Eric McClanahan

West Milford

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THE ASSESSMENT: A Review Of The New Science Fiction Thriller

3 weeks ago | cinemascholars.com | Eric McClanahan

IntroductionIn the near future, where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple’s seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a psychological nightmare. Thus, forcing them to question the very foundations of their society and what it truly means to be human. SynopsisMia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel) are happy and productive, each working to better the world into which they were born. Flawed though it may be.
A CURSED MAN: Filmmaker Liam Le Guillou Discusses His New Documentary

1 month ago | cinemascholars.com | Eric McClanahan

IntroductionIs magic real? Can a practitioner of magic cast a spell on a person that has a very real effect That’s what documentarian Liam Le Guillou sought to prove with this newest film, and he reasoned that the best way to do this was to ask a magic practitioner to place a curse on someone: himself. Beginning in Los Angeles and journeying to New Orleans, Mexico, and India, Liam travels the world looking for legitimacy in the occult in his film A Cursed Man.
Gina Gershon talks HIGH ROLLERS

1 month ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

When I received an email asking me if I wanted to watch a brand new independent film starring John Travolta, Gina Gershon, and Lukas Haas, my first instinct was to say no. When I was told I might be able to interview Gina Gershon, I said sure, and watched Ives’ HIGH ROLLERS. What follows was my experience: This film isn’t good, you guys, but I did watch the whole thing, not only because I had to. It’s a caper, and once I get into a caper, I can’t walk away.
New Releases - RAGING MIDLIFE and AMERICAN DREAMER

1 month ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

Hello all! McEric here with a quick review of two (new) releases hitting the market this St. Patrick's Day Weekend, both of which I actually enjoyed. First was RAGING MIDLIFE, a movie that was pitched to me as starring Paula Abdul (I'm a massive fan), Eddie Griffin (DOUBLE TAKE), Walter Koenig (STAR TREK), and Motch O. Mann, the world's foremost Macho Man Randy Savage impersonator. Yeah, I hear it, too. Luckily, I didn't read any further.
MILLERS IN MARRIAGE: Julianna Margulies And Gretchen Mol Discuss Their New Family Drama!

1 month ago | cinemascholars.com | Eric McClanahan

IntroductionEdward Burns has been an indie staple since his arrival on the scene in 1995 with his breakout hit The Brothers McMullen. Featuring relatable characters, believable dialogue, and real chemistry, it’s no wonder it won Best Picture at the Sundance Film Festival. In the following years, he established himself as a capable writer/director and an endearing screen presence. His natural charm and calming voice have kept him in our hearts and eyes for the past thirty years.
Director Simon West and Star Lucy Liu Talk OLD GUY

1 month ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

Director Simon West should be a household name; his first film was a little picture from 1997 called CON AIR. Perhaps you've heard of it? He went on to helm similar big budget action extravaganzas, such as 2001's LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER and 2012's THE EXPENDABLES 2. Eventually, however, time and changing tastes caught up with West, and now he's directing smaller budget flicks, from action to drama, that move at a slightly slower pace and appeal to a different audience.
Julianna Margulies and Gretchen Mol Talk MILLERS IN MARRIAGE

1 month ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

Edward Burns made quite the impression after winning the Best Picture prize at the Sundance Film Festival with his 1995 masterpiece THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN, signifying the emergence of a new and singular voice.
Spider One's New Flick LITTLE BITES Releases on Physical Media and SHUDDER This Week

2 months ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

Parenthood is sacrifice, and that is the message behind the latest horror film from filmmaker Michael Cummings, aka Spider One of Powerman 5000, aka Rob Zombie's brother. As he puts it in his director's statement: "In the film, Mindy’s relationship with her monster, Agyar, is clearly my allegory for parenthood. His bitesare her pain. His words are her insecurities. His intentions are to prove Mindy’s failure as a parent.
THE THINKING GAME Stream this Friday

2 months ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

It’s apparent that we’re living in the future, but how did we get here? Moreover, who shepherded us into this bold new world. Director Greg Kohrs and producer Gary Krieg sought this very answer and it brought them to Demis Hassabis. Demis Hassabis began his journey as a young chess prodigy before shifting gears toward changing the world.
Those Marvelous Monsters: Reviewing Season One of CREATURE COMMANDOS

Jan 24, 2025 | cinemascholars.com | Eric McClanahan

IntroductionJames Gunn has debuted his vision for the future of DC televised and cinematic entertainment in the first seven-episode season of Creature Commandos. Based on the DC Comics team originally led by Sgt. Rock and featuring classic monsters, Gunn has updated the roster to contemporize the team to fit into continuity after his feature film The Suicide Squad, this time led by Rick Flag, Sr. The SetupSince the dawn of time, man has told Beast tales.