Director, Joel Edgerton is at it again. This is his follow-up to the darkly comedic short film Spider, where one man’s prank on his girlfriend took a turn for the worse. Without giving anything away, I’ll just say that if you loved Spider, you’ll especially love Bear. You can see both his short films after the jump
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Whether it’s fair criticism or not, ever since his first penned script, Kids (1995) and his directorial debut, Gummo (1997), Harmony Korine has gained notoriety for being a filmmaker not afraid to shock audiences while exploring the depths of this thing called “normality”. Most recently Mr. Korine’s attack of the status quo can be seen in Spring Breakers (2013), a movie made on the exploitation of pop culture casting (heart throb of the moment, James Franco, and a couple of Mickey Mouse club kids) and marketed as a sexy non-stop party to the teen and college demographic. Those in on Korine’s joke though know better and will most likely revel in its sleeziness.

In celebration of Harmony Korine’s latest work, Spring Breakers, I’ve collected four of his short films that are each tiny little masterpieces in their own right. Which of these poetry in motion shorts, if any, is your favorite? Read More…

In 2011 Korean director Chan-wook Park (Stoker, Thirst and Oldboy) joined his brother Chan-kyong Park to make this short film.  The two brothers shot the entire thing on an iPhone4.  How cool is that?!  Okay, so I’m sure there was a lot of professional post production touch-ups and sound design work to be had, but in the end, Paranmanjang AKA Night Fishing is an accomplished piece of horror, and one that can easily hang with the best of what any modern day short film has to offer, be that digital or, dare I even say, film.  Those of you familiar with Chan-wook’s movies should be able to recognize the stylistic flourishes used to present his usual themes of humor, horror and mystery.  There’s also a weird music video thing bookending the actual film, which, from what I could tell, has little to do with the story at all.  Enjoy. Read More…

This week’s short film is one by our very own Mr. Tom Ellis. The entire film is shot in one take.

Produced by Arina Tilapalova-Shames, with cinematography by Clive Walker. Read More…

In preparation for his upcoming movie, Sleepwalk With Me, which opens in San Francisco on August 31st, comedian Mike Birbigla put together this short film, entitled Fresh Air 2: Too Fresh Too Furious.  Starring along Mike is NPR’s Terry Gross.  Who knew she could act?

Keeping with the NPR connection, Ira Glass, host of the radio show This American Life, co-wrote sleepwalk With Me.  That, and the fact that this short film is so funny, puts Birbiglia’s directorial feature-length debut to the top of my most anticipated comedies of the year.

Click on the jump to see Mike Birbiglia’s short film, and the trailer for his full length film. Read More…

I am more than eager to share with our readers some extra (non-spoiler) footage from Wes Anderson‘s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, especially after having enjoyed the film as much as I did.

The extra footage – which is animated – is presented by Bob Balaban‘s narrator character and features excerpts from all of the favorite fictional books that a certain main character carries around with her.  I like to think of this bonus material as a tasty plate of cheese and crackers that will hold me over until I get a chance to chow down on a second helping of that savory Moonrise.

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I ask you, Bill Murray and/or Wes Anderson fans; what could whet your appetite more than seeing Mr. funnyman give us a tour of Anderson’s newest movie, Moonrise Kingdom?  How about if he was to do it while enjoying the benefits one gets from partaking in some casual rum sipping?

Check out the new promotional featurette after the jump and you’ll see exactly what I mean.  Moonrise Kingdom opens today, the 25th, in limited release but isn’t scheduled to arrive in San Francisco until the 15th of June. Read More…

We all know that littering is bad, right?  Apparently, back in 1991 the citizens of New York City never got that memo.  Thankfully for them, the always willing to creep people the fuck out of a director, David Lynch, was willing to provide his services in order to help educate those dirty New Yorkers.  And by educate, I mean drill into their heads the consequences of what one fallen popsicle wrapper has on the eventual rise and takeover of the entire underground rat population.  I like to think of this public service announcement as a kind of prequel to his classic film, Eraserhead.  Check out Lynch’s PSA after the jump and don’t say I didn’t warn you of the nightmares to come. Read More…