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All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Plays Funny Poster Games

All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Plays Funny Poster Games

Jonathan Levine will be delighting audiences with his second film The Wackness soon enough, but what ever happened to his first film, the one with hottie Amber Heard? Oh right… There it is.

By Neil Miller on June 24, 2008 | Comments (2)

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 (5)

The Wackness: Luke Shapiro’s Dope Show

The Wackness: Luke Shapiro’s Dope Show

Luke Shapiro, the lead character, must have me in his 5 or something, because we are definitely homeboys. In fact, he sent me over this wicked dope video just this morning.

By Neil Miller on May 29, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

The Wackness: A Tale of the Trailers

The Wackness: A Tale of the Trailers

I’ve got a feeling that you don’t know much about The Wackness. But I also have a feeling that if you did, you might just want to see it.

By Neil Miller on May 16, 2008 | Comments (3)

New Poster for The Wackness Makes Me Angry

New Poster for The Wackness Makes Me Angry

Late yesterday afternoon our friends at Cinematical debuted the first official poster for one of my favorite films of 2008 thus far, The Wackness. Needless to say, I’m not sure if I like it.

By Neil Miller on May 3, 2008 | Comments (2)

The 15 Must See Movies of Summer 2008

The 15 Must See Movies of Summer 2008

Every year we go through it: What are your most anticipated movies of summer? Which movies will make the most money? What will be the biggest flop? I can’t even begin to think of the infinite variations that we’ve seen of the pre-Summer movie lists. So this year, we are going to do something a little different, but not too far off the beaten path. We’ve set out to give you a guidebook to Summer Movie Season 2008: The 15 Movies that you should not miss, no matter what.

By Neil Miller on April 28, 2008 | Comments (21)

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 (5)

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 (3)

2008 Sundance Award Winners Announced

2008 Sundance Award Winners Announced

Juries and Audiences recognize the best films shown in Park City, Utah this year.

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Sundance: ‘The Wackness’ Wins the Dramatic Audience Award

Sundance: ‘The Wackness’ Wins the Dramatic Audience Award

One of my personal favorites of the festival was also the hands down audience favorite as well.

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

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 (1)

Sundance Blog: Interviews, Snow and Surprises

Sundance Blog: Interviews, Snow and Surprises

Sundance rolls on, and with no sleep and plenty more work to do, I keep rolling as well.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

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 (1)

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 (5)

Sundance Blog: Screenings, Screenings, Screenings

Sundance Blog: Screenings, Screenings, Screenings

As we come to the midpoint of the Sundance Film Festival and its more sightings, more movies and a shit-ton of work.

By Neil Miller on January 22, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Sundance Buzz: ‘The Wackness’ Could Get Purchased Today

Sundance Buzz: ‘The Wackness’ Could Get Purchased Today

Jonathan Levine’s awesome teen drug comedy could find a studio sugar daddy today. Or at least, that’s the rumor going around.

By Neil Miller on January 20, 2008 | Comments (1)

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 (1)

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 (4)

Movie Poster Frenzy: The Posters of Sundance!

Movie Poster Frenzy: The Posters of Sundance!

This week I am in Sundance mode — so we take a look at posters from Sundance releases The Wackness, Funny Games and In Bruges.

By Neil Miller on January 14, 2008 | Comments (2)