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Daniel Pyne is a writer of many mediums, perfect for our show. He was writer and co-showrunner of JJ Abrams' "Alcatraz," wrote films such as "Pacific Heights," "Doc Hollywood" and the Denzel Washington remake of "The Manchurian Candidate," and just published a dark new comic novel, "A Hole in the Ground Owned By A Liar." I recommend the book--and this video interview! http://www.mrmedia.com/2012/06/comic-novel-a-hole-in-the-ground-screams-movie-2012-video-interview/Daniel Pyne is a writer of many mediums, perfect for our show. He was writer and... more
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Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox join forces with bloggers, comedians, students and citizen critics to review "Daybreakers."
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
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For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/moviesBrett Erlich and Ellen Fox join forces with bloggers, comedians, students and citizen... more
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You could probably forge a good, absurdist, dark comedy out of a government where racial identity can be declared and reversed by official decree, and white parents whose child’s skin is, because of a genetic quirk, darker than theirs struggle to get their kid designated Caucasian. I can imagine Terry Gilliam going to town on something like that, or maybe even Kevin Smith in a more thoughtful mode. But this isn’t absurdist comedy, this was South Africa in the throes of apartheid, and the story told in Anthony Fabian’s debut feature, SKIN, turns out to have been all too real.
The actual person, Sandra Laing, suffered through a kind of industrial-strength crisis of identity, with her parents determined to ensure that her privileges be protected via that all-important white designation, and her own growing awareness that, whatever the government stamped on a piece of paper, she would have no shortage of difficulty in finding a place in so divided a society. Director Fabian shot the film in South Africa, and brought together a strong cast, including Sophie Okonedo as Sandra and Sam Neill and Alice Krige as her parents. The result is quite moving — a human and unusual perspective on the insanity of institutionalized racism.
Anthony Fabian and I got a chance to talk about his motivation for taking on this project, and how the dictates of apartheid could twist the motives of even the best-intentioned of parents. Click on the link to hear the interview.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-persons/emmighty-movie-podcastem_b_339267.htmlYou could probably forge a good, absurdist, dark comedy out of a government where... more
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Skin is about apartheid, the crude system of racial classification and enforced separation. It is tellingly explored through the moving story of Sandra Laing. Laing, born in the mid-50’s, is clearly different in complexion from her white parents.
Your comments welcome on filmsoundoff.comSkin is about apartheid, the crude system of racial classification and enforced... more
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"Universal Pictures has begun casting for Jurassic Park IV, which is set to start filming in Kauai, Hawaii later this year. Laura Dern confirmed she'll be returning as Dr. Ellie Sattler, though Sam Neill will not be returning. Curious why? Maybe it's because the plot of this one features the government training dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them for battle purposes. No, seriously.
This is what they came up with. It's like a practical joke that's gotten way out of hand. Like Universal Studios was having a pitch meeting and somebody jokingly said, "Let's give the dinosaurs guns." And somebody in charge took him seriously and approved it. Then it just kept going up the chain of command until BAM Jurassic Park IV was born. The only way the plot could get any more ridiculous is if the dinosaurs also talk and wear parachute pants.""Universal Pictures has begun casting for Jurassic Park IV, which is set to start... more
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