Weinsteins Unveil Promising Footage From ‘The Master,’ ‘Django Unchained’ and ‘Silver Linings’ at Cannes

Just a few moments ago at Cannes, The Weinstein Company gave a special presentation of their partial upcoming fall slate, including the first footage of three highly-anticipated movies that are most likely near the center of your radar. After a brief introduction by head honcho Harvey Weinstein, the lights went dark and an extended 4-minute trailer of the teaser [...]

The Film Stage Show Ep. 6 – The Dictator and 2012 Cannes Film Festival Pt. 1

Welcome to the newest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I are joined by Raffi Asdourian and Dan Mecca straight from France to discuss the Cannes Film Festival thus far. Then we jump into a feature review of Sacha Baron Cohen’s irreverent comedy, The Dictator. To end we dive into some [...]

[Now Streaming] Your ‘Battleship,’ ‘The Dictator,’ and ‘Hysteria’ Alternatives

Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to worthwhile titles currently available on Netflix Instant Watch. This week we offer alternatives to Battleship, The Dictator, and Hysteria. It’s the Navy versus extraterrestrials in Peter Berg’s star-studded adaptation of the popular board game. Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard and Rihanna [...]

The Film Stage Arrives at the 65th Cannes Film Festival

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off tomorrow and we have two writers that just hit the shores of France. To start things off, we’ve got two intro pieces from both and a slew of photos as we look forward to more coverage including reviews and interviews. Check them out below, followed by new [...]

The Film Stage Show Ep. 5 – Dark Shadows

Welcome to the newest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I discuss forced, new anti-piracy warnings. Then we jump into a feature review of Tim Burton’s latest goth collaboration with Johnny Depp, Dark Shadows. To end we dive into some upcoming theatrical and home video [...]

Crowdfunded Cinema: ‘The Canyons’, ‘Out of Print,’ ‘Teenage Scream’ & More

There are many film projects seeking funds via crowdfunding platforms these days, which offers the unique opportunity for an audience to interact and connect with a film, sometimes before the first shot is captured. This bi-weekly column will highlight projects that demonstrate potential, and deserve a closer look (and possibly a donation). The Canyons The Gist: A [...]

[Now Streaming] Your ‘Dark Shadows,’ ‘God Bless America,’ and ‘Hick’ Alternatives

Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to worthwhile titles currently available on Netflix Instant Watch. This week we offer alternatives to Dark Shadows, God Bless America and Hick. Tim Burton brings the peculiar tale of the Collins clan to the big screen. Johnny Depp stars as Barnabas [...]

[Interview] ‘God Bless America’ Director Bobcat Goldthwait & Cast Talk Cell Phone Obsession, Reality TV & More

God Bless America is one of those films that is going to ring true or fall flat based on your own opinions. The simple idea of taking out the rude, I’m-the-only-person-that-matters kind of people can be cathartic to watch and it is wickedly humorous. You will likely laugh, then catch yourself, and realize you might [...]

The Film Stage Show Ep. 4 – The Avengers

Welcome to the newest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I discuss our top 3 films to look forward to this summer. Then we jump into a feature review of Joss Whedon’s franchise-spanning super hero adventure flick, The Avengers. To end we dive into some upcoming [...]

35 Limited Releases To See This Summer

The main reason we enjoy doing what we do here on TFS is to share our love for great independent films that may not be on your radar. It’s why we focus our efforts on film festivals and it brings no greater joy to recommend these films once they come out in theaters. While other summer countdowns [...]