The Great British Bake Off, which airs on Netflix in the U.S., crowned its latest winner on Wednesday’s (November 29) Season 14 finale, with underdog Matty Egell taking home the trophy. Edgell entered the competition as a self-described “underdog,” believing he “wasn’t good enough” to battle the much more experienced bakers. At one point, he didn’t even think he had what it took to apply for the show but eventually signed up after encouragement from his fiancée. Edgell entered the latest series with the skills learned from his grandmother while growing up with a point to prove. Across the ten weeks, Edgell and his fellow contestants baked everything from vertical layer cake, illusion biscuits, cottage loaves, cheesecake, mini picnic pies, spiced buns, treacle sponge, sausage rolls, and tarte aux pommes. Channel 4/YouTube Edgell impressed judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith over the course of the 30 Challenges, earning...
- 12/1/2023
- TV Insider
Stars: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Morganne Slemp, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Sammi Rotibi, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Megan Duffy | Written by Alexander Aja, Gregory Levasseur | Directed by Franck Khalfoun
While aware that there is another Maniac review here on Nerdly, I felt the urge to review it myself after sitting down with the movie for the second time and being filled with the need to unleash words.
The original Maniac hit our screens in 1980 with Joe Spinell sludging up our televisions with his disturbingly dirty portrayal of Frank, the scalp obsessed nut-job with a heart of mould. It was a great horror movie with a fantastic lead performance and top notch gore courtesy of the maestro of visceral explosions, Tom Savini, who also has a small but memorable part in the original film.
Upon hearing the news a couple of years ago that Maniac was going to be...
While aware that there is another Maniac review here on Nerdly, I felt the urge to review it myself after sitting down with the movie for the second time and being filled with the need to unleash words.
The original Maniac hit our screens in 1980 with Joe Spinell sludging up our televisions with his disturbingly dirty portrayal of Frank, the scalp obsessed nut-job with a heart of mould. It was a great horror movie with a fantastic lead performance and top notch gore courtesy of the maestro of visceral explosions, Tom Savini, who also has a small but memorable part in the original film.
Upon hearing the news a couple of years ago that Maniac was going to be...
- 8/31/2013
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Stars: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Morganne Slemp, Genevieve Alexandra, America Olivo, Sammi Rotibi, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Megan Duffy | Written by Alexander Aja, Gregory Levasseur | Directed by Franck Khalfoun
After helming remakes of The Hills Have Eyes and Piranha, the gang behind the “trapped in a parking lot with a psycho” film P2 reunite for yet another remake of a 70s horror movie, this time the notorious video nasty starring Joe Spinell and directed by William Lustig - Maniac. Only this time it’s Frodo’s turn to go on a homicidal trip!
Yes, everyone’s favourite hobbit Elijah Wood steps into the shoes of Joe Spinell as the deranged Frank, owner of a quasi-abandoned mannequin store and all-round creepy dude who, to the outside world, seems like a typical loner. However Frank has issues, lots of them – migraines, hallucinations, strange Ocd-like compulsions – this is a man who...
After helming remakes of The Hills Have Eyes and Piranha, the gang behind the “trapped in a parking lot with a psycho” film P2 reunite for yet another remake of a 70s horror movie, this time the notorious video nasty starring Joe Spinell and directed by William Lustig - Maniac. Only this time it’s Frodo’s turn to go on a homicidal trip!
Yes, everyone’s favourite hobbit Elijah Wood steps into the shoes of Joe Spinell as the deranged Frank, owner of a quasi-abandoned mannequin store and all-round creepy dude who, to the outside world, seems like a typical loner. However Frank has issues, lots of them – migraines, hallucinations, strange Ocd-like compulsions – this is a man who...
- 6/21/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
See the fifth poster for Elijah Wood starrer Maniac, directed by Franck Khalfoun. Written by Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur, C.A. Rosenberg and Joe Spinell (original script), the film opens May 26th via IFC Films and also includes Nora Arnezeder, Liane Balaban, Dan Hunter, Joshua De La Garza, America Olivo, Ron Reznik, Genevieve Alexandra, Megan Duffy and Steffinnie Phrommany. Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt.
- 5/22/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The 1980′s horror-classic remake, Maniac, starring Elijah Wood, still doesn’t have a domestic release date at this time, although we expect it to arrive some time later this year.
On January 3rd, the full 16-song soundtrack was released on iTunes, which fans can buy for $10.99. Each individual song is also available for 99 cents.
The cover art for this CD has also been released, and it seems they are taking a page from the original Maniac poster.
You can take a look at the soundtrack art, compare it with the original film’s poster and tell us what you think in the comments.
Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and also stars Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.
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On January 3rd, the full 16-song soundtrack was released on iTunes, which fans can buy for $10.99. Each individual song is also available for 99 cents.
The cover art for this CD has also been released, and it seems they are taking a page from the original Maniac poster.
You can take a look at the soundtrack art, compare it with the original film’s poster and tell us what you think in the comments.
Maniac comes to theaters in 2013 and also stars Hank Azaria, Nora Arnezeder, Sal Landi, Délé Ogundiran, Dan Hunter. The film is directed by Franck Khalfoun.
Click to continue reading Maniac Soundtrack Cover Art Pays Homage to Original Film...
- 1/7/2013
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
According to the unreliable IMDb, the incredibly sexy America Olivo (Friday the 13th, Bitch Slap) will play the mother of Frank (Elijah Wood) in Franck Khalfoun's now-filming remake of the 1980's classic Maniac. They also report that Morgane Slemp, Sal Landi, Dan Hunter, Freedom, Délé Ogundiran, Steffinnie Phrommany and Joshua De La Garza will also star alongside previously announced Nora Arnezeder and Genevieve Alexandra. Produced by Alex Aja, "Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill."...
- 12/9/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ben C. Lucas’ Wasted on the Young is one of seven Australian films selected to screen at the Pusan International Film Festival in Korea next month. Young will be screened in the world cinema category along with Jim Loach’s Oranges and Sunshine, and Ivan Sen’s Dreamland.
Belinda Chayko’s Lou will screen in the flash forward section and The Kiss directed by Ashley Page, will be shown in the wide angle – short film showcase category.
Patrick Hughes’ Red Hill and Andrew Traucki’s The Reef have been selected to show in the midnight passion program – a diverse genre category, that recognises entertainment value.
Screen Australia’s Head of Production Investment Ross Matthews said: “It’s great to see such an exciting line-up of Australian films screening at Pusan, which has established itself as one of Asia’s most dynamic film events.”
Wasted on the Young tells the story...
Belinda Chayko’s Lou will screen in the flash forward section and The Kiss directed by Ashley Page, will be shown in the wide angle – short film showcase category.
Patrick Hughes’ Red Hill and Andrew Traucki’s The Reef have been selected to show in the midnight passion program – a diverse genre category, that recognises entertainment value.
Screen Australia’s Head of Production Investment Ross Matthews said: “It’s great to see such an exciting line-up of Australian films screening at Pusan, which has established itself as one of Asia’s most dynamic film events.”
Wasted on the Young tells the story...
- 9/14/2010
- by georginap
- Encore Magazine
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