Con News: Overlook Film Fest 2020 postponed

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Denise

I’m sad that this fabulous film festival is postponed…and yet I’m also happy that they’ve done what’s best for creators and attendees. I loved going last year, and that was when I wasn’t at peak health performance. I was planning on rocking OUT at Overlook this year…and I still may, depending on when the ‘rona allows us all to get out once again.

While you’re stuck at home, why not try some of the free things the folks at Overlook Film Fest recommend? From Shudder to Fangoria Online, virtual experiences to podcasts – and, of course, On Demand films – there’s plenty spooky to hold us ’til the Overlook opens its blood-soaked doors once again.

Read on for the full 411 from Overlook, including ways to support the arts right now, and a beautiful tribute to the wonderful Stuart Gordon, whom we lost on March 24th. Be well, everyone!!!

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Randy Rainbow channels his inner Hercules in his latest parody, “Social Distance”!

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Denise

He’s a great singer, he’s a talented satirist, and he’s funny as hell. So take some time to check out his latest song, in-between your patriotic duty of rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and staying the fuck inside. AMURICA!

Be well out there.

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At Home Ideas – “20 Astonishingly Apropos NETFLIX Movies to Watch During the 2020 Self Isolation” by Flick Connection!

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Denise

Fantastic list by a fantastic channel. Films and TV series, so you’ll find something for a quick watch, or a serious binge. And while there a lot of great ideas here, I really can’t second his recommendation of the BBC series Dead Set enough.

If you’ve exhausted your “typical” quarantine movies, check these out.

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Movie News: from Entertainment Weekly – “Birds of Prey”, “The Hunt”, and more new releases come to VOD for your at-home viewing pleasure!

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Denise

Hooray! From the EW article – which references tweets from creators and studios – it looks like many films are coming to your TV very soon. Included are:

  • The Invisible Man
  • Emma
  • Birds of Prey
  • The Gentlemen
  • The Hunt
  • Trolls World Tour
  • Just Mercy

    • I for one applaud these decisions, and hope there will be more early VOD releases coming. Perhaps art house films? They need love too.

    https://ew.com/movies/birds-of-prey-the-gentlemen-vod-release/

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    At Home Ideas: “train” themed horror movies!

    Posted on March 16, 2020 by Denise

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    I know I’m not the only one who will be/is currently going through cabin fever. (The housebound type, not the Eli Roth type.) So? From time to time during our mass at-home period, I’ll be posting ideas on what to watch.

    Today? It’s horror movies that deal with trains. Yep yep. There are several excellent films that get their spooky on while riding the tracks. Any one of these would make an excellent solo watch, or a great double feature. Heck, marathon these puppies if you want. Nobody’s around.

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    Movie News – “F9” postponed til April 2021

    Posted on March 12, 2020 by Denise

    From the creators of the Fast & Furious:

    To our family of Fast fans everywhere,

    We feel all the love and the anticipation you have for the next chapter in our saga.

    That’s why it’s especially tough to let you know that we have to move the release date of the film. It’s become clear that it won’t be possible for all of our fans around the world to see the film this May.

    We are moving the global release date to April 2021, with North America opening on April 2. While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little while longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration.

    Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together. We’ll see you next spring.

    Much love,

    Your Fast Family

    Take good care of yourselves out there, everyone.

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    Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “A Quiet Place 2”!

    Posted on March 10, 2020 by Denise

    UPDATE FROM THE STUDIO: THIS SCREENING IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE FILM IS RESCHEDULED

    “After much consideration, and in light of the ongoing and developing situation concerning coronavirus and restrictions on global travel and public gatherings, Paramount Pictures will be moving the worldwide release of A Quiet Place Part II. We believe in and support the theatrical experience, and we look forward to bringing this film to audiences this year once we have a better understanding of the impact of this pandemic on the global theatrical marketplace.”

    Ready to see what the survivors of the first film get up to now? Synopsis!

    Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

    Ready? Let’s go!

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    Columbia Screening Pass-palooza – “My Spy”!

    Posted on March 9, 2020 by Denise

    Comedy! Adorable! Fun! Synopsis!

    MY SPY follows JJ a hardened CIA operative (Dave Bautista) who has been demoted and finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, named Sophie (Chloe Coleman) where he has been sent undercover begrudgingly to surveil her family. When Sophie discovers hidden cameras in her apartment she uses her tech savviness to locate where the surveillance operation is set. In exchange for not blowing JJ’s cover Sophie convinces him to spend time with her and teach her to be a spy. Despite his reluctance JJ finds he is no match for Sophie’s disarming charm and wit.

    Ready? Let’s go!

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    “EMMA.” Perfection.

    Posted on March 4, 2020 by Denise

    “You are so kind to me, Miss Woodhouse.”

    Story: Emma Woodhouse lives a perfect life. She’s rich (well, her dad is), beautiful (just ask anyone), and has an incredible talent for matchmaking (just ask her). But being so perfect can be a curse; her reckless attitude toward friends and acquaintances of lower station can put them in serious social (and fiscal) danger. Will she ever learn to just let things be? Probably not, but one can hope.

    Genre I’d put it in: Incredible Adaptations Of Classic Novels

    Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. Who didn’t put the heroine’s name in all caps, just so you know. Continue reading →

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    Columbia Screening Pass-palooza – “The Way Back” (& a chance to win $50!)

    Posted on March 2, 2020 by Denise

    Ooh, who doesn’t love free screenings and free money? Because this free screening is also a donation drive – donate gently used sporting goods and be entered into a drawing for a $50 store gift card! How cool is that? (And just in time for spring cleaning…) Synopsis!

    Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) once had a life filled with promise. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full ride to college, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is stuck in a meaningless job and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life. When he is asked to coach the basketball team at his alma mater, which has fallen far since his glory days, he reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself. As the boy starts to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront the demons that have derailed him. But will it be enough to fill the void, heal the deep wounds of his past, and set him on the road to redemption?

    Ready? Let’s go!

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