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Bojan Bazelli
Bojan Bazelli, (born 15 August 1957) is a Montenegrin cinematographer and director of film, commercials, and music videos. His credits include collaborations with filmmakers like Abel Ferrara, Gore Verbinski, Doug Liman, Paul Schrader, Adam Shankman, and Michael Bay. Bazelli studied at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Impressed with one of Bazelli's student films, director Abel Ferrara hired Bazelli to shoot '' China Girl'' in New York City. He subsequently filmed ''King of New York'' and ''Body Snatchers'' with Ferrara as well. Bazelli received an Independent Spirit Award The Independent Spirit Awards (abbreviated Spirit Awards and originally known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards), founded in 1984, are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Winners were typically presented with acrylic glas ...s in 1990 for his work on ''King of New York''. He was honored for Best Cinematography in both 1996 and 1998 at the American Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi ( cyrl, Херцег Нови, ) is a coastal town in Montenegro located at the Western entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen. It is the administrative center of the Herceg Novi Municipality with around 33,000 inhabitants. Herceg Novi was known as Castelnuovo ("New castle" in Italian) between 1482 and 1797, when it was part of the Ottoman Empire and the Albania Veneta of the Republic of Venice. It was a Catholic bishopric and remains a Latin titular see as Novi. Herceg Novi has had a turbulent past, despite being one of the youngest settlements on the Adriatic. A history of varied occupations has created a blend of diverse and picturesque architectural style in the city. Names In Montenegrin, the town is known as ''Herceg Novi'' or Херцег Нови; in Italian as ''Castelnuovo''; and in Greek as ''Neòkastron'' (Νεοκαστρον), Turkish as Kala-i Novi, all meaning 'new castle'. The name Herceg Novi, in its modern form, was first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body Snatchers (1993 Film)
''Body Snatchers'' is a 1993 American science fiction horror film directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Gabrielle Anwar, Billy Wirth, Terry Kinney, Meg Tilly, Christine Elise, R. Lee Ermey, and Forest Whitaker. It is loosely based on the 1955 novel ''The Body Snatchers'' by Jack Finney, with a screenplay by Nicholas St. John, Stuart Gordon, and Dennis Paoli. ''Body Snatchers'' is the third film adaptation of Finney's novel, the first being ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers'' in 1956, followed by a second adaptation of the same name in 1978. The plot is centered around the discovery that people working at a military base in Alabama are being replaced by perfect physical imitations grown from plantlike pods. The duplicates are indistinguishable from normal people except for their utter lack of emotion. Body Snatchers was released on May 15, 1993, and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the likeliness, realism, and special effects, though it was critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Haunting Of Sarah Hardy
''The Haunting of Sarah Hardy'' is a 1989 American made-for-television horror film directed by Jerry London and starring Sela Ward, Morgan Fairchild, Roscoe Born, Michael Woods, and Polly Bergen. The film aired on the USA Network on May 31, 1989. Cast *Sela Ward as Sarah Hardy *Roscoe Born as Allen deVineyn *Polly Bergen as Emily Stepford *Morgan Fairchild as Lucy *Michael Woods as Austin Hardy * Charles Bernard as Uncle Neddy *Vana O'Brien as Aunt Caroline Production Filming took place in Portland, Oregon, at the Pittock Mansion. Release ''The Haunting of Sarah hardy'' was distributed on home video by CIC in the United Kingdom in December 1989. Critical response Irv Letofsky of the ''Los Angeles Times'' wrote of the film: "The thing about suspense is that the characters can be dumb and the plot can be muddled and the whole production can be awkwardly filmed and sometimes it can still work. But if there's no passion in the playing and it all lies there flat and deadly and ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Kagan
Jeremy Paul Kagan (born December 14, 1945) is an American film and television director, screenwriter, and television producer. Early life Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Kagan received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1967. He went on to attend the newly formed New York University Graduate Institute of Film & Television and was in the first class at the AFI Conservatory. Film and television career Kagan's feature film credits include the box-office hit '' Heroes'' (1977), '' The Big Fix'' (1978), a political comedy-thriller starring Richard Dreyfuss; '' The Chosen'' (1981), from the classic book of the same name by Chaim Potok; ''The Journey of Natty Gann'' (1985), the first American movie ever to win the Gold Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival; the underground comedy ''Big Man on Campus'' (1989); the cult classic fencing film '' By The Sword'' (1991); and the hybrid film ''Golda's Balcony'' (2006), from the hit play of the same name. His feature '' Shot'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Man On Campus
''Big Man on Campus'' (also known as ''The Hunchback of UCLA'' and ''The Hunchback Hairball of L.A.'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1989 comedy film directed by Jeremy Kagan, and written by and starring Allan Katz. It is loosely based on ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' by Victor Hugo. The film co-stars Corey Parker. Plot The film opens with a news broadcast on the apparent sighting of a "mysterious creature" on the UCLA campus. Among those interviewed are underachieving student Alex Kominski (Corey Parker) and his girlfriend Cathy Adams (Melora Hardin). Although neither claim to believe in the creature's existence, a hunchbacked figure (Allan Katz) is shown looking down from the bell tower, spying on Cathy through a telescope. While attending a renaissance-themed carnival on campus, Alex gets involved in a scuffle after insulting another student's girlfriend. When Cathy interjects herself into the fight, the creature suddenly comes to her defense but is chased away by campus secur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Winston
Stanley Winston (April 7, 1946 – June 15, 2008) was an American television and film special make-up effects creator, best known for his work in the ''Terminator'' series, the first three '' Jurassic Park'' films, ''Aliens'', '' The Thing'', the first two ''Predator'' films, '' Inspector Gadget'', ''Iron Man'', and '' Edward Scissorhands''.Cohen, David S. (2008)"Effects master Stan Winston dies. Work included ''Jurassic Park'', ''Terminator''" '' Variety.'' Penske Media Corporation''.'' Retrieved June 16, 2008. Crabtree, Sheigh (June 16, 2008)"Stan Winston, dead at 62; Oscar-winning visual effects artist suffered from multiple myeloma" ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 16, 2008.Stan Winston Studio (2008). "Press Release". ''Los Angeles Times.'' June 16, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2008. He won four Academy Awards for his work. Winston, a frequent collaborator with directors James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton, owned several effects studios, including Stan Winston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pumpkinhead (film)
''Pumpkinhead'' is a 1988 American supernatural horror film. It was the directorial debut of special effects artist Stan Winston. The film has built up a cult following since its release. The first in the ''Pumpkinhead'' franchise, it was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, two TV film sequels, and a comic book series. The film was originally called ''Vengeance: The Demon'' and it was inspired by a poem written by poet Ed Justin. The film inspired a video game called '' Bloodwings: Pumpkinhead's revenge''. A reboot is currently in the works from Paramount Players. Plot In 1957, Tom Harley waits inside his farm cabin with his wife and his son, Ed. A doomed man seeks sanctuary at Tom's cabin, but Tom refuses and threatens to shoot him if he does not leave. Watching through a window, Ed witnesses the man caught and killed by a monster. In the present, Ed Harley is a widowed father and owns a small store in the country. He leaves his young son, Billy, alone while he runs an e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patty Hearst (film)
''Patty Hearst'' is a 1988 American biographical film directed by Paul Schrader and stars Natasha Richardson as Hearst Corporation heiress Patricia Hearst and Ving Rhames as Symbionese Liberation Army leader Cinque. It is based on Hearst's 1982 autobiography ''Every Secret Thing'' (co-written with Alvin Moscow), which was later rereleased as ''Patty Hearst – Her Own Story''. The film depicts the kidnapping of student Patty Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army, her transformation into an active follower of the SLA after a long-lasting imprisonment and process of purported brainwashing, and her final arrest after a series of armed robberies. Cast * Natasha Richardson – Patricia Hearst * William Forsythe – William "Teko" Harris * Ving Rhames – Cinque Mtume * Frances Fisher – Yolanda * Jodi Long – Wendy Yoshimura * Olivia Barash – Fahizah * Dana Delany – Gelina * Marek Johnson – Zoya * Kitty Swink – Gabi * Peter Kowanko – Cujo (as Pete Kowanko) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Fishman (director)
Bill Fishman is an American film director, whose work includes the cult film ''Tapeheads'', starring Tim Robbins and John Cusack, as well as the film version of the TV classic ''Car 54, Where Are You? (film), Car 54, Where Are You?'' He won an award at the 1999 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival and has also directed numerous music videos for such artists as The Ramones, Georgia Satellites, Hank Williams Jr., Suicidal Tendencies and Moloko. Filmography *''Tapeheads'' (1988) (also Co-Writer, with Peter McCarthy (American film producer), Peter McCarthy) *''Posse (1993 film), Posse'' (1993) (Executive Producer) *''Car 54, Where Are You? (film), Car 54, Where Are You?'' (1994) (also co-writer with Ebbe Roe Smith, Peter Crabbe and Peter McCarthy (American film producer), Peter McCarthy) *''Desperate But Not Serious'' (a.k.a. "Reckless and Wild") (1999) *''My Dinner with Jimi'' (2003) *''Waltzing with Brando'' (TBA) Selected videography *Airbourne (band), Airb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapeheads
''Tapeheads'' is a 1988 comedy film directed by Bill Fishman and starring John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Sam Moore and Junior Walker. The film was produced by Michael Nesmith, who briefly appears as a bottled water delivery man. Plot After losing their jobs as security guards, best friends Ivan (John Cusack) and Josh (Tim Robbins) start a music video production company called "Video Aces". When they meet their childhood heroes, 1970s soul duo ''Swanky Modes'' ( Sam Moore and Junior Walker), Ivan and Josh concoct a scheme to give them a new audience by hijacking a Menudo concert, getting them to perform in Menudo's place, and broadcasting it live across the country on a television satellite hook-up. The movie also features a fake ad spot for a real Los Angeles restaurant, Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles. Notable appearances in the film include: Mary Crosby, of the soap opera ''Dallas''; character actors Clu Gulager and Doug McClure; football player Lyle Alzado; 1960s actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal World Film Festival
The Montreal World Film Festival (WFF; french: le Festival des Films du Monde) was one of Canada's oldest international film festivals and the only competitive film festival in North America accredited by the FIAPF (although the Toronto International Film Festival is North America's only accredited non-competitive festival). The public festival, which was founded in 1977 as a replacement for the defunct Montreal International Film Festival (1960–68), is held annually in late August in the city of Montreal in Quebec. Unlike the Toronto International Film Festival, which has a greater focus on Canadian and other North American films, the Montreal World Film Festival has a larger diversity of films from all over the world. The festival was cancelled in 2019. In 2022, former festival president Serge Losique announced plans to revive the festival as the Global Montreal Film Festival, with a 2022 edition featuring free screenings of a selection of films that had previously screene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalifornia
''Kalifornia'' is a 1993 American road thriller film directed by Dominic Sena, in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, David Duchovny, and Michelle Forbes. The film tells the story of a journalist (Duchovny) and his photographer girlfriend (Forbes) traveling cross-country to research serial killings, who unwittingly carpool with a psychopath (Pitt) and his childlike girlfriend (Lewis). Filmed in Georgia and rural inland California in the spring of 1993, ''Kalifornia'' premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival on August 27, 1993, where it was awarded two competition prizes. It was released theatrically the following week in the United States, but was a box office bomb, grossing $2.4 million against a nearly $9 million budget. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its art house sensibility, while others dismissed it as a violent exploitation film. Despite this, the film's acting was largely praised, and critic Roge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
