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We welcome Director and friend of the pod, Orson Oblowitz to talk about his upcoming film “The Five Rules of Success”. Orson talks about his love for the characters on Hollywood Blvd, directing English hardman Vinnie Jones, and undercover K-Town locales. You can purchase a ticket to the drive-in premiere of his film at the Arena Cinelounge below: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/5618?siteToken=3vp3z3atn89cgq5wy1xww9a1rc
What will it take to save movie theaters? Member of the National Association of Theater Owners and Arena Cinelounge owner Christian Meoli and Film Threat's Chris Gore have a frank discussion about what can be done to save independent theaters.
WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Matt Robinson of matts-meals.com about a twist on the old standard movie popcorn.
Seeing is Believing: Women Direct Gets Distribution Deal, PBS Empire Broadcasts, Streaming Deal, Multiple Theatrical Screenings and Los Angeles Theatrical Premiere at ArenaCinelounge presented by CURATOR with Special Guests Marianna Palka, Andrew Van Den Houten, and Araeia Robinson McClain’s film chronicles the challenges and triumphs of women directors (Los Angeles, CA) - Cady McClain has just signed a nonexclusive distribution deal with Collective Eye for her award-winning documentary Seeing is Believing: Women Direct. The film emphasizes the opportunity for women to use their voice through media to change the social and political landscape and achieve full equality in a male dominated business. In honor of Women’s History month there will be a Special Theatrical Los Angeles Premiere screening presented by CURATOR at Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood, on Saturday, March 28, 7PM, followed by a Q & A with McClain and special guests Marianna Palka, Andrew Van Den Houton, and Araeia Robinson.
Happy holidays from your Film Freaks, Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton! ‘Tis the season, but if you are tired of the same old holiday movies like “White Christmas,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” and "It’s A Wonderful Life,” your Film Freaks shine some twinkling lights on four terrific Christmas films that you might not even think of as Christmas films. Everything from hilarious screwball comedies to taut bank heist thrillers to a kick-ass action flicks—all with Christmastime settings! So pour yourself some eggnog, throw another log on the yuletide fire, and enjoy yet another fun episode that highlights everyone from Barbara Stanwyck to Elliot Gould to Samuel L. Jackson. Ho ho ho! For those of you in the Los Angeles area, come join us for the first Film Freaks Forever! event in the New Year. On Jan. 18, 2020 come join us at the Arena Cinelounge on Sunset Boulevard for a fun night of cinema and comedy!
This week, we check out the charming oddities of Hollywood’s Arena Cinelounge, where we saw “The Last Ferry.” Plus, Magi reads another story in Italian! PLUGS: Check out Magi’s Lady Gaga Super Bowl Halftime Show on October 24th at the Lyric Hyperion, and be on the lookout for tickets to that!
Directed by Academy Award nominated actor Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine, The Matador) with an outstanding cast that includes; Emily Mortimer (Mary Poppins Returns), Luke Wilson (Bottle Rocket, Meadowland), Bradley Whitford (Get Out, West Wing), Jay Duplass (Beatriz at Dinner, Landline), Robert Forster (Jackie Brown, The Descendants), and Kurt Fuller (Midnight in Paris, Auto Focus). PHIL is the story of a depressed dentist whose life is falling apart. Phil is shocked when one of his patients, Michael Fisk (Bradley Whitford), a man who seemed to have the perfect life, kills himself. Determined to find out what would drive a man who had everything to end his life, Phil pretends to be a handyman and integrates himself in to the dead man's life, befriending his wife (Emily Mortimer) and daughter. How long can Phil keep up this double life when he is determined to end his normal one? Director, Executive Producer and lead after Greg Kinnear joins us to talk about the challenges and rewards of a first-time director, finding the humanity in a story of personal tragedy and working with an incredibly talented group of artists. For news and updates go to: bronstudios.com/productions/phil PHIL screens in Los Angeles July 5 - 11 at the Arena Cinelounge.
"In Reality" is a meta rom-com about Ann Lupo - who wrote, directed & stars in the film - as she explores her own obsession with falling in love. The film premiered at last year's LA Film Festival, where it won a special jury prize, and is now coming to select cinemas and VOD. Conor had the chance to talk with Ann Lupo about turning her life experiences into a film, filming an independent film in New York, and pulling off and incredible climactic musical number. See the film starting Friday, March 29th at the Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood, or see it on VOD starting Tuesday, April 2nd! Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com
After a dreadfully long hiatus, Charlie is back to talk cinema and culture into your eager ears. He has friend of the show KJ Relth and new friend Caleb Ward to talk about their Satanic Panic at the Arena Cinelounge, which happens to be Charlie's new venue of employment. Come for all the exciting new life updates and stay for the spine-tingling demonic hysteria. Films discussed include: THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, EVILSPEAK, MAZES & MONSTERS, TRICK OR TREAT (1986), & THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL. Also enlightening discussion about TV specials/industrial films like DEVIL WORSHIP: EXPOSING SATAN'S UNDERGROUND, DECEPTION OF A GENERATION, & THE LAW ENFORCEMENT'S GUIDE TO SATANIC CULTS. This episode is brought to you by the Satanic Panic Series at Arena Cinelounge, co-presented by Friday Night Frights.
"Juliet, Naked", "What Keeps You Alive", "The Little Stranger": A New Release Episode. Join Jess and Andrew for another trip to the Cineplex. This week, Jess was stuck in the books, so Andrew ended up seeing a couple of these alone. This doesn't mean Jess isn't a part of the conversation, though. Like with Solo, Andrew explains "Juliet, Naked" to Jess, as she has an opinion on the type of film "Juliet" turned into, and the trend in film that is similar to it. Andrew also saw the new IFC Midnight movie solo at the Arena Cinelounge. This was the best of the three films, and it's a real shame Jess didn't get a chance to see it. Can't wait for it to come to VOD so she can experience it too. Jess's film of the weekend was "The Little Stranger". Judging by the attendance in our screening, we were some of the very few who saw this film. The audience may have been smarter than us for avoiding it. AndrewWatchesMovies.com Film diary: https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/films/diary/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewWatchesTV Moses's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-298402626 Mike Dietrich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.dietrich.art/ Nothing Left Song for Y'All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI0r5JiU00c
LOS ANGELES – August, 2018 -- “Last Curtain Call,” a family drama set in the music world that stars Christopher Maleki (Passions, Days of Our Lives, Port Charles), David Proval (The Sopranos, Mean Streets), and Billy Wirth (The Lost Boys), will play at the Arena Cinelounge, 6464 Sunset Blvd, in Hollywood from August 24- 30, 2018. Indie Rights will release the film domestically on digital platforms beginning on August 24th. Prior to the theatrical run and digital release, there will be a red-carpet premiere on August 23 at the Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills that will also be an invitation-only fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association’s LA Walk on November 3rd.
Join the Damn Dirty Geeks at our live podcast recording from the Arena Cinelounge as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the original PLANET OF THE APES, with our special guest from the film, LOU WAGNER. Lou joins our list of APES actors on our podcast including Bobby Porter and H.M Wynant. Though Lou is our first veteran from the original film, having co-starred with Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall, which was a special treat for the DDG and our live audience in attendance for the screening. We talk with Lou about his preparation for playing the rebellious teen chimpanzee as the then-modern voice in the 1968 film, and how what might have been a 60s-dated aspect to the story has now come full circle in relevance, mirroring today's headlines of a new youth movement influencing society and politics. Lou shares several little-known stories from filming PLANET OF THE APES, including a great tale about how Heston looked after his ape costars on location. Also joining the 50th Anniversary celebration was William Conlin, director of the upcoming documentary Making Apes:The Artists Who Changed Film, himself a lifelong fan of the APES films like us. Conlin's film celebrates the brilliant makeup artists and technicians who made the APES films possible and how they changed modern cinema in the 20th century. As part of this documentary, Lou agreed to have makeup artists update Lou's character Lucious as aged 50 years since his original appearance. Jump the link above to learn more about Conlin's film currently in production and seeking support to finish the doc. Listen to this ape-stravaganza and much more in our live podcast marking 50 years of the APES film franchise and counting! Be sure to visit our website DamnDirtyGeeks.com in a couple days for our photo gallery and show notes from this special event!
Today water sommelier Martin Riese and Chance Sanchez are going with the podcast on tour. We are visiting the Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood for the screening of the documentary "What Lies Upstream". In this classic detective story, investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to uncover the truth behind a massive chemical spill that left 300,000 people without drinking water for months. But when Hoback discovers an obscene collusion between chemical corporations and the highest levels of government, the investigation spirals in a terrifying direction, and we learn the frightening truth about what lies upstream of us all. We have filmmaker Cullen Hoback with us on the podcast and we are discussing this scandalous political thriller. Great hydrated episode about the tap water quality and regulations in America. Cheers