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“Buildings Burn, People Die, But Real Love is Forever!” We're closing out April Showers in unforgettable fashion—with a rain-drenched, emotionally charged 90s classic that's also one of Henrique's all-time favorite films. Join Henrique and David as they descend into the stormy streets of Detroit for a tale of loss, vengeance, and gothic heroism in 1994's The Crow. Directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, and Ernie Hudson, this supernatural action film tells the story of musician Eric Draven, who returns from the grave exactly one year after he and his fiancée were murdered—to seek justice as the vengeful spirit known only as The Crow.

“Buildings Burn, People Die, But Real Love is Forever!”We're closing out April Showers in unforgettable fashion—with a rain-drenched, emotionally charged 90s classic that's also one of Henrique's all-time favorite films. Join Henrique and David as they descend into the stormy streets of Detroit for a tale of loss, vengeance, and gothic heroism in 1994's The Crow. Directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, and Ernie Hudson, this supernatural action film tells the story of musician Eric Draven, who returns from the grave exactly one year after he and his fiancée were murdered—to seek justice as the vengeful spirit known only as The Crow.

Welcome to Episode #11 of the 4ever in Electric Dreams & CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND co-production - Supple & Lean | A Geekcast. Presented by Imran Mirza from London, UK, and Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan from Melbourne, Australia, for this episode the duo delve into all things related to 'The Crow'. With origins from James O'Barr's 1989 comic book series 'The Crow', the impassioned piece of work spawned its first on-screen iteration with the Alex Proyas-helmed movie in 1994. Starring the dearly departed Brandon Lee in a career-defining performance, the film went on to achieve cult status and has been revered since its release now 31 years ago. Following the 1994 original, subsequent entries within the franchise were marked by 'The Crow: City of Angels' (1996), 'The Crow: Salvation' (2000) and 'The Crow: Wicked Prayer' (2005) with neither generating favourable reviews or the money required to really justify the iteration that would follow. 'The Crow: Stairway to Heaven' - the 1998 TV series - perhaps generated the most favourable reviews but didn't get the chance to continue their story with the planned second season which never came to fruition; yet more Crows followed with a mix of the stories recounting the forlorn tragedy of the ill-fated lovers Eric Draven and Shelly Webster amongst others who were wronged by the harsh cruelty of an unjust life. The 30 year milestone has been marked by the release of the latest iteration of the vengeful vigilante, this time with Rupert Sanders in the director's chair leading a cast of Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs and Danny Huston. With Vahé and Imran both long-time fans of the 1994 original, the time seemed right to have a lengthy chat about their affections for Proyas' masterpiece, delve into the comics for the first time and revisit the sequels and reboots in an incredibly expansive conversation into James O'Barr's incredible world. The show today features original music from Supple & Lean featuring Shelly Draven with 'Your Dark Path'. www.4everinelectricdreams.com/ Emanating from London, UK, the 4ever in Electric Dreams website and podcast network is designed to help us celebrate the things we loved growing up and the things that continue to excite and inspire us today. With podcast episodes of the Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind, 90s State of Mind and Supple & Lean, there's lots of reasons to visit us again and again, and to join us in our ongoing celebration of the things we can't leave behind.

Già non sopporto Achille Lauro, che muove i miei più oscuri istinti...ma vedere pure Skarsgard che si concia uguale a lui, questo è davvero troppo. Stavolta, mi tocca accodarmi a tutti coloro che ne hanno straparlato male, perché questa pellicola è veramente ignobile. Un pasticcio dall'inizio alla fine, che ho fatto davvero gran fatica a vedere. Tra questo e Boy kills world, la carriera del povero Bill sta subendo una brutta battuta d'arresto. Un film assolutamente dimenticabile, lontano anni luce dal fumetto di O'Barr e dal cult di Proyas del 94. Solo se avete tempo da perdere potete guardarlo, ma fa comunque male.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and enigmatic world of The Unholy Consult. Join us as we explore the motivations behind the brutal torture of Moengus and the larger implications it has within the story's intricate metaphysical framework. We tackle the heavy themes of damnation and the role of the gods, pondering their influence on the characters' fates and the moral ambiguities that define this world.Our discussion also turns to Mimara's haunting vision of something beyond The Ark, speculating on its potential significance as the plot threads converge. The rebirth of the No-God, the Judging Eye's connection to stillborn children, and the return of Kellhus all take center stage, sparking a lively debate on the narrative's direction and the emotional turmoil it evokes.We delve into the tragic arc of Proyas, examining his unwavering loyalty to Kellhus and the difficult questions it raises about faith, morality, and the often cruel nature of religious institutions. As we unravel the complexities of the White-Luck Warrior and Kel, we explore the paradoxes of predetermined events and the multiple possibilities that challenge our understanding of fate.Finally, we reflect on the development of key characters like Sorweel and the evolving relationships that add depth to the story. With thoughtful analysis and a few memorable quotes along the way, this episode offers a rich exploration of the themes, characters, and moral questions that make The Unholy Consult a compelling and thought-provoking read. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, this discussion will deepen your appreciation for R. Scott Bakker's work.Tune in for an engaging conversation that pushes the boundaries of epic fantasy and invites you to question the very nature of belief, destiny, and redemption.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

In this episode, we dive deep into the dark and disturbing events of the latest book in our series. We explore themes of depravity, blind following, and the haunting consequences of becoming what you hate. Our discussion examines the intricate exploration of human nature and religion, shedding light on the purpose behind these unsettling events.Join us as we dissect Proyas's moral dilemma and the weight of his actions, and delve into the complex and unsettling relationship between Sorweel and Serwa, which challenges traditional fantasy tropes. We also touch on the distortion of classic fantasy elements and the unnerving nature of the book's love story.We'll speculate on potential plot twists and outcomes, analyze the actions and motivations of characters like Kellhus and Kel, and debate the responsibility of the Ordeal men in their choices. The prophecy surrounding Kellhus and its future implications will also be a key focus of our conversation.Throughout the episode, we'll explore the metaphysical nature of morality, the vivid and disturbing imagery that creates a unique reading experience, and the profound connection between elements like the Nail of Heaven and the Ark. We'll also consider the fate of Mimara's twins and the significance of the horns.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these powerful themes, character dynamics, and more, as we navigate through the dark and thought-provoking world of this gripping narrative.Find Carl: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BY74YRN5Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

In this episode, we delve into the climactic final chapters of The Great Ordeal, the third book in R. Scott Bakker's Aspect-Emperor series. Join us as we explore the intricate character arcs, speculate on motivations, and unravel the complex web of actions that drive this epic tale forward.We'll discuss Kellhus' enigmatic connection to the No-God and ponder the roles of the Ajokli and Yatwer. We'll also delve into the haunting presence of the radioactive decaying people and analyze Proyas' leadership amidst the chaos. Our conversation raises thought-provoking questions about Kellhus' grand plan, his manipulation of others, and the broader themes of insanity and belief in gods.Our analysis extends to the concept of insanity, particularly in relation to Kellhus and the Survivor thread, which serves to deconstruct the Dunyain ideal. We'll also examine Kelmomas' paradoxical cruelty and Esmenet's pivotal realization about him.The episode takes a speculative turn as we discuss decapitation and the mystery of the head on the pole, a surprising return, and Mimara's intriguing pregnancy. We'll delve into Akka's dream sequence and its deeper implications, as well as the potential significance of Mimara's twins and the console's possession of the sarcophagus.As we wrap up, we'll share our predictions for the next book in the series, reflect on the themes of fatherhood and the emptiness of existence, and highlight our favorite quotes. Finally, we'll express our gratitude to our listeners and announce the next reading assignment.Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the final chapters of The Great Ordeal!Find Carl: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BY74YRN5Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

In this episode, we dive deep into chapters four through seven of The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker. Join us as we unravel the complex conversations between Kellhus and a mysterious voice, speculate on the significance of the head on the pole, and ponder its connection to the enigmatic No-God.We explore Proyas' haunting visions and his intricate relationship with Saubon, delve into the symbolic tree imagery and the soldiers' unsettling obsession with meat, and confront the brutal inhumanity of the Sranc and their genetically modified diet.We also contemplate the themes of love and the role of prophets in this rich narrative. The disturbing revelations about Ishual and the Whale Mothers, as well as the mysterious Head on a Pole, leave us with more questions than answers.Tune in as we share theories about the labyrinthine Consult, the White Luck Warrior, and the motivations behind characters. We also touch on the profound concepts of possession, genetic memory, and the relationships between Non-Men and humans, all while dissecting the use of italics in the text and grappling with some challenging scenes.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion filled with intriguing quotes and our eager anticipation for the next chapters in this captivating series. Don't miss this episode if you're a fan of deep dives into complex literary worlds!Find Carl: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BY74YRN5Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeLogo by The GlimmerTwin Art HouseJoin Riverside.fm

In this discussion of chapters 10 and 11 of The White Luck Warrior, the participants explore various themes and character developments. They discuss the relationship between Sorwheel and Serwa, questioning whether she is intentionally manipulating him. They also delve into Kellhus' conversations with Proyas, pondering whether he is being sincere or manipulating him. The participants analyze the maturity of Sorwheel's thoughts and the influence of genetics and beliefs on the Dunyain. They also discuss the magic and horror elements in the story and the meandering nature of the plot. The chapter ends with a discussion about Sorweel's interaction with Yatwer. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various themes and scenes from the book. They talk about the non-men and their otherworldly nature, the memory loss of the non-men, and the tension and creepiness they bring to the story. They also discuss Esmenet's treatment of the young girl in the whorehouse and the dark side of motherhood. The hosts speculate on the identity of the assassin and the role of the Four-Horned Brother. They also mention the theory that Ajokli is inside Kelmomas. Overall, they explore the complex and morally ambiguous aspects of the characters and their actions. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their confusion and desire for more information about the gods, damnation, and the afterlife in the series. They also explore the concept of the White Luck Warrior and its connection to the god of war. The hosts share their favorite quotes from the chapters and express their excitement for the upcoming battles and the development of characters like Akka and Mimara.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeLogo by The GlimmerTwin Art HouseJoin Riverside.fm

Join us on an immersive journey into the heart of R. Scott Bakker's epic fantasy world as we delve deep into the latest installment, "The White Luck Warrior." In this riveting episode, our hosts Carl and Varsha lead a captivating discussion on the awe-inspiring battle scenes of chapters 7-9, marveling at the scale and vivid descriptions that bring the shrank battle to life.As the conversation unfolds, the spotlight turns to the enigmatic non-men and their control over the shrank, sparking speculation on the beggar's lament and the intricate web of fate woven by the gods. Proyas's uncertain fate hangs in the balance, while the actions of the mysterious Inrilatas are dissected, revealing layers of tragedy and complexity.But it's the enigmatic Kelmomas who steals the spotlight, his motivations shrouded in uncertainty. Carl and Varsha ponder whether his actions stem from a broader plan or are driven purely by emotion, while exploring the dangerous allure of the Kiiri and its addictive grip on those who dare to wield its power.Amidst the chaos, the intricate dynamics between Maithanet and Esmenet come into focus, fraught with danger and conflicting emotions. Could Kelmomas hold the key to unlocking a divine connection, or is his fate bound to the whims of fate?Join us as we unravel the mysteries of "The White Luck Warrior," exploring the tangled web of fate, ambition, and desire that binds its characters together. With each revelation, the future becomes more uncertain, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this spellbinding saga. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeLogo by The GlimmerTwin Art HouseJoin Riverside.fm

Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas, and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien and Ian Richardson. The screenplay was written by Proyas, Lem Dobbs, and David S. Goyer. In the film, Sewell plays an amnesiac man who, finding himself suspected of murder, attempts to discover his true identity and clear his name while on the run from the police and a mysterious group known as the "Strangers".

l⁠inktr.ee/CatchingUpOnCinema⁠ This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety! This week, Trevor and Kyle review Alex Proyas', The Crow (1994)! Adapted from James O'Barr's indie comic of the same name, The Crow (1994) is a visually astounding Gothic revenge thriller. Starring Brandon Lee as the titular Crow/Eric Draven, the film holds the unfortunate distinction of being Lee's final screen role, as he tragically lost his life due to an accident during production. A magnificent showcase of director Proyas' capable eye for production design and cinematography, The Crow is lovingly lit and framed, employing a wide variety of special effects techniques to bring its nightmarish and borderline supernatural vision of Detroit to life. Possessed of a terrific cast of noteworthy character actors, but hamstrung by a simplistic narrative and thin characterizations, The Crow is a film that is unfortunately far from the sum of its parts, however its aesthetic charms are truly remarkable. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@catchinguponcinema⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@CatchingCinema⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like, share, subscribe, and we'll catch you next time!

I am excited to have back on the show legendary writer, director Alex Proyas.The last time he was here, we discussed his career, working within the studio system, dealing with insane interference in his creative vision, why he was shooting short films. At the time, his movie, The Heretic Foundation, and his misadventures in Hollyweird had just been released.I've been following all the cool stuff he's been working on social media, his shorts, etc. I'm thrilled for him. It's nice seeing an artist creating and not waiting for someone to permit them to make.For those of you who are not familiar with Alex Proyas's work, he is the filmmaker behind The Crow, Dark City, The Knowing, Gods of Egypt, iRobot, and Mask of the Evil Apparition.iRobot was directed by Proyas, written by Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Vintar. The 2004 Box Office $346 million grossed film received mixed reviews. It starred Will Smith and was a technophobic cop in 2035 who went on to investigate a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.Today, we are talking more about his new streaming platform VIDIVERSE. I really wanted to promote what you're doing because I know it's coming from a great place. I need to promote what you're doing because I know it's coming from a great place.VIDIVERSE is a new streaming platform that offers a non-exclusive destination for streaming curated content of all kinds. In time, the platform will partner with creators to help produce content.Most independent filmmakers are getting away from Youtube, and that was the inspiration behind Proyas's VIDIVERSE. YouTube seems to have developed stricter policies about who derives any income from content. Even though a few people manage overtime to beat the algorithm, most creators get very few views. Independent creators to continue building through the platform. Vimeo, and others that similarly target filmmakers ease the streaming challenge. Still, there's nothing between those two ends of the spectrum because YouTube seems to soak it all up through advertising. So, someone like Proyas, who has moved effortlessly between helming TV commercials and music videos to feature films, understands the demand for more targeted platforms and fair revenue distribution models. This is what he intends to develop with VIDIVERSE.Alex also gave us an EXCLUSIVE UPDATE on the development of his Dark City streaming series. This was a fun conversation.Please enjoy our guest, Alex Proyas.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

"She had to commit a data breach to get this information and her punishment is she has to get a hysterectomy. A coma hysterectomy." Confirmed rulebreaker J.B. returns with February birth month movies: one from 1978 and TWO from 1998. Yyyyeah, we don't know about that. 0:00 -- Intro7:08 -- Coma25:54 -- Dark City50:53 -- The Replacement Killers1.05:36 -- Contact information1.09:40 -- Awards and rankings1.55:22 -- Future business (With Zo on the horn for deep future business!)2:05:20 -- Outro, and outtakes Hey! Be sure to watch The Birds, Kingdom of the Spiders, and Jurassic Park for next time! Hey! Leave us a voicemail at (801) 896-4542! Hey! The Zazzle store! Hey! Hear In Memoriam! Hey! Hear Fantasy Murder Love Triangle! Hey! Genevieve Bujold on Voyager! Hey! Ebert liked Dark City! Hey! Siskel and Ebert's best of '98! Hey! Proyas on the influence of Dark City on The Matrix! Hey! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Hey!

Alexander Proyas is an Australian filmmaker. Proyas is best known for directing the films The Crow (1994), Dark City (1998), I, Robot (2004), Knowing (2009), and Gods of Egypt (2016). Check out the indiegogo for his latest project: Dark Sister https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dark-sister-short-film-by-alex-proyas#/ In 2019 Alex Proyas founded a new production studio in Sydney, Australia, under the name of Heretic Foundation. In August 2021 Proyas has announced that he is developing a new video platform titled "VidiVerse" for independent filmmakers, as an alternative to YouTube. Our discussion ranges from AI (Artificial Intelligence) to the Rust movie tragedy. FRUMESS is POWERED by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.riotstickers.com/frumess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET 1000 STICKERS FOR $79  RIGHT HERE - NO PROMO CODE NEED! JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Frumess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Alex Proyas is an Australian filmmaker of Greek descent. Proyas is best known for directing the films The Crow (1994), Dark City (1998), Garage Days (2002) I, Robot (2004), Knowing (2009), and Gods of Egypt (2016). Proyas was born in Alexandria, present-day Egypt, to ethnic Greek parents. His father's family had lived in Egypt for many generations, and his mother's family were from Cyprus. He moved to Sydney when he was three. A rare opportunity to interview on of the worlds most imaginative and leading cult directors. Alex discusses his new streaming platform for independent film makers Vidiverse, his embracing of AI and the creation of The Heretic Foundation. https://www.hereticfoundation.com/https://www.vidiverse.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4602609/advertisement

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back together. This time they're talking about the cult classic Dark City for its 25th anniversary. Dark City is a neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas, who co-wrote the movie with Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer. It opened in theaters on February 27, 1998. The film follows an amnesiac named John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) accused of murder. Pursuing Murdoch are the police and supernatural beings called the Strangers. Other characters include Dr. Schreber (Kiefer Sutherland), Inspector Bumstead (William Hurt), and John's wife Emma (Jennifer Connelly). Dark City received generally positive reviews, with Roger Ebert naming it the best film of 1998. However, it bombed at the box office. In 2021, Proyas released a companion short film and announced he was working on a Dark City television series. Josh and Aaron discuss the movie's plot, performances, visuals, and effects. They also go over the key difference between the theatrical cut and the director's cut. For another mind-bending neo-noir, you can listen to the brothers discuss Memento. Dark City is available on Prime Video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For episode six of the Cyberpunk Series, N&D are Deep Diving Alex Proyas's Dark City. This Neo-Noir Gothic Horror Sci-fi Mystery, was Proyas's follow up to Dave Fave, The Crow, so you know we were excited to Dive In.

Alex Proyas is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He's best known for directing films like The Crow, Dark City, I Robot, Knowing, and Gods of Egypt. A longtime master of visual effects wizardry, Proyas is currently in pre-production on a horror movie to be shot in an LED volume. The Virtual Production podcast is brought to you by Puget Systems and Blackmagic Design. Please visit Abel Cine and The Virtual Company for all your virtual production needs.  

Houselights' last Alex Proyas #film is "Dark City." A bizarre film that doesn't spoon-feed the audience and shares a lot of themes with and gets overshadowed by #TheMatrix. Does this earn its cult status or should it be left in the 90s?

Houselights' last Alex Proyas #film is "Dark City." A bizarre film that doesn't spoon-feed the audience and shares a lot of themes with and gets overshadowed by #TheMatrix. Does this earn its cult status or should it be left in the 90s?

The Crow - A dark avenger with an avian chaperone. Our next chapter of Houselights is with Alex Proyas as we go way back to the 90s and discuss this cult classic and, of course, its soundtrack. How do you feel about the film this many years later?

The Crow - A dark avenger with an avian chaperone. Our next chapter of Houselights is with Alex Proyas as we go way back to the 90s and discuss this cult classic and, of course, its soundtrack.How do you feel about the film this many years later?

on revient sur le chef d'oeuvre d'alex Proyas. beaucoup de digressions au programme, mais vous commencez a en avoir l'habitude. bonne écoute

Inizia la settimana dedicata ad Halloween e anche le Recensioni CaRfatiche Podcast seguiranno il tema, partendo da una pellicola imprescindibile sicuramente. Si è detto tanto de Il Corvo, tristemente famoso per la tragica morte del suo protagonista, ma l'ultima interpretazione di Brandon Lee, una splendida storia d'amore eterno e la magnifica regia visionaria di Proyas, unita ad una colonna sonora che è entrata nella leggenda, fanno entrare questo film di diritto nella storia del cinema, regalando al pubblico la storica frase "Non può piovere per sempre..." Mi raccomando i preparativi (zucche, scherzetti, film horror, varie ed eventuali) e spero gradirete le chicche del CaRfa, in questa settimana de pauraaaaaa!!!

I am excited to have back on the show legendary writer, director Alex Proyas. The last time he was here, we discussed his career, working within the studio system, dealing with insane interference in his creative vision, why he was shooting short films. At the time, his movie, The Heretic Foundation, and his misadventures in Hollyweird had just been released.I've been following all the cool stuff he's been working on social media,  his shorts, etc. I'm thrilled for him. It's nice seeing an artist creating and not waiting for someone to permit them to make.For those of you who are not familiar with Alex Proyas's work, he is the filmmaker behind The Crow, Dark City, The Knowing, Gods of Egypt, iRobot, and Mask of the Evil Apparition.iRobot was directed by Proyas, written by Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Vintar. The 2004 Box Office $346 million grossed film received mixed reviews. It starred Will Smith and was a technophobic cop in 2035 who went on to investigate a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.Today, we are talking more about his new streaming platform VIDIVERSE. I really wanted to promote what you're doing because I know it's coming from a great place. I need to promote what you're doing because I know it's coming from a great place.VIDIVERSE is a new streaming platform that offers a non-exclusive destination for streaming curated content of all kinds. In time, the platform will partner with creators to help produce content.Most independent filmmakers are getting away from Youtube, and that was the inspiration behind Proyas's VIDIVERSE. YouTube seems to have developed stricter policies about who derives any income from content. Even though a few people manage overtime to beat the algorithm, most creators get very few views. Independent creators to continue building through the platform. Vimeo, and others that similarly target filmmakers ease the streaming challenge. Still, there's nothing between those two ends of the spectrum because YouTube seems to soak it all up through advertising. So, someone like Proyas, who has moved effortlessly between helming TV commercials and music videos to feature films, understands the demand for more targeted platforms and fair revenue distribution models. This is what he intends to develop with VIDIVERSE.Alex also gave us an EXCLUSIVE UPDATE on the development of his Dark City streaming series. This was a fun conversation.Please enjoy our guest, Alex Proyas.

General audiences might remember Alex Proyas' 1994 movie The Crow for the tragic on-set death of star Brandon Lee. Yet, despite that infamous incident -- or, perhaps, in part because of it -- the film -- based on the comics by James O'Barr -- inspired a cult following that endures today. And this episode, Brian Skutle of the Sonic Cinema Podcast helps us discuss why. Normally, The Crow would have been a contender for our sister podcast, Franchise Detours. However, Proyas' film tells a standalone story. And besides, Brian's love for this film certainly merits the Close Watch treatment. We'll discuss what The Crow means to him, how its genre-blending tone sets it apart, and what most people misunderstand about it. Join us as we journey back to the alternative music, goth aesthetic, and pre-MCU comic book movies of the 1990s as we take flight with The Crow. SYNOPSIS The night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and his fiancée are brutally murdered by gang members. On the anniversary of their death, Eric rises from the grave and becomes a supernatural avenger. Tracking down the thugs responsible for the crimes and mercilessly murdering them, Eric eventually confronts head gangster Top Dollar (Michael Wincott) to complete his macabre mission. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Dark City Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and William Hurt. The screenplay was written by Proyas, Lem Dobbs, and David S. Goyer. Sewell plays John Murdoch, an amnesiac man who finds himself suspected of murder. The Space Brains discuss the noir style, nature vs nurture and a lot about the influences and homages in Dark City. The possibility that Dark City is actually the sequel to Mary Poppins is raised. What do you think? To Hear the Episode: https://spacebrains.com.au/episode-61-dark-city For all other Space Brains Episodes: https://gravityundone.net/space-brains/ https://spacebrains.com.au/ Contact us: Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast) Space Brains Podcast - Home spacebrains@spacebrains.com.au Space Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia. Visit: https://gravityundone.net/ https://www.markregan.com.au/  https://spacebrains.com.au/

A mio parere, il miglior film di Proyas. Dark City è una pellicola fantastica sotto tutti i punti di vista. La storia di John Murdock, che tenta di recuperare la memoria, mentre sfugge agli "stranieri" nei meandri di una metropoli perennemente tenebrosa, è qualcosa di visivamente straordinario. Musica immensa, recitazione pazzesca per protagonisti e comprimari e precursore di quello che sarà Neo in Matrix, che piaccia o no. Sconociuto ai più, questo film ha rappresentato molto per il sottoscritto e per la propria creatività personale. Da recuperare assolutamente, senza scuse e apprezzare l'estro creativo di un regista che, purtroppo, ultimamente ha ceduto alle regole ed agli schemi piatti di uno star system sempre più lontano dai gusti del pubblico.

Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski prefers to take a realistic, documentary approach to most of the movies he shoots. His latest film, the western News of the World, is primarily shot outside using natural light, in a style Dariusz likes to call “well-observed” documentary. As with many of director Paul Greengrass's films, News of the World relies on a Steadicam and hand-held cameras to give it a more realistic and intimate feel. Daruisz watched a few Westerns to get ideas for his approach to News of the World, such as The Searchers and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Dariusz got his start after film school shooting music videos back in the 1980's and 90's, such as Suzanne Vega's “My Name is Luka.”  One of his influences was the late cinematographer Harris Sevides, whose approach to music videos for Madonna and R.E.M. was softer and more cinematic. Daruisz and several future icons of cinema were all working on music videos at the time, and he worked with directors David Fincher, Alex Proyas and Gore Verbinski. They all wanted to make movies and were just making music videos to stay employed. As trained filmmakers, Dariusz feels they elevated the music video to an art, bringing a film sensibility to it with longer shots and cinematic lighting. Though Daruisz found it hard to break into film at first, his work on music videos and commercials eventually got him there. Director Alex Proyas hired Dariusz as director of photography for the films Romeo is Bleeding, The Crow, and Dark City. The two used a dark and gritty music video aesthetic for shooting 1994's The Crow. Tragically, star Brandon Lee was killed by a faulty blank bullet during filming and the movie was finished without him, using early face replacement digital technology. For Dark City, Dariusz's next film with Proyas, he was influenced by films such as Metropolis and German expressionist art. He used sodium vapor lights on the set, which created a very orange and surreal glow. To add to the sickly green colors in the film, they decided not to use the correct fluorescent tubes in the automat scenes, or color correct the result. Dariusz went on to work with director Gore Verbinski on The Mexican and Pirates of the Caribbean. At the time, Pirates was anything but a sure thing. It was up against the biggest stigma in Hollywood- every pirate movie that had been made up until that point was a huge flop. Plus, the character Captain Jack Sparrow was a complete antihero, and though Johnny Depp was a known actor, he wasn't yet a huge movie star. After shooting several Pirates movies, Dariusz went on to work with Tim Burton on Sweeney Todd and Alice in Wonderland, then with Ridley Scott on Prometheus , The Martian, and Raised By Wolves, all science fiction movies or series that are heavy on special effects. For Dariusz, even if a film is science fiction, it needs to feel as though it is grounded in its own reality, so it was important to be in constant communication with the VFX supervisor to figure out how they would collaborate on set. News of the World is playing in some theaters and is available to stream on VOD. Find Dariusz Wolski: @dariusz_wolski_official Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep118/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQIhe3yjQJG72EjZJBRI1w Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Bu bölüm Proyas'ın Dark City adlı filmini tartıştık. Türlü imkansızlıklar içinde çektiğimiz bu bölümde filmin noir havasının bilim kurgu ile harmanlanmasından, varlık felsefesine kadar birçok konuya değindik.

Quite possibly the moodiest comic book movie ever made, Alex Proyas's The Crow is peak 90s grunge... in a good way. Surprisingly, Cole hasn't seen it, so Connor enlightens him in the only way he knows how: forcing him to do a podcast on it.0:00:00 - The Crow Review0:39:12 - What Happened? (Bad Boys 3: The Return of the King)0:47:52 - Pitch Me!0:59:39 - Does Connor Care? (News)Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/

The Alchemist awaken in the grimy, dead hooker filled Dark City.   Key Elements: Saves The Fish, Space Beach, Billy Corgan Convention

Let's travel back to the late 1990s. Think of a sci-fi thriller that expertly wraps big ideas like the nature of reality, identity and human nature into a hyper-stylized environment heavily influenced by film noir. Now set aside your love for The Matrix because this episode we're talking all about Dark City. The 1998 film from director Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot) — which shares some aesthetic and, in fact, production elements with the Wachowskis' release — may have been a box office underperformer, but in the years since its theatrical run, the film has emerged as a critical darling and achieved cult classic status. So who better to talk about a bonafide cult film than one of the hosts of CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds. Jeff Johnson joins the show to delve into what makes Dark City such a compelling film to watch and re-watch, speculate about why it failed to connect with audiences and unravel the mystery behind Proyas' intricate storytelling. Tag along as we break down the film Roger Ebert called "a great visionary achievement." Sleep later. Listen now. SYNOPSIS (courtesy of Warner Bros.) Separated from his wife Emma, amnesiac John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) awakens alone in a strange hotel to learn he is wanted for a series of brutal killings. They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night one of us went off. What if you woke one morning to realize that every memory, every emotion, every fact you believed true about your life had been manufactured by someone else and placed in your mind? In this fascinating and provocative science fiction tale, John Murdoch—wanted for a series of brutal murders—realizes that everything he believes about himself is a lie. Murdoch's bittersweet childhood, his love for his estranged wife (Jennifer Connelly) and the hideous series of murders are the creation of a group of shadowy creatures known only as "The Strangers," who manipulate minds for their own ends. Alone, with his newfound awareness, Murdoch begins to fight back. William Hurt is the evil Detective hunting him down, and Kiefer Sutherland is the doctor helping him stay one step ahead of his adversaries. SHOW NOTES Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

Coming Attractions/News: Gemini ManI Spit on Your Grave New Movies Avengers Endgame - After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe. Undisputed Classic The Crow - A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder. 1989 Criminal Law - A lawyer defends a killer, but soon after he wins, he finds out that the killer is guilty.   K9 - To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec. Loverboy - Randy Bodek works as a pizza delivery boy at Senor Pizza to make a few extra bucks. Some customers are special, though: When the order is for a pizza with extra anchovies, it means the female customers are looking for some loving. "Loverboy's" reputation soon makes him very popular, but when Mom Bodek suddenly feels like some extra anchovies, things are looking grim for young Randy. Miss Firecracker - Carnelle isn't happy with her life, so in order to improve herself she enters a local beauty contest, trying to emulate her cousin Elain's win many years ago. Few think she can win, even her closest friends and relatives (e.g. slightly mad cousin Delmount) think she's heading for a big disappointment, but Carnelle is ever hopeful, seeing a win as a ticket to escape her small town in Mississippi. Scandal - Based on the Profumo Scandal of 1963, an affair between an exotic dancer and the Minister of War shakes up the British government.   Fast Food - What would happen if a sex drug ended up in the Secret Sauce of a new burger joint?   The Horror Show - Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. Aided by a disreputable college professor, can Lucas reclaim his mind, house, and family? Features Lance Henriksen as Lucas McCarthy and Brion James as Max Jenke. One of the few movies featuring these actors as main characters. Next Week: El Chicano, The Intruder, Long Shot, Uglydolls Undisputed Classic: The Candidate

Ed and Ron talk to fellow podcaster Nick Jones about his Nerd GOAT: The Crow! This one gets dark as we swap revenge fantasies…and, uh...realities. Nick is the co-host of the podcast FILM GUFF, featuring "low-brow talk about low-rent movies." Dip your toe in with the PHONE SEX episode, guest-starring our own Nerd GOAT family member Klee Wiggins. Follow Nick @Laneit360 on Twitter, and Film Guff @FilmGuff on Twitter, and check out their website www.filmguff.net! — QUOTES: “What if Superman rose from the dead to kill the guys who killed Lois Lane, then he had to go right back in the grave afterward?” “Anyone who’s old enough to remember drive-ins, first of all, take your geritol, you gotta sh*t in a couple hours. Secondly, call your kids.” “Lots of people who had picked on me in school have met unfortunate ends.” “Captain Marvel needs to f**kin’ look at the needle drops from The Crow. Just be like, ‘This is how ya needle drop!’” “Hug a bunny before you stab a guy in the throat.” “She flies her X-Wing to Detroit, lands on a couple of tenements, smashes ‘em, no one cares.” — SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, movie reviews, and behind-the-scenes content! See Ed MERCILESSLY DESTROY on Movie Fights, and catch him every Wednesday on the Screen Junkies Universe livestream! Plus, BIG NEWS: See Ed perform on Comedy Central's The New Negroes April 26! Catch Ron on Jack of All Nerds every Sunday night, starting April 14! Subscribe, rate and review Nerd GOAT on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Bail Bonds Media on Instagram!

Today on the 5: Over the weekend I watched a great little Alex Proyas film called called Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds. It's a mesmerizing film.

The subject that started this podcast!  Gilbert and Lee revisit the 1994 film classic, The Crow.  Will it stand up to the principle?

Celebrating 20 years since the release of Alex Proyas, Dark City in Feb 1998, Amanda takes us down memory lane of one of the smartest sf films around. She explores the depth of this film to fellow members of what she calls, “obscure sf movie club.” Bringing light to some influences and comparisons to The Truman Show (Jun 1998), The Matrix, Inception, Star Trek and Westworld!  Such as: Murdoch aka Deloris, Dr. Schreber aka Arnold, Shell Beach and Feji comparison and the Borg’s collective mind – similar their “Tuning” abilities where they share a collective consciousness.   Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly and William Hurt. Proyas also directed, The Crow and iRobot. Other mentions: Slashfilm.com, Amazon, The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot, Funny scenes: Poor, Poor Mr. Quick, Kid Stranger looking like Mini-me from Austin Powers.

The most heartfelt tangents. Featuring: Andi Preller, Dave Roberts, & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:42:35 Topics The Eerie Trio is reunited as they continue through Dark Fantasy month! This week’s installment is a crazy one, where noir, fantasy, sci-fi, and comic books meet with Alex Proyas’ Dark City! We talk about our experiences with Proyas’ work,

In #273, we cover Tarantino's Star Trek, the petition for Snyder's Justice League, we review Batman Annual #2, and more! As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question at https://www.SpeakPipe.com/TheReasonsImBroke Thank you for the continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel and Kelli Podcast Awards 2017 - Games & Hobbies (Nominated) https://www.Patreon.com/TheReasonsImBroke https://www.TeePublic.com/user/TheReasonsImBroke https://www.TheReasonsImBroke.com HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! FOLLOW US: https://twitter.com/ReasonsImBroke https://twitter.com/PalpaKelli https://www.facebook.com/TheReasonsImBroke https://www.instagram.com/TheReasonsImBroke https://www.pinterest.com/ReasonsImBroke/ https://TheReasonsImBroke.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/TheReasonsImBroke Credits: Opening/Closing Jingles - https://www.facebook.com/alexscottbass Show Logo By - https://www.jeffquigley.com/

Following a movie swap where Pretty Woman was exchanged for Starship Troopers, Ben and Jesse leap forward one year in time and make another business/sci-fi trade: The 1991 Danny DeVito dramedy Other People's Money swapped for the 1998 cult classic Dark City. We watched 'em both and then talked it out, touching upon Penelope Ann Miller, The Matrix, subverting expectations, and possible reasons that both of these movies flopped in their original releases.

Dan and Garrett are joined by Alex Pearlman, co-creator of the patented Bone Tomahawk Greeting©, to talk about an oft-maligned sci-fi classic of the aughts, Alex Proyas' Knowing (or for you diehards out there, Know1ng). While Proyas' films can be silly and over the top, they wear that on their sleeve and use it to create big, memorable images and explore philosophical concepts made accessible through blockbuster packaging. Knowing is an excellent example of Proyas working double duty to entertain you and open you up to a larger discussion about faith and meaning in the universe. And it certainly doesn't hurt that it happens to a be Nic Cage movie with a particularly Cage-y performance as a Chaos Theory obsessed Professor of Astrophysics with a drinking problem. Seriously - you should see Know1ng. Follow us on twitter Like us on facebook Rate & Subscribe on iTunes Follow us on tumblr

This week we follow Brandon Lee on his dark tale of feathered revenge, talk midget fairgrounds, and sing Chaka Khan. It's...The Crow.  If you want to contact the show, or simply have a chinwag with the chaps, then please pop by our Facebook page -  https://www.facebook.com/isawthatyearsago or follow us on Twitter: @istyashow You can even contact us on good old email by sending your missives to - show@isawthatyearsago.com

This week we enter a world where it's always night and nothing remains the same for long...including the buildings. It's Dark City. If you want to contact the show, or simply have a chinwag with the chaps, then please pop by our Facebook page -  https://www.facebook.com/isawthatyearsago or follow us on Twitter: @istyashow You can even contact us on good old email by sending your missives to - show@isawthatyearsago.com

We're back with the first sci-fi film of the podcast, Alex Proyas' Dark City. Conceived before Proyas directed The Crow, Dark City is an impressive science fiction film that presents an ever shifting world with some great set design. In the introduction of the episode, we ask, 'what exactly is an Australian film?' Andrew is joined by David Hart from Pop Culture Case Study to discuss the film in depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with the first sci-fi film of the podcast, Alex Proyas' Dark City. Conceived before Proyas directed The Crow, Dark City is an impressive science fiction film that presents an ever shifting world with some great set design. In the introduction of the episode, we ask, 'what exactly is an Australian film?' Andrew is joined by David Hart from Pop Culture Case Study to discuss the film in depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the trip-hop and chillhop world with melancolic tracks, awesome women voices and hip-hop bass and beats. TRACKLISTING 01. Auditive Escape – Without a name 02. Moderator – Blind You To My Spell (ft Jeanette Robertson & Witness) 03. Enqiteka – Equations (Feat. Astrid Engberg) 04. Greinum – Huvur 05. Mellowtone – Kunstwerk 06. Proyas […]

Nothing says summer more than shiny Egyptian gods of questionable origin. Join us for a look at Gods of Egypt, the box office bomb directed by Alex Proyas. Also included is a new Cavebabble Eats Odds Things, and the triumphant return of email. This episode is brought to you by So Much Gold.

This week, we deep dive into the murky world of Alex Proyas' 1994 adaptation of The Crow, starring Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, and Jon Polito. Hosts Allen Christian and Steven Granger are joined by the returning Gerald James and brand new guest Alan Hardy Jr., as they share their expertise on the film with our comparatively ignorant hosts. This episode might present our deepest dissection of an film to date, yet we still manage to talk about a hundred other things. Marvel as Steven asks our guests questions, wonder as Allen's only offered opinion is a dislike for the shape of Brandon Lee's face, and stand in awe of the lament of aging goths.Also in this episode: The unavoidable conversation on WCW mainstay, Sting. Gerald doesn't know what timeless means. Paul W.S. Anderson is given shit. 90's soundtracks are discussed at disgusting length.Email: fourcolorfilm@gmail.comTwitter: @fourcolorfilmFacebook: facebook.com/fourcolorfilmWebsite: fourcolorfilm.com

Tim Coyne (@timcoyne) runs the TV recap podcast network “Giantist,” we talk art and craft and arts and crafts. Have we even been on game shows? What role do game shows still play? Will we take Door #1 or Door #2? Artists are increasingly releasing albums/shows/movies with little to no warning - is this the way things will be from now on? “Gods of Egypt” might have been a bad movie (we wouldn’t know, we didn’t see it), but the director, Alex Proyas, has been worse - we discuss. Vending machines in Australia are out to kill our children!!!

This week on the podcast , Jeff (@DeadAirJeff), Jesse (@DestroySuperman), and Chad (@HorrorMovieBBQ) give their thoughts on the Oscars, Scream Queens, The People Vs OJ Simpson, and the disaster that is Alex Proyas' Gods Of Egypt.If you can't make it to the next live show, use the hashtag #DeadAirPodcast on Twitter and tweet your questions before the show. Direct Download the mp3:DeadAir-112-GodsOfEgypt.mp3 Leave Us A Voicemail:(724) 888-3323 Email Us:feedback (at) deadairpodcast (dot) net. Check Out Back Episodes:http://deadairpodcast.net Listen Live and Subscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/TheDeadAirHorrorGenrePodcast666 Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadAirPodcast   The Dead Air Horror & Genre Podcast is brought to you by GenreWatch,The Liberal Dead, and Horror Movie BBQ. Be sure to visit the sites for more great content!

DARK CITY (1998) d'Alex Proyas. Cette semaine au 7ème Antiquaire on transforme la réalité et on vous invite à entrer avec nous dans ce nouvel espace métaphysique qu'est Dark City. Film rétro-futuriste, néo-noir, hyper-stylisé, avec les idées de Matrix avant le temps (sans le coolness over the top). On explore le film, le monde cinématographique de Proyas et on altère les perceptions.

DARK CITY (1998) d'Alex Proyas. Cette semaine au 7ème Antiquaire on transforme la réalité et on vous invite à entrer avec nous dans ce nouvel espace métaphysique qu'est Dark City. Film rétro-futuriste, néo-noir, hyper-stylisé, avec les idées de Matrix avant le temps (sans le coolness over the top). On explore le film, le monde cinématographique de Proyas et on altère les perceptions.

Considering how much critics and audiences seem to hate Alex Proyas' 2009 film Knowing, it's surprising that it actually did fairly well at the box office. We don't know if that's proof that people actually like it, but it was hated enough that Andy felt it was appropriate to call it a guilty pleasure of his. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish up our short and fun Guilty Pleasure Series with Proyas' Knowing. Andy talks about why he loves it so much, and Pete talks about what he likes about it while pointing out all the problems he has with it. We debate the merits of what it's trying to do with what is actually presented to us. We chat about the stunning visual effects work, particularly the plane crash, how they went about creating it and why. We discuss the performances, primarily Nicolas Cage's and Rose Byrne's, and how they work for us (if at all). And we look at the importance of scope in the film — does a payoff need to be sized to its setup? It's a great conversation about a much maligned film. Andy's not sure he won Pete over but it's still one that Andy holds dear. Check it out, tune in, then let us know what you think! Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we're doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it's just a nice thing to do. Thanks!! The Next Reel on iTunes The Next Reel on Facebook The Next Reel on Twitter The Next Reel on Flickchart The Next Reel on Letterboxd Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts: Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter Follow Pete Wright on Twitter Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter Check out Tom Metz on IMDB Follow Mike Evans on Twitter Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter Follow Steven Smart on Letterboxd

Considering how much critics and audiences seem to hate Alex Proyas' 2009 film Knowing, it's surprising that it actually did fairly well at the box office. We don't know if that's proof that people actually like it, but it was hated enough that Andy felt it was appropriate to call it a guilty pleasure of his. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish up our short and fun Guilty Pleasure Series with Proyas' Knowing. Andy talks about why he loves it so much, and Pete talks about what he likes about it while pointing out all the problems he has with it. We debate the merits of what it's trying to do with what is actually presented to us. We chat about the stunning visual effects work, particularly the plane crash, how they went about creating it and why. We discuss the performances, primarily Nicolas Cage's and Rose Byrne's, and how they work for us (if at all). And we look at the importance of scope in the film — does a payoff need to be sized to its setup? It's a great conversation about a much maligned film. Andy's not sure he won Pete over but it's still one that Andy holds dear. Check it out, tune in, then let us know what you think! Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!! The Next Reel on iTunes The Next Reel on Facebook The Next Reel on Twitter The Next Reel on Flickchart The Next Reel on Letterboxd Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts: Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter Follow Pete Wright on Twitter Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter Check out Tom Metz on IMDB Follow Mike Evans on Twitter Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter Follow Steven Smart on Letterboxd

Considering how much critics and audiences seem to hate Alex Proyas' 2009 film Knowing, it's surprising that it actually did fairly well at the box office. We don't know if that's proof that people actually like it, but it was hated enough that Andy felt it was appropriate to call it a guilty pleasure of his. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish up our short and fun Guilty Pleasure Series with Proyas' Knowing. Andy talks about why he loves it so much, and Pete talks about what he likes about it while pointing out all the problems he has with it. We debate the merits of what it's trying to do with what is actually presented to us. We chat about the stunning visual effects work, particularly the plane crash, how they went about creating it and why. We discuss the performances, primarily Nicolas Cage's and Rose Byrne's, and how they work for us (if at all). And we look at the importance of scope in the film — does a payoff need to be sized to its setup? It's a great conversation about a much maligned film. Andy's not sure he won Pete over but it's still one that Andy holds dear. Check it out, tune in, then let us know what you think!* * *Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we're doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it's just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!- [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)- [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)- [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)- [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)- [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)- [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)- [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:- [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)- [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)- [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)- [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)- [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)- [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)- [Follow Steven Smart on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/steamrobot/)

Considering how much critics and audiences seem to hate Alex Proyas' 2009 film Knowing, it's surprising that it actually did fairly well at the box office. We don't know if that's proof that people actually like it, but it was hated enough that Andy felt it was appropriate to call it a guilty pleasure of his. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish up our short and fun Guilty Pleasure Series with Proyas' Knowing. Andy talks about why he loves it so much, and Pete talks about what he likes about it while pointing out all the problems he has with it. We debate the merits of what it's trying to do with what is actually presented to us. We chat about the stunning visual effects work, particularly the plane crash, how they went about creating it and why. We discuss the performances, primarily Nicolas Cage's and Rose Byrne's, and how they work for us (if at all). And we look at the importance of scope in the film — does a payoff need to be sized to its setup? It's a great conversation about a much maligned film. Andy's not sure he won Pete over but it's still one that Andy holds dear. Check it out, tune in, then let us know what you think!* * *Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we're doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it's just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!- [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)- [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)- [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)- [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)- [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)- [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)- [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:- [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)- [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)- [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)- [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)- [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)- [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)- [Follow Steven Smart on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/steamrobot/)

With all the franchises, spin-offs and films based on other mediums these days, it seems rare to find original sci-fi films. That inspired us to do a series of original sci-fi films, and we're starting with one of our favorites. In 1998, Alex Proyas created a fantastic and wholly unique science fiction film, Dark City, that unfortunately bombed at the box office but has since proven to be a cult hit in the after markets. This film, a neo-noir sci-fi with a very mysterious twist, follows a man with amnesia as he tries to uncover who he is, why nothing seems to make sense, and why he woke up at the scene of a murder. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — this week on The Next Reel as we begin our Original Sci-Fi series with Proyas' Dark City. We talk about the nature of the world, a place of puppets and puppetmasters, and what happens when a puppet realizes the world it's in. We discuss the great cast — Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, and Keifer Sutherland in particular — and what they bring to the table. We chat about the stunning production design and effects, as well as the shadowy noir cinematography style. And we cover the script and how it seemed to come out at a time when many stories with this similar theme were being released, like The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor. It's a great sci-fi and we have a great time talking about it. Tune in!

With all the franchises, spin-offs and films based on other mediums these days, it seems rare to find original sci-fi films. That inspired us to do a series of original sci-fi films, and we're starting with one of our favorites. In 1998, Alex Proyas created a fantastic and wholly unique science fiction film, Dark City, that unfortunately bombed at the box office but has since proven to be a cult hit in the after markets. This film, a neo-noir sci-fi with a very mysterious twist, follows a man with amnesia as he tries to uncover who he is, why nothing seems to make sense, and why he woke up at the scene of a murder. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — this week on The Next Reel as we begin our Original Sci-Fi series with Proyas' Dark City. We talk about the nature of the world, a place of puppets and puppetmasters, and what happens when a puppet realizes the world it's in. We discuss the great cast — Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, and Keifer Sutherland in particular — and what they bring to the table. We chat about the stunning production design and effects, as well as the shadowy noir cinematography style. And we cover the script and how it seemed to come out at a time when many stories with this similar theme were being released, like The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor. It's a great sci-fi and we have a great time talking about it. Tune in!

With all the franchises, spin-offs and films based on other mediums these days, it seems rare to find original sci-fi films. That inspired us to do a series of original sci-fi films, and we're starting with one of our favorites. In 1998, Alex Proyas created a fantastic and wholly unique science fiction film, Dark City, that unfortunately bombed at the box office but has since proven to be a cult hit in the after markets. This film, a neo-noir sci-fi with a very mysterious twist, follows a man with amnesia as he tries to uncover who he is, why nothing seems to make sense, and why he woke up at the scene of a murder. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — this week on The Next Reel as we begin our Original Sci-Fi series with Proyas' Dark City. We talk about the nature of the world, a place of puppets and puppetmasters, and what happens when a puppet realizes the world it's in. We discuss the great cast — Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, and Keifer Sutherland in particular — and what they bring to the table. We chat about the stunning production design and effects, as well as the shadowy noir cinematography style. And we cover the script and how it seemed to come out at a time when many stories with this similar theme were being released, like The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor. It's a great sci-fi and we have a great time talking about it. Tune in!

With all the franchises, spin-offs and films based on other mediums these days, it seems rare to find original sci-fi films. That inspired us to do a series of original sci-fi films, and we're starting with one of our favorites. In 1998, Alex Proyas created a fantastic and wholly unique science fiction film, Dark City, that unfortunately bombed at the box office but has since proven to be a cult hit in the after markets. This film, a neo-noir sci-fi with a very mysterious twist, follows a man with amnesia as he tries to uncover who he is, why nothing seems to make sense, and why he woke up at the scene of a murder. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — this week on The Next Reel as we begin our Original Sci-Fi series with Proyas' Dark City. We talk about the nature of the world, a place of puppets and puppetmasters, and what happens when a puppet realizes the world it's in. We discuss the great cast — Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, and Keifer Sutherland in particular — and what they bring to the table. We chat about the stunning production design and effects, as well as the shadowy noir cinematography style. And we cover the script and how it seemed to come out at a time when many stories with this similar theme were being released, like The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor. It's a great sci-fi and we have a great time talking about it. Tune in!

Josef Rusnak's The Thirteenth Floor, a sci-fi flick from 1999, was mistaken for a "Matrix rip-off" upon release. The film was based on the 1964 Daniel F. Galouye novel Simulacron-3 and was also the basis for Rainer Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire.

James, Mike, John, and Adam talk about when it was exactly, that they each knew what the the end of the movie was going to be.  Plus: An f u to Lost, and how shinny smooth black stones are the ultimate trump calling card.If you have a comment or question you can write us at theaftershowpodcast@gmail.com or call and leave a message at (206) 984-1298.  Thanks for listening.KNOWING imdb Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448011/

Richard and Safi discuss Alex Proyas’s latest entry to the science fiction genre, Knowing, and whether Proyas delivers a film that last years The Happening wishes it was.