July 16, 2009
By FilmNerd at 10:46 am
Yesterday, I asked if the Star Wars Uncut model could be applied to other films. Well, it can. Are we witnessing the beginning of a new genre? read more →
July 15, 2009
By FilmNerd at 7:05 pm
I dream of the day when I, FilmNerd—like the New York Times —receive blood bag-themed flavored drinks from film publicists. read more →
By FilmNerd at 2:25 pm
I just found out about this . And I can’t wait . It’s Wikipedia meets exquisite corpse meets ueber-geeky fandom, applied to Star Wars. Maybe this can be done with other movies, as well? read more →
By FilmNerd at 11:18 am
At Northwest Film Forum, for Gary Hustwit’s new documentary, Objectified. Hustwit previously directed Helvetica, which showed as part of last year’s ByDesign program at NWFF. A documentary about the world’s most pervasive font, Helvetica was one of the most enjoyable educational experiences of the year. This time Hustwit widens the frame, investigating the histories of [...] read more →
By FilmNerd at 8:30 am
Local filmmaker Lynn Shelton’s Humpday , which opened last weekend in NYC and Seattle, led all movies at the box office with the highest average take. PubliCola says: Take that Bruno . read more →
July 14, 2009
By FilmNerd at 4:57 pm
The Grand Illusion is running a double feature tonight (and the rest of the week): A Tribute to the "Two Burts"—meaning, of course, Reynolds and Lancaster. First up, at 7, Deliverance (1972). See Burt Reynolds in the movie that confirmed his star status—a nightmare camping trip (and kinda the opposite number of Humpday ) set [...] read more →
By FilmNerd at 1:53 pm
If you haven’t been following the stories surrounding Lars von Trier’s latest film, Antichrist, you should be. Most fascinating is, of course, von Trier himself, interviewed here by British journalist Sean O’Hagan. Has von Trier completely lost it, or is he on to something? Antichrist will open in the United States in September. read more →
July 13, 2009
By FilmNerd at 12:00 pm
You know that feeling that you were born too late, and you missed some kind of cultural moment that changed everything? Maybe it was the “I have a dream” speech, or the appearance of Thriller. Film Critic God, Andrew Sarris Well, reading this profile of iconic film critic Andrew Sarris is like the movie version [...] read more →
July 10, 2009
By FilmNerd at 10:14 am
I saw Brüno at a preview screening this week, and Humpday at SIFF—two packed houses, two big screens. Here’s why I think your time is better spent with Seattle director Lynn Shelton’s little local film. 1. Sacha Baron Cohen thinks you’re an idiot. Lynn Shelton doesn’t. SBC lives by making fools out of people. But [...] read more →
July 9, 2009
By FilmNerd at 5:20 pm
There’s a great reaction piece to Bruno-as-cultural-phenomenon here. It’s about Bruno, gay culture, fame, and Americans. I’ll be writing on Bruno-as-film tomorrow. read more →
By FilmNerd at 3:36 pm
We’ve been having a little discussion in the comments on my earlier post about Broadway Market Video’s weekday rental deal. Commenter Andy just pointed out that today, Thursday, is rent one get two free day at On 15th Video . Consider today’s recommendation revised. Thanks, Andy! read more →
By FilmNerd at 12:10 pm
In any other city, Broadway Market Video would be the best video store in town. In Seattle, it has to contend with wonders like Scarecrow and solid spots like On 15th Video—to which it can only play a distant third fiddle. However, on at least one occasion, I have found a movie at Broadway Market Video [...] read more →
