The new kids on the block.

Posts by Kenneth

Number of Posts: 35

New Directors Film Festival: Happy, Happy

Published on March 20, 2011 by
Thumbnail for post 'New Directors Film Festival: Happy, Happy'

Happy, Happy Directed by Anne Sewitsky Written by Ragnhild Tronvoll Norway, 2010 Seeing the word “Happy” in the title of an independent film, and especially a European independent film, is a pretty good indicator that it’s being used ironically. Such … [Read the Rest]

New Directors Film Festival: ‘Margin Call’ sure to intrigue and entertain

Published on March 20, 2011 by
Thumbnail for post 'New Directors Film Festival: ‘Margin Call’ sure to intrigue and entertain'

“Margin Call will illuminate questions about a precarious economy and is sure to intrigue and entertain moviegoers everywhere.” Margin Call Directed by J.C. Chandor Written by J.C. Chandor USA, 2011 As the stock market looms on the precipice of collapse, … [Read the Rest]

New Directors/New Films Festival in New York City, March 23 – April 3

Published on March 20, 2011 by
Thumbnail for post 'New Directors/New Films Festival in New York City, March 23 – April 3'

This year, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Museum of Modern Art celebrate the 40th anniversary of their annual New Directors/New Films festival. For four decades now this festival has uncovered fresh talent and provided them a venue to … [Read the Rest]

NYFF 2010: “Hereafter” is an uninspired narrative, full of promise, but ultimately lifeless

Published on October 11, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'NYFF 2010: “Hereafter” is an uninspired narrative, full of promise, but ultimately lifeless'

“Ultimately, Hereafter is an uninspired narrative, full of promise, but ultimately lifeless.” Hereafter Directed by Clint Eastwood Hereafter offers a handful of good performances and a helping of sincere emotion but squanders its potential by letting its themes overshadow the … [Read the Rest]

Dario Argento To Direct Dracula In 3-D

Published on May 13, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'Dario Argento To Direct Dracula In 3-D'

Shocktilyoudrop.com broke news today that two of the biggest ongoing trends in the film business are ready to overlap: vampires and 3-D.  Dario Argento, famed Italian horror director, has announced his next project: a 3-D movie rendering of the classic … [Read the Rest]

Tribeca Film Festival 2010: Spork & Metropia

Published on May 8, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'Tribeca Film Festival 2010:  Spork & Metropia'

Spork Directed by J.B. Ghuman Jr. The message of Spork is clear and familiar.  Learn to accept yourself and there is no place you won’t belong. This film’s offbeat humor dredges up associations with John Waters’ early work and the … [Read the Rest]

Mission Impossible Gets Fourth Movie

Published on February 10, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'Mission Impossible Gets Fourth Movie'

It was only four years ago that Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone vowed that Tom Cruise would “never work” with Paramount Pictures again. Well, never say never. Paramount announced its plans this week to release a fourth in the Mission Impossible … [Read the Rest]

Marc Webb to Direct Spider-Man

Published on January 21, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'Marc Webb to Direct Spider-Man'

Well, Sony has found its new director for the Spider-Man reboot.  Just last week, it was announced that Sam Raimi was giving up ties to the Web-slinger franchise, and this week Marc Webb steps into the director’s chair. The aptly … [Read the Rest]

Back to Square One for Spidey! Spider-Man Gets Reboot.

Published on January 12, 2010 by
Thumbnail for post 'Back to Square One for Spidey!  Spider-Man Gets Reboot.'

Deadline Hollywood dropped a bomb today on anyone eagerly anticipating Spider-Man 4. According to insider reports, Sam Raimi has officially abandoned the Spider-Man franchise. Production has been delayed over disagreements about the script for months now, and the announcement came … [Read the Rest]

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Published on December 16, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'

Whoever said “Pride and Prejudice is a pretty good story, but you know what it needs… zombies” was really onto something.  Pride and Prejudice and Zombies hit bookshelves on April 1, 2009, and it has enjoyed a wildly successful turn … [Read the Rest]

Sam Raimi and Ghost House Have Panic Attack!

Published on November 29, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'Sam Raimi and Ghost House Have Panic Attack!'

A certain instructor at film school once confided in me that no filmmaker ever made real money off a short film.  At the time, I respected his honest opinion, and while he may (or may not) have been right about … [Read the Rest]

Francis Lawrence’s Next “Small” Project

Published on November 25, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'Francis Lawrence’s Next “Small” Project'

Francis Lawrence, director of I Am Legend, must have a thing for “end of the world as we know it” movies.  And his latest endeavor is no exception.  According to Pajiba, Lawrence has elected to direct a movie adaptation based … [Read the Rest]

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: Long Live the Fantasy Film Genre!

Published on November 20, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: Long Live the Fantasy Film Genre!'

How well do you know your Harry Potter trivia?  Does the name Nicholas Flamel ring any bells?  He was the alchemist responsible for “the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the title of the inaugural Harry Potter book and movie adaptation, but Flamel … [Read the Rest]

The Hobbit: A Long Expected Movie

Published on November 16, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'The Hobbit: A Long Expected Movie'

Warning: Unabashed Geekery To Follow Ah, I remember fondly the years of Tolkien mania, that stretch of time spanning 2001 to 2004 back when The Lord of the Rings was busting up box office records and sweeping the Oscars, and … [Read the Rest]

It’s the End of the World… Again: Fox Buys Apocalyptic Pitch

Published on November 12, 2009 by
Thumbnail for post 'It’s the End of the World… Again: Fox Buys Apocalyptic Pitch'

With 2012 fast approaching I anticipated a surge in the apocalypse genre, but so far all I’ve really heard about is the obviously titled movie 2012 and, the one I’m most looking forward to, The Road.  However, this week The … [Read the Rest]