We pay tribute to the love affair between Kim Jong-il and American film with a selection of the late, lampooned leader's finest screen moments, from 30 Rock to Team America
The death of Kim Jong-il has ignited many different reactions. Obituary writers have been able to look back on a lifetime of human rights abuses and expert cognac appreciation. Diplomats will look ahead to an uncertain period of transition as his son Kim Jong-un prepares to assume power. And the rest of us? We'll probably just unwittingly spend the day humming I'm So Ronery from Team America.
As an avowed cinephile, Kim Jong-il lived his life through film. He was rumoured to own more than 30,000 American films in his own personal collection; he also once kidnapped a South Korean film-maker to improve the cinema of North Korea, and he apparently banned the John Cusack film 2012 from release over fears that it...
The death of Kim Jong-il has ignited many different reactions. Obituary writers have been able to look back on a lifetime of human rights abuses and expert cognac appreciation. Diplomats will look ahead to an uncertain period of transition as his son Kim Jong-un prepares to assume power. And the rest of us? We'll probably just unwittingly spend the day humming I'm So Ronery from Team America.
As an avowed cinephile, Kim Jong-il lived his life through film. He was rumoured to own more than 30,000 American films in his own personal collection; he also once kidnapped a South Korean film-maker to improve the cinema of North Korea, and he apparently banned the John Cusack film 2012 from release over fears that it...
- 12/19/2011
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Actor and comedy legend Leslie Nielsen sadly passed away recently, and as if by magic the films that remained on the shelf for so long suddenly burst into the fore as everyone trys to score a quick cash-in.
The first of which, in Nielsen’s case, is Stonerville… Yeah, don’t hold out much hope folks – this is a film about a YouTube celebrity, and also stars Pauly Shore. Hmmmm. According to reports, Screen Media Films have acquired the ”comedy” and will release it on DVD next month.
The film, which stars Pauly Shore, Patrick Cavanaugh and Phil Morris tells the story of a comedian and self-proclaimed “King of YouTube” named Slam Slamsky who loses his job and girlfriend only to find new inspiration in a fan of his viral videos. Check out the trailer:
Stonerville is released straight to DVD in the Us on January 11th 2011.
The first of which, in Nielsen’s case, is Stonerville… Yeah, don’t hold out much hope folks – this is a film about a YouTube celebrity, and also stars Pauly Shore. Hmmmm. According to reports, Screen Media Films have acquired the ”comedy” and will release it on DVD next month.
The film, which stars Pauly Shore, Patrick Cavanaugh and Phil Morris tells the story of a comedian and self-proclaimed “King of YouTube” named Slam Slamsky who loses his job and girlfriend only to find new inspiration in a fan of his viral videos. Check out the trailer:
Stonerville is released straight to DVD in the Us on January 11th 2011.
- 12/10/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
A few weeks back, EW interviewed Bryan Waterman, a young filmmaker who was struggling to complete an animated film that featured the vocal talents of the late Leslie Nielsen. Nielsen also had some other projects in the can when he passed away on Nov. 28, but after seeing the trailer for Stonerville, I sincerely hope Mr. Waterman comes up with the funding for his film. I know Nielsen had a sense of humor about such things, but I’d hate for Nielsen’s last bow to be as a dazed film producer who’s getting serviced under his desk.
It’s not exactly Shakespeare,...
It’s not exactly Shakespeare,...
- 12/10/2010
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Irvin Kershner dies at 87 years of Age!
The director of one of my favorite movies of all time has passed away today. The AP reports that Kershner, renowned for making the second Star Wars film, “The Empire Strikes Back”, has died in Los Angeles, his goddaughter Adriana Santini told the AP on Monday. He was 87 years old. Kershner, who besides the 1980 sci-fi epic also directed Sean Connery as James Bond in “Never Say Never Again” (1983) and Peter Wellerin “Robocop II” (1990), died at home after a long illness, said Santini, who lives in France. Born in Philadelphia in 1923, Kershner trained as a musician and in photography before starting making documentaries and then feature films.
Irvin was a graduate of the University of Southern California film school, and he was one of the first directors to be mentored under Roger Corman with his 1958 directorial debut Stakeout on Dope Street. Social alienation and...
The director of one of my favorite movies of all time has passed away today. The AP reports that Kershner, renowned for making the second Star Wars film, “The Empire Strikes Back”, has died in Los Angeles, his goddaughter Adriana Santini told the AP on Monday. He was 87 years old. Kershner, who besides the 1980 sci-fi epic also directed Sean Connery as James Bond in “Never Say Never Again” (1983) and Peter Wellerin “Robocop II” (1990), died at home after a long illness, said Santini, who lives in France. Born in Philadelphia in 1923, Kershner trained as a musician and in photography before starting making documentaries and then feature films.
Irvin was a graduate of the University of Southern California film school, and he was one of the first directors to be mentored under Roger Corman with his 1958 directorial debut Stakeout on Dope Street. Social alienation and...
- 11/29/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
What a terrible way to start the week. Comedy legend Leslie Nielsen passed away at a hospital near his home in Florida yesterday after fighting off a staph infection for the past week or so. He eventually died due to complications from pneumonia. He was 84 years old. Nielsen worked for over 60 years in TV and movies, first gaining attention as a serious actor in such films as Forbidden Planet and The Poseidon Adventure, before eventually becoming best known as the muse of David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, creators of the cult classic Police Squad! TV series and the popular Airplane and The Naked Gun films. He was still working right up until his death, most recently starring in the horror spoof Stan Helsing, with appearances in Spanish Movie, Stonerville and The Waterman Movie still forthcoming. As someone who grew up on The Naked Gun movies, I can honestly...
- 11/29/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Recently Dread Central scribe Heather Wixson caught up with actor Patrick Cavanaugh to get the scoop on Transylmania and to maybe nibble a bit on the other white meat.
Heather Wixson: What can you tell us about your character, Pete?
Patrick Cavanaugh: Well, I consider Pete a lovable loser. He is a typical college dude who would rather drink and get high than go to class. He loves to hang out with his buddy Wang and basically see how much trouble they can get into.
Hw: What was it like working on the set of Transylmania? The trailers look hilarious so I was wondering if you had just as much fun making the movie as it looks like it was to shoot?
PC: We had an absolute Blast making this movie. I mean, first of all, we got to spend seven weeks in a far off land, making a...
Heather Wixson: What can you tell us about your character, Pete?
Patrick Cavanaugh: Well, I consider Pete a lovable loser. He is a typical college dude who would rather drink and get high than go to class. He loves to hang out with his buddy Wang and basically see how much trouble they can get into.
Hw: What was it like working on the set of Transylmania? The trailers look hilarious so I was wondering if you had just as much fun making the movie as it looks like it was to shoot?
PC: We had an absolute Blast making this movie. I mean, first of all, we got to spend seven weeks in a far off land, making a...
- 12/7/2009
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
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