HAROLD RAMIS PICTICLE TRIBUTE
How much was Harold Ramis loved?
Quickly after his death, across the internet, memes and fan art paid tribute. Here are some of the best.
Justin Bowler
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – AMERICAN HUSTLE
I do not have a degree in film or writing, and do not have any authority to speak on film theory. That being said, I will expunge those thoughts and focus on what I am good at… judging people.
INDIE REPORT – BESTIES
I love indie films because they tackle subject matter in a new and refreshing perspective, since they are not victims to the constraints of Hollywood box-heads (You know who you are, Box-heads).
MOVIE REVIEW – INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
I am a fan of director James Wan. He is a great young director with a particularly good eye for horror, a great sense for creating tension, and knows how to scare an audience. Unfortunately, he doesn’t demonstrate ANY of his talents in “Insidious 2”.
NEW ON DVD – QUICK TO DUCK
The great thing about indies is that they are experimental in nature. They aren’t as polished and high budget as blockbusters, simply because they don’t have the money. But, they allow the filmmaker to explore and try new things never done before. Robin Mountjoy attempts just that.
MOVIE REVIEW – HELL BABY
Our Indie Report critic Justin Bowler was tasked with seeing “Hell Baby” for review. We believe he was not sober during the screening.
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2013
Justin Bowler and Paul Preston bring you The Movie Guys’ annual sights and sounds report from the San Diego Comic-Con, the world’s biggest ball of awesome.
THE MOVIE TROMACAST (w/Lloyd Kaufman) – “The Wolverine” & “The To-Do List”
Showcast Episode 10: Wolverine makes his sixth appearance on the big screen and The Movie Guys are all over it. Plus, they preview Aubrey Plaza in “The To-Do List”, take a look at movie news and have a Comic-Con report, including an interview with legendary independent filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment.
NEW ONLINE – DEWITT & MARIA
A fresh and unique look at a romantic comedy that a studio could never achieve
MOVIE REVIEW – “RAIDING THE LOST ARK: A FILMUMENTARY”
Movie Guy Justin Bowler fills Indiana Jones fans in on an inventive new feature-length documentary about “Raiders of the Lost Ark” that’s available for free on Vimeo.
INDIE REPORT – THE UNDERSTUDY
A Greek Drama all dressed up like a Black Comedy (No, not the Tyler Perry kind, the other kind of black comedy).
MOVIE REVIEW – “RED DAWN”
Not as much fun as a pageant of big-breasted women.
INDIE REPORT – SEX, DRUGS AND COMEDY
Every documentary has an ideal audience that would benefit most from it’s messages. Here, that audience would be young adults who are thinking of going into stand up comedy (yes, there are people in this world who are thinking of doing that somewhere).
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2012
I won’t regurgitate the same old manure you could get EVERYWHERE else. Instead, I will inform you of my own personal journey. It is so much sweeter (and it has funnier (and hotter, I might add) pictures).
INDIE REPORT – 6 MONTH RULE
Writer, Blayne Weaver, has created an endearing script, that is charmingly portrayed by actor Blayne Weaver, and solidly executed by director Blayne Weaver.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ FEBRUARY 2012 MOVIE RECAP
Movie Guys Paul Preston, Justin Bowler and David Beach look back at the month of February and all the movies that came out that were overshadowed by The Academy Awards, including THE WOMAN IN BLACK, CHRONICLE, SAFE HOUSE, THE VOW, JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 – THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D, GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE, THIS MEANS WAR and ACT OF VALOR
The Oscar Nominations – Broad Topics, 1/24/12
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Justin Bowler stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to discuss the 84th Annual Academy Award nominations.
INDIE REPORT – STOCK FOOTAGE SCAM
Our Movie Guy Justin lays out the runaround he got from an online stock footage company, warning indie editors to stay away.
MOVIE REVIEW – OFF THE BOULEVARD
It forced me to look at my own life, my career, and ask where my future is taking me.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
The Movie Guys on three short films that caught our eye – “The Butterfly Circus”, “The Embalmer” and “Touch”
INDIE REPORT – THE WATERHOLE
Indies are a dime a dozen. Good indies are hard to find. The Waterhole is a good indie.
INDIE REPORT – KICKSTARTER
Bringing joy and cash to filmmakers, artists, and the like, who wish to raise money for their idea.
REPORTING FROM THE GEORGE LINDSEY UNA FILM FESTIVAL
With features, films in multiple languages, and several international entries, this film festival is so much more grandiose than its simple name would imply.
MOVIE REVIEW – BATTLE: LOS ANGELES
I’ve been drinking heavily and my perception of time is just a little bit off, but don’t give me that look, because I got the points of the movie and this is still an important review, so shut up.
INDIE REPORT – NO FOOTING
We all have dreams, but if we don’t achieve them, does that mean we can’t still be happy?
INDIE REPORT – THE VIDEO GUYS
An indie that reminds us of why we love indies
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2010
Both nerd central and ground zero for the coolest stuff pop culture churns out every year.
Movie Review – Oscar-Nominated Animated and Live-Action Shorts
Justin Bowler reviews this year’s Oscar-Nominated Animated and Live-Action Shorts
ARCHIVES 2009
Reviews and articles from The Movie Guys by Paul Preston, Mark Tucci, Kathy Bugajsky, Justin Bowler, Mary Gent, Joel Frost, Karen Volpe, Matt Todd, Joan Afton, Adam Witt, The Lazy Film Critic and Lewis Patrick