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SXSW Watch: Breaking Upwards Trailer

SXSW Watch: Breaking Upwards Trailer

As you know, I’m a sucker for a quirky romantic comedy. It almost doesn’t matter who’s in it, as long as it is quirky. And it appears as if Breaking Upwards, a film playing at the upcoming SXSW film festival, will be added to this year’s list.

By Neil Miller on February 3, 2009 | Comments

Sundance Review: Arlen Faber

Sundance Review: Arlen Faber

A straightforward romantic comedy about bringing a know-it-all author to his knee’s, director John Hindman’s first film is surprisingly charming and incredibly well-written. As if we should have expected any less…

By Neil Miller on January 24, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Josh Peck Talks ‘The Wackness’ With Us

Exclusive: Josh Peck Talks ‘The Wackness’ With Us

The star of The Wackness revisits the film on DVD, discusess his possible Nike endorsements, and requests a free Playstation.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 8, 2009 | Comments

2009 Sundance Competition Line Up Announced

2009 Sundance Competition Line Up Announced

The 2009 competition lineup for the Sundance Film Festival has been announced, and among the entries are some big names and some small ones, all of which are intriguing nonetheless.

By Neil Miller on December 3, 2008 | Comments

Stars Love Up the Big Apple in ‘New York, I Love You’

Stars Love Up the Big Apple in ‘New York, I Love You’

Those among you with a zest for both the indie and international flavor might just remember a little movie from 2006 entitled Paris, je t’aime. Now, from the same producer and an a-list cast of characters comes New York, I Love You.

By Neil Miller on August 25, 2008 | Comments

Want to See The Wackness? Find Out When it is Coming to Your Town

Want to See The Wackness? Find Out When it is Coming to Your Town

We finally have the release schedule for one of our favorite indie flicks of the year, The Wackness. If you are sick of hearing us blabber on about it and just want to see it already, you may be in luck.

By Neil Miller on July 5, 2008 | Comments

The Wackness Red Band Movie Trailer is Not Wack at All

The Wackness Red Band Movie Trailer is Not Wack at All

Oh the relief that it brings to finally see a well-cut, red band trailer for the upcoming release The Wackness.

By Neil Miller on June 19, 2008 | Comments

Must See: The Wackness Movie Trailer

Must See: The Wackness Movie Trailer

As you may already know, if you read my review, I absolutely fell in love with director Jonathan Levine’s mid-90s comedy The Wackness. Starting with this trailer, I hope to bring that love to all of you…

By Neil Miller on April 15, 2008 | Comments

Juno Deleted Scenes: Big Blue Slurpees!

Juno Deleted Scenes: Big Blue Slurpees!

Our good friends over at Coming Soon have stumbled upon a brand new pair of deleted scenes from the upcoming Juno DVD release, which will hit the shelves of your local retailers on April 15th. The two scenes are accompanied by commentary from director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody.

By Neil Miller on April 8, 2008 | Comments

Juno Deleted Scene: Michael Cera Can Be More Awkward

Juno Deleted Scene: Michael Cera Can Be More Awkward

On April 15th, Fox Searchlight will bring the indie sensation, four time Oscar nominated Juno to DVD retail outlets everywhere, and those of us who have been Jonesing for more Juno will finally get our just desserts. The clip below, titled “Cafe Triste” has been released by Fox Searchlight today to help build the buzz for the upcoming release.

By Neil Miller on March 24, 2008 | Comments

The Wackness to Hit Theaters on July 3

The Wackness to Hit Theaters on July 3

Starlet Olivia Thirlby spills the beans on a ‘Wackness’ release date.

By Neil Miller on February 28, 2008 | Comments

Movie Review: Juno

Movie Review: Juno

I’m happy to report that I won’t be getting into any fistfights with critics about Juno — at least, not with too many of them.

By John Cairns on February 19, 2008 | Comments

Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics Wants Some ‘Wackness’; Fans Should Be Scared

Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics Wants Some ‘Wackness’; Fans Should Be Scared

Allow me to preface this: I could not be happier to hear that director Jonathan Levine’s dark teen drug comedy The Wackness is about to be purchased by a studio for distribution. After waiting all week and talking to Levine on Thursday about the tedious waiting game, it was becoming very frustrating to see that [...]

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: It’s Quiet Now

Sundance Blog: It’s Quiet Now

We missed Quentin, saw Olivia and finally found out what the big deal was with that Hamlet 2 movie…

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Interview: ‘The Wackness’ Writer/Director Jonathan Levine

Sundance Interview: ‘The Wackness’ Writer/Director Jonathan Levine

The passionate writer/director behind The Wackness talks about bringing his film to Sundance, his other film All The Boys Love Mandy Lane and the thought of making a sexy werewolf western starring Ben Kingsley.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Exclusive: Video Clip from ‘The Wackness’

Sundance Exclusive: Video Clip from ‘The Wackness’

I’ve got my grimy hands on a video clip from one early Sundance gem…

By Neil Miller on January 22, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Buzz: ‘The Wackness’ Brings Down the House on Day 2

Sundance Buzz: ‘The Wackness’ Brings Down the House on Day 2

We’ve got our first indie film to watch, and it comes in the form of some “Wackness”

By Neil Miller on January 19, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Review: ‘The Wackness’ is Nothing Short of Brilliant

Sundance Review: ‘The Wackness’ is Nothing Short of Brilliant

Writer/Director Jonathan Levine has brought his incredibly intelligent, amazingly cast film to Sundance to delight audiences — especially those who were children of the 90s.

By Neil Miller on January 19, 2008 | Comments

Snow Angels

Snow Angels

Small towns are the nicest places when you’re in a good mood and the worst jungles when you feel trapped in depression.

By Loukas Tsouknidas on January 9, 2008 | Comments