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Below is a list of all blog entries.May 2013
Better Things: The Life and Choices of Jeffrey Catherine Jones Better Things: The Life and Choices of Jeffrey Catherine Jones is now available for digital download.
The Wolfpack Reunites and Returns to Vegas for Yetta Nudder Nutty Adventure The Hangover Part III Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars) A nutty kitchen sink comedy ending on a cliffhanger designed to keep diehard fans of the depraved franchise in suspense about whether yetta nudder sequel might be in the works.
Reading, Writing and Rhee Michelle Rhee The “Radical” Interview with Kam Williams.
PBS Biopic Chronicles Career of Legendary Comic Genius Mel Brooks: Make a Noise TV Review by Kam Williams. Poignant PBS Biopic Chronicles Careeer of Legendary Comic Genius
Kirk Matches Wits with Rogue Commander in Intergalactic Showdown Star Trek into Darkness Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars)
Delightful Banter with Boundless Brooks Mel Brooks Interview with Kam Williams.
Eco-Documentary Chronicles Trials and Tribulations of Selfless Planetary Patriot Bidder 70 Film Review by Kam Williams Excellent (4 stars) Eco-Documentary Chronicles Trials and Tribulations of Selfless Planetary Patriot
Revealing Biopic Examines Roots and Rise of World-Class Williams Sisters Venus and Serena Film Review Excellent (4 stars) Revealing Biopic Examines Roots and Rise of World-Class Williams Sisters
DiCaprio Handles Title Role in 3-D Adaptation of Literary Classic The Great Gatsby FIlm Review. Excellent (4 stars) DiCaprio Handles Title Role in 3-D Adaptation of Literary Classic
Craig Robinson (INTERVIEW) Craig Robinson Talks about His First Lead Role in Peeples
Downey Back as Bon Vivant Billionaire/Smart Aleck Superhero Iron Man 3 Film Review by Kam Williams Excellent (4 stars) Downey Back as Bon Vivant Billionaire/Smart Aleck Superhero
Blue-Collar Beau Meets Bourgie Fiancee's Family in Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy Blue-Collar Worker Meets Bourgie Fiancee's Family in Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy
Big Brother Documentary Highlights American Filmmaker’s Frustrations in China Unmade in China Film Review by Kam Williams Excellent (3.5 stars) Big Brother Documentary Chronicles American Filmmaker's Frustrations Shooting Movie in China
Viva Aviva! A Chat with Aviva Kempner, the Director of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
April 2013
Popular Porn Stars Bare Their Bodies and Souls in Revealing Documentary Popular Porn Stars Bare Their Bodies and Souls in Revealing Documentary
No Pain, No Gain! Anthony Philosophizes about Making It Anthony Mackie interview with Kam Williams.
A-List Cast Can’t Save Atrocious Adaptation of French Farce The Big Wedding Film Review by Kam Williams. Poor (0 stars)
Reformed Gangsta Seeks Redemption in Modern Morality Play King's Faith film review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars)
Single-Mom Develops Jungle Fever in Kenya in Initial Installment of Incendiary Trilogy Paradise: Love film review. Excellent (4 stars) Single-Mom Develops Jungle Fever in Kenya in Initial Installment of Incendiary Trilogy
The Undisputed Champ’s Undisputed Truth Mike Tyson Talks about Scary Movie 5 and His Life after Boxing
Crime Caper Recreates Real-Life Kidnapping Plot Very Good (3 stars) Michael Bay Character-Driven Crime Caper Recreates Real-Life Kidnapping Plot
An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (FILM REVIEW) Annoying Narration Ruins Jay-Z Produced Romantic Romp
Norwegian Anthropologist Replicates Polynesia Settlers’ Migration in Oscar-Nominated Seafaring Epic Kon-Tiki Film Review by Kam Williams. Excellent (4 stars) Norwegian Anthropologist Replicates Polynesia Settlers’ Migration in Oscar-Nominated Seafaring Epic
Legendary Filmmaker Discusses His Latest Documentary Legendary Director Ken Burns Discusses His Latest Documentary
A Host of Celebrity Cameos Can’t Save Insulting Horror Spoof Scary Movie 5 Film Review by Kam Williams. Poor (0 stars) Host of Celebrity Cameos Can't Save Insulting Horror Spoof
Eccentric Artist Lobbies for Inmate’s Freedom in Unlikely-Couple Documentary Herman's House Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars) Eccentric Artist Lobbies for Inmate’s Freedom in Unlikely-Couple Documentary
Fan Wins Date with Porn Star in Found-Footage Horror Flick Lucky Bastard Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars) Fan Wins Date with Porn Star in Found-Footage Horror Flick
Spoiled Rich Kid Makes Most of Rare Opportunity for Redemption Not Today Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars). Spoiled Rich Kid Makes Most of Rare Opportunity for Redemption
Hanging with Chad Chad Boseman Talks about Playing Jackie Robinson in 42
Harrison Solo Harrison Ford Discusses His Role as Branch Rickey in 42
March 2013
Cannibal Inspires Artist in Unlikely-Buddy Horror Comedy Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal. Good (2 stars) Cannibal Inspires Artist in Unlikely-Buddy Horror Comedy
Adulteress Wife Shamelessly Violates Vows in Latest Tyler Perry Morality Play Temptation Film Review by Kam Williams. Adulteress Wife Shamelessly Violates Vows in Latest Tyler Perry Morality Play
Jurnee Smollett-Bell (INTERVIEW) Jurnee Smollett-Bell Discusses Her Starring Role in Temptation
Disgraced Presidential Bodyguard Gets Shot at Redemption in High-Octane Action Thriller Olympus Has Fallen Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars) Disgraced Presidential Bodyguard Gets Shot at Redemption in High-Octane Action Thriller
Princeton Provides Setting for Adaptation of Best Seller about College Application Process Admission Film Review by Kam Williams. Excellent (4 stars) Fey and Rudd Co-Star in Adaptation of Best Seller about College Application Process
Aussie Quartet Entertains the Troops in Vietnam War Dramedy The Sapphires Film Review by Kam Williams. Excellent (4 stars) A well-deserved tribute to four Aussie lassies who risked their lives to entertain the boys.
Cavemen Summon Up Courage to Explore Earth in Enchanting Animated Adventure The Croods Film Review by Kam Williams. Excellent (4 stars) Cavemen Summon Up Courage to Explore Earth in Enchanting Animated Adventure
SAMSARA Theatrical Trailer Samsara (2011) is a film directed by Ron Fricke, who was the director of photography for Koyaanisqats
All about Benjamin Benjamin Brat discusses his acting career including his latest film, Snitch
King: A Filmed Record...from Montgomery to Memphis King: A FIlmed Record is now available for digital download from Alive Mind Cinema.
Carrey and Carell Reunite to Make Movie Magic, Literally and Figuratively The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Film Review by Kam Williams. Excellent (3.5 stars) Carrey and Carell Reunite to Make Movie Magic, Literally and Figuratively.
Revenge-Minded Neighbors Enter Pact in Convoluted Thriller Dead Man Down Film Review by Kam Williams. Colin Farrell and Terrence Howard Co-Star in Convoluted Revenge Thriller
Oscar-Nominee Expounds on Life, Career and His Latest Offering Terrence Howard The “Dead Man Down” Interview with Kam Williams. Oscar-Nominee Expounds on Life, Career and His Latest Outing in Dead Man Down
Buff Bouncer Falls for Blemished Beauty in Body and Soul Saga De Rouille et D’os Film Review by Kam Williams. Buff Bouncer Falls for Blemished Beauty in Body and Soul Saga
February 2013
Musical Documentary Celebrates Festive Folksong Hava Nagila: The Movie. Film Review by Kam Williams. Musical Documentary Celebrates History and Meaning of Festive Jewish Folksong
Civil War Mockumentary Spoofs Ken Burns Production The Battle of Pussy Willow Creek. Film Review by Kam Williams. Fair (1 star) Civil War Mockumentary Spoofs Ken Burns Production
Farm Boy Rises to the Occasion in Breathtaking Adaptation of Beloved Fairytale Jack the Giant Slayer film review by Kam Williams. When Jack (Nicholas Hoult) was a little boy, his imagination was whetted by a bedtime story about a mythical war waged ages ago against a fearsome race of giants that had descended from the sky.
Argo Wins Best Picture While Life of Pi Lands the Most Awards Oscars Recap: Argo Wins Best Picture While Life of Pi Lands the Most Awards
The Life of Bryan The Life of Bryan: Director Bryan Singer Discusses Jack the Giant Slayer
12 year-old Endures Host of Horrors in Haunting Coming-of-Age Drama War Witch Film Review by Kam Williams. Very Good (3 stars)
Bruce Willis Back for 5th Adventure in Action Franchise A Good Day to Die Hard Film Review by Kam Williams. Bruce Willis Back for 5th Adventure in Action Franchise
The Envelope Please: Who Will Win, Who Deserves to Win, Who Was Snubbed Oscar Predictions 2013. The Envelope Please: Who Will Win, Who Deserves to Win, Who Was Snubbed
Puppy Love Blossoms across Species in Supernatural Romantic Fantasy "Beautiful Creatures" Film Review by Kam Williams. Puppy Love Blossoms across Species in Supernatural Romantic Fantasy
Buddy Biopic Chronicles Lincoln’s Long-Term Relationship with Close Confidant and Bodyguard Saving Lincoln Film Review. Very Good (3 stars). Buddy Biopic Chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s Long-Term Relationship with Close Confidant and Bodyguard
Haley Strode (INTERVIEW) Haley Strode Interview: Establishing Rapport with “The Girl Next-Door”
Bittersweet Biopic Paints Evenhanded Post Mortem on Life and Times of Late NYC Mayor Thorough Biopic Delivers Evenhanded Post Mortem on Life and Times of Mayor Ed Koch
Twists Abound in Labyrinthine Psychological Thriller "Side Effects" Film Review by Kam Williams. Twists Abound in Labyrinthine Psychological ThrillerThat's Soderbergh's Swan Song.
Billowy Badinage with a Beautiful Creature! ViolaDavis Interview: A Billowy Badinage with a Beautiful Creature
Amour (FILM REVIEW) Undying Love Explored in Poignant, Character-Driven Drama
January 2013
Unlikely-Buddies Flick Features Cop and Hit Man on Revenge-Fueled Rampage Bullet to the Head Film Review by Kam Williams. Unlikely-Buddies Flick Features Cop and Hit Man on Revenge-Fueled Rampage
Still Sly after All These Years Sly Stallone The “Bullet to the Head” Interview with Kam Williams. Still Sly after All These Years.
Theater Documentary Chronicles Captivating Musicals Staged in 24 Hours "One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day" Film Review by Kam Williams. Theater Documentary Chronicles Captivating Musicals Staged in 24 Hours
A-List Cast Can’t Save Shallow Shocksploit More creepy than comical, Movie 43 represents a disgusting, cinematic descent into depravity destined to leave its victims, sitting slack-jawed and speechless in stunned disbelief.
Reverential Biopic Paints Sympathetic Portrait of Controversial Cause Célèbre Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary Film Review by Kam Williams. Reverential Biopic Paints Sympathetic Portrait of Controversial Cause Célèbre
Jackman and Crowe Square-Off in Stirring Adaptation of Broadway Musical Les Miserables Film Review by Kam Williams. Jackman and Crowe Square-Off in Stirring Adaptation of Broadway Musical .
The Pirogue (SENEGALESE FILM REVIEW) The Pirogue (SENEGALESE FILM REVIEW) Senegalese Peasants Set Out for Spain in Seafaring Tale of Survival.
2013 Golden Globes Recap (FEATURE) Recap of the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. An early indicator of Academy Award potential, the Golden Globes have established Argo and Les Miserables as favorites in the Oscar race, much to the chagrin of fading-fast Lincoln.
Paranormal Marlon Marlon Wayans talks about writing, producing and starring in A Haunted House
Love and Opera in the Air in Charming Romantic Dramedy Quartet. Film Review by Kam Williams. Love and Opera Are in the Air in Charming Romantic Dramedy Directed by Dustin Hoffman.
5 Broken Cameras is Nominated for the 85th Academy Awards 5 BROKEN CAMERAS, CO-DIRECTED BY EMAD BURNAT AND GUY DAVIDI, NOMINATED (BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY) FOR THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS
2013 Oscar Nominations (FEATURE) “Lincoln” and “Life of Pi” Lead Academy Award Sweepstakes; Quvenzhane Wallis, 9, and Emmanuelle Riva, 85, Nominated
Sean Penn Shines in Crime Saga about Legendary Mobster Gangster Squad. Film Review by Kam Williams. Sean Penn Shines in Crime Saga about Legendary Mobster. Excellent (4 stars)
Tsunami Drama Revisits Family’s Harrowing Ordeal The Impossible. Film Review by Kam Williams. Indian Ocean Tsunami Drama Revisits Family’s Harrowing, Real-Ordeal Ordeal in 2004. Very Good (3 stars)
Riveting Docudrama Recounts International Manhunt for Bin Laden Zero Dark Thirty Film Review by Kam Williams. Riveting Docudrama Recounts International Manhunt for Bin Laden. Excellent (4 stars)
December 2012
Gas Company Downplays Downside of Fracking in Timely Eco-Drama Promised Land Film Review by Kam Williams. Gas Company Downplays Downside of Fracking in Timely Eco-Drama Starring Matt Damon
Ex-Slave Exacts Vengeance in Tarantino Variation on Spaghetti Western Ex-Slave Exacts Vengeance in Tarantino Variation on Spaghetti Western
Kam’s Annual Assessment of the Cream of the Cinematic Crop Kam Williams 2012 Annual Assessment of the the 100 Best Films, including Django Unchained, Looper, Life of Pi, Skyfall, Amour, The Well Digger's Daughter
Quintessential Quentin The "Django Unchained". Quintessential Quentin Interview with Kam Williams.
Wounded Souls Lean on Each Other in Tenderhearted Tale of Love "Silver Linings Playbook" Film Review by Kam Williams. Wounded Souls Lean on Each Other in Tenderhearted Tale of Love.
Jamie Unchained Tete-a-tete with Jamie Foxx about playing the title role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained.
Heartbreaking Documentary Revisits Rush to Judgment in Infamous Jogger Case The Central Park Five Film Review by Kam Williams. Heartbreaking Documentary Revisits Rush to Judgment in Infamous Central Park Jogger Case.
Rudd and Mann Revive “Knocked Up” Roles in Raunchy Spinoff This Is 40. Film Review by Kam Williams. A midlife crisis comedy marking the milestone with a tribute to immaturity
Delightful Docudrama Recounts Shooting of Horror Classic “Psycho” Hitchcock Film Review by Kam Williams. Delightful Docudrama Recounts Shooting of Hitchcock Horror Classic.
Civil Rights Documentary Recounts Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Interracial Marriage The Loving Story Film Review by Kam Williams. Civil Rights Documentary Recounts Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Interracial Marriage.
Peter Ramsey (INTERVIEW) A Tete-a-Tete with the Director of Rise of the Guardians
Keira Knightley Delivers in Daring Adaptation of Tolstoy Tale of Forbidden Love Keira Knightley Delivers in Daring Adaptation of Tolstoy Tale of Forbidden Love.
Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde Co-Star in High Body-Count Crime Caper Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde Co-Star in High Body-Count Crime Caper.
November 2012
Crime Victim Turns Vigilante in Mindbending Revenge Flick Universal Soldier 4: Day of Reckoning. Film Review by Kam Williams. Crime Victim Turns Vigilante in Mindbending Revenge Flick
Mythological Figures Fight for Kids’ Innocence in Enchanting Animated Adventure 3-D Animated Adventure Features Mythological Figures Fight to Preserve Kids’ Innocence.
Civil War Docudrama Revisits Great Emancipator’s Team of Rivals Lincoln Film Review by Kam Williams. Civil War Docudrama Revisits Great Emancipator’s Team of Rivals.
Pastel Seascape Serves as Exquisite Backdrop for Spiritual Tale of Survival Pastel Seascape Serves as Exquisite Backdrop for Spiritual Tale of Survival in Ang Lee masterpiece, Life of Pi.
Oscar-Winning Director Weighs-In on His Latest Picture Oscar-Winning director, Bob Zemeckis, weighs-in on his latest picture, Flight, starring Denzel Washington.
Queen Plots Coup in 18th Century Costume Drama f you are a fan of elaborate costume dramas of Shakespearean proportions, A Royal Affair is likely right up your alley.
Compassionate Disability Drama Chronicles Indomitability of the Human Spirit John Hawkes and Helen Hunt generate an endearing chemistry, here, turning in a couple of virtuoso performances deserving of serious consideration come Oscar season.
Skyfall (FILM REVIEW) 007 returns for riveting roller coaster ride that represents a virtual reboot of the franchise.
A Poetic License to Kill Daniel Craig discusses life, career and lis latest outing as 007 in the James Bond adventure Skyfall.
Faithful document of America’s 21st Century decline Review of Foreign Parts about Willet’s Point which is a little slice of the Third World wedged in between the Van Wyck Expressway and Citi Field.
October 2012
High Ground (FILM REVIEW) Wounded Afghan and Iraq War vets scale Himalayan mountain in PTSD documentary.
Flight (FILM REVIEW) Flight is an instant screen classic destined to be deemed among the very best of Bob Zemeckis, alongside Forest Gump, Back to the Future and What Lies Beneath.
Foreign Parts Rave Review Review of Foreign Part by Rory Aronsky for Movie Gazette Online.
Simon & the Oaks (SWEDISH FILM REVIEW) Directed by Lisa Ohlin (Seeking Temporary Wife) Simon & the Oaks is an ethereal, introspective escapade inspired by the Marianne Fredriksson novel of the same name.
Cloud Atlas (FILM REVIEW) Halle Berry & Tom Hanks co-star in adaptation of sci-fi best-seller.
Neal Shapiro (INTERVIEW) Neal Shapiro, Big Bird’s Boss, Shares His Vision for PBS.
Koji Wakamatsu (1936-2012) Tribute to the fIlmmaker Koji Wakamatsu behind Caterpillar and United Red Army.
Middle of Nowhere (FILM REVIEW) Middle of Nowhere is a refreshing alternative to the superficial mainstream fare that tends to stereotype black females as either sassy mammies or compliant sex objects.
Reverential Retrospective Takes Fond Look at Life of Legendary Fashion Icon Diana Vreeland "The Eye Has to Travel" is a poignant portrait of an inveterate iconoclast who couldn’t help but push the envelope.
Janeane from Des Moines (FILM REVIEW) Janeane from Des Moines is a docudrama in which an Iowa housewife auditions the actual Republican presidential candidates.
Vulgaria (CHINESE FILM REVIEW) Vulgaria is a is Chinese sex comedy about a down-on-his-luck film producer who decides to try to pay off his debts by shooting a remake of a classic skin flick.
Argo (FILM REVIEW) Espionage thriller recounts American diplomats’ daring escape from Iran.
Here Comes the Boom (FILM REVIEW) This star vehicle showcases Kevin James’ comic genius at his best, whether he’s doing pratfalls in a mask and ill-fitting stretchy pants or futilely wooing the woman of his dreams.
Prometheus (DVD REVIEW) Prometheus is an outer space horror flick from Ridley Scott where archaeologists encounter alien life forms.
Surviving Progress (DVD REVIEW) Surviving Progress is an eco-documentary examining human contribution to climate change.
10-5 Kam's Kapsules Kam's movies capsules fFor movies opening October 5, 2012.
Ann Coulter (INTERVIEW) Arch-conservative flame-thrower Ann Coulter discusses Romney, Republicans and her new book, "Mugged."
September 2012
Six Million and One (FILM REVIEW) Six Million and One is a biopic about Joseph Fisher, a Holocaust survivor whose children discovered a journal recounting his ordeal among his personal effect after his death.
Won't Back Down (FILM REVIEW) Won't Back Down is an uplifting tale of female empowerment based on the true story of a teacher and single-mom who joined forces to imrpove a school.
Viola Davis (INTERVIEW) Viola Davis discusses the controversy swirling around her latest film, Won't Back Down, a movie about the education system which has been criticized as anti-union
Looper (FILM REVIEW) Looper is a riveting time-travel thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis sharing a role as a hit man-turned-fugitive.
Hotel Transylvania (FILM REVIEW) Hotel Transylvania is a tyke-friendly, Halloween adventure teaching a universal message of tolerance via the oft-repeated maxim that monsters are people, too!
9-21 Kam's Kapsules Weekly previews that make choosing a film fun. For movies opening September 21, 2012
Selena Gomez (INTERVIEW) Justin Bieber's beloved Selena Gomez talks about life and her new movie, Hotel Transylvania.
Resident Evil: Retribution Resident Evil: Retribution is a visually-captivating fantasy for male teens with raging hormones, the demo most apt to enjoy watching an invincible vixen in spandex waste waves of mindless mutants.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (INTERVIEW) Joseph Gordon-Levitt interviewed about his new film, Looper, a sci-fi thriller co-starring Bruce Willis.
About Cherry (FILM REVIEW) About Cherry is a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age drama revolving around a troubled teen (Ashley Hinshaw) introduced to the adult entertainment industry by a washed-up porn star (Heather Graham).
The Words (FILM REVIEW) The Words is a tale of blind ambition about a best-selling author (Bradley Cooper) who pays an emotional price for achieving literary success by plagiarizing.
Lawless (FILM REVIEW) Lawless is a Prohibition Era crime saga revisiting the real-life exploits of the bootlegging Bondurant brothers.
Neglected Wife Explores Her Sexuality in Daring Midlife Crisis Drama "Elles" DVD review by Kam Williams about an investigative reporter for Elle Magazine played by Juliette Binoche. Very Good (3 stars)
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Weekly reviews for movie opening September 14, 2012 including "FInding Nemo", "Resident Evil", "10 Years" and "Arbitrage".
August 2012
Red Hook Summer (FILM REVIEW) Red Hook Summer is a disappointing fish-out-of-water drama directed by Spike Lee.
Inventing Our Life (DVD REVIEW) Inventing Our Life is an Israeli documentary which chronicles the rise and fall of the Kibbutz Movement.
Carmen Ejogo (INTERVIEW) Carmen Ejogo discuss life, career and her new role in Sparkle opposite Jordin sparks and the late Whitney Houston.
Why Stop Now (FILM REVIEW) Why Stop Now is an irreverent, abduction dramedy about a piano prodigy who's frustrated byhis drug-addicted mom’s dealer.
The Bourne Legacy (FILM REVIEW) The Bourne Legacy is a primer on how to make a successful sequel sans a hit franchise’s title character, star or source material from the series’ creator.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (FILM REVIEW) The Odd Life of Timothy Green is an enchanting fairytale about a boy who miraculously sprouts out of the ground in the garden of a couple desperate for a baby.
Never Stand Still (DVD REVIEW) Never Stand Still is an enchanting tribute to the legendary Jacob’s Pillow Festival.
Ziggy Marley (INTERVIEW) Ziggy Marley talks about life and about producing biopic about his father, Bob Marley.
Marley (DVD REVIEW) Marley is a wonderfully-revealing, warts-and-all tribute to the human spirit of a Rasta rock god!
Model Minority (FILM REVIEW) Model Minority is a dysfunctional family drama revolving around interracial romance marking a most impressive directorial/scriptwriting debut by Lily Mariye.
Gore Vidal (2006 INTERVIEW) A tete-a-tete from 2006 with the late Gore Vidal (1925-2012), celebrated author and progressive political activist.
Detropia (FILM REVIEW) Detropia is a simultaneously surrealistic and sobering warning that the Motor City’s host of woes might be coming soon to a town near you.
Crazy Eyes (FILM REVIEW) Crazy Eyes is a romance drama about a playboy who seduces and abandons beautiful women until he meets his match in the first to resist his charms.
The Queen of Versailles (FILM REVIEW) The Queen of Versailles is a conspicuous consumption documentary about a real estate mogul’s effort to build a $100 million McMansion for his trophy wife.
The Campaign (FILM REVIEW) The Campaign is an election year comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis about a cutthroat congressional race.
Beasts of the Southern Wild (FILM REVIEW) Beasts of the Southern Wild is a surreal Southern saga about a motherless 6 year-old with a vivid imagination set living on a bayou outside New Orleans.
Mosquita y Mari (FILM REVIEW) Mosquita y Mari is a coming-of-age drama about a friendship between 15 year-old Latinas which blossoms into love.
July 2012
"Foreign Parts" Doc Receives NYT Critics' Pick Directed by Véréna Paravel and J. P. Sniadecki documentary "Foreign Parts" about Willets Point in Queens, New York receives NYT Critics' Pick.
Interview with Filmmakers Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi Interview with filmmakers Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi about their film 5 Broken Cameras on Alive Mind Cinema.
June 2012
Prince of the Himalayas Variety Review Review of Prince of the Himalayas at Variety. A Shanghai Film Group, Shanghai Film Studios, Hus Entertainment presentation.
The Woodmans DVD Review "The Woodmans" by Filmmaker C. Scott Willis is a fascinating portrait of the photographer Francesca Woodman, told through the young artist's work including experimental videos and journal entries.
May 2012
Putin's Kiss Is Now Available for Download In Putins Kiss, Danish filmmaker Lise Birk Pedersen offers a chilling view of modern Russia, its fragile, perhaps illusory, democracy.
March 2012
A Good Day To Die is Now Available for Download A Good Day to Die chronicles a movement that started a revolution and inspired a nation. By recounting the life story of Dennis Banks, the Native American who co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1968 to advocate and protect the rights of American Indians.
February 2012
The Specter of Putin Haunts Three Recent Russian Films By Govindini Murty & Jason Apuzzo Putins Kiss, Khodorkovsky, and Target question tyranny, capitalism, and the political future of Russia
A to Z Doc Distribution: Emphasis on E for Education come learn what distinguishes four of the leading documentary distributors in the marketplace at SXSW: Kino Lorber, Women Make Movies, Cinema Guild and New Day. Moderated by Elizabeth Sheldon, VP of Kino Lorber, discover how they select films, their different paths to market, what makes each company unique, and what they all have in common.
Putin's Kiss Movie Review Putins Kiss Movie Review by Kam Williams Daring Expose Chronicles Gradual Disillusionment of Pretty Putin Protege
IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs Open for Submissions IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs Open for Submissions Deadlines to Apply: March 9 (Documentary) / April 6 (Narrative) 2012
KINO LORBER ACQUIRES ALL US RIGHTS TO AWARD-WINNING DOC 5 BROKEN CAMERAS (2012) KINO LORBER ACQUIRES ALL US RIGHTS TO AWARD-WINNING DOC 5 BROKEN CAMERAS Winner of the World Cinema Directing Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival
January 2012
The Mill and the Cross The Mill and the Cross is now available for Download to Own to viewers in US and Canada.
Mads Brugger and The Ambassador Mads Bruggers latest film The Ambassador, Mads travels to the Central African Republic under diplomatic pretense.
Alison Klayman, Sundance and Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry The buzz is building around Alison Klayman\'s doc debut at Sundance for Ai Wei Wei Never Sorry
December 2011
Gift Guide for Spiritual Junkies Crazy Wisdom is both entertaining and extremely enlightening gift.
Juan of the Dead Juan of the Dead is a horror film about a slacker who decided to save Cuba from zombies.
November 2011
Crazy Wisdom: Premium Digital and Limited Edition DVD Release Crazy Wisdom is available for Download to Own to US audience.
IDFA Festival Winners and Favorites Elizabeth Shledon attends IDFA 2011, The official prize for Best Feature Length Doc went to the South Korean film "Planet of Snail" and the Audience Award to "5 Broken Cameras". Other festival favorites: "Putin's Kiss" and Mads Bruegger's newest film, "The Ambassador".
October 2011
Mohawks and Korans Taqwacore is a film about The Muslim punk movement steered to existence by the 2003 novel The Taqwacores by Michael Muhammad Knight.
August 2011
Doc on Comic Arts Looks for Your Pledge Doc on the Comic Art form is looking for your pledge on kick starter campaign.
Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow offers the only chance that most of us will probably have to visit what he left behind, this strange, eerie Kieferland.
July 2011
El Bulli at Film Forum Lineup of guest speakers for El Bulli Movie screening at Film Forum is announced.
June 2011
A Terrific Exercise in Family Exorcism Intimate Stranger, says Berliner, walks the fine line between sorting the dirty family laundry and polishing the precious family jewel.
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould Genius Within The Inner Life of Glenn Gould is now available for download
May 2011
Kino Lorber Acquires Doc El Bulli: Cooking in Progress at SXSW Kino Lorber buys documentary film El Bulli Cooking in Progress, directed by Gereon Wetzel (Castells).
April 2011
Armadillo Embedded with a group of Danish soldiers from the International Security Assistance Force responsible, along with British allies, for providing security for the locals in remote Helmand, Afghanistan, Metz gives us glimpses of the soldiers life amid warfare.
March 2011
Le Quattro Volte Movie Reveiw Le Quattro Volte is an idiosyncratic and amazing new film by Michelangelo Frammartino.
Himalaya Movie Review A large part of the appeal of Himalaya comes from the breathtaking beauty of its setting, the mountainous, sparsely populated Dolpo region of Nepal.
American Mystic Is Now Available for Download American Mystic film by Alex Mar is now available for Download to Own
American Grindhouse American Grindhouse movie is available for Download to Own
February 2011
Edge of Dreaming Review at NYT Edge of Dreaming review at New York Times
January 2011
The Sound of Insects Now Available for Download The Sound of Insects is now available for download to US customers
December 2010
Slant Magazine Gives The Sound of Insects Three Out of Four Stars Slant Magazine gives The Sound of Insects by Peter Liechti three star out of four
U.S. Premier of The Sound of Insects at Rubin Museum The Sound of Insects will premier in the US at Rubin Museum in New York
Early Adopters Are Willing to Pay for Content Early adopters help to boost digital sales of films
October 2010
Brilliant Moon - Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Brilliant Moon Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Now Available for Download to Own
September 2010
Taqwacore, The Birth of Punk Islam, gets Best World Documentary at Hi5 Taqwacore The Birth of Punk Islam, was named Best World Documentary at Harlem International Film Festival
August 2010
Salt of This Sea Salt of This Sea film review at Spirituality and Practice
July 2010
The Transformational Power of Buddhism Watch Meditate and Destroy and The Tibetan Book of the Dead online or download to own.
Brion Gysin's Flickering Light at the New Museum Dream Machine Watch film FLicKeR about Brion Gysin Dreamachine on exhibit at the Guggenheim
Interview with Niko von Glasow Myfilmblog interview with Niko von Glasow on how he become a filmmaker
June 2010
Silver Docs Round-Up A little smaller this year than last year due to budget cuts, Silver Docs in its eighth year remains a favored festival for filmmakers, sales agents, distributors and audiences. She was joined on a panel moderated by Byron Hurt with Louise Rosen, Diana Holtzberg of Films Transit International, and Cynthia Fenneman, President, American Public Television to discuss Letting Go of Your \\
Lorber Films acquires 'Genius Within' Richard Lorber and Elizabeth Sheldon negotiated deal with Film Transit International on Glenn Gould
Lighthouse International Film Festival to Open with Lighthouse International Film Festival opening night will feature "The Red Chapel," a movie best described as "Borat" in North Korea.
May 2010
The Devastating Legacy of Thalidomide Nobody Is Perfect is a film directed by Niko von Glasow that addresses the devastating legacy of the drug thalidomide with acidic wit and grumpy honesty.
A Day in the Life of the Dalai Lama Review of Sunrise Sunset movie about Dalai Lama
Taqwacore -The Birth of Punk Islam Taqwacore has an underlying message of tolerance and respect, mixed with a healthy dose of the benevolent chaos of punk.
The Human Rights Movement Makes its Way to Video On Demand Kimjongilia is available to screen online in Computer HD, iPod, iPhone and iPad
The Sound of Insects Based on an incredible true story, and adapted from the novella “Until I am a Mummy“ by Shimada Masahiko, Peter Liecthi’s THE SOUND OF INSECTS is a stunning investigation into the mystery of the man’s enigmatic self-destructive motivations.
Two in the Wave (2009) is NYT Critic's Pic Two in the Wave, François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard receive NYT pick
The Cannes Festival Opens With a Search for Money Producers at Cannes FIlm Festival search for money.
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Italy's culture minister boycotts Cannes Film Festival Italy culture minister boycotts Cannes FIlm Festival over a film critical of Berlusconi.
April 2010
Nollywood Babylon
March 2010
The Round-up from SXSW Elizabeth Sheldon vice president of Kino Lorber summerizes technology and film at SXSW.
February 2010
Watch «Theater of War» Now Online Exclusively from Alive Mind Watch Theater of War with Mary Streep documentary online.
Watch Gogol Bordello Non-Stop GOGOL BORDELLO NON-STOP is an artful documentary that mixes flamboyant costumes, intricate dance choreography, a relentless beat and an explosive energy not seen since the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll.
January 2010
Sundance and Beyond Ella Taylor from NPR raves about Last Train Home at Sundance
November 2009
Theater of War Theater of War is directed by John Walter and starring Mery Streep.
October 2009
Who Rules America? Colin McGinn wires a review of The American Ruling Class film.
September 2009
That's the Spirit Specialty documentary programming in the areas of enlightened conscious. So Help Me God directed by Simon Cole and Meditate and Destroy directed by Sarah Fisher.
August 2009
Fierce Light - Revolution of the Spirit A short film featuring Aung San Suu Kyi and Alan Clements by award winning director Velcrow Ripper.
July 2009
So Help Me God The advertising guru, Simon Cole, took a completely different approach in his documentary film So Help Me God.So Help Me God In Religulous, Bill Maher was on a satirical quest to find God and understand religion while laughing at the extraordinary claims by the religious. The advertising guru, Simon Cole, took a completely different approach in his documentary film So Help Me God. It’s not a comedy, but rather it is a drama – portraying a real spiritual quest to find God.
Meditate and Destroy- Now on VOD!
June 2009
So Help Me God A review of the film So Help Me God by Mark Zhuravsky. Our protagonist is one Simon Cole, a well-off man, happily married and seemingly economically unburdened..
Guggenheim Lifetime Achievement Award, Silver Docs 2009 Elizabeth Sheldon attends Silver Docs where Albert Maysles is awarded the Guggenheim Lifetime Achievement Award.
May 2009
National Post Interview with Velcrow Ripper National post interview with Velcrow Ripper.
Fierce Light Available Now to All Americans with Fierce Light On Demand THE MESSAGE OF FIERCE LIGHT AVAILABLE NOW TO ALL AMERICANS WITH FIERCE LIGHT ON DEMAND Inspirational Film Offered in Homes and on Mobile in Nationwide Launch from Alive Mind at Fiercelight.MyFilmblog.com
April 2009
Hot Docs - A Primer and Mini Film Reviews from the National Post Overview of films featured at Toronto Hot Docs Festival 2009
FLicKeR to Premier in New York City! Nik Sheehan and FLicKeR are coming to New York city to the Anthology FIlm Archive, June 13th.
Filmthreat Gives Nollywood Babylon Three Stars Filmthreat reviews Nollywood Babylon, directed by Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal, distributed by Lorber HT Digital.
The Gates Receives Peabody The Gates by Maysles Films in association with HBO Documentary Films and CVJ receives Peabody Award.
March 2009
Theater of War Theater of War, Mother Courage and Her Children, Public Theater, Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Alive Mind, Alive Mind Education, Lorber HT Digita, Elizabeth Sheldon
The Last Movie Stores Left Standing The news this week that Blockbuster Video has hired advisors to explore
Lorber Acquires Sundance Favorite Nollywood Babylon Lorber HT Digital has acquired the U.S. theatrical rights and public performance rights to the acclaimed documentary NOLLYWOOD BABYLON, co-directed by Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal, on the heels of the film's U.S. premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival as part of the World Cinema Documentary Competition.
U.S. press missed a lot in Gaza US Press missed a lot in Iraq.
Alive Mind Acquires «Theater of War» Richard Lorber and Elizabeth Sheldon of Lorber HT Digital have negotiated the U.S. theatrical, public performance and home video rights to John Walter’s Theater of War.
Tony Manero Lorber HT Digital Acquires North American rights for Tony Manero.
February 2009
The Examined Life «American Idol Post Heidegger Edition» Philosophy comes to film in Astra Taylor's Examind Life featering Cornell West and philosopher Slavoj Zizek
New Yorker Films Dies; will rebirth follow? New Yorker Films owner of an unparalleled library of art-house films from all over the world, announced it was closing up shop after nearly 44 years
Lorber Announces Aquisition of U.S. Rights to Palestinian-Israeli Hit Comedy Series «Arab Labor» Lorber Announces Aquisition of U.S. Rights to Palestinian-Israeli Hit Comedy Series Arab Labor. The deal was negotiated by Keren Shahar for Israeli producing broadcaster Keshet (Channel 2) and by Richard Lorber and Elizabeth Sheldon for Lorber HT Digital.
January 2009
Lorber's Alive Mind to Open «The Gates» Alive Mind has acquired all North American rights to Antonio Ferrera and Albert Maysles’ landmark documentary, THE GATES. The acquisition was negotiated by Antonio Ferrera and Patricia Jones (on behalf of Maysles Films, CVJ Corporation, and Ferrera Films) and Richard Lorber and Elizabeth Sheldon on behalf of Lorber HT Digital for release on their new specialty distribution label, Alive Mind.
October 2007
My lunch with Claire lTVS, based in San Francisco, is a CPB and foundation backed fund for independent producers that is open to both Americans and international producers, first time directors and producers as well as Tefflon industry veterans.
September 2007
The Prisoner, Or How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair The Prisoner, Or How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair review by Elizabeth Sheldon
January 2009
DIY Distribution Is Here Now Anthony Kaufman Indiewire Sundance Not Picked Up in Park City? Filmmakers Look Forward to DIY Release Options
March 2008
Digital and Self Distribution A brief look at digital and self distribution for independent filmmakers and its challenges.
August 2007
The Four P's of Production Elizabeth Sheldon, Vice President of Lorber Digital Media talks about for four P's of production, fund raising, securing a broadcaster, international distribution, DVD licensing.