Eric McClanahan

West Milford

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New (and Old) Releases This Week, with McEric!

2 weeks ago | aintitcool.com | Eric McClanahan

Hello all! I've got some reviews of two films releasing this Friday, April 25th - but thought I'd also take this opportunity to highlight two other films that are already out there but I haven't yet found the time to cover.
Why Superman Matters

3 weeks ago | nerdinitiative.com | Eric McClanahan

DC Doesn’t Know What to do with SupermanDC Doesn’t Know What to do with SupermanAnd, yes, two of those have the same title but, ironically, are not the same video. People say this sort of thing a lot. Like A LOT. To some extent, they’re right. I think writers and filmmakers have gotten Superman “wrong” quite frequently, but why is that? Is there a “right” way to write or represent Superman, or at least are there certain pratfalls one can avoid when adapting the character?
RIFF RAFF: An Interview With Director Dito Montiel About The Star-Studded Cast!

1 month ago | cinemascholars.com | Eric McClanahan

Introduction & SynopsisOscar nominees Bill Murray and Ed Harris star alongside Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge and Pete Davidson in Riff Raff, a darkly comic crime thriller about how far you’ll go to protect the ones you love. Vincent (Harris) and his family plan to share a quiet New Year’s Eve until his sketchy past catches up with him and the night reveals secrets no one could ever imagine. Gabrielle Union and Emmy nominee Lewis Pullman are also featured.
THE ASSESSMENT: A Review Of The New Science Fiction Thriller

1 month 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

2 months 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!

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.