- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- VIFF 2011: Review of Paddy Considine's violent and bleak TYRANNOSAUR
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- New trailer for Kenji Kamiyama's 009 RE:CYBORG
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- J.J. Abrams sells new apocalypse show that sounds like the Emberverse series
- Re-killing bin laden in zombie actioner OSOMBIE (trailer)
- Re: Japanese zombie movies (2011-12 round-up)
- Re: Life Is Dead
- Balkans war revenge movie - Nicolas Cage?
- PA Film Archive
- i kill
- Re: Life Is Dead
- Monster Killer
- zombie films
- Re: Life Is Dead
- Re: Hello is anybody there?
- APOCALYPSE PIZZA VIDEO delivers during the zombie apocalypse!
- Concept art for Enki Bilal's next is PA animation ANIMAL'Z
- Trailer for ZOMBIE MURDER EXPLOSION DIE! All 4 of these in every episode!
- Wandering madly in the remnants of civilization in Greece's HIGUITA (teaser)
- THE HOST director's English language debut SNOW PIERCER adds cast
- Argentina invaded by NEWMEDIA aliens
- THE DIVIDE movie review
- THE RIDER still rides! New teaser reveals stunning final animation style
- EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for RAMPAGE IN HEAVEN sees The Monkey King and mech in a nightmarish dying world
- Sony could back Seth Rogan's THE APOCALYPSE (Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse)
- Russia's snowed under with zombies in WINTER OF THE DEAD
- SLAMDANCE 2012: Review of killer tattoo thriller COMFORTING SKIN
- DVD Review: Style overshadows heart in spunky comedy SPORK
- DVD Review: Daniel Craig loses his mind in mediocre DREAM HOUSE
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of EXCISION
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of THE PACT
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of GRABBERS
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of the visionary BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of (Radio Shack) ROBOT AND FRANK
- SLAMDANCE 2012: Review of unimpressive UNCONDITIONAL
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of EXCISION
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of THE PACT
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of GRABBERS
- EXCLUSIVE: Researching life after death in random data patterns in APOPHENIA (APOFANIA) (trailer)
- Willem Dafoe is THE HUNTER
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
- THE WALKING DEAD teases a dire, breakneck return
- A Panda protects the innocent in WASTLANDER PANDA tv series
- Full Moon jumps on the Nazi train with PUPPET MASTER X: AXIS RISING
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of the visionary BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
- SUNDANCE 2012: Review of (Radio Shack) ROBOT AND FRANK
- Monty Python reunite for scifi comedy ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING
- Creature with cow tail lures men to their death in THALE (trailer)
- SLAMDANCE 2012: Review of unimpressive UNCONDITIONAL
- Seventeen and a robotic teddy bear for a best friend in ANIMALS (trailer)
- Costa Rican's pay it forward in apocalypse drama EL FIN
- New trailer for m*therfu**ing space nazi flick IRON SKY
- Berlinale 2012: Full Panorama program includes world premiere of IRON SKY
- If The Walking Dead was an 80s sitcom....
- First promo art for FANGS OF WAR - The allies fight over Dracula
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Marina Antunes [Film Festival 02.06.12] drama
When you know little about a production and don't recognize any of the names involved, a trailer can be a huge selling point for would-be fans. Trailers are often deceptive, building up a movie that ends up a complete disappointment but in some instances, the trailers don't do enough to sell a project. That's most definitely the case with the trailer for Tim Sutton's ... [Continue reading]
When you know little about a production and don't recognize any of the names involved, a trailer can be a huge selling point for would-be fans. Trailers are often deceptive, building up a movie that ends up a complete disappointment but in some instances, the trailers don't do enough to sell a project. That's most definitely the case with the trailer for Tim Sutton's ... [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Film Festival 02.06.12] drama
It never ceases to amaze me the excuses people come up with to explain perfectly explainable situations. Some are more ludicrous than others but nothing quite beats immaculate conception to explain pregnancy. Generally these stories are handled with a touch of comedy and the would-be mother is ridiculed for her crazy idea but Rebecca Thomas' debut (and Kickstarter pro... [Continue reading]
It never ceases to amaze me the excuses people come up with to explain perfectly explainable situations. Some are more ludicrous than others but nothing quite beats immaculate conception to explain pregnancy. Generally these stories are handled with a touch of comedy and the would-be mother is ridiculed for her crazy idea but Rebecca Thomas' debut (and Kickstarter pro... [Continue reading]
quietearth [Cathode Ray Mission 02.06.12]
Again, short for time, but here's the first episode for this new Machinima series we reported on just a few days ago. Looking mighty fine. [Continue reading]
Again, short for time, but here's the first episode for this new Machinima series we reported on just a few days ago. Looking mighty fine. [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 02.06.12] zombies apocalyptic scifi action
Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables 2) will be headlining the sci-fi action piece Battle of the Damned, a horror actioner set in the aftermath of a deadly viral outbreak. Lungren will play as a private military soldier who leads a handful of survivors and a ragtag band of robots into combat against an army of the infected. [Continue reading]
Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables 2) will be headlining the sci-fi action piece Battle of the Damned, a horror actioner set in the aftermath of a deadly viral outbreak. Lungren will play as a private military soldier who leads a handful of survivors and a ragtag band of robots into combat against an army of the infected. [Continue reading]
agentorange [Cathode Ray Mission 02.06.12] apocalyptic
J.J. Abrams has sold a new apocalypse drama to NBC called Revolution which is described as "a high octane action drama following a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist." [Continue reading]
J.J. Abrams has sold a new apocalypse drama to NBC called Revolution which is described as "a high octane action drama following a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist." [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.06.12] post apocalyptic zombies animation
I'm guessing this is going to be a zombedy about pizza and video delivery during the zombie apocalypse. I can't find anything on this right now but it's done by Andres Fernandez. We've got a couple of piece of promo art below. [Continue reading]
I'm guessing this is going to be a zombedy about pizza and video delivery during the zombie apocalypse. I can't find anything on this right now but it's done by Andres Fernandez. We've got a couple of piece of promo art below. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.06.12] post apocalyptic scifi animation 
Sea turtles are flying! I have little time as I've got to run to class, but one of our favorites who is behind Immortels (Ad Vitam), Tykho Moon, and Bunker Palace hotel is currently in development on his next which is post apocalyptic and revolves around finding water on an earth that has revolted. Check out the concept art below. [Continue reading]

Sea turtles are flying! I have little time as I've got to run to class, but one of our favorites who is behind Immortels (Ad Vitam), Tykho Moon, and Bunker Palace hotel is currently in development on his next which is post apocalyptic and revolves around finding water on an earth that has revolted. Check out the concept art below. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.06.12] anime
scifi action
While the last trailer for Kenji Kamiyama's (Ghost in the Shell) newest anime was a bit longer, this has some new stuff. Check it. [Continue reading]
scifi action While the last trailer for Kenji Kamiyama's (Ghost in the Shell) newest anime was a bit longer, this has some new stuff. Check it. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.04.12] drama 
A woman wakes up one morning to find herself trapped behind an invisible wall with only a dog, a cat, and a cow. Based on the best selling novel by Marlen Haushofer which has been translated into 17 languages, the story seems to revolve around themes of emancipation and social criticism. All that side, we reported on this 3 years ago and have been eagerly awaiting it ... [Continue reading]

A woman wakes up one morning to find herself trapped behind an invisible wall with only a dog, a cat, and a cow. Based on the best selling novel by Marlen Haushofer which has been translated into 17 languages, the story seems to revolve around themes of emancipation and social criticism. All that side, we reported on this 3 years ago and have been eagerly awaiting it ... [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.04.12] scifi thriller
Set in a future, communist America, Patriot Act may look heavy on the green screen but it's also heavy on the style. And yes, the title is utterly horrendous. Written and directed by Wayne Slaten, the film has no release date. [Continue reading]
Set in a future, communist America, Patriot Act may look heavy on the green screen but it's also heavy on the style. And yes, the title is utterly horrendous. Written and directed by Wayne Slaten, the film has no release date. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.03.12] drama 
My intuition says there's something profound about this film beyond it's obvious statement about society. The first feature from Jan Speckenbach revolves around a father trying to find his daughter who vanished. He follows her and many other childrens trail across the country .. but the world has changed. About to have it's premier at Berlinale, the teaser just droppe... [Continue reading]

My intuition says there's something profound about this film beyond it's obvious statement about society. The first feature from Jan Speckenbach revolves around a father trying to find his daughter who vanished. He follows her and many other childrens trail across the country .. but the world has changed. About to have it's premier at Berlinale, the teaser just droppe... [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 02.03.12] thriller
Ryan Reynolds proved he's got acting chops in Buried, a thrilling film that took place entirely in a coffin. Well, now it looks like Stephen Dorff wants in on some of those sweet accolades having hedged his bets on his own one-man show, the close quarters Brake. [Continue reading]
Ryan Reynolds proved he's got acting chops in Buried, a thrilling film that took place entirely in a coffin. Well, now it looks like Stephen Dorff wants in on some of those sweet accolades having hedged his bets on his own one-man show, the close quarters Brake. [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 02.03.12] horror
After Dark Originals with Lonsgate and IM Global have announced the first film in the After Dark Originals 2 line-up: DARK CIRCLES, written and directed by Writer-Director Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard the crew behind CLUB DREAD, SUPER TROOPERS and BEERFEST) [Continue reading]
After Dark Originals with Lonsgate and IM Global have announced the first film in the After Dark Originals 2 line-up: DARK CIRCLES, written and directed by Writer-Director Paul Soter (of Broken Lizard the crew behind CLUB DREAD, SUPER TROOPERS and BEERFEST) [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.02.12] zombies horror action
Filled with gratuitous bare male chests, Osombie full-fills a fantasy for many of us. No, not that one, I mean killing m*therf***ing bin laden again. We reported on this a couple of months so here's the description again: osama has returned from his watery grave and is making an army of zombie terrorists. Notice I didn't use the word "insurgent". Osombie is packed wit... [Continue reading]
Filled with gratuitous bare male chests, Osombie full-fills a fantasy for many of us. No, not that one, I mean killing m*therf***ing bin laden again. We reported on this a couple of months so here's the description again: osama has returned from his watery grave and is making an army of zombie terrorists. Notice I didn't use the word "insurgent". Osombie is packed wit... [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 02.02.12] comedy drama
If Wes Anderson had some balls he might have made a film like Funeral Kings, a coming-of-ager that looks to have equal parts bark and bite, comedy and drama. It also stars Kevin Corrigan as a guy who knows what pu**y feels like, so we're in. [Continue reading]
If Wes Anderson had some balls he might have made a film like Funeral Kings, a coming-of-ager that looks to have equal parts bark and bite, comedy and drama. It also stars Kevin Corrigan as a guy who knows what pu**y feels like, so we're in. [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 02.02.12] scifi thriller drama
Part Twilight Zone, part Frank Capra fantasy and part Philip K. Dick why-is-this-happening-to-me thriller, Shuffle is an intriguing looking feature film by Kurt Kuenne who made the acclaimed documentary "Dear Zachary" [Continue reading]
Part Twilight Zone, part Frank Capra fantasy and part Philip K. Dick why-is-this-happening-to-me thriller, Shuffle is an intriguing looking feature film by Kurt Kuenne who made the acclaimed documentary "Dear Zachary" [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Film Festival 02.01.12]
As the festival season rolls along, new titles to keep an eye on are beginning to emerge and with the announcement of their full line-up, which features no less than 65 world premieres, SXSW is well poised to deliver more than a few buzz worthy titles. [Continue reading]
As the festival season rolls along, new titles to keep an eye on are beginning to emerge and with the announcement of their full line-up, which features no less than 65 world premieres, SXSW is well poised to deliver more than a few buzz worthy titles. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 02.01.12] zombies scifi drama 
The term "empathy" comes to mind while going over the synopses which reads as combination of metaphorical hara-kiri and the rehabilitation of the soul via artificial intelligence. This Korean omnibus (initially set to include another story which got cancelled due to financing) comprises 3 stories, two of which reportedly have androids while the other is about a zombie... [Continue reading]

The term "empathy" comes to mind while going over the synopses which reads as combination of metaphorical hara-kiri and the rehabilitation of the soul via artificial intelligence. This Korean omnibus (initially set to include another story which got cancelled due to financing) comprises 3 stories, two of which reportedly have androids while the other is about a zombie... [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Celluloid 01.31.12] horror comedy 
Apparently we Canadians really love our zombies, especially over the last few years. First Fido (trailer), then Pontypool (review) and now Eddie (originally known as Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal). [Continue reading]

Apparently we Canadians really love our zombies, especially over the last few years. First Fido (trailer), then Pontypool (review) and now Eddie (originally known as Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal). [Continue reading]
agentorange [DVD News 01.31.12] thriller
Drive - I know you're gonna be tempted by that release of Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, but look away! Look away and pick up Drive instead or else Ryan Gosling will drive over to your house and bash you with a hammer. I included Drive on my list of favourite films of 2011. [Continue reading]
Drive - I know you're gonna be tempted by that release of Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, but look away! Look away and pick up Drive instead or else Ryan Gosling will drive over to your house and bash you with a hammer. I included Drive on my list of favourite films of 2011. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.31.12] thriller drama
Having had it's world premier at Rotterdam, we bring you an exclusive on the trailer for this 70s set thriller which doesn't give away the horrors I've heard it contains. Set around a family who moves into their dream home only to find an unwelcome 'presence' who soon makes friends with their 12 year old daughter one of the first reviews via Screen Daily (don't read p... [Continue reading]
Having had it's world premier at Rotterdam, we bring you an exclusive on the trailer for this 70s set thriller which doesn't give away the horrors I've heard it contains. Set around a family who moves into their dream home only to find an unwelcome 'presence' who soon makes friends with their 12 year old daughter one of the first reviews via Screen Daily (don't read p... [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Film Festival 01.31.12]
It's easy to say that perseverance pays off but actually sticking with something until you've achieved your goal isn't nearly as easy and more often than not, it ends with disappointment. The team behind Comforting Skin were in that exact situation ten years ago when their first attempt at shooting the film fell apart days into filming. They were determined to see it ... [Continue reading]
It's easy to say that perseverance pays off but actually sticking with something until you've achieved your goal isn't nearly as easy and more often than not, it ends with disappointment. The team behind Comforting Skin were in that exact situation ten years ago when their first attempt at shooting the film fell apart days into filming. They were determined to see it ... [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.31.12] post apocalyptic zombies animation comedy
This adult oriented animated series which follows a bunch of knucklheads as they try and survive in a post apocalyptic world looks hilarious! Machinima has picked up but unfortunately I can't find any premier date. Check out the trailer and footage below. [Continue reading]
This adult oriented animated series which follows a bunch of knucklheads as they try and survive in a post apocalyptic world looks hilarious! Machinima has picked up but unfortunately I can't find any premier date. Check out the trailer and footage below. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.31.12] scifi horror action 
I initially passed this by as it's been reported all over today, but after seeing the pile of dead bodies in the trailer, I'm in. There's some hint of The Signal in here as a comet comes and people become disoriented and violent but bigger yet, the tentacles in the terrible poster and one short clip in the trailer hint at HP Lovecraft. [Continue reading]

I initially passed this by as it's been reported all over today, but after seeing the pile of dead bodies in the trailer, I'm in. There's some hint of The Signal in here as a comet comes and people become disoriented and violent but bigger yet, the tentacles in the terrible poster and one short clip in the trailer hint at HP Lovecraft. [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.31.12] horror drama romance vampires 
"Described as an unusual love story between two vampires who have been in love for centuries," Jarmusch's next which he scripted himself, delves into the growing popularity of vampire romance. "I've been imagining this film for years. I can't wait to now realize it with these remarkable collaborators." said Jarmusch. The film has already received more then a million i... [Continue reading]

"Described as an unusual love story between two vampires who have been in love for centuries," Jarmusch's next which he scripted himself, delves into the growing popularity of vampire romance. "I've been imagining this film for years. I can't wait to now realize it with these remarkable collaborators." said Jarmusch. The film has already received more then a million i... [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.31.12] scifi horror action thriller
Will you see this? While the teaser dropped a couple of weeks ago and it looks significantly better than the last installment with it's weak story and horrendous CGI, I'm jaded by the whole series. Admittedly though, I'll see it for the history. But grudingly. [Continue reading]
Will you see this? While the teaser dropped a couple of weeks ago and it looks significantly better than the last installment with it's weak story and horrendous CGI, I'm jaded by the whole series. Admittedly though, I'll see it for the history. But grudingly. [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Celluloid 01.30.12]
When Bob Doto reviewed Spork a few years ago, he coined the term "bitpunk" to explain the new ground being broken by J.B. Ghuman Jr.'s quirky tale of a girl with boy bits who finds her stride in the cruel high-school landscape by dancing her little heart out. I can certainly appreciate and even agree with the term Doto puts forth but I can't get behind the film in qui... [Continue reading]
When Bob Doto reviewed Spork a few years ago, he coined the term "bitpunk" to explain the new ground being broken by J.B. Ghuman Jr.'s quirky tale of a girl with boy bits who finds her stride in the cruel high-school landscape by dancing her little heart out. I can certainly appreciate and even agree with the term Doto puts forth but I can't get behind the film in qui... [Continue reading]
Marina Antunes [Celluloid 01.30.12] horror thriller
There's a specific type of psychological thriller, the ones which include creepy mental institutions and unstable individuals but rarely do these turn out. It's almost as if "almost crazy" doesn't come across well on the screen. Dream House looked like it may get it right: a high pedigree cast including Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts and Elias Koteas and Jim ... [Continue reading]
There's a specific type of psychological thriller, the ones which include creepy mental institutions and unstable individuals but rarely do these turn out. It's almost as if "almost crazy" doesn't come across well on the screen. Dream House looked like it may get it right: a high pedigree cast including Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts and Elias Koteas and Jim ... [Continue reading]
quietearth [Celluloid 01.29.12] zombies comedy
Zombies just got themselves a hero! This zombedy which is produced, directed and written by Shaun O'Sullivan (whose last film was a short 15 years ago) seems like a rip-off of Shaun of the Dead, so I'm in. Read on for the skinny. [Continue reading]
Zombies just got themselves a hero! This zombedy which is produced, directed and written by Shaun O'Sullivan (whose last film was a short 15 years ago) seems like a rip-off of Shaun of the Dead, so I'm in. Read on for the skinny. [Continue reading]
agentorange [Celluloid 01.29.12] action comedy
There's no question that the world is full of people who seem, not just content, but downright determined, to be assholes. You've seen them. They act out in movie theatres just to be funny. They park their pick-up trucks in two spots because they're arrogant douchebags and they're totally happy to be. You hate these people. I hate these people. Bobcat Goldthwait wants... [Continue reading]
There's no question that the world is full of people who seem, not just content, but downright determined, to be assholes. You've seen them. They act out in movie theatres just to be funny. They park their pick-up trucks in two spots because they're arrogant douchebags and they're totally happy to be. You hate these people. I hate these people. Bobcat Goldthwait wants... [Continue reading]

































