Director Sergio Sollima sets the template for twenty years of violent action cinema for Rough Tough Charles Bronson. Precise stunt scenes and clever direction are at the service of a script that can’t produce a convincing line of dialogue. It’s a mishmosh of sex, bullets and car chases. Bronson is betrayed by his love for Jill Ireland, and Telly Savalas is shoehorned in as a (surprise!) nasty gangster. Much of it does play like gangbusters — the opening and closing especially — and the dynamic title instrumental is one of maestro Ennio Morricone’s best.
Violent City
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 109 + 96 min. / Città violenta, The Family, Final Shot / Street Date May 17, 2022 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Michel Constantin, Telly Savalas, Umberto Orsini.
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Production Design: Francesco Bronzi
Art Director: Franco Fumigalli
Film Editor: Nino Baragli
Stunts: Rémy Julienne, Goffredo Unger
Original...
Violent City
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 109 + 96 min. / Città violenta, The Family, Final Shot / Street Date May 17, 2022 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Michel Constantin, Telly Savalas, Umberto Orsini.
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Production Design: Francesco Bronzi
Art Director: Franco Fumigalli
Film Editor: Nino Baragli
Stunts: Rémy Julienne, Goffredo Unger
Original...
- 7/5/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Barbie Bey! Beyonce, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy upped their Halloween costume game on Monday, stepping out as some of the most iconic toys of all time.
More: Beyoncé Recreates Salt-n-Pepa's Unforgettable 'Push It' Look for Halloween Weekend
The “Flawless” singer, 35, dressed in the same outfit as the original 1959 Barbie doll, rocking the classic black and white one-piece swimsuit while wearing her hair in a high ponytail with oversized Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, and a pink fur coat. She posed inside of a box that read “Black Barbie.”
Meanwhile, Jay Z, 46, rocked a tuxedo and large black wig, while standing inside a box that read, “40th Anniversary Ken. Black Collector Edition.”
The couple’s 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, posed in between her parents, wearing a black leather jacket with the Barbie logo across the back and a purple sequin skirt while holding a microphone. The family was spotted out in their costumes in NYC on their way to...
More: Beyoncé Recreates Salt-n-Pepa's Unforgettable 'Push It' Look for Halloween Weekend
The “Flawless” singer, 35, dressed in the same outfit as the original 1959 Barbie doll, rocking the classic black and white one-piece swimsuit while wearing her hair in a high ponytail with oversized Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, and a pink fur coat. She posed inside of a box that read “Black Barbie.”
Meanwhile, Jay Z, 46, rocked a tuxedo and large black wig, while standing inside a box that read, “40th Anniversary Ken. Black Collector Edition.”
The couple’s 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, posed in between her parents, wearing a black leather jacket with the Barbie logo across the back and a purple sequin skirt while holding a microphone. The family was spotted out in their costumes in NYC on their way to...
- 11/1/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
We are still months away from the premiere of the second season of the Starz network's pirate action drama "Black Sails". Yet the network is happy enough with the show they've already renewed it for a third season to air in early 2016.
This isn't unprecedented. Starz renewed the series for a second season a full five months before the show premiered its first. Even so, this is a big vote of confidence from the network which has previously struggled to get dramas that go beyond two seasons. 'Sails' marks only the third to do so on the network after "Spartacus" and "Da Vinci's Demons".
The series, a rather adult prequel to "Treasure Island," stars Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint and Luke Arnold as a young John Silver. The first season averaged a solid 5.3 million total viewers per episode in the United States, and the show has also been a big hit internationally.
This isn't unprecedented. Starz renewed the series for a second season a full five months before the show premiered its first. Even so, this is a big vote of confidence from the network which has previously struggled to get dramas that go beyond two seasons. 'Sails' marks only the third to do so on the network after "Spartacus" and "Da Vinci's Demons".
The series, a rather adult prequel to "Treasure Island," stars Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint and Luke Arnold as a young John Silver. The first season averaged a solid 5.3 million total viewers per episode in the United States, and the show has also been a big hit internationally.
- 10/12/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Reviewed by Chris Wright, Morehorror.com
Absurd” (1981)
Directed By: Joe D'Amato (As Peter Newman)
Written By: George Eastman
Starring: George Eastman (Mikos), Annie Belle (Emily), Charles Borromel (Sergeant Engleman), Katya Berger (Katia Bennett), Kasimir (Willy Bennett), Hanja Kochansky (Carol), Ian Danby (Ian Bennett), Ted Rusoff (Dr. Kramer), Edmund Purdom (Father), Cindy Leadbetter (Peggy), Lucia Ramirez (Angela), Michele Soavi (Biker), Martin Sorrentino (Deputy), Goffredo Unger (Machine Shop Owner)
“Absurd” is definitely absurd. This movie is truly grotesque at times. Joe D’Amato’s movies do not shy away from extremely gory moments. This Italian film is listed among the 39 prosecuted films listed on the British “video nasty” list that were banned entirely for graphic content. This film is under various names. In America, Wizard Video released a VHS big box with a new label called “Monster Hunter.” In some countries it was tacked on to the “Zombi” label as “Zombi 6: Monster Hunter.
Absurd” (1981)
Directed By: Joe D'Amato (As Peter Newman)
Written By: George Eastman
Starring: George Eastman (Mikos), Annie Belle (Emily), Charles Borromel (Sergeant Engleman), Katya Berger (Katia Bennett), Kasimir (Willy Bennett), Hanja Kochansky (Carol), Ian Danby (Ian Bennett), Ted Rusoff (Dr. Kramer), Edmund Purdom (Father), Cindy Leadbetter (Peggy), Lucia Ramirez (Angela), Michele Soavi (Biker), Martin Sorrentino (Deputy), Goffredo Unger (Machine Shop Owner)
“Absurd” is definitely absurd. This movie is truly grotesque at times. Joe D’Amato’s movies do not shy away from extremely gory moments. This Italian film is listed among the 39 prosecuted films listed on the British “video nasty” list that were banned entirely for graphic content. This film is under various names. In America, Wizard Video released a VHS big box with a new label called “Monster Hunter.” In some countries it was tacked on to the “Zombi” label as “Zombi 6: Monster Hunter.
- 8/28/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Black Sails, Season 1: Episode 1 – “I.”
Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine
Directed by Neil Marshall
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
Drifting into the largely unexplored waters of television shows based on pirates, Starz has set its swashbuckling seafarer, Black Sails, upon us to fill that deep void Pirates of the Caribbean left in the hearts of every person ever. As we’ve seen with certain zombie series, transitioning between film and television can be a rough process for genres. How does one make a pirate narrative fit into an arc that could potentially span several years? What about the pirate world is worth immersing viewers in it for that long? These are questions that Black Sails has to deal with and tries to address in its pilot. And while “I.” doesn’t have the flare or budget of a proper ships and swords adventure film or a...
Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine
Directed by Neil Marshall
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
Drifting into the largely unexplored waters of television shows based on pirates, Starz has set its swashbuckling seafarer, Black Sails, upon us to fill that deep void Pirates of the Caribbean left in the hearts of every person ever. As we’ve seen with certain zombie series, transitioning between film and television can be a rough process for genres. How does one make a pirate narrative fit into an arc that could potentially span several years? What about the pirate world is worth immersing viewers in it for that long? These are questions that Black Sails has to deal with and tries to address in its pilot. And while “I.” doesn’t have the flare or budget of a proper ships and swords adventure film or a...
- 1/26/2014
- by Sean Colletti
- SoundOnSight
Starz sailed into this year's New York Comic-Con with brand new trailers for two original series, namely the highly-anticipated "Black Sails," and the returning series "Da Vinci’s Demons." "Black Sails," an original series executive produced by "Transformers" and "Bad Boys" director Michael Bay, is a pirate drama which takes place twenty years before the events in Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic book "Treasure Island." The first season will run for eight episodes and centers on pirate Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his crew of pillagers, who take on a new crew member named John Silver as they fight for the survival of the criminal-friendly New...
- 10/12/2013
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
The settings of Starz's series "Black Sails" and "Da Vinci's Demons" are separated by an ocean and a few hundred years in time, but they are both very much in keeping with the Starz brand of highly charged period dramas.
The cable channel released trailers for Season 2 of "Demons" and the inaugural run of "Black Sails" at New York Comic-Con on Friday. Both are full of men declaiming about destiny and honor, battle scenes and steamy sex.
"Black Sails," which premieres in January, is a prequel to "Treasure Island" focusing on Capt. Flint (Toby Stephens) and a young John Silver (Luke Arnold).
"Da Vinci's Demons" picks up with Leonardo (Tom Riley) working to defend Florence against the machinations of Rome while searching far and wide for the Book of Leaves and his own history. It's set to return in the spring.
The cable channel released trailers for Season 2 of "Demons" and the inaugural run of "Black Sails" at New York Comic-Con on Friday. Both are full of men declaiming about destiny and honor, battle scenes and steamy sex.
"Black Sails," which premieres in January, is a prequel to "Treasure Island" focusing on Capt. Flint (Toby Stephens) and a young John Silver (Luke Arnold).
"Da Vinci's Demons" picks up with Leonardo (Tom Riley) working to defend Florence against the machinations of Rome while searching far and wide for the Book of Leaves and his own history. It's set to return in the spring.
- 10/12/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Starz has proved itself to be a champion of period dramas during its push into original programming. From Camelot to Magic City, Spartacus to Da Vinci’s Demons, Starz has never shied away from delving deep into the histories of our world to find gripping stories to tell. The latest series to travel back in time and explore a different era is Black Sails, from executive producer Michael Bay. We’re still more than half a year away from the series’ premiere, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start getting excited now. To start things off, Starz has put up a few teases for us in the form of some key art and a couple of videos.
The key art for Black Sails, which THR reports is premiering in January 2014, evokes the classic imagery of the skull and crossbones, the universal symbol for pirates, only this image uses...
The key art for Black Sails, which THR reports is premiering in January 2014, evokes the classic imagery of the skull and crossbones, the universal symbol for pirates, only this image uses...
- 5/7/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
Starz has unveiled the first look at "Treasure Island"-inspired action series "Black Sails" from executive producer Michael Bay, and it's exactly what you'd expect from a Starz/Bay collaboration.
Set to premiere in 2014, the eight-episode series is the latest in Starz's brand of racy historical adventures including the recently concluded "Spartacus" and the recently launched "Da Vinci's Demons."
Set twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island," the series centers on brilliant and feared pirate Captain Flint (Toby Stephens, who played the villain in "Die Another Day"), who accepts fast talking young man John Silver (Australian TV veteran Luke Arnold) onto his crew.
"Black Sails" was created by showrunner and executive producer Jon Steinberg (the of creator "Jericho" and "Human Target") and co-executive producer Robert Levine ("Touch").
The series is currently filming in Cape Town, South Africa, and also stars Zach McGowan ("Shameless"), Hannah New ("Maleficent...
Set to premiere in 2014, the eight-episode series is the latest in Starz's brand of racy historical adventures including the recently concluded "Spartacus" and the recently launched "Da Vinci's Demons."
Set twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island," the series centers on brilliant and feared pirate Captain Flint (Toby Stephens, who played the villain in "Die Another Day"), who accepts fast talking young man John Silver (Australian TV veteran Luke Arnold) onto his crew.
"Black Sails" was created by showrunner and executive producer Jon Steinberg (the of creator "Jericho" and "Human Target") and co-executive producer Robert Levine ("Touch").
The series is currently filming in Cape Town, South Africa, and also stars Zach McGowan ("Shameless"), Hannah New ("Maleficent...
- 4/17/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for Starz. The premium cable channel had a strong launch of historical fantasy "Da Vinci's Demons," created by "Man of Steel" writer David S. Goyer, last week, and today has unveiled the first trailer for 2014 series "Black Sails," an eight-episode swashbuckler that takes place 20 years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic "Treasure Island." The pirate drama comes from executive producer Michael Bay, and is the blockbuster king's first real venture into television. "The Descent" filmmaker Neil Marshall, who attracted a lot of praise for helming the battle-at-sea "Blackwater" episode of "Game of Thrones" last year, directed the "Black Sails" pilot. Toby Stephens ("Die Another Day") plays pirate Captain Flint in the series, while Luke Arnold plays a fast-talking newcomer to the crew who goes by the name of John Silver. Because this is a cable series, the trailer features some apparently requisite girl-on-girl make-outs in addition to.
- 4/17/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
AC Comics
Golden Age Greats Spotlight Volume 12 Outrageous Girls Strike Back Tp, $29.95
Antarctic Press
Victorian Secret Agents Owls Of The Ironwork Isle #1 (Of 5), $3.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #265 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #265 (Renae De Liz Variant Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #233, $3.99
Knuckles The Echidna Archives Volume 4 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Sonic Universe #51 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #51 (Patrick Spaziante Variant Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #28, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #5 (Cover A Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
Idolized #5 (Cover B Rachel Clark Photo), $3.99
Idolized #5 (Cover C Rachel Clark Photo), Ar
Jirni #1 (Of 5)(Paolo Pantalena Aspen Reserved Cover), $1.00
Jirni #1 (Of 5)(Paolo Pantalena Direct Market Cover), $1.00
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #27 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover...
AC Comics
Golden Age Greats Spotlight Volume 12 Outrageous Girls Strike Back Tp, $29.95
Antarctic Press
Victorian Secret Agents Owls Of The Ironwork Isle #1 (Of 5), $3.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #265 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #265 (Renae De Liz Variant Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #233, $3.99
Knuckles The Echidna Archives Volume 4 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Sonic Universe #51 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #51 (Patrick Spaziante Variant Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #28, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #5 (Cover A Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
Idolized #5 (Cover B Rachel Clark Photo), $3.99
Idolized #5 (Cover C Rachel Clark Photo), Ar
Jirni #1 (Of 5)(Paolo Pantalena Aspen Reserved Cover), $1.00
Jirni #1 (Of 5)(Paolo Pantalena Direct Market Cover), $1.00
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #27 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover...
- 4/14/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Like the roundtable Q & A posted earlier with the directors of Disney’s 50th animated film, Tangled, we were given another great opportunity to talk to someone involved with the film. This time around it’s with legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, who has worked on such classics as The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers, The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, Beauty & the Beast, and Aladdin.
The Q&A was pretty insightful into the animation process, enjoy! (questions in bold, answers in italicize)
Was it strange — after being a pencil & notebook guy for all those years — to suddenly be drawing on a tablet?
Glen Keane / : The syntec tablet at first was very slippery with the stylus pen on glass and it took a couple of weeks to get used to that but I quickly found that there were benefits to it. I could animate very quickly moving from one...
The Q&A was pretty insightful into the animation process, enjoy! (questions in bold, answers in italicize)
Was it strange — after being a pencil & notebook guy for all those years — to suddenly be drawing on a tablet?
Glen Keane / : The syntec tablet at first was very slippery with the stylus pen on glass and it took a couple of weeks to get used to that but I quickly found that there were benefits to it. I could animate very quickly moving from one...
- 3/18/2011
- by Marc Vibbert
- FusedFilm
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