“Freaks and Geeks” may have only lasted one season, but the comedic talent creators Paul Feig (now executive producer of the US version of “The Office”) and Judd Apatow (who’s been ruling recent comedy with “The 40 Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up”) has been going ever since. IFC is proud to present the series in…
We’re pulling out all the stops this month when it comes to horror, genre, sleaze and shock. June on IFC is not for the faint of heart — check out a grindhouse flick every single night of the week at midnight. The freak fest features films like Dee Snider’s “Strangeland”; pet zombie satire “Fido”; high…
Now that the season has changed for the better, we here at IFC are feeling the love and gearing up for a spring fling featuring seductive films to warm up the temperature, outdoors or in. Thursday, May 6th, kicking off at 8pm, tune in for a kinky office love affair in “Secretary,” starring recent Oscar…
This month on IFC, we’re serving up brand spankin’ new episodes of “Dinner With The Band” and “Food Party” featuring indie music and funky recipes to satisfy any appetite. It all kicks off Tuesday, April 27th at 10pm. There’ll be back to back episodes of the psychadelic series “Food Party,” with host Thu Tran creating…
IFC has the most sought-after ticket this month to indie events across the country. First stop: The 2010 Spirit Awards. Don’t miss the live event Friday, March 5th, at 11pm Eastern/8pm Pacific, hosted by comedian Eddie Izzard, who John Cleese once labeled “the lost Python.” It’s a tough call on who will win this year,…
With preparations for the 2010 Spirit Awards underway, IFC is celebrating all month with past winners and nominees of the prestigious indie film honor. Thursday, February 25th, beginning at 6am, tune in for an all day festival featuring Best First Feature winners “Garden State” and “Heathers.” Plus, check out Harvey Keitel’s winning performance in Abel…
It’s about time to start enforcing those trusty resolutions… after, of course you’ve nursed the hangover that comes with ringing in 2010. In honor of new beginnings and breaking old habits, IFC’s celebrating the New Year with those in need of serious resolution rehab. It all kicks off 6am on January 1st with the old-school…
The holidays are upon us, and in this final month of the year, IFC is giving the gift of dinner, music, cult film, a pot-dealing Christmas special and a New Year’s in New York you won’t soon forget. Thursday, December 3rd beginning at 8pm, check out a night of indie cult films, featuring David Cronenberg’s…
Monty Python fans are going to love this month on IFC. And if you’re not a Python fan, get the hell out! Just kidding — now is a good time to introduce yourself to the troupe that defined comedy. Beginning October 18th, tune in for a six-day Python-a-thon, including the premiere of the IFC original…
This Labor Day, as you kick back on a well-deserved day off, tune in for films featuring people who are actually doing some work. Beginning at 7am, catch “Pizza,” featuring a delivery boy who takes on the extra task of making an unpopular girl’s birthday worthwhile. Then, check out “Shattered Glass,” a true story about…
Chris Kattan is synonymous with “Saturday Night Live,” where he memorably played a variety of characters, including Mango and a head-bopping Butabi brother. Fast forward a few years, and the comedian is taking on a new role — himself. This month, IFC presents “Bollywood Hero,” a three-part miniseries in which Kattan plays a fed-up Hollywood…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
If 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…
February 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…
How 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…
In 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:…
Who 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…
If 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…
Is 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…
This month, IFC presents a brand new semi-scripted original series, Z ROCK. By night, Brooklyn-based rockers ZO2 are budding rock stars with groupies and backstage antics – they’re thisclose to making it big. But to pay the bills, they perform during the day as “The Z Brothers” at kiddie parties for affluent families. Their manager…
Hundreds 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…
