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What Just Happening. Trade Roughage 06/11/08

June 11, 2008 – 9:04 am

It’s been all-but-confirmed for awhile, but thisVariety story nails it: Magnolia will self-distribute What Just Happened?, Barry Levinson’s Hollywood satire which the studio produced through 2929 Entertainment but were hoping to unload at either Sundance or Cannes. “There were offers,” Eamonn Bowles told Anne Thompson, “But we can make more money doing it ourselves.” They’re [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Hollywood, Technology & Web | Comments (0)

John Cusack Baits Celeb Friends To Support WAR, INC

May 6, 2008 – 3:00 pm

John Cusack seeks celebrity endorsements for his anti-war debacle; hip girl celebrities who should know better find they can’t say no to a pleading Lloyd Dobbler.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Politics, Stars, Video | Comments (0)

Azazel Jacobs’ GoodTimesKid in BRKLN

April 18, 2008 – 11:10 am

Exciting times! Azazel Jacobs’ Momma’s Man has spread through the festival circuit like a deadpan, unexpectedly emotionally resonant virus (see our interview and review from Sundance) on its way to eventual theatrical release via ThinkFilm. Now, Jacobs’ previous film, The GoodTimesKid, is screening in Brooklyn for free on Monday night, as part of the Brooklyn [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Indies | Comments (3)

Sundance Video: George Romero

January 20, 2008 – 12:27 pm

Joe and Ronnie find an uncanny kinship with legendary director, George Romero.

By Paul Moore | Posted in Butterknife, Film festivals, Sundance 2008 | Comments (2)

Sundance Video: Melee on Main Street

January 19, 2008 – 12:00 pm

On day one of Sundance, Joe and Ronnie appear to be the only filmmakers on the street.

By Paul Moore | Posted in Butterknife, Film festivals, Sundance 2008 | Comments (1)

Sundance Video: Who Killed Davey Moore?

January 19, 2008 – 9:59 am

Joe and Ronnie learn how not to buy tickets at Sundance.

By Paul Moore | Posted in Butterknife, Film festivals, Sundance 2008 | Comments (1)

Sundance Video: Opening Night

January 18, 2008 – 6:09 pm

The opening night of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, through the eyes of Joe Swanberg and Ronnie Bronstein.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Butterknife, Film festivals, Sundance 2008 | Comments (0)

Sundance Video: The Sucker and the Crank

January 17, 2008 – 5:36 pm

Introducing Joe Swanberg and Ronnie Bronstein’s video coverage of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Butterknife, Film festivals, Sundance 2008, Video | Comments (2)

BUTTERKNIFE Premieres January 28

December 31, 2007 – 1:03 pm

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We’ve been teasing for months, but now we have an official release date: Butterknife, Joe Swanberg’s latest web series, starring Ronnie and Mary Bronstein, will premiere on Spout on Monday, January 28. That’s four weeks from today, and on each Monday between then and now, we’ll [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Butterknife, Spout.com, Video | Comments (0)

SpoutBlog Week in Review

November 2, 2007 – 2:07 pm

From a documentary depression to the depressing economic reality of a probable masterpiece, from PJ Harvey to Elvira, here’s a look back at the week in Spout.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Week in Review | Comments (0)