Many musicians have dabbled with movies, but few have stuck it out and become as well known separately for their film work as director/d.p./editor Quentin Dupieux. Formerly best known as electronica artist Mr. Oizo, Dupieux began making short films at age 15. His first two features — 2002′s Nonfilm and Steak — didn’t attract attention outside of France, but 2010′s Rubber introduced him to a wider audience. The film follows killer tire Robert’s deadly road trip across California, beginning with a direct-to-the-audience monologue from actor Stephen Spinella explaining Dupieux’s philosophy of narrative and his bizarre sense of humor. “In the …...
- 3/27/2013
- by Vadim Rizov
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
I'm hoping enough people have seen Quentin Dupieux's Rubber so that headline makes sense. With Rubber out on DVD and his new film Wrong making the festival rounds, the supreme king of No Reason cinema has recently uploaded his 2001 film debut Nonfilm for our viewing pleasure. As Mr Oizo himself explains: Nonfilm is unwatchable.Nonfilm is my first attempt to make a movie (failed).Nonfilm is the essence of the 'No Reason'.Nonfilm is Rubber's handicapped brother.Nonfilm is a wild animal.Nonfilm contains only One joke.Nonfilm has been shot with Flat Eric's money.Nonfilm is great if you know how to watch it. Try.Personally I love Dupieux's special brand of cinema. Making Lambs Anger is one of my favourite things ever -- I like to imagine all albums are made this way....
- 1/28/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Magnet Releasing’s artsy-grindhouse film in Rubber (review here) is coming to Blu-ray and DVD June 7th as they’ve made public in a press release.
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and wholly original.
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and wholly original.
- 5/6/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
After jumping up and down and pumping our fists for over an hour, the time has come to share this incredible late-breaking information with everyone:
Next Thursday, March 31, the great, the legendary Wings Hauser will be joining us for one night only for a screening of his immortal classic Vice Squad at 10pm and a midnight advance screening of his newest film, the modern classic Rubber, opening at Ritz on April 1!
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to spend some time with one of the most intense men on planet Earth and enjoy hours of cinematic rage with the screen’s greatest beast. Plus, there will be a very special live musical surprise!
Only double feature tickets will be available in advance, but individual show tickets will be on sale at the door for each film if any are available. The double feature tickets are $20. Sell your blood if you have to,...
Next Thursday, March 31, the great, the legendary Wings Hauser will be joining us for one night only for a screening of his immortal classic Vice Squad at 10pm and a midnight advance screening of his newest film, the modern classic Rubber, opening at Ritz on April 1!
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to spend some time with one of the most intense men on planet Earth and enjoy hours of cinematic rage with the screen’s greatest beast. Plus, there will be a very special live musical surprise!
Only double feature tickets will be available in advance, but individual show tickets will be on sale at the door for each film if any are available. The double feature tickets are $20. Sell your blood if you have to,...
- 3/25/2011
- by Lars Nilsen
- OriginalAlamo.com
A new poster for Quentin Dupieux’s killer tire movie Rubber has arrived, and boy is it bloody. If you have not seen the trailer, check that out here.
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart,...
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart,...
- 3/21/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
You may remember a few weeks ago we unveiled the trailer for what has to be the most peculiar film of the year, if not of the last ten years – Rubber. So taken with the outlandish premise were we, that the trailer also featured as our clip of the week the following week.
The brain child of French director, Quentin Dupieux, Rubber tells the story of a discarded tyre, “Robert” who, having been abandoned in the Californian desert, suddenly comes to life and discovers his deadly telepathic powers. Now with nothing left to lose (except maybe some tyre tread) and a thirst for blood, Robert is on the rampage, and no one is safe.
Well with that in mind, Rubber has an awesome new poster to go along with it’s trailer. Featuring Robert on a bloody trailer of destruction, it’s certainly a keeper – I may have to see...
The brain child of French director, Quentin Dupieux, Rubber tells the story of a discarded tyre, “Robert” who, having been abandoned in the Californian desert, suddenly comes to life and discovers his deadly telepathic powers. Now with nothing left to lose (except maybe some tyre tread) and a thirst for blood, Robert is on the rampage, and no one is safe.
Well with that in mind, Rubber has an awesome new poster to go along with it’s trailer. Featuring Robert on a bloody trailer of destruction, it’s certainly a keeper – I may have to see...
- 3/21/2011
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
Cinemagoers have become accustomed to the idea of faceless movie serial killers thanks to the bemasked likes of Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Leatherface, and the assorted knife-wielding maniacs of the Scream franchise. But the new film Rubber (which is currently available on VOD and hits theaters on April 1) features a murderer who is also lacking arms, legs, and a body. In fact, the movie’s villain is a discarded car tire that, for reasons which are never even remotely explained, comes to life in the California desert and starts making people’s heads explode with his psychokinetic powers. (We know...
- 3/4/2011
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
I can’t think of many other movies in the past, oh, five years that are as high concept as Rubber. Directed by Quentin Dupieux, the film is centered around Robert. The thing is, Robert is a tire. Who kills people. Just that idea has made me want to see the film since I first read about it months and months ago. While we had a first trailer, Hulu has been kind enough to give us a new, red band look at the movie.
And it’s a pretty fun trailer, too. There seems to be a certain confidence on display, as no real acknowledgment seems to be given of how absurd the concept is. I like that, as it makes me think that the filmmakers, while aiming for humor, actually took the movie seriously. It looks fairly beautiful; like a real movie. You can watch it below, or over...
And it’s a pretty fun trailer, too. There seems to be a certain confidence on display, as no real acknowledgment seems to be given of how absurd the concept is. I like that, as it makes me think that the filmmakers, while aiming for humor, actually took the movie seriously. It looks fairly beautiful; like a real movie. You can watch it below, or over...
- 3/3/2011
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
New red band trailer for Quentin Dupieux 'Rubber,' starring Stephen Spinella, Roxane Mesquida, Jack Plotnick, Wings Hauser, Ethan Cohn and Charley Koontz.
'Rubber' is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and...
'Rubber' is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and...
- 3/3/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
Exploding heads. Now that’s what we’re talking about. Hulu released the red band trailer for the horror film “Rubber.” The official synopsis is: “’Rubber’ is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.” The film is directed and written by Quentin Dupieux (“Steak,” “Nonfilm”). It stars Stephen Spinella (“Desperate Housewives”), Roxane Mesquida...
- 3/3/2011
- LRMonline.com
Magnet is going to open the very strange-sounding film Rubber in theaters in April, but the movie is already playing On Demand. All those I know who have been watching the film (and who have seen it at festivals) love the picture, and I can't wait to see it. Now there is a red-band trailer to whet your appetite in case the other trailers and the Olly Moss and Boris Vallejo [1] posters didn't do the trick. If you've seen the earlier trailers for the film (here [2] and here [3]) a lot of this footage will be familiar, but this edit is pretty good. Rubber isn't a movie with a lot of really beautiful locations, but it is quite well shot. Some of the individual shots in this trailer are just beautiful. It is a red-band clip due to violence and printed profanity, so use that info at your discretion with respect...
- 3/3/2011
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Quentin Dupieux has directed what could be the coolest and most bizarre film ever made. Rubber is the story of a car tyre coming to life and ‘roaming the bleak landscape’ of a Us desert. Oh and it’s got telepathic powers which means it can blow shit up at will. Do you want to see it yet?
The film is released in April on Blu-ray and DVD along with several special screenings around the UK. Is Rubber destined to become a cult classic? We hope so! Check out the Us trailer and revel in the genius and sheer lunacy! French actress Roxane Mesquida is in this too! Judging from the trailer it looks like Bruno Dumont’s TwentyNine Palms via the music video by Hammer and Tongs for Blur’s Coffee and T.V. track… or something like that.
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire...
The film is released in April on Blu-ray and DVD along with several special screenings around the UK. Is Rubber destined to become a cult classic? We hope so! Check out the Us trailer and revel in the genius and sheer lunacy! French actress Roxane Mesquida is in this too! Judging from the trailer it looks like Bruno Dumont’s TwentyNine Palms via the music video by Hammer and Tongs for Blur’s Coffee and T.V. track… or something like that.
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire...
- 3/3/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
The rubber hits the road in this brand new one sheet poster for Quentin Dupieux over the top horror flick Rubber. Its about a killer tire Bidites, what is not to love? Feast on the poster after the break...
April 1st, 2011 is the date horror fans will finally get a chance to witness this in theaters. As with most of Magnet's releases they will run it via Video On Demand on February 25 giving everyone the chance to see this odd ball of a film. Feast on the trailer for the movie about a killer psychic tire below. We don't make this stuff up kids!
Plot Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy...
April 1st, 2011 is the date horror fans will finally get a chance to witness this in theaters. As with most of Magnet's releases they will run it via Video On Demand on February 25 giving everyone the chance to see this odd ball of a film. Feast on the trailer for the movie about a killer psychic tire below. We don't make this stuff up kids!
Plot Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy...
- 2/28/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
It can't be all that easy to sell a movie about a killer tire, but Magnet is really making an effort with Quentin Dupieux's movie Rubber, which has played several festivals over the last nine months and is available On Demand as of this past weekend. (Check out the trailer here. [1]) One of the best ways to sell it might be to key in on the simple stuff, like women and the sense of strange that pervades the movie. We've already seen a poster for the film, created by Olly Moss for Fantastic Fest [2], but this is an image in a totally different direction. Boris Vallejo was famously the cover artist for fantasy and sci-fi paperbacks, and has done occasional movie poster work over the years. (The first two Vacation movies, and the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie, for example.) Now he's back to sell Rubber, and his image...
- 2/28/2011
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Apple has debuted a new poster for kooky French dude Quentin Dupieux’s killer rubber movie, “Rubber”. Please to enjoy. Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and wholly original tribute to the cinematic concept of no reason.
- 2/26/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
New trailer for the rather insane 'Rubber' directed by Quentin Dupieux aka Mr. Oizo and starring Stephen Spinella, Roxane Mesquida and Jack Plotnick
'Rubber' is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny...
'Rubber' is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny...
- 1/24/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
French filmmaker and music-producer Quentin Dupieux’s killer tire movie ‘Rubber’. Who knows why Robert the killer tire comes to life and goes on a murderous rampage and who really cares? This nonsensical tale of a tire with a vicious streak seems so retarded, I feel compelled to watch it. Believe it or not, ‘Rubber’ played at Cannes Fantastic Fest, AFI and a few others to surprisingly good reviews. Magnet picked up the film, which will be released to VOD on February 25, then in theaters on April 1.Even though it’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, I would watch it. If only for the exploding heads.Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the...
- 1/19/2011
- LRMonline.com
A trailer for Rubber is now available online. Written, directed, and scored by Quentin Dupieux, Rubber is without a doubt one of the oddest films to come out last year – a comedy / horror / coming-of-age piece about a killer tire with telepathic powers which he uses frequently to explode the heads of his victims.
To check out the trailer for yourself, hit the jump. Rubber played the Fantasia Film Festival last year and I got a very positive review of the film here.
It will be available on-demand on February 25th before hitting theaters April 1st.
Here’s the trailer [from Apple]:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
To check out the trailer for yourself, hit the jump. Rubber played the Fantasia Film Festival last year and I got a very positive review of the film here.
It will be available on-demand on February 25th before hitting theaters April 1st.
Here’s the trailer [from Apple]:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.
- 1/19/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Magnet has released a new trailer for Quentin Dupieux’s killer tire movie Rubber.
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and wholly original tribute to the cinematic concept of no reason.
Check...
Synopsis:
Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, Rubber is a smart, funny and wholly original tribute to the cinematic concept of no reason.
Check...
- 1/19/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
We promise you this isn't a remake because we're certain you've never heard this tale told before. Many of you will remember the teaser trailer we showed back on New Years Eve displaying the sheer brilliance of Quentin Dupieux’s killer tire movie Rubber. Today we get a full length trailer and the April 1st (April Fool's Day) release date fits this movie to the T...
April 1st, 2011 is the date horror fans will finally get a chance to witness this in theaters. As with most of Magnet's releases they will run it via Video On Demand on February 25 giving everyone the chance to see this odd ball of a film. Feast on the trailer for the movie about a killer psychic tire below. We don't make this stuff up kids!
Plot Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and...
April 1st, 2011 is the date horror fans will finally get a chance to witness this in theaters. As with most of Magnet's releases they will run it via Video On Demand on February 25 giving everyone the chance to see this odd ball of a film. Feast on the trailer for the movie about a killer psychic tire below. We don't make this stuff up kids!
Plot Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and...
- 1/19/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
You've already seen a short teaser trailer [1] for Quentin Dupieux’s killer tire movie Rubber but now that its April 1 release date [2] is fast approaching, Magnet has released the real deal: a two-and-a-half minute glimpse at one of the most unique films to get a release in recent years. Having experience this movie first hand, here's my 2 cents on this trailer. It gives away a lot. You don't know it's doing so, it just looks like a bunch of really weird images edited together, but if any of those images stick in your head, they could hypothetically taint your enjoyment of this absolutely original, you-don't-know-where-it's-going film. Still, a lot of you don't care about that sort of thing and if you don't, you're gonna love this trailer. Check it out after the jump. To check out the trailer in full, glorious HD, head over to Apple [3]. Here's the plot description of Rubber.
- 1/18/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Apple has revealed the trailer for Rubber, a film directed by Quentin Dupieux that takes place in the California desert and centers on the adventures of a telepathic killer tire named Robert. The film's synopsis describes Rubber as a "tribute to the cinematic concept of no reason" and I have to admit I can't wait to see it. Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a...
- 1/18/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
From director Quentin Dupieux (also known as the electro-musician Mr. Oizo), comes the killer tire film you’ve been waiting for. Since its Cannes premiere, the film has been receiving positive reviews (including our own) on its festival run and now it finally is getting a release thanks to Magnet Releasing. The first trailer below hints at the potential quirky fun for the the film starring a tire, Stephen Spinella, Roxane Mesquida, Jack Plotnick, and Wings Hauser. See it below via Apple.
Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans,...
Synopsis: Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans,...
- 1/18/2011
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
By Eric Isaac - January 15, 2011
In "Rubber," directed by Quentin Dupieux, why does a tire inexplicably come to life and devote that life to killing things? No reason. This film, as bizarre a concept as it might be to wrap your head around (not the-tire-coming-to-life part, but the part about things happening incessantly for no reason), is quite a comical film.
The movie opens with a nervous-looking man holding a few dozen binoculars in each hand on a dirt road littered with upright chairs blocking the path. A car barrels down the path knocking over each chair. The car stops, the trunk pops open and a sheriff (Stephen Spinella) pops out holding a glass of water. He begins to explain the concept of “no reason” in what appears to be an attempt to break the fourth wall but he is really talking to a group of spectators behind a velvet rope.
In "Rubber," directed by Quentin Dupieux, why does a tire inexplicably come to life and devote that life to killing things? No reason. This film, as bizarre a concept as it might be to wrap your head around (not the-tire-coming-to-life part, but the part about things happening incessantly for no reason), is quite a comical film.
The movie opens with a nervous-looking man holding a few dozen binoculars in each hand on a dirt road littered with upright chairs blocking the path. A car barrels down the path knocking over each chair. The car stops, the trunk pops open and a sheriff (Stephen Spinella) pops out holding a glass of water. He begins to explain the concept of “no reason” in what appears to be an attempt to break the fourth wall but he is really talking to a group of spectators behind a velvet rope.
- 1/16/2011
- by Screen Comment
- Screen Comment
By Ali Naderzad - December 15, 2010
When music and cinema are allied together. From French electro musician Mr. Oizo, aka Quentin Dupieux ("Steak," "Nonfilm"), comes "Rubber," a smart, funny and completely original tribute to the cinematic concept of "no reason."
"Rubber" is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. Why? No reason...
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, Robert’s attention soon turns to humans, in particular a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.
When music and cinema are allied together. From French electro musician Mr. Oizo, aka Quentin Dupieux ("Steak," "Nonfilm"), comes "Rubber," a smart, funny and completely original tribute to the cinematic concept of "no reason."
"Rubber" is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. Why? No reason...
At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, Robert’s attention soon turns to humans, in particular a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.
- 12/14/2010
- by Screen Comment
- Screen Comment
The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired Us rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic’s Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to wreak havoc on small desert creatures and various lost items, his attention soon turns to humans, resulting in the most gory vehicular-related mayhem inflicted on screen by an “inanimate” object since Christine.
"Robert the tire has to be the most unforgettable villain of the decade,...
"Robert the tire has to be the most unforgettable villain of the decade,...
- 5/21/2010
- MoviesOnline.ca
Headline says it all, really. Read on for the press release.
Cannes - May 20, 2010 - The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired Us rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic's Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to wreak havoc on small desert creatures and various lost items, his attention soon turns to humans, resulting in the most gory vehicular-related mayhem inflicted on screen by an "inanimate" object since Christine.
Cannes - May 20, 2010 - The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired Us rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic's Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to wreak havoc on small desert creatures and various lost items, his attention soon turns to humans, resulting in the most gory vehicular-related mayhem inflicted on screen by an "inanimate" object since Christine.
- 5/20/2010
- Screen Anarchy
A couple of weeks ago we told you about what looks to be one of the strangest movies we've ever seen, Rubber. So strange in fact we knew that it wouldn't be long before someone picked this baby up for distro!
Check out some new stills, a clip, and the sales art below; and look for more soon!
Synopsis
The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, announced today that it has acquired Us rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic’s Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses telepathic powers that give him the...
Check out some new stills, a clip, and the sales art below; and look for more soon!
Synopsis
The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnet Releasing, genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, announced today that it has acquired Us rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic’s Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses telepathic powers that give him the...
- 5/20/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Yeah, you read that right. Word out of Cannes that killer tire flick Rubber has been picked up for distribution by our pals at Magnet Releasing. Hit the jump for full details including clips and images. Yes, it's true, Magnet picked up the rights to writer/director Quentin Dupieux's killer tire flick, Rubber. Rubber tells the unlikely story of 'a murderous tire with terrifying telepathic powers'. Yeah, I'm in. Teaser trailer, clip and pics below. Rubber tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), Rubber is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert,...
- 5/20/2010
- FEARnet
Magnet Releasing, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, announced today that it has acquired Us rights to "Rubber", which is currently screening as part of Cannes Critic's Week. Directed by Quentin Dupieux ("Steak," "Nonfilm"), the film tells the story of Robert, an inanimate tire (yes, a tire) that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams thelandscape, he discovers that he possesses "telepathic ...
- 5/20/2010
- Indiewire
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