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The Wulf reviews Low Budget, Independent, Foreign, Classic and Contemporary Films and DVDs. Check it out and discover a movie you might have missed.
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10 Episodes of this Podcast:
A review of the WWII thriller VALKYRIE
Published: 2009-01-04 19:28:03VALKYRIE is a well crafted World War II thriller that unfortunately mumbles along a plot to kill Hitler by some of his own officers and officials. Unfortunately for the story the outcome is already known, which puts a damper on the would-be thriller from The Usual Suspects director Bryan Singer. VALKYRIE: the Official Site Information on the Valkyrie Plot Claus von Stauffenburg on Wikipedia Other notable WWII resistance films: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days Army Of Shadows
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The WWII Documentary THE RAPE OF EUROPA
Published: 2008-11-13 17:50:09THE RAPE OF EUROPA is a fascinating Documentary about Nazi theft and plunder of art throughout Europe during Word War II. The film not only looks at the means museums and curators went to to keep their art safe and hidden, but also looks at some of the private collectors who were stolen from and what has become of the family paintings that have now become so famous. The Rape Of Europa is a truly amazing documentary that anyone will find fascinating.
The Rape Of Europa Official site See the PBS broadcast premier on November 24th.
CHOKE: a film review
Published: 2008-10-20 17:49:47CHOKE is the new film based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel of the same name. The film is the directorial debut of Clark Gregg and stars Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly MacDonald and Brad Henke. The film is a dark comedy about sex addiction, historical interpreters, purposefully choking on food for money and one sarcastic man who desperately wants to be loved by his senile mother. Funny stuff. Choke Official Fox Searchlight Site
Chuck Palahniuk's site Interstate1002.com Door From Hell
A review of the dark horror comedy OTIS
Published: 2008-05-29 22:55:40If you are in the mood for a blood spattered dark horror comedy, then OTIS is the film for you. Directed by Tony Krantz and starring Illeana Douglas, Daniel Stern, Bostin Christopher, Ashley Johnson, and Kevin Pollack, the film follows one family's attempt to get their kidnapped daughter back from a menacing serial killer named Otis. This film was one of the funniest at this year's Cleveland International Film Festival, and is currently available on DVD. OTIS film site at Raw Feed The World of BostinCleveland International Film Festival Interstate 1002Door From Hell RadioBlubrry
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The documentary MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL
Published: 2008-04-13 20:48:09Another powerful documentary from the Cleveland International Film Festival, MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL takes a look at a devistating type of coal mining that literally grinds down a mountain to get at the coal seams beneath. It has to be seen to be believed. This type of mining in rural West Virginia has thrust low income inhabitants into war with massive energy companies to save their way of life and the land they hold dear.Order MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL on DVD from Haw River Films MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL site This is actually West Virginia: Cleveland International Film Festival BLUBRRY.COMInterstate 1002 podcast Door From Hell Radio
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SPINE TINGLER! THE WILLIAM CASTLE STORY documentary review
Published: 2008-03-25 23:03:07SPINE TINGLER! THE WILLIAM CASTLE STORY is a documentary about B Horror film director William Castle, who brought hordes of viewers to his films in the late 1950's and early 1960's. But audiences didn't always show up just for the movies, they showed to see what gimmick would be delivered in the next William Castle film. Whether it was a flying skeleton above the crowd, buzzers in the seats, or an insurance policy against death by fright, Castle knew how to bring in crowds, and his legacy has forever been etched into Hollywood. Spine Tingler! Official Site My Space page William Castle Story web site Cleveland International Film Festival Blubrry.comInterstate 1002
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A review of the film BE KIND REWIND
Published: 2008-03-07 23:47:09BE KIND REWIND is the latest film from French filmmaker/music video director Michel Gondry. It stars Jack Black and Mos Def as a misfit duo who inadvertantly erase all the VHS tapes in a local video store. In an attempt to fix the tapes they decide to begin remaking the movies themselves, which begins to garner them quite a bit of attention in the community.Definitely check out the film's web site, it might be more fun than the movie. Official SiteDirector FileMichel Gondry site (in French)Cleveland International Film Festival BlubrryInterstate 1002
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Review of THE MAN FROM EARTH on DVD
Published: 2008-02-23 18:45:18The cerebral sci-fi film THE MAN FROM EARTH is a unique kind of science fiction film. The last script from Jerome Bixby (who died in 1998) the film tells the story of a college professor who floors his colleagues by telling them that he is in fact 14,000 years old and started out life as a caveman. He goes on to challenge their scientfic beliefs with this tale that some believe is lunacy and others just a cruel joke. But as the story goes on, could it all be true? Official film siteJerome Bixby at WikipediaSimilar films: K-Pax The Man Who Fell To Earth StarmanInterstate 1002BlubrryDoor From Hell Radio
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A review of the film THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Published: 2008-01-27 18:29:40THERE WILL BE BLOOD is the new film from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Daniel Day-Lewis. The film is very loosely based on a portion of Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel OIL. The story surrounds a relentless early 1900's oil man bent on building an empire. He ends up coming head to head with a fire and brimstone boy preacher for control of a small town and the minds of its people. Currently the film is nominated for 8 Academy Awards this year. THERE WILL BE BLOOD official siteQuicktime Trailer An informative PT Anderson site Upton Sinclair at Wikipedia
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A review of BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT on DVD
Published: 2008-01-18 21:22:21Today I'll review the December DVD release of BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT. Director Ridley Scott's look at a bleak and decayed future where you can't tell the difference between humans and androids starring Harrison Ford. The film is available in 3 different sets, each containing more extras than the next. Also available in all 3 sets if the over 3 hour documentary Dangerous Days on the long process of bringing the film to the screen.
Offiicial SiteBlade Zone fan sitePhillip K Dick's official site Blade Runner IT: an interesting fan site Interstate 1002 podcast
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