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The documentary MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL

The Wulf — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:48:09 -0400

Another 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.COM

Interstate 1002 podcast

Door From Hell Radio

SPINE TINGLER! THE WILLIAM CASTLE STORY documentary review

The Wulf — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:03:07 -0400

SPINE 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.com

Interstate 1002

A review of the film BE KIND REWIND

The Wulf — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:47:09 -0500

BE 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 Site

Director File

Michel Gondry site (in French)

Cleveland International Film Festival

Blubrry

Interstate 1002

Review of THE MAN FROM EARTH on DVD

The Wulf — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:45:18 -0500

The 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 site

Jerome Bixby at Wikipedia

Similar films: K-Pax The Man Who Fell To Earth Starman

Interstate 1002

Blubrry

Door From Hell Radio

A review of the film THERE WILL BE BLOOD

The Wulf — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:29:40 -0500

THERE 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 site

Quicktime Trailer

An informative PT Anderson site

Upton Sinclair at Wikipedia

A review of BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT on DVD

The Wulf — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:22:21 -0500

Today 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 Site

Blade Zone fan site

Phillip K Dick's official site

Blade Runner IT: an interesting fan site

Interstate 1002 podcast

A review of the film ANGEL-A on DVD

The Wulf — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:44:22 -0500

ANGEL-A puts French director Luc Besson back in the director's chair after a six year absence, and it is possibly his best film to date. The film has been called a mix of It's A Wonderful Life and Wings Of Desire, but Besson has definitely taken the tale and made it his own witty and funny tale of redemption in the city of Paris. The film stars Jamel Debbouze, Rie Rasmussen and Gilbert Melki.

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN film review

The Wulf — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:55:33 -0500

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN is the latest film from Joel and Ethan Coen based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy. The film is an extremely dark thriller that involves 2 million dollars, a hired killer, and a man on the run. It stars Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones.

A review of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT

The Wulf — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:09:07 -0400

What better film to review on Halloween than 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, a vampire film set in Northern Alaska as the sun sets for one month. The film is based on the popular series of graphic novels from Steve Niles and stars Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston and Ben Foster.

A review of THE DARJEELING LIMITED from Wes Anderson

The Wulf — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:41:32 -0400

Today 'm taking a look at Wes Anderson's new film THE DARJEELING LIMITED, starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman. The film is about three estranged brothers who reunite on a train ride across India in an attempt to bond. Along the way they do anything but. The film was written by Anderson, Roman Coppola and Jason Schwartzman.