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Interview with Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, writers/directors of American Reunion
On March 22, 2012, I, along with other members of the press, had the opportunity to interview the writers/directors of the upcoming movie American Reunion, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Scholssberg. The two are best known for their work with the Harold and Kumar series. This was both a lively conversation, and candid in regard to the nature of the American Pie franchise. Both Jon and Hayden proved to be ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Rise of the Guardians May Be Freaking Brilliant!
Hey, folks. We’re debuting a new feature here on CinemaNerdz called “Trailer Trashin’.” At least once a week, I’ll be taking a look at a hot new trailer and giving you my take on what looks good, what looks bad, and how excited I am for the upcoming movie in question. And to kick this feature off, I’m looking at the first trailer for the upcoming animated family...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: John Carter and A Thousand Words Tie for First? Nope! April Fools – The Hunger Games Stays on Top
Usually a 60% drop in revenue can spell disaster for a film…but considering what The Hunger Games made last week, the estimated $61.1 million it made this week is not the problem that it seems. With a total gross of $251 million domestic, The Hunger Games seems to be the summer film to beat. It certainly saw more business than Wrath of the Titans, which opened with a comparatively disappointing es...[Read More]
Looking Back at Giallo: A Primer
In 1963, Italian horror director Mario Bava made his last black and white film. The Girl Who Knew Too Much heralded the arrival of a film genre that would have a prominent place in cinema until the mid-1970s and is still popular today – giallo. A sub-genre of the mystery/thriller/crime story and a cross-over from horror, giallo had its roots in the American and English mystery novels of the early ...[Read More]