LET’’S ROCK AGAIN – Joe Strummer Documentary

LET’S ROCK AGAIN I remember being invited to a semi-underground screening in Hollywood several years ago, and being astounded at a superb post-Clash documentary about Joe Strummer. ... Continue Reading →

ART FILM – BRIEF CROSSING

BRIEF CROSSING ART FILM OF THE WEEK Aboard a large ocean-liner ferry, two strangers have an instant attraction to one another, involving themselves in a much needed, out of the ordinary ... Continue Reading →

A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE ART FILM OF THE WEEK Legendary father of independent film John Cassavetes spent two years trying to raise funds for what is now considered his greatest ... Continue Reading →

ENT-TODAY’S 2007 MOVIE PREVIEW

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY’S 2007 MOVIE PREVIEW GUIDE BY JONATHAN W.  HICKMAN, TONY SULLIVAN, STAN FURLEY, AND PETER SOBCZYNSKI Page 1  3:10 TO YUMAThis remake seems like an ... Continue Reading →

ONE INTELLIGENT DESIGN

ONE INTELLIGENT DESIGN Independent filmmaking is a tough gig.  With all the costs that go into a production, along with all the peripherals afterwards, it is always a small wonder ... Continue Reading →

ART FILM – BENNY’S VIDEO

BENNY’S VIDEO ART FILM OF THE WEEK In the pre-credit sequence of a film by Austrian director Michael Haneke (The Piano Teacher, Funny Games), the slaughter of a pig is in full ... Continue Reading →

SUNDANCE STAYS COOL

SUNDANCE STAYS COOL At minus four degrees, Park City can be a little frigid around Sundance time.  But the excitement is enough to warm up festivalgoers hell-bent on finding the ... Continue Reading →

WHO YOU CALLIN’ A HOUNDDOG?

WHO YOU CALLIN’ A HOUNDDOG? The case for Hounddog needs to be made.  No doubt that you’ve heard about the controversy promulgated by folks who have an agenda and, as ... Continue Reading →