Shwicaz
10-01-2007, 05:51 AM
"For The Bible Tells Me So"
Official Site: http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/
Link to Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajBR0dq0XXk
Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Director/co-writer Daniel Karslake's provocative and entertaining documentary brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture, and in the process reveals that Church-sanctioned anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a significant (and often malicious) misinterpretation of the Bible. Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families—including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson—we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child.
"My Kid Could Paint That"
Official Web Site (with trailer): http://www.sonyclassics.com/mykidcouldpaintthat/
In a matter of months, 4-year-old Marla Olmstead rocketed from total obscurity into international renown—and sold over $300,000 dollars worth of paintings. She was compared to Kandinsky and Pollock, and called "a budding Picasso." Many accused her parents of exploiting their daughter for financial gain. Then, five months into Marla's new life as a celebrity, a bombshell dropped. 60 Minutes aired an exposé suggesting strongly that the paintings were painted by her father, himself an amateur artist. Barraged with hate mail and ostracized around town, the embattled Olmsteads turned to filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev to clear their name. But would it turn out to be so simple?
"The Last Winter"
Official Website: http://www.thelastwinter.net/
Trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thelastwinter/trailer/
In one of the most pristine landscapes in the world, a team working to exploit oil resources of Alaska is tormented by an unseen evil.
After one crewmember is found dead, a disorientation slowly claims the sanity of the other members of the team as each of them succumbs to an unknown fear. This creeping dread bursts open when a malevolent wind brings down a plane that approaches the station. Explosions and carnage wreak havoc on the team and all functions fail in the camp, forcing two of the members out into the cold on a desperate bid for survival. As these two journey to find help, they find themselves utterly alone in a world that is unraveling- either they are being stalked by an invisible herd of menacing phantoms, or they are going mad.
This chilling supernatural drama is the latest offering from Larry Fessenden, an acclaimed director of intimate horror spectacles, whose trilogy of Horror (NO TELLING, HABIT, and WENDIGO) tackles themes of contemporary life- environmentalism, ad*diction, class conflict, aggression, fear and madness.
"Into The Wild"
Official Site (with Trailer): http://www.intothewild.com/
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch, Alpha Dog) abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Based on a true story and the bestselling book of the same name by Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air. Co-starring Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden. Written and directed by Sean Penn (The Pledge, The Crossing Guard).
"Pete Seeger: The Power of Song"
(I can't seem to find a trailer for this one.....)
Pete Seeger, one of the greatest American singer/songwriters of the last century, was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs, including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "If I Had a Hammer." Largely misunderstood by his critics, including the U.S. government, for his views on peace, unionism, civil rights and ecology, Seeger was targeted by the communist witch hunt of the 1950s and, in spite of his enormous popularity, banned from American television for more than 17 years. With a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and personal films made by Seeger and his wife, this authorized biography chronicles the life of the legendary artist and political activist. Includes appearances by Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines, Tom Paxton and Peter, Paul and Mary. Directed by Jim Brown (The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time).
Of all the movies listed above, the one I know most about is 'Into the Wild'. I read the book about 5 years ago, and it damn near blew me away. The fact that they decided to make the film, as opposed to doing a documentary-type film is not something I am sure I like, but I have been impressed with Sean Penn's previous writing/directing, so I am cautiously optimistic.
For The Bible Tells Me So looks to me, very absorbing, and something I can personally relate to.
The Last Winter has Ron Pearlman in it (a shoo-in for a 'must see'), and the both the trailer and the description set a mood. One that is right up my alley.
My Kid Could Paint That is a documentary about a story that I apparently missed, and has me intrigued.
The Peter Seeger documentary is one I will see with the hubby, as he is a fan. I really don't know much about the guy other than his music, so this will be an education for me.
Anyone seen/plan on seeing any of these.
Any other recommendations...?
add them here.
Official Site: http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/
Link to Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajBR0dq0XXk
Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Director/co-writer Daniel Karslake's provocative and entertaining documentary brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture, and in the process reveals that Church-sanctioned anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a significant (and often malicious) misinterpretation of the Bible. Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families—including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson—we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child.
"My Kid Could Paint That"
Official Web Site (with trailer): http://www.sonyclassics.com/mykidcouldpaintthat/
In a matter of months, 4-year-old Marla Olmstead rocketed from total obscurity into international renown—and sold over $300,000 dollars worth of paintings. She was compared to Kandinsky and Pollock, and called "a budding Picasso." Many accused her parents of exploiting their daughter for financial gain. Then, five months into Marla's new life as a celebrity, a bombshell dropped. 60 Minutes aired an exposé suggesting strongly that the paintings were painted by her father, himself an amateur artist. Barraged with hate mail and ostracized around town, the embattled Olmsteads turned to filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev to clear their name. But would it turn out to be so simple?
"The Last Winter"
Official Website: http://www.thelastwinter.net/
Trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thelastwinter/trailer/
In one of the most pristine landscapes in the world, a team working to exploit oil resources of Alaska is tormented by an unseen evil.
After one crewmember is found dead, a disorientation slowly claims the sanity of the other members of the team as each of them succumbs to an unknown fear. This creeping dread bursts open when a malevolent wind brings down a plane that approaches the station. Explosions and carnage wreak havoc on the team and all functions fail in the camp, forcing two of the members out into the cold on a desperate bid for survival. As these two journey to find help, they find themselves utterly alone in a world that is unraveling- either they are being stalked by an invisible herd of menacing phantoms, or they are going mad.
This chilling supernatural drama is the latest offering from Larry Fessenden, an acclaimed director of intimate horror spectacles, whose trilogy of Horror (NO TELLING, HABIT, and WENDIGO) tackles themes of contemporary life- environmentalism, ad*diction, class conflict, aggression, fear and madness.
"Into The Wild"
Official Site (with Trailer): http://www.intothewild.com/
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch, Alpha Dog) abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Based on a true story and the bestselling book of the same name by Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air. Co-starring Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden. Written and directed by Sean Penn (The Pledge, The Crossing Guard).
"Pete Seeger: The Power of Song"
(I can't seem to find a trailer for this one.....)
Pete Seeger, one of the greatest American singer/songwriters of the last century, was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs, including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "If I Had a Hammer." Largely misunderstood by his critics, including the U.S. government, for his views on peace, unionism, civil rights and ecology, Seeger was targeted by the communist witch hunt of the 1950s and, in spite of his enormous popularity, banned from American television for more than 17 years. With a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and personal films made by Seeger and his wife, this authorized biography chronicles the life of the legendary artist and political activist. Includes appearances by Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines, Tom Paxton and Peter, Paul and Mary. Directed by Jim Brown (The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time).
Of all the movies listed above, the one I know most about is 'Into the Wild'. I read the book about 5 years ago, and it damn near blew me away. The fact that they decided to make the film, as opposed to doing a documentary-type film is not something I am sure I like, but I have been impressed with Sean Penn's previous writing/directing, so I am cautiously optimistic.
For The Bible Tells Me So looks to me, very absorbing, and something I can personally relate to.
The Last Winter has Ron Pearlman in it (a shoo-in for a 'must see'), and the both the trailer and the description set a mood. One that is right up my alley.
My Kid Could Paint That is a documentary about a story that I apparently missed, and has me intrigued.
The Peter Seeger documentary is one I will see with the hubby, as he is a fan. I really don't know much about the guy other than his music, so this will be an education for me.
Anyone seen/plan on seeing any of these.
Any other recommendations...?
add them here.