own brother in The Social Network.
Blue Ivy...
- 1/12/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
D.J. Pierce (a.k.a. Shangela Laquifa Wadley)
(Unless otherwise noted, all photos credit Clinton Gaughran/AfterElton)
You might remember the glorious Shangela Laquifa Wadley stomping it out on RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons Two and Three. And while she might not have taken home the prize in either season, she could well turn out to be the show's biggest star.
The actor behind this amazing drag creation, D.J. Pierce, has been busy filming TV pilots and guest spots, honing his stand-up act and launching a music career. He will also make an appearance this Wednesday on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras, returning to his hometown of Paris, Texas to act as pageant coach for his goddaughter.
We were happy to grab D.J. for a photo shoot last week, as well as an extended interview where we talked acting gigs, vision boards, his relationship with fellow Drag Race contestants Raja and Manila Luzon,...
(Unless otherwise noted, all photos credit Clinton Gaughran/AfterElton)
You might remember the glorious Shangela Laquifa Wadley stomping it out on RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons Two and Three. And while she might not have taken home the prize in either season, she could well turn out to be the show's biggest star.
The actor behind this amazing drag creation, D.J. Pierce, has been busy filming TV pilots and guest spots, honing his stand-up act and launching a music career. He will also make an appearance this Wednesday on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras, returning to his hometown of Paris, Texas to act as pageant coach for his goddaughter.
We were happy to grab D.J. for a photo shoot last week, as well as an extended interview where we talked acting gigs, vision boards, his relationship with fellow Drag Race contestants Raja and Manila Luzon,...
- 1/9/2012
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Is 2 Broke Girls the new Rizzoli & Isles? Now, stick with me. The freshman CBS sitcom features two attractive female leads who work together and seem to be polar opposites. The dark-haired one is working class and filled with quippy one liners. The light-haired one comes from money and is into high fashion. They’re rapidly becoming attached at the hip. And, oh yeah, they’ve already slept in the same bed. Sounds mighty familiar.
The female buddy show similarities end at occupation and intent, clearly. Rizzoli & Isles is about solving crimes; 2 Broke Girls is about trying to pay the rent, but already the show has pinged the mainstream media’s gaydar. New York magazine’s Vulture blog asked if “Are 2 Broke Girls’ Girls Actually a Will-They-Won’t-They Couple?”
When we first got the screener of 2 Broke Girls over at Vulture HQ, one of our staffers joked that this was a...
The female buddy show similarities end at occupation and intent, clearly. Rizzoli & Isles is about solving crimes; 2 Broke Girls is about trying to pay the rent, but already the show has pinged the mainstream media’s gaydar. New York magazine’s Vulture blog asked if “Are 2 Broke Girls’ Girls Actually a Will-They-Won’t-They Couple?”
When we first got the screener of 2 Broke Girls over at Vulture HQ, one of our staffers joked that this was a...
- 9/29/2011
- by Dorothy Snarker
- AfterEllen.com
Barring the success of few sitcoms on CBS, the multi-camera format -- be it laugh track or live studio audience -- has been something of a kiss of death for the 21st century TV comedy.
Naturally, when the cast and producers of Whitney Cummings' eponymous NBC sitcom "Whitney" took the stage at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, the new series' format dominated discussion.
"It's the best format for stand-up comedians," says Cummings, referring to her and co-star Chris D'Elia's career on stage. "It made the most sense for us... I think our relationship with the audience is something you can tell we're comfortable with."
Cummings namechecked some of her favorite series, including "The Cosby Show," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Roseanne" -- all of which boasted stars that got their starts in stand-up.
"It's an exciting tradtion to be part of, it's still a viable form," says...
Naturally, when the cast and producers of Whitney Cummings' eponymous NBC sitcom "Whitney" took the stage at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, the new series' format dominated discussion.
"It's the best format for stand-up comedians," says Cummings, referring to her and co-star Chris D'Elia's career on stage. "It made the most sense for us... I think our relationship with the audience is something you can tell we're comfortable with."
Cummings namechecked some of her favorite series, including "The Cosby Show," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Roseanne" -- all of which boasted stars that got their starts in stand-up.
"It's an exciting tradtion to be part of, it's still a viable form," says...
- 8/1/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
NBCUniversal Chairman Robert Greenblatt refers to comedian Whitney Cummings as TV’s new “It Girl”. But how much of her real life dictates what goes on screen in her eponymous sitcom? According to showrunner Betsy Thomas, they do take cues from Cummings’ stand-up, which centers around her general observations of men, women, and relationships, and not around her everyday life. When asked a rather stupid question regarding how a lot of male characters in sitcoms are weaker than the female characters, Cummings shot back saying that the writer’s room is gender neutral and that “men don’t always write like ‘men’, women don’t always write like ‘women’”. (A very smart response from a very smart comedian.) Cummings also point out that she was lucky to be a part of two new shows this season — the other being Two Broke Girls, which she co-created for CBS – and that while she focuses on Whitney,...
- 8/1/2011
- by Mo Fathelbab
- BuzzFocus.com
Another TV staffing season is coming to a close as, one by one, writers rooms of new and returning series are convening to work on the 2011-12 orders. Overall, "it was a healthy staffing season," one industry insider said, while another was lamenting the system, in which prospective writers meet on 80+ pilots in the run-up to the upfronts, only a quarter of which would make it to series and actually hire scribes. Of the new series, comedies New Girl on Fox, Two Broke Girls on CBS and Apartment 23 on ABC were sought after by writers this year. Joining New Girl creator Liz Meriwether are Joe Port and Joe Wiseman as co-executive producers as well as J.J. Philbin and Josh Malmuth. Three established comedy writer-producers will work alongside Two Broke Girls co-creator/executive producer Michael Patrick King -- Greg Malins, Jhoni Marchinko and Michelle Nader, all as consulting producers. On ABC's Apt.
- 6/21/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
CBS may not have a project like Wonder Woman that’s eating up all the headlines, nor does it have a much-anticipated reboot in the works that has fans hoping for the best (and even anticipating the worst). But the No. 1 network (in viewers) doesn’t need to make a lot of noise with its fall 2011 development, especially when it continues to succeed with tried-and-true formats featuring law dogs and crime-fighting duos.
That said, the network does have a serious weapon in its arsenal that could end up upstaging Woman and those three angels on ABC. I’m talking to...
That said, the network does have a serious weapon in its arsenal that could end up upstaging Woman and those three angels on ABC. I’m talking to...
- 2/17/2011
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Two highly-anticipated second feature films from U.S. underground filmmakers will be making their World Premieres all the way over at the 64th annual Edinburgh International Film Festival, which will run for twelve days on June 16-27. The films are Rona Mark’s The Crab and Zach Clark’s Vacation!.
The Crab, which screens on June 21, is the touching story of a verbally abusive man born with two enormous, mutant-like hands; while Vacation!, which screens on June 20, tracks four urban gals let loose in a sunny seaside resort down South.
Both Mark and Clark previously screened their debut features at Eiff. Mark’s Strange Girls screened there in 2008 and Clark’s Modern Love Is Automatic screened in 2009. Both films also ended up as runners-up in Bad Lit’s annual Movie of the Year award, again Strange Girls in 2008 and Modern Love in 2009. Sadly, these two masterpieces are still unavailable on...
The Crab, which screens on June 21, is the touching story of a verbally abusive man born with two enormous, mutant-like hands; while Vacation!, which screens on June 20, tracks four urban gals let loose in a sunny seaside resort down South.
Both Mark and Clark previously screened their debut features at Eiff. Mark’s Strange Girls screened there in 2008 and Clark’s Modern Love Is Automatic screened in 2009. Both films also ended up as runners-up in Bad Lit’s annual Movie of the Year award, again Strange Girls in 2008 and Modern Love in 2009. Sadly, these two masterpieces are still unavailable on...
- 6/4/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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