Movie Poster Monday: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

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 […]

First Look: Movie Lineup for Indie Film Festival of Boston

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, […]

Luxury Moviegoing Coming to the US?

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 […]

Typography Animation: Not Just For Credits Anymore

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 out.

And head to Always Watching for […]

Free DVD Giveaway: DAY ZERO Starring Elijah Wood

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. If you’ve entered, thanks and good luck! We can only accept entries dated before the deadline.  
The war / conflict / aggression / occupation in Iraq has been the focus of near-countless films for the past four years, but here’s something fresh: What if the draft were re-enacted? That’s the key to […]

Trailer Tuesday: PROM NIGHT

Feeling numb after reviewing what seemed like an endless amount of trailers for this summer’s blockbusters, there was only one way to beat it. Discuss the trailer for a deep, meaningful movie.
Somewhere along the way came Prom Night, the remake of the 1980s horror film starring Jamie Lee Curtis. The combination of low expectations plus […]