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“Prometheus” international launch trailer delivers the aliens

Article: “Prometheus” international launch trailer delivers the aliens

After months of pouring over the trailers for “Promethueus” like Jim Garrison studying the Zapruder film (for the younger readers, that’s a “JFK” joke), one thing we still hadn’t seen was a dead-on shot of one of the film’s monsters. That all changes with the new international trailer, which includes scenes with what might be…

The John Carpenter 8-bit tribute album is pitch perfect

Article: The John Carpenter 8-bit tribute album is pitch perfect

If there’s one thing that pretty general knowledge , it’s that the staff of the IFC FIX are pretty big fans of John Carpenter. Known for writing and directing some of the defining sci-fi and horror films of the 70′s and 80′s, Carpenter’s resourceful approach to making his movies included working with minimalist lighting, unique…

ReCap: Kyle MacLachlan chats with “Portlandia” fans on IFC SYNC

Article: ReCap: Kyle MacLachlan chats with “Portlandia” fans on IFC SYNC

On “Portlandia,” Kyle MacLachlan plays the energetic and affable Mayor, who tasks Fred and Carrie with missions to better the community and sometimes takes off on his own creative endeavors. Above all, the Mayor is cool, hip and open with the public. Last Friday night, “Portlandia” fans got to find out that in the case…

“Portlandia’s” Jonathan Krisel answers fan questions on IFC SYNC

Article: “Portlandia’s” Jonathan Krisel answers fan questions on IFC SYNC

This past Friday, “Portlandia” writer, director and co-creator (and sometimes performer) Jonathan Krisel joined viewers live on IFC SYNC: Portlandia to answer fans’ questions about the show. For those who couldn’t make it to the chat, you can read all of the submitted questions and Jonathan’s answers below. Don’t forget to log in to IFC…

“Safe House” director Daniel Espinosa talks character development, audience perspective and the power of information

Article: “Safe House” director Daniel Espinosa talks character development, audience perspective and the power of information

In the international espionage thriller “Safe House,” Daniel Espinoza directs Denzel Washington as a rogue operative gains possession of extremely sensitive information, and has to seek protection from his former agency to buy himself time to figure out how to use it. Ryan Reynolds co-stars as a low-level agent who gets dragged from his menial…

“The Avengers” Super Bowl commercial scores major reveals

Article: “The Avengers” Super Bowl commercial scores major reveals

Whether or not your football team took home the glory last night, “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” delivered a win for everyone who had been hoping the Super Bowl commercial would give us some new glimpses of the action, aliens and Avengers themselves. With the teasing finally over, the ad immediately sets the foreboding tone for the…

“Prometheus” international poster reveals more details

Article: “Prometheus” international poster reveals more details

It’s no secret that we’re more than a little excited about the upcoming Ridley Scott film “Prometheus.” Aside from marking the director’s return to science fiction, the presence of an amazing cast and the already riveting glimpses we’ve had from the film, this may be the movie that uncovers the mystery behind the the entire…

“The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think” is a feast for the mind

Article: “The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think” is a feast for the mind

There are a set of challenges to making a great concert film. The movie should make you feel like a participant at the event, give you the full expanse of the stadium show as though you are in the back of the house, and finally, connect you with the band as though you have better…

“Wall-Etheus” trailer mash-up brings Ridley Scott feel to Pixar classic

Article: “Wall-Etheus” trailer mash-up brings Ridley Scott feel to Pixar classic

Since the trailer for “Prometheus” came out last month, we’ve only had a few new glimpses of what the science-fiction horror holds in store for the summer movie season. As with any major pop culture phenomenon, the need for more is often the mother of invention. Courtesy of master mash-up editor Brad Hansen (also known…

Our favorite comic book moments from 2011

Article: Our favorite comic book moments from 2011

In a year that gave us big screen blockbusters like “Captain America,” “Thor,” “Green Lantern” and “Transformers,” sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and appreciate the medium where these stories got their start. With the book officially closed on 2011, I and my fellow contributor, Matt Singer, thought we’d offer up what were…

Five of the greatest Christmas movie villains of all time

Article: Five of the greatest Christmas movie villains of all time

Christmas movies are usually about the celebration of a time of year when everyone comes together to share gifts, affection and good will towards all. The plots range from grounded stories about families trying to survive the holidays, to adventures about mythical beings like Santa Claus and his elves working to ensure that every child…

Five most provocative things from the “Prometheus” trailer

Article: Five most provocative things from the “Prometheus” trailer

Between “The Dark Knight Rises” and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” it’s been a pretty great week for trailers. With a countdown that started on Monday at Apple.com with 30-second teasers hosted by director Ridley Scott, the bar was set pretty high for the premiere of the trailer for “Prometheus” today. After watching it several…

“The Avengers” assemble in newly released banners

Article: “The Avengers” assemble in newly released banners

With the release of Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” just a little over four months away, you can expect the drumbeat of super hero fanaticism to grow as the film nears its premiere. And who are we to not jump on the bandwagon? With that in mind, Marvel has released two new banners to promote their…

DC’s New 52 Omnibus lets new readers jump into the universe without any “crisis”

Article: DC’s New 52 Omnibus lets new readers jump into the universe without any “crisis”

In the course of collecting comic books over the last 25 years, I’ve noticed that there are two things readers show up for: stories where everything falls apart and the corresponding rebirths from those cataclysmic events. DC Comics has been a pioneer of these major events, from their continuity shattering “Crisis on Infinite Earths” to…

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” viral site releases new video

Article: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” viral site releases new video

As part of the campaign surrounding the upcoming release of David Fincher’s American adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, ” the “unofficial” site for the film mouth-taped-shut.com has released a vintage style video of an accident that plays a central role to the mystery cold-case that the journalist played by Daniel…

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Article: Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Today the world lost a pioneer, innovator, renegade and absolute genius. Steve Jobs has passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at the way too early age of 56. Yesterday the Internet was covered in shiny images of the new iPhone 4S. Today it appropriately wears a veil of mourning for a man…

The What’s New & Next Photo Journey: A look back at the winners of the John Cassavetes Award

Article: The What’s New & Next Photo Journey: A look back at the winners of the John Cassavetes Award

John Cassavetes, an accomplished actor, director and screenwriter, is considered by many to be the spiritual father of American independent filmmaking. At a time when Hollywood was pre-occupied with the notion of the impressionist director, Cassavetes went in the opposite direction and created films that felt closer to real life in both style and execution.…

Capes, Tights and Sights from NYCC 2010

Article: Capes, Tights and Sights from NYCC 2010

It has been twenty months since the last time the New York Comic Con was held at the Jacob Javits Center, and this past weekend it returned with a vengeance. OK, not really a vengeance, but attendance for all three days was sold out and there was line up 34th Street to get in, so…

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