About Ricky

Ricky D is the editor-in-chief of Sound on Sight and one of the hosts of 'Sound On Sight Radio', the 'Sordid Cinema' podcast and our videocast titled 'Front Row Center'. He also contributes written reviews when time permits. Favorite films: 'Salo', 'Contempt', 'The Vanishing', 'Pulp Fiction' & 'La Haine' Favorite Directors: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Quentin Tarantino, P.T. Anderson, Jean-Luc Godard, Billy Wilder & Stanley Kubrick

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Watch the short film ‘The Death and Return of Superman’ by ‘Chronicle’ scribe Max Landis

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

This past weekend Director Josh Trank and screenwriter Max Landis (son of filmmaker John Landis), put a fresh, invigorating spin on the superhero origin story, with Chronicle (read my review). The son of the legendary director has a few screenplays … [Read the Rest]

Awesome Vintage Posters for Polish Films

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

The history of cinema in Poland is known worldwide mostly due to a few directors: Polanski, Wajda, and Kieslowski quickly come to mind. Although Polish movies tend to be less commercially available than movies from several other European nations, from … [Read the Rest]

Chuck Ep. 5.13, “Chuck Versus the Goodbye” provides a surprising, emotionally satisfying finale

Published on February 7, 2012 by Dan Heaton

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 13, “Chuck Versus the Goodbye” Written by Chris Fedak Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC After five seasons and 90 episodes, Chuck has finally reached its closing act, and … [Read the Rest]

Short Film Of The Day: ‘Switching Worlds’

Published on February 7, 2012 by Young Cuts

Switching Worlds Courtesy of the YoungCuts Film Festival www.YoungCuts.com What’s It Called?  Switching Worlds Who Made It?  Written and Directed by Francesca Abbondanza-Bergeron Where Is It From?   Canada (Quebec) How Old Is the Director?  19 Who Is the Director?  Francesca Abbondanza-Bergeron is … [Read the Rest]

‘Cries and Whispers’ As Entertaining As a Lutheran Homily

Published on February 7, 2012 by Zornitsa

Cries and Whispers Directed by Ingmar Bergman Sweden, 1972 The inanity of Bergman’s canonisation has always baffled me: I have tended to endure his films as a bitter medicine – worthwhile but unenjoyable, classics that everybody wants to have watched … [Read the Rest]

Trailer for ‘Osombie – The Axis of Evil Dead’

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

A trailer for the independently-produced, feature-length zombie film, Osombie: The Axis of Evil Dead has been released, and as expected,  its packed with violence, mayhem, guns, blood and a ton of zombies. The low-budget thriller sees Osama Bin Laden coming … [Read the Rest]

Video-Cast: Comic Book Storytellers: Episode 6

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

Frick Weber is back with another episode of Comic Book Storytellers, this time with tips and tricks from the PROs at Marvel, DC, and IDW. Interviews include, Mark Waid, Humberto Ramos, Jo Chen, Mike Mckone, Robert Atkins, Michael Golden, J … [Read the Rest]

New trailer for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ shows off The Lizard and more action

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

Following last night’s sneak peek footage of The Amazing Spider-Man, a new trailer has now gone online playing up Spidey’s humour and wise-cracking antics – while teasing us with glimpses of the Lizard. Marc Webb says he’s interested in going … [Read the Rest]

Poster Of The Day: ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ 30 Year Anniversary Poster

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

Both a classic movie for kids and a remarkable portrait of childhood, E.T. remains one of Spielberg’s most beloved sci-fi fables even thirty years after its initial release. In celebration of the film’s anniversary, artist Scott Hopko of Hopko Designs … [Read the Rest]

Oscars 2012: Best Picture Nominees – Alternate Movie Posters by Neven Udovičić

Published on February 7, 2012 by Ricky

This Sunday, The Academy Of Motion Arts and Sciences will hold their yearly ceremony and hand out those highly desirable golden statuettes. In anticipation of the event, Artist Neven Udovičić created these nine posters for this year’s Best Picture nominees. … [Read the Rest]

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