The spirit of independent filmmaking is alive and well in America. There is no better example of that never-say-die attitude than writer/director Gil Medina, screen legend Danny Trejo and their octane revenge flick, ‘Vengeance’. Medina discusses the making the film and the power of the Vengeance Army!
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‘Deadgirl’ Directors Talk About Their Unique Film, Upcoming Projects
We recently caught up with directors Marcel Sarmiento and Gadi Harel to discuss their uniquely twisted coming-of-age story, ‘Deadgirl.’ In the interview they discuss their experience in making the film and bringing it too the masses, as well as what lies in store for them in the not too distant future.
Susanna Hoffs Talks ‘Under The Covers Vol. 2’ And The Bangles New Album
Icon Vs. Icon recently sat down with Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles to discuss her past, her influences, the status of the upcoming album from The Bangles, what the future holds for her and what went into making her second collaborative album with Matthew Sweet, titled ‘Under The Covers Vol. 2’.
Adult Film Star Riley Steele Scores A Lead Role In ‘Piranha 3-D’
Another quick update on the casting for Alex Aja’s Piranha 3-D. It appears that adult film star Riley Steele will be tackling the role of “Crystal”, which is said to be one of the films leads. Steele is currently a contract girl for The Digital Playground and debuted in the big-budget porn epic “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge.” She […]
Pick of The Week: ‘The Wackness’
This week’s pick is really worth checking out… The Wackness. Jonathan Levine’s nostalgic reverie recreates a more innocent New York. In 1994, the Twin Towers watch over Manhattan, and Rudolph Giuliani reigns as mayor–not a bestselling author or presidential candidate. Recent high school grad Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) plies the kind of trade Giuliani seeks […]
Review: ‘Mr. Thundermug’ by Cornelius Medvei
“Mr. Thundermug is a baboon Mr. Thundermug has a luxuriant mane of silvery hair? Mr. Thundermug has an unsettling mastery of speech” Those are the words surrounding an aged photo of a silver-haired baboon who’s wearing a fez and smoking jacket while puffing on a pipe. If that can coax a grin out of you […]
Meet The Repo Man: An Interview with Director Darren L. Bousman
Darren Lynn Bousman is a rare find in Hollywood these days. He is inventive, passionate and not afraid to risk it all to take a chance on something that he believes in. His latest film, Repo! The Genetic Opera, is quickly becoming a cult classic! Check out what he had to say about the film and his upcoming projects…
Pick of The Week: Repo! The Genetic Opera!
Repo! The Genetic Opera?is a?2008?American?rock opera-musical film (which has developed a strong cult following much like ‘The Rock Horror Picture Show’)?and was directed by?Darren Lynn Bousman (Director of SAW 2-4). The film is based on a play written and composed by Darren Smith and?Terrance Zdunich.? What’s it all about? In the year 2056 – the […]
Pick of The Week: Planet of the Apes – The Ultimate DVD Collection
For this week’s Pick of The Week, we take a look at a true masterpiece in filmaking and packaging… Planet of the Apes – The Ultimate DVD Collection While provoking neither the decades of spin-offs of the Star Trek franchise or the cultural staying power of the Star Wars universe, Planet of the Apes nonetheless […]