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What to Watch on IFC in July
By Joanna Varikos on 07/02/2009
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Every Monday and Wednesday this month, beginning at midnight, IFC is blending musical performances with indie film. Tune in for films inspired by rock n' roll, including "Last Days," directed by Gus Van Sant and loosely based on the death of Kurt Cobain. You can also catch "Festival Express," a rockumentary featuring amazing performances from some of the music industry's most influential names, including Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. Also on the ticket, the Beatles classic "A Hard Day's Night," Australian import "Starstruck" and "Wild Man Blues," a doc about Woody Allen and his love for jazz. If you've... MORE »
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What to Watch on IFC in June
By Joanna Varikos on 06/01/2009
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June is one busy month here at IFC. For starters, beginning Sunday, June 7th, our comedy series "Z Rock" make its rockin' return, with the ZO2 boys up to more antics at daytime kiddie parties and nightly rock gigs. And look out for numerous guest appearances, including American Idol alum-turned-Tony Award nominee (for his leading role in Broadway's "Rock of Ages") Constantine Maroulis, Frank Stallone, the hottest of real housewives Bethenny Frankel, along with recurrent stints from Dave Navarro, John Popper, Dee Snider and Joan Rivers, and much more. The show airs Sundays at 11e/p. Along with the return of... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in May
By Joanna Varikos on 04/30/2009
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"The IFC Media Project" returns this month to IFC with brand new episodes revealing the truth behind the news. Hosted by Gideon Yago, the series is a look into how the news is covered by mainstream media, from inception to how and when it hits the airwaves. Check it out, Sundays at 11pm beginning May 3rd. Also in May, IFC presents a brand new Original Documentary, "New World Order." From directors Luke Meyer and Andrew Neel, who brought "Darkon" to the screen, "New World Order" is about the underground world of conspiracy theorists and the anti-globalist movement. The film focuses... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in April
By Joanna Varikos on 03/30/2009
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April showers have nothing on IFC's April Splatters. We've rounded up a few of our favorite scream-inducing films for one serious fright night. There's "It's Alive," featuring a mutated baby lizard monster on a rampage of evil; "Monkey Shines," about a helper monkey on, er, a rampage of evil; "Pumpkinhead," directed by special effects wiz Stan Winston; and "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer," based on the true story of the mass murderer who videotaped his brutal acts. It all starts pouring down at 8PM on Thursday, April 9th. On Thursday, April 23rd, kicking off at 8PM, we've got a... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in March
By Joanna Varikos on 02/24/2009
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCIf you had the chance to see Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia this past year, you're already well aware of the fact that it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. Besides the breathtaking scenery, the continent is home to many talented filmmakers and actors. So this month, IFC is paying homage to the land down under with a weekend of films born and bred there. Tune in Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th for Golden Globe nominee Rabbit Proof Fence, IFC's premiere of The Nugget featuring Eric Bana, the crime-mystery Lantana, as well as famed Australian director... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in February
By Joanna Varikos on 01/26/2009
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCFebruary is often called the month of love, and we here at IFC love us some indie film. That's why this month we're proud to bring you the ceremony that honors talent without the BS of who's wearing what -- the 2009 Spirit Awards. Hot off the heels of 2008's big winner, "Juno," this year promises salutes to other potential breakout films. "Rachel Getting Married," "Ballast" and "Frozen River" lead the pack with six nominations each. Plus, in the comeback of the year, Mickey Rourke is up for his phenomenal performance in "The Wrestler." For more on other nominees and... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in January
By Joanna Varikos on 12/31/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCHow is it already 2009? It seems the entire year was shorter than "The Hottie and the Nottie"'s run at the box office. Okay, no dwelling. Rather, IFC is ringing in the new year with some of the finest filmmaking indies have to offer in the form of ruthless, lowdown and dirty criminals. Beginning at 7:30AM Eastern/Pacific on January 1st, we're rolling out the big guns with "Confidence," featuring Dustin Hoffman, über hottie Rachel Weisz and Ed Burns as a conman looking to pull off his biggest heist yet. Then, check out the consummate Coen brothers gangster film "Miller's Crossing"... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in December
By Joanna Varikos on 12/01/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCIn this festive month, IFC presents Homicidal for the Holidays, where psychopaths offer another take on the meaning of "holiday cheer." Tune in December 25th and 26th at 6pm Eastern for two days of dysfunctional behavior from people who could use a nice, warm cup of eggnog and some fuzzy holiday spirit. Kicking things off: "The Deep End," starring talented Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton as a woman who goes to extremes to protect her son from a murder accusation. Then, check out "The Burning," about a summer camp counselor seeking revenge on teens who disfigured him, "Dahmer," based on the... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in November
By Joanna Varikos on 10/30/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCWho knew that when Henry Rollins joined the hardcore metal band Black Flag as lead singer 20-some odd years ago, he'd turn out to be one of the most socially and politically outspoken artists in the world today? You may have caught "The Henry Rollins Show" here on IFC, where he welcomed indie musical acts as well as a wide array of guests to discuss politics, world issues and just about everything else. This month, tune in to a series of three specials featuring Henry Rollins as he tours three politically affected areas around the world sharing his uninhibited, uncensored... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in October
By Joanna Varikos on 09/29/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCIf Friday at midnight Grindhouse flicks aren't enough to scare the crap out of you, we're paying homage to Halloween with a month of even more indie fright. Every Thursday in October beginning at 9PM Eastern, we've got three back-to-back horror films, including freaky faves like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "The Return of the Living Dead." And of course, what would Halloween be without, well, "Halloween," John Carpenter's often imitated but never duplicated slasher that yielded some of cinema's most iconic music, as well as a classic costume. Don't forget to also check out "A Nightmare on Elm Street,"... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in September
By Joanna Varikos on 08/27/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCIs summer already over? Pity, seems like it came and went quicker than a ride on the Pineapple Express. To make you feel better, we've rounded up a bunch of films to keep your mind distracted. On Thursday, September 11th, beginning at 9PM Eastern, get a triple dose of burn outs, junkies, and deals gone wrong beginning with "Rush," starring Jason Patric and Jennifer Jason Leigh as a pair of narcotics cops who get caught up in the drug world, and then try to buck the system by altering evidence. Then, check out "Party Monster" (pictured), based on the true... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in July
By Joanna Varikos on 06/30/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCHundreds of years ago, our founding forefathers were spending their Fourth of July weekend getting ready to grant America its independence. Today, we celebrate with some time on the beach and at friends' barbecues, all of which could include sitting in massive traffic as your wallet is depleted thanks to sky-rocketing gas prices. There's a solution: pump the AC, kick up your feet and declare your own independence by tuning into IFC Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th for a weekend of films born and bred in the USA, featuring "Garden State," with Zach Braff (who also directs) as... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in May
By Joanna Varikos on 04/30/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCThe "death house" in Huntsville, Texas has had its share of highly publicized executions. In one case, it was the location of what was almost certainly the wrongful execution of Carlos DeLuna. On May 29th, IFC premieres an original doc, "At the Death House Door," which provides an inside look through the eyes of a former death house chaplain — Pastor Carroll Pickett. Directed by Steve James and Peter Gilbert, the filmmakers behind "Hoop Dreams," the documentary follows Pickett's difficult path in preparing an inmate for execution. Believing some, like DeLuna, were innocent, Pickett recalls his most intimate memories while... MORE »
What to Watch on IFC in April
By Joanna Varikos on 03/31/2008
Filed under: What to Watch on IFCLots going on in April here at IFC. Big, BIG, BIG (did we say big?) premieres and themed nights to keep your visuals satisfied. Where to begin? How about Raging Bull, since it should've given Martin Scorsese his first Best Director Oscar back in 1980, not 27 years later for a film that failed to match this one's worth. Thankfully, Robert DeNiro did get honored with the grand prize for his outstanding performance as a violent boxer who can't control his emotions in or outside of the ring. Raging Bull premieres Sunday, April 6th, on a night of true-to-life films... MORE »
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