I hear a lot of casual horror fans talking about the lack of quality horror films in recent years... and to some extent they have a point. Studio-funded horror films seem to be less prevalent than they were three decades ago, and many mass-marketed horror films are lighter on gore, nudity, and the like than the features of yesteryear (with the obvious exception of the Evil Dead reboot). But there are still plenty of quality horror films being made – it’s just incumbent upon horror fans to look a little harder. There are a plethora of well-made horror pictures being released every year; they just aren’t all getting the mainstream attention that they deserve. In an attempt to remedy that, and shine the spotlight on some outstanding films that haven’t received a great deal of publicity, we are showcasing five titles from the past five years that may have passed you by,...
- 9/24/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
Release Date: Dec. 20, 2011
Price: DVD $24.98
Studio: Osiris Entertainment
Screwball shenanigans ensue in Father Vs. Son.
A father and his son fall in love with the same woman in the 2010 independent film Father vs. Son, a screwball comedy.
In his first acting role in feature film, writer Paul Wolff (who has written for TV series including Home Improvement) stars as newly divorced dad Jerry Coletti and Josh Dean (Young People F*cking) portrays his ever-embarrassed son, Grant. The two dudes compete for the affections of a lovely lady named Darlene (Heather Stephens, TV’s The Forgotten). Nutty hijinks ensue…
Co-written and directed by Joe Ballarini (the first movie for him too), the film also features Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Cameron Goodman (TV’s 90210) and Janice Lynde (TV’s Diary of a Single Mom).
Father vs. Son played a slew of regional film festivals around the U.S. throughout 2010, including the Hoboken International Film Festival,...
Price: DVD $24.98
Studio: Osiris Entertainment
Screwball shenanigans ensue in Father Vs. Son.
A father and his son fall in love with the same woman in the 2010 independent film Father vs. Son, a screwball comedy.
In his first acting role in feature film, writer Paul Wolff (who has written for TV series including Home Improvement) stars as newly divorced dad Jerry Coletti and Josh Dean (Young People F*cking) portrays his ever-embarrassed son, Grant. The two dudes compete for the affections of a lovely lady named Darlene (Heather Stephens, TV’s The Forgotten). Nutty hijinks ensue…
Co-written and directed by Joe Ballarini (the first movie for him too), the film also features Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Cameron Goodman (TV’s 90210) and Janice Lynde (TV’s Diary of a Single Mom).
Father vs. Son played a slew of regional film festivals around the U.S. throughout 2010, including the Hoboken International Film Festival,...
- 11/2/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
The Beverly Hills Film, TV & New Media Festival line-up of star-studded red carpet premieres, panels and honorary award recipients have been announced by Festival Director Donna Spangler. After an exceptional debut last year, this international event continues to be a true celebration of established and emerging talent and technologies in film, television and new media running from October 20-27, 2011.
The Opening Night Honorary Awards Ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood) benefiting The Finaza Foundation. Celebrity honorees and attendees include Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Drew Powell (Straw Dogs), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Isabel Lucas (Transformers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Josh Lawson (The Wedding Party), Missi Pyle, Maurice Benard, Michael Caulfield, Jon Lovitz, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Arnold, Janice Dickinson, Amber Benson, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kelly Osborne and Ru Paul.
Red carpet arrivals will begin at 8 p.m. on a GoGreenSolar-litcarpet, with the Honorary Awards Ceremony at 9 p.
The Opening Night Honorary Awards Ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood) benefiting The Finaza Foundation. Celebrity honorees and attendees include Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Drew Powell (Straw Dogs), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Isabel Lucas (Transformers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Josh Lawson (The Wedding Party), Missi Pyle, Maurice Benard, Michael Caulfield, Jon Lovitz, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Arnold, Janice Dickinson, Amber Benson, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kelly Osborne and Ru Paul.
Red carpet arrivals will begin at 8 p.m. on a GoGreenSolar-litcarpet, with the Honorary Awards Ceremony at 9 p.
- 10/10/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
New York -- Josh Dean and Heather Stephens are set for battle in Joe Ballarini's indie comedy "Father vs. Son."
The film follows a newly divorced father (Paul Wolff) who moves in with his son (Dean) and joins him on the dating circuit. One might say chaos ensues.
Ballarini and star Wolff co-wrote the film and are executive producing. The helmer is best known as a screenwriter, penning Lionsgate's recent zombie comedy "Dance of the Dead" and adapting the comic series "Maintenance" for McG at Warners.
Michael Huffington and Brian James Crewe are producing, and Jon Wolff is serving as co-executive producer. Production is under way in Los Angeles.
The film follows a newly divorced father (Paul Wolff) who moves in with his son (Dean) and joins him on the dating circuit. One might say chaos ensues.
Ballarini and star Wolff co-wrote the film and are executive producing. The helmer is best known as a screenwriter, penning Lionsgate's recent zombie comedy "Dance of the Dead" and adapting the comic series "Maintenance" for McG at Warners.
Michael Huffington and Brian James Crewe are producing, and Jon Wolff is serving as co-executive producer. Production is under way in Los Angeles.
- 11/17/2008
- by By Gregg Goldstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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