ModernFilmZine

H.P. Lovecraft influencing a new generation of movie makers, capturing new fans

Michael Knox — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:46:45 +0000

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com The cackling screams of agony and carnage that ripple across the speakers when the “H.P. Lovecraft Radio Hour” plays is a highlight for the show's narrator, Ryan Haggerty. H.P. Lovecraft lived from August 20, 1890–March 15, 1937. He was an American writer...

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Modern Film Fest collects 14 films for September show

Michael Knox — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:45:57 +0000

So far we have 14 movies that have committed to participate at the Modern Film Fest. We look to have a total of 3 to 4 venues,w ith Gem Theatre handling ticket sales for all movies, no matter what venue. Here is a rundown of the movies that look to be at Modern Film Fest [...]

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Singing with the ‘Angels’, Hangin’ with the ‘Demons’

Ben McNeely — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:51:45 +0000

By Ben McNeely | bmcneely@modernfilmzine.com At some point, we’re going to have to get over this religion vs. science thing. It just keeps creeping into our entertainment. And really, folks, who needs all this existential dilemmas in our movie theaters right at the beginning of...

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ModernFilmZine organizing film festival in Kannapolis, N.C.

Michael Knox — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:07:13 +0000

ModernFilmZine is organizing a film festival in Kannapolis, N.C., coordinating the event at the Gem Theatre with the Independent Tribune newspaper as a sponsor. ModernFilmFest is scheduled for Sept. 25-27, 2009. Three movies are already set to screen including the circus documentary,...

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How Kirk and Spock Got Their Groove Back

Ben McNeely — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:34:55 +0000

By Ben McNeely, bmcneely@modernfilmzine.com The problem with “Star Trek” is that it jumped the shark 15 years ago when producers Ron Moore and Brannon Braga created “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” It stopped being an allegory about the human condition and start getting into hardcore canon mythology...

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Movie adaptation of “The Secret” slated for filming

Michael Knox — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:57:21 +0000

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com Dark Horse Entertainment is developing a movie adaptation of the graphic novel, “The Secret,” which tells the story of a group of high-school seniors who play a prank that backfires when one of their friends vanishes without a trace. Dark Horse...

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“Star Trek” rakes in $3 million more than anticipated

Michael Knox — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:58:45 +0000

Staff Reports J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” ticket sales were substantially higher than initial estimates, with the movie grossing $79.2 million over the three day period, earning almost an extra $3 million. Initially, the well-reviewed adventure was expected to bring in $18.3 million...

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“500 Days of Summer” director talks about Zooey Deschanel romantic comedy

Michael Knox — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:21:29 +0000

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com When director Marc Webb helmed “500 Days of Summer” he saw a genuine chemistry between the stars Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt that translated onto the big screen for the quirky “romantic” comedy. The two had worked on a movie, 2003’s...

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George Romero Q & A – Film School and Beyond

rhaggerty — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:58:56 +0000

By Ryan Haggerty rhaggerty@modernfilmzine.com George Romero – Film School and Beyond This is an excerpt of Q & A with George Romero following a viewing of Night of the Living Dead at the American Zombie Fest in Charlotte. The event was hosted by The Light Factory. Audio courtesy of...

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“21 Grams” and “Babel” writer haunted by “The Burning Plain”

Michael Knox — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:57:40 +0000

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com Guillermo Arriaga still remembers the blazing image of his neighbor’s home that sent him and others from his neighborhood racing down the street. The home was fully engulfed in flames when a fireman told Arriaga that there was still someone inside...

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