Browsing Month March, 2008
Movie Poster Monday: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
By Norm Schrager at March 31, 2008 | 12:39 pm | 0 Comment
This week's entry is another two-for-one. Here are two movie posters for Standard Operating Procedure, the latest from Errol Morris, probably the most important documentary filmmaker of the last 50 years. (click the posters to see them larger) These are stark, dramatic, almost antiseptic. And the second one leads with Morris' name, a clear sign that his fan base is more...
First Look: Movie Lineup for Indie Film Festival of Boston
By Norm Schrager at March 29, 2008 | 11:48 pm | 4 Comments
As a Boston-based outlet, we're pretty revved each year for the Independent Film Festival of Boston, a real movie party for those who appreciate that true indie DIY spirit. Beginning its sixth year on April 23, 2008, the IFFB's all about the heart and soul of the smaller movie and that make-it-happen attitude -- from festival creators, filmmakers, attendees, even more...
Awards , Comedies , Documentaries , Independent Film , International Cinema , Movie Previews
Luxury Moviegoing Coming to the US?
By Norm Schrager at March 27, 2008 | 11:19 pm | 4 Comments
One of our earliest posts asked Would You Pay $30 To See Spider-Man 4? We were discussing the possibility of ordering a blockbuster via On Demand the day of its theatrical release. Even Mark Cuban joined in our conversation. But now an Australian super-luxury theater chain is asking "Would You Pay $35 For A Movie... In the Theater?" The group is Village more...
Typography Animation: Not Just For Credits Anymore
By Norm Schrager at March 26, 2008 | 12:52 pm | 0 Comment
This is one of the more fascinating movie posts of the past week: Alwayswatching.org highlighted a brilliant series of animated shorts made only from the running dialogue of some very cool movies and television shows: Kill Bill, V for Vendetta, The Office. Here's a personal favorite: One of Samuel L. Jackson's searing exchanges from Pulp Fiction. Check this more...
