Look in certain corners nowadays and it starts to feel like Radiohead‘s taken over the world. Two excellent music videos and release of their new album, A Moon Shaped Pool, might be enough, no matter how desperately the latter is missing a hyphen. (That’s going to bother me until my dying day.) But now those going to the movies can see an aging, particularly moody Thom Yorke on the big screen — and 35mm! Further making a point of well-known celluloid fetishism, Paul Thomas Anderson sent several lucky theaters prints of his Radiohead collaboration, “Daydreaming,” which is becoming a customary pre-show entertainment.
New York’s Metrograph; Los Angeles’ New Beverly, Cinefamily, Aero, and Egyptian; Austin’s Alamo Ritz and South Lamar; and Chicago’s Music Box are screening the material in various forms. Metrograph will do so before all 35mm prints this week; two of the L.A. outfits...
New York’s Metrograph; Los Angeles’ New Beverly, Cinefamily, Aero, and Egyptian; Austin’s Alamo Ritz and South Lamar; and Chicago’s Music Box are screening the material in various forms. Metrograph will do so before all 35mm prints this week; two of the L.A. outfits...
- 5/9/2016
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Warning: There might be some words and posters that could be deemed Nsfw. I wouldn’t want anyone getting fired for such a reason.
How does one go about writing a book review? That is a question I’ve dealt with all my life. I’ve gotten a few film related books in my time, delving deep into information about specific genres of film or about a director or an actor. Those types of books you can find a beginning, middle and an end. But Robin Bougie’s fantastic new book, a sequel to the amazing first Graphic Thrills book, which delves into film posters of pornographic films from 1970 – 1985, was going to be tricky.
The reason it was going to be tricky was that it was going to be me gushing (poor choice of word?) about the amazing posters he featured, while he gave great insight into the particular films,...
How does one go about writing a book review? That is a question I’ve dealt with all my life. I’ve gotten a few film related books in my time, delving deep into information about specific genres of film or about a director or an actor. Those types of books you can find a beginning, middle and an end. But Robin Bougie’s fantastic new book, a sequel to the amazing first Graphic Thrills book, which delves into film posters of pornographic films from 1970 – 1985, was going to be tricky.
The reason it was going to be tricky was that it was going to be me gushing (poor choice of word?) about the amazing posters he featured, while he gave great insight into the particular films,...
- 11/10/2015
- by James McCormick
- CriterionCast
Carnal Haven
(dir: Carlos Tobalina, 1976)
“Sharon has the ‘Gypsy Grip’… But John knows the ‘Inka Knot’”
Not every couple has amazing sex. Thankfully, for those couples out there who suffer, you are not alone! You see, we have four couple who each have their own problems and hang ups. Firstly, we have Leslie and Richard, played by Leslie Bovee (Maraschino Cherry) and John Leslie (Dracula Sucks). When Richard isn’t fantasising about other women, Leslie is downing her sorrows with good old J&B. Their marriage is the same way Leslie probably takes her whiskey, on the rocks. Of course, their last ditch attempt at saving their marriage is to visit the sex clinic of Dr. Klein and Dr. Wasserman, played by Sharon Thorpe (Sexworld, Femmes de Sade) and Ken Scudder (Pretty Peaches, Tropic of Desire). Leslie and Richard aren’t the only ones attending however! We also have Pat and her pimp husband,...
(dir: Carlos Tobalina, 1976)
“Sharon has the ‘Gypsy Grip’… But John knows the ‘Inka Knot’”
Not every couple has amazing sex. Thankfully, for those couples out there who suffer, you are not alone! You see, we have four couple who each have their own problems and hang ups. Firstly, we have Leslie and Richard, played by Leslie Bovee (Maraschino Cherry) and John Leslie (Dracula Sucks). When Richard isn’t fantasising about other women, Leslie is downing her sorrows with good old J&B. Their marriage is the same way Leslie probably takes her whiskey, on the rocks. Of course, their last ditch attempt at saving their marriage is to visit the sex clinic of Dr. Klein and Dr. Wasserman, played by Sharon Thorpe (Sexworld, Femmes de Sade) and Ken Scudder (Pretty Peaches, Tropic of Desire). Leslie and Richard aren’t the only ones attending however! We also have Pat and her pimp husband,...
- 1/19/2015
- by Mondo Squallido
- Nerdly
The Ultimate Pleasure
Stars: Kristine Heller, Jeff Lyle, Annette Haven, John Holmes | Written by Edgar G. Warren | Directed by Carlos Tobalina
Kristine Heller (Confessions, Teeny Buns) and Jeff Lyle (Suzi Superstar, Oriental Babysitter) play as Rose and Jim (no, not the two rag dolls who live on the canal) who are couple trapped in a sexless marriage. The pair deals with the problem in their own way. Whilst working in his cab, Jim discovers a briefcase full of money and of course, goes to Vegas to get some action in the form of the lovely Annette Haven (Barbara Broadcast, China Girl) and her friends who are high end call girls. Rose however, deals with her issues with therapy. Oh, and the help of a wonder drug that induces her in to a deep sleep to awaken her deepest sexual desires (you know, the normal route!). This includes some lovely lady...
Stars: Kristine Heller, Jeff Lyle, Annette Haven, John Holmes | Written by Edgar G. Warren | Directed by Carlos Tobalina
Kristine Heller (Confessions, Teeny Buns) and Jeff Lyle (Suzi Superstar, Oriental Babysitter) play as Rose and Jim (no, not the two rag dolls who live on the canal) who are couple trapped in a sexless marriage. The pair deals with the problem in their own way. Whilst working in his cab, Jim discovers a briefcase full of money and of course, goes to Vegas to get some action in the form of the lovely Annette Haven (Barbara Broadcast, China Girl) and her friends who are high end call girls. Rose however, deals with her issues with therapy. Oh, and the help of a wonder drug that induces her in to a deep sleep to awaken her deepest sexual desires (you know, the normal route!). This includes some lovely lady...
- 9/14/2014
- by Mondo Squallido
- Nerdly
Stars: Carol Connors, Eddy Cannon, Don Fernando, Georgina Spelvin, Pat Rhea, John Holmes, John Leslie | Written and Directed by Gail Palmer
Carol Connors (Deep Throat, Sweet Savage) plays as Candy, a 20 year old student who although a knockout, is a 100% virgin. She has a dream and wants to ‘help’ her fellow men. Unfortunately, her strict father played by Eddy Cannon (Cry Rape, Marisa) won’t let his little angel out of his sight or give the neighbours a bad impression. Unfortunately for him however, there’s a spanner in the works… The pesky gardener Manuel played by Don Fernando (Hot Rackets, Getting Off). He takes Candy’s virginity and as a result, poor pappa is hospitalised. Whilst at the hospital, Candy bumps in to her Auntie Kraven played by the wonderful Georgina Spelvin (The Devil in Miss Jones, Police Academy) and her Uncle Dick who is the identical twin of her father.
Carol Connors (Deep Throat, Sweet Savage) plays as Candy, a 20 year old student who although a knockout, is a 100% virgin. She has a dream and wants to ‘help’ her fellow men. Unfortunately, her strict father played by Eddy Cannon (Cry Rape, Marisa) won’t let his little angel out of his sight or give the neighbours a bad impression. Unfortunately for him however, there’s a spanner in the works… The pesky gardener Manuel played by Don Fernando (Hot Rackets, Getting Off). He takes Candy’s virginity and as a result, poor pappa is hospitalised. Whilst at the hospital, Candy bumps in to her Auntie Kraven played by the wonderful Georgina Spelvin (The Devil in Miss Jones, Police Academy) and her Uncle Dick who is the identical twin of her father.
- 8/12/2014
- by Mondo Squallido
- Nerdly
Direct influences have always factored heavily in Paul Thomas Anderson's work: the Robert Altman tag has dogged him until recently, while Upton Sinclair's “Oil!” and “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” provided the main groundwork for “There Will Be Blood.” Before that 2007 film though, the director's 1997 “Boogie Nights” drew on a documentary about porn star John Holmes, which -- thanks to some extensive legwork -- has found its way back online for a second viewing. First appearing in excerpts on the Criterion “Boogie Nights” Laserdisc almost 15 years ago, the documentary “Exhausted: John C. Holmes, The Real Story” provided PTA's first and lasting impression to the strange combination of sadness, sex, and wealth in the '70s porn scene. On the Laserdisc, Anderson recorded a commentary for the documentary, calling it “a major influence for 'Boogie Nights,' “ and then proceeded to point out the various period and character details...
- 3/27/2013
- by Charlie Schmidlin
- The Playlist
Mario Batali is teaming up with TastingRoom.com for a collection of wine samples. Dubbed "Mario Batali Selection... Wine Lovers' Road Trip," the collection include six 50ml bottles of wine with notes on tasting and food pairings.
The wines included in the pack are: 2009 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2008 Papapietro Perry Elsbree Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, 2007 John Duval "Entity" Barossa Valley Shiraz, 2008 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah, 2007 Dry Creek Vineyard "Old Vine" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, and 2008 Glen Carlou "Grand Classique" South Africa Red Blend.
"TastingRoom.com is all about de-mystifying wine, to make it more accessible to the average person -- just as Mario Batali does with cuisine," said Tim Bucher, TastingRoom.com CEO. "We're tremendously excited to partner with a chef of his caliber and stature, and to offer our customers the chance to taste some of his favorite wines from around the world."
The...
The wines included in the pack are: 2009 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2008 Papapietro Perry Elsbree Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, 2007 John Duval "Entity" Barossa Valley Shiraz, 2008 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah, 2007 Dry Creek Vineyard "Old Vine" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, and 2008 Glen Carlou "Grand Classique" South Africa Red Blend.
"TastingRoom.com is all about de-mystifying wine, to make it more accessible to the average person -- just as Mario Batali does with cuisine," said Tim Bucher, TastingRoom.com CEO. "We're tremendously excited to partner with a chef of his caliber and stature, and to offer our customers the chance to taste some of his favorite wines from around the world."
The...
- 10/20/2011
- by rnazarali
- Foodista
Child actor who played Boy, the foundling son of Tarzan and Jane, in eight Hollywood films
After three hit Tarzan movies starring Johnny Weissmuller in the title role and Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane, MGM decided to give a son to the apeman and his mate in Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939). However, he had to be a foundling because, according to the Legion of Decency, the scantily clad jungle couple were not married, and presumably never had sex. "Boy", as he was named, was played by Johnny Sheffield, who has died aged 79 of a heart attack at his California home after falling off a ladder while pruning a tree.
In the Tarzan films, the fact that the orphaned offspring of a British couple killed in a plane crash in the jungle had an American accent was never explained. Neither Tarzan, whose dialogue was limited to grunts and monosyllables, nor Boy bore...
After three hit Tarzan movies starring Johnny Weissmuller in the title role and Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane, MGM decided to give a son to the apeman and his mate in Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939). However, he had to be a foundling because, according to the Legion of Decency, the scantily clad jungle couple were not married, and presumably never had sex. "Boy", as he was named, was played by Johnny Sheffield, who has died aged 79 of a heart attack at his California home after falling off a ladder while pruning a tree.
In the Tarzan films, the fact that the orphaned offspring of a British couple killed in a plane crash in the jungle had an American accent was never explained. Neither Tarzan, whose dialogue was limited to grunts and monosyllables, nor Boy bore...
- 10/27/2010
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
If getting sand in your crotch while watching awesome short films sounds like a good time, then you better head on out to the first ever Black Rock City Film Festival, which is taking place right now, Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, at the legendary Burning Man gathering in the Nevada desert. If you’re already at Burning Man, hopefully you get cell reception and can see this lineup so you know where the best place is to be every night.
This event is a joint endeavor for the Boston Underground Film Festival and San Francisco’s IndieFest, who have selected over two dozen short films to screen at their open air theater. There are no start times for when these films will screen, but I would assume it would be sometime after sundown. Plus, there will be cocktail parties before and after the screenings, as well as Opening Night and Closing Night bashes.
This event is a joint endeavor for the Boston Underground Film Festival and San Francisco’s IndieFest, who have selected over two dozen short films to screen at their open air theater. There are no start times for when these films will screen, but I would assume it would be sometime after sundown. Plus, there will be cocktail parties before and after the screenings, as well as Opening Night and Closing Night bashes.
- 8/30/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
By Christopher Stipp
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The Disappearance Of Alice Creed - Review/Giveaway
One of the things that struck me as I watched The Disappearance of Alice Creed, a ferocious first feature from writer/director J Blakeson, was that even though a lot of this was shot in a confined space it does not take away one iota from the thrill of what the movie aims to accomplish. What it aims for, you understand, is to have a story so good that it could all take place on a theater stage without nary a change in scenery.
Many films, like David Fincher’s Panic Room, have tried to use minimalism as a means to telegraph the claustrophobic insanity that can happen when a human being in confined in a tight space.
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The Disappearance Of Alice Creed - Review/Giveaway
One of the things that struck me as I watched The Disappearance of Alice Creed, a ferocious first feature from writer/director J Blakeson, was that even though a lot of this was shot in a confined space it does not take away one iota from the thrill of what the movie aims to accomplish. What it aims for, you understand, is to have a story so good that it could all take place on a theater stage without nary a change in scenery.
Many films, like David Fincher’s Panic Room, have tried to use minimalism as a means to telegraph the claustrophobic insanity that can happen when a human being in confined in a tight space.
- 8/9/2010
- by Christopher Stipp
Madness reigns in Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island, while Jim Carrey's gurning spoils I Love You Phillip Morris
Having finally won a long overdue best director Oscar for one of his most solidly pedestrian works (The Departed), Martin Scorsese cuts himself some cultural slack with Shutter Island, a romping old-fashioned psychodrama replete with murderous plots, ghostly visions and the kind of split personality disorders beloved of campy exploitation cinema. In the paranoid 50s, war vet turned Us marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is sent to the titular madhouse to investigate the disappearance of a dangerous inmate. Cut off by fogs and storms, and increasingly detached from the "real world", the patients and carers of this gothic establishment seem to have descended into some form of communal madness, presided over by the quietly sinister Dr John Cawley (Ben Kingsley, featuring villainous bald-cum-untrustworthy facial hair combo) and his Nazi-sounding associate Dr...
Having finally won a long overdue best director Oscar for one of his most solidly pedestrian works (The Departed), Martin Scorsese cuts himself some cultural slack with Shutter Island, a romping old-fashioned psychodrama replete with murderous plots, ghostly visions and the kind of split personality disorders beloved of campy exploitation cinema. In the paranoid 50s, war vet turned Us marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is sent to the titular madhouse to investigate the disappearance of a dangerous inmate. Cut off by fogs and storms, and increasingly detached from the "real world", the patients and carers of this gothic establishment seem to have descended into some form of communal madness, presided over by the quietly sinister Dr John Cawley (Ben Kingsley, featuring villainous bald-cum-untrustworthy facial hair combo) and his Nazi-sounding associate Dr...
- 7/31/2010
- by Mark Kermode
- The Guardian - Film News
Jimmy Dean, country music singer and sausage king, has died at the age of 81 in his Virginia home. Dean had one smash hit in 1961 with "Big Bad John," a song about a quiet, working-class miner who saves his colleagues in a cave-in but is himself lost. It won Dean a Grammy.
Dean was also on various television programs in the '50s and '60s, including "The Jimmy Dean Show," which started on CBS and then moved to ABC from 1963 to 1966. In 1969, he started the Jimmy Dean Meat Co. in his hometown, though the company was sold to Sara Lee Corp. in 1984, which famously dropped Dean as its spokesperson in 2003.
Besides wife Donna Meade Dean, Dean is survived by three children and two grandchildren. Arrangements have not be made for the funeral, but it will be a private service, Meade tells the Associated Press.
And just because it's a song...
Dean was also on various television programs in the '50s and '60s, including "The Jimmy Dean Show," which started on CBS and then moved to ABC from 1963 to 1966. In 1969, he started the Jimmy Dean Meat Co. in his hometown, though the company was sold to Sara Lee Corp. in 1984, which famously dropped Dean as its spokesperson in 2003.
Besides wife Donna Meade Dean, Dean is survived by three children and two grandchildren. Arrangements have not be made for the funeral, but it will be a private service, Meade tells the Associated Press.
And just because it's a song...
- 6/14/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
We’re getting closer to the Final Four, PopWatchers! Our Guilty Pleasures Reality TV Showdown now moves into the Finals for each of our categories. We start with Relationships, where the guiltiest, most pleasurable shows have risen to the top of your votes. It’s the matchup we all saw coming: Flavor of Love vs. Rock of Love. Does gold teeth trump silken hair? Does public pooping triumph over a vagina shot? Let’s remind you of just a few highlights from each show: Flavor of Love A certain stairwell pooping incident, Pumkin’s spitting on New York, the dance competition,...
- 12/17/2009
- by Wendy Mitchell
- EW.com - PopWatch
Philippe Lioret’s “Welcome” received the $100,000 grand prize for best dramatic feature at the Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis on Saturday.
Gabriel Noble’s “P-Star Rising” took the best documentary feature prize, while Dean Yamada’s “Bicycle” (Jitensha) earned the Vison Award for best short film.
Ed Catmull, president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award.
Crystal Heart Awards were presented to Hilla Medalia’s "After the Storm”; "Bicycle" (Jitensha); Dag Hoel and Havard Bustnes’ "Big John"; Rene Bo Hanson's "The Eagle Hunter’s Son”; Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza's "Entre Nos"; Irene Taylor Brodsky's "The Final Inch”; Zvi Spielmann's "For My Father"; Melody George's "Marbles With Thoreau"; "P-Star Rising"; Debra Zimmerman's "Rough Aunties"; Greg Barker's "Sergio"; Omri Givon's "Seven Minutes in Heaven"; Christian Sonderby Jepsen's "Side by Side"; Jeremiah Crowell's "Small Collection"; and "Welcome.
Gabriel Noble’s “P-Star Rising” took the best documentary feature prize, while Dean Yamada’s “Bicycle” (Jitensha) earned the Vison Award for best short film.
Ed Catmull, president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award.
Crystal Heart Awards were presented to Hilla Medalia’s "After the Storm”; "Bicycle" (Jitensha); Dag Hoel and Havard Bustnes’ "Big John"; Rene Bo Hanson's "The Eagle Hunter’s Son”; Gloria La Morte and Paola Mendoza's "Entre Nos"; Irene Taylor Brodsky's "The Final Inch”; Zvi Spielmann's "For My Father"; Melody George's "Marbles With Thoreau"; "P-Star Rising"; Debra Zimmerman's "Rough Aunties"; Greg Barker's "Sergio"; Omri Givon's "Seven Minutes in Heaven"; Christian Sonderby Jepsen's "Side by Side"; Jeremiah Crowell's "Small Collection"; and "Welcome.
- 10/18/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Ozploitation”—the frequently low-budget but often equally high-energy fare of several genres that proliferated Down Under in the 1970s and ’80s, was characterized by its brash aggressiveness, and is celebrated in kind by Mark Hartley’s Not Quite Hollywood. Subtitled The Wild, Untold Story Of Ozploitation!, it’s a rip-roaring, addictive documentary that fully conveys just how wild those flicks were, while assuring little of their history remains untold.
Not Quite Hollywood (playing this weekend at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and set for further theatrical play by Magnolia Pictures) charts this cinematic movement from its origins in the early ’70s, when censorship was relaxed in favor of the creation of an R (adults-only) rating. Unlike filmmakers in other countries who (willingly or not) avoided such a tag, those in Australia embraced it, and began churning out sex-and-violence-packed films with abandon. Hartley gives equal weight to softcore features (silly, bawdy stuff...
Not Quite Hollywood (playing this weekend at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and set for further theatrical play by Magnolia Pictures) charts this cinematic movement from its origins in the early ’70s, when censorship was relaxed in favor of the creation of an R (adults-only) rating. Unlike filmmakers in other countries who (willingly or not) avoided such a tag, those in Australia embraced it, and began churning out sex-and-violence-packed films with abandon. Hartley gives equal weight to softcore features (silly, bawdy stuff...
- 3/27/2009
- Fangoria
Coming off Rock of Love’s second season, Bret Michaels found love in the arms of Ambre Lake, the older TV show host and model who won over Daisy dela Hoya, the aspiring singer and model who was deemed too immature for Bret. Today, Bret Michaels continues to tour America following his latest album, Rock My World, which was released a couple of days ago. Fans can now grab the album at their nearest retail stores.
Yesterday, Bret Michaels was present at the opening of Artpark’s seventh season of Tuesday in the Park. Wearing his trademark cowboy hat and bandanna, Bret Michaels performed his hits on the stage, giving the fans little reminiscent moments when he played along with his former band, Poison.
The president of Artwork, George Osborne, expressed his happiness about having a monumental performer such as Bret Michaels perform in Artpark. He hopes to reach a...
Yesterday, Bret Michaels was present at the opening of Artpark’s seventh season of Tuesday in the Park. Wearing his trademark cowboy hat and bandanna, Bret Michaels performed his hits on the stage, giving the fans little reminiscent moments when he played along with his former band, Poison.
The president of Artwork, George Osborne, expressed his happiness about having a monumental performer such as Bret Michaels perform in Artpark. He hopes to reach a...
- 6/5/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
Previously on Rock of Love 2: Bret Michaels gave Kristy Joe the choice to either stay or go. She left, so by default, Megan got to stay.
Big John and Bret let the girls know that it's time for the annual arrival of the exes. Destiney's ex-husband Adam arrives in a stupid beret and some white pull-over sweater thing. He looks like a cross between a preppie and a gangsta wannabe. Jessica's ex-boyfriend, Casey, is rocking the casual look. She claims he treated her like crap. Megan's sort of ex-boyfriend, Josh, actually had another girlfriend the whole time Megan tried to get with him. Apparently Bret couldn't convince Ambre's exes to show up, so she gets her best friend Adam. Daisy is not happy with her ex, Charles. He's sporting a wife beater and looks like Tommy Lee on steroids.
To make things fair, Bret has also invited one of his exes,...
Big John and Bret let the girls know that it's time for the annual arrival of the exes. Destiney's ex-husband Adam arrives in a stupid beret and some white pull-over sweater thing. He looks like a cross between a preppie and a gangsta wannabe. Jessica's ex-boyfriend, Casey, is rocking the casual look. She claims he treated her like crap. Megan's sort of ex-boyfriend, Josh, actually had another girlfriend the whole time Megan tried to get with him. Apparently Bret couldn't convince Ambre's exes to show up, so she gets her best friend Adam. Daisy is not happy with her ex, Charles. He's sporting a wife beater and looks like Tommy Lee on steroids.
To make things fair, Bret has also invited one of his exes,...
- 3/23/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
Hollywood star Val Kilmer is being sued by a London gallery after he reportedly pulled out of an agreement to exhibit his photographs for the first time in Britain. The actor had agreed to show photos he had taken behind the scenes of his latest movie Wonderland, in which he plays famous seventies porn star John Holmes, at Camden's Proud Gallery. However, gallery owner Alex Proud says he has launched a six-figure suit against Kilmer for pulling out of the show, due to begin on April 1, at the last minute. Proud says, "Val Kilmer has undoubtedly breached his contract we had by unilaterally deciding to pull out of the show. It's going to cost us a lot of money and we are pursuing him legally. He says he wants to concentrate on another film but heaven only knows why he can't also deliver the exhibition. I'm obviously pretty disappointed because it would have been exciting, but that's Hollywood scruples and morality for you."...
- 3/16/2004
- WENN
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer is so convincing as '70s porn star John Holmes - he's petrified his co-stars. Kilmer takes on the lead role in Wonderland, a dark drama of sex and murder. And Tim Blake Nelson, who appears alongside him in the flick, admits Kilmer's likeness for Holmes and his method acting have created tension on-set. He says, "This will restore faith in those who didn't believe that Val Kilmer is one of our best film actors working today." But Kilmer's method of immersing himself into the characters he plays did add a feeling of discomfort for his colleagues. Nelson continues, "There were moments working with Val when I didn't know what was going to happen next. You felt almost in danger. There was an intensity on that set like I've never experienced before. It wasn't always enjoyable." The movie, set in the early '80s, is set to hit screens in August.
- 4/16/2003
- WENN
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has upset the crew on the set of his latest movie Wonderland with superstar demands - over the precise location of his trailer. According to a source close to the movie, in which Kilmer plays the late porn star John Holmes, the actor became angered recently when he arrived on the set and discovered that his trailer was parked too far away. When director James Cox told Kilmer there was no way to move the trailer because of the late hour, the source tells American magazine People that the actor threw a tantrum, screaming, "I want my trailer moved! I don't care if you have to get extras to pull it all the way across the street!" Shortly afterwards, a black Humvee arrived and before long, Kilmer's trailer was towed to the actor's desired location. A representative for Kilmer insists, "The shoot went amazingly well."...
- 12/11/2002
- WENN
Val Kilmer is in negotiations to star as the late porn legend John Holmes in Lions Gate Films' true-crime tale Wonderland for director James Cox. Christina Applegate, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow and Josh Lucas are in talks to round out the cast of the film, which begins shooting next month. Holmes was perhaps the most famous porn star of his time; he made more than 2,000 hard-core movies and slept with more than 10,000 women. (His life was one of the inspirations for Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 film Boogie Nights.) A drug addict, he died from AIDS-related complications in 1988 at the age of 43. Lions Gate's project will not be a biopic, but a true-crime tale focusing on a specific time in Holmes' life, namely his implication in what is known as the Laurel Canyon Murders in 1981, a quadruple homicide on Wonderland Avenue that also involved his teenage lover (Bosworth). Kudrow would play Holmes' wife, Sharon, with Lucas and Applegate as Holmes' friends Ron and Susan Lawnius. Todd Sanovitz, D. Loriston Scott, James Cox and Captain Mauzner wrote the script, which is being produced by Holly Wiersma. Lions Gate, Mike Paseornek, Marc Butan, Tom Ortenberg and Peter Block are executive producing.
- 10/1/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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