Chicago – It’s a simple concept. A man is stuck on an island, and has run out of hope. A dead corpse washes ashore and starts farting. The farts are so frequent that the man rides the corpse like a jet ski. The man is “saved”? Oh yes, and the corpse is portrayed by Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
In one of the wildest and most original ideas to come along in film culture in a while, “Swiss Army Man” is a “one joke” concept that does a bit more than just expectorate gas. The journey that the man and his corpse go on becomes important enough to change a few lives, and no matter which astral plane the actions of the dead body are coming from, the way he is able to save a dying man becomes the most important point. This is a buddy comedy for the ages,...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
In one of the wildest and most original ideas to come along in film culture in a while, “Swiss Army Man” is a “one joke” concept that does a bit more than just expectorate gas. The journey that the man and his corpse go on becomes important enough to change a few lives, and no matter which astral plane the actions of the dead body are coming from, the way he is able to save a dying man becomes the most important point. This is a buddy comedy for the ages,...
- 7/2/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – In what truly must be one of the most original and odd ideas for a movie in awhile, “Swiss Army Man” is opening in Chicago this week, and features Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe as a dead corpse that helps a man survive. This scenario was concocted by writer/directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan.
These dudes are the “Two Daniels,” and have been creative partners since they were post-grads (story below) and have made their mark this decade in music video, receiving two Grammy nominations. They made a groundbreaking interactive short film in 2014 called “Possibilia,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and went hugely viral with the video “Turn Down for What” (for DJ Snake and Lil John). “Swiss Army Man” is their first feature film, and they added another Daniel (Radcliffe) to the mix, while creating a debut that – despite its inherent weirdness – will certainly make a mark.
These dudes are the “Two Daniels,” and have been creative partners since they were post-grads (story below) and have made their mark this decade in music video, receiving two Grammy nominations. They made a groundbreaking interactive short film in 2014 called “Possibilia,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and went hugely viral with the video “Turn Down for What” (for DJ Snake and Lil John). “Swiss Army Man” is their first feature film, and they added another Daniel (Radcliffe) to the mix, while creating a debut that – despite its inherent weirdness – will certainly make a mark.
- 6/28/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
As if Daylight Savings and Rebecca Black weren't enough... it now looks as though we'll lose 1.8 microseconds every day for the duration of our respective mortal coils.
According to Space.com, the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan was so big, it altered the earth's rotation. Nasa geophysicist Richard Gross says the tremor accelerated the earth's spin, shortening its 24-hour day by 1.8 microseconds. And that seems like a permanent thing.
Space.com says the scenario is "similar to that of a figure skater drawing her arms inward during a spin to turn faster on the ice" -- which doesn't help us understand it at all. But at least know we know that the earth is a lady.
According to Space.com, the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan was so big, it altered the earth's rotation. Nasa geophysicist Richard Gross says the tremor accelerated the earth's spin, shortening its 24-hour day by 1.8 microseconds. And that seems like a permanent thing.
Space.com says the scenario is "similar to that of a figure skater drawing her arms inward during a spin to turn faster on the ice" -- which doesn't help us understand it at all. But at least know we know that the earth is a lady.
- 3/15/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
It's that time once again! Another one of our favorite film festivals, Shriekfest 2010, has unveiled its first round of films for you lovers of indie terror out there, and we got the scoop on what to expect!
Shriekfest Film Festival's 2010 lineup includes such recognizable names as Doug Jones, Lance Henriksen, Danielle Harris, and Tiffany Shepis in the West Coast Premiere of Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer; Sybil Danning and Domiziano Arcangeli in the World Premiere of H1N1: Virus X; Robert Picardo and Richard Gross in the World Premiere of The Awakened; John Savage, Bronson Pinchot, Travis Schuldt, and Natalie Zea in From a Place of Darkness; and Brian Krause, Kadeem Hardison, Barbara Nedeljakova, John Gulager, and Richard Gant in the World Premiere of Ashes.
The roster encompasses 36 films and 32 screenplay finalists. Awards will be awarded in many categories, including an award for the Best Feature Film and Best Under 18 film/screenplay.
Shriekfest Film Festival's 2010 lineup includes such recognizable names as Doug Jones, Lance Henriksen, Danielle Harris, and Tiffany Shepis in the West Coast Premiere of Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer; Sybil Danning and Domiziano Arcangeli in the World Premiere of H1N1: Virus X; Robert Picardo and Richard Gross in the World Premiere of The Awakened; John Savage, Bronson Pinchot, Travis Schuldt, and Natalie Zea in From a Place of Darkness; and Brian Krause, Kadeem Hardison, Barbara Nedeljakova, John Gulager, and Richard Gant in the World Premiere of Ashes.
The roster encompasses 36 films and 32 screenplay finalists. Awards will be awarded in many categories, including an award for the Best Feature Film and Best Under 18 film/screenplay.
- 9/15/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Awakened a High Voltage production was given a brief intro' on this site in early February with post-production at that time ongoing. The latest details on the film include a new trailer, a new homepage, and a change in status as the film is currently seeking distribution.
The Awakened involves encounters between some local urban folk and creatures from another world. Mysteriously, these creatures are buried in the soil of a small farm. Things explode when these darkly featured monsters are disturbed after a 200 year slumber. These awakened animals of the night are not just cranky, but bloodthirsty! Guess who receives their wrath?
Farmers and their kin will be running for the hills as the local sheriff (Richard Gross) hopes to intervene. Some possible help for the locals might come from a covert government agent (Robert Picardo), or will he just complicate things further? Viewers will have to follow...
The Awakened involves encounters between some local urban folk and creatures from another world. Mysteriously, these creatures are buried in the soil of a small farm. Things explode when these darkly featured monsters are disturbed after a 200 year slumber. These awakened animals of the night are not just cranky, but bloodthirsty! Guess who receives their wrath?
Farmers and their kin will be running for the hills as the local sheriff (Richard Gross) hopes to intervene. Some possible help for the locals might come from a covert government agent (Robert Picardo), or will he just complicate things further? Viewers will have to follow...
- 3/9/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
28Dla.com has the goal of becoming Robert Picardo's number one fansite and in order to accomplish this goal an article on Rp's new feature The Awakened is in order. The Awakened is a High Voltage Production that is currently searching for distribution, while shopping itself around on the film festival market. The film was at the 2008 Sacramento Film Festival and the film stars, of course, the great Robert Picardo, Richard Kiel (Pale Rider), Peter Quartaroli (Zodiac), and Richard Gross (7eventy 5ive). Since the film is still looking for distribution few details are available except for the first mysterious poster, as seen left. Stay tuned for a synopsis shortly and more details on Robert Picardo!
Director: Adrian DeLude, and Eric Nichols.
Writers: Adrian DeLude, and Jame Marlow.
Cast: Kara Hamilton, Danton Mew, Chrissy Mazzeo, Owen Thomas, Matt Corrigan, and Derek Lux.
Stumble It!
Director: Adrian DeLude, and Eric Nichols.
Writers: Adrian DeLude, and Jame Marlow.
Cast: Kara Hamilton, Danton Mew, Chrissy Mazzeo, Owen Thomas, Matt Corrigan, and Derek Lux.
Stumble It!
- 2/2/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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