Photo: ‘Doors’/Epic Pictures A Story In Parts Recent sci-fi release ‘Doors’ from directors Saman Kesh, Jeff Desom, and Dugan O'Neal and starring Josh Peck, Lina Esco, Wilson Bethel, and Kyp Malone is a creatively told story that impresses in some areas and disappoints in others. In ‘Doors’, hundreds of thousands of mystery, alien doors appear unannounced on Earth and it is up to the human-race to uncover the meaning and purpose of them before it is too late. From the team behind the ‘V/H/S’ trilogy, ‘Doors’ structures its film in a similar way dividing itself into four narrative vignettes that all take place after the start of the door crisis. This creative structure is the biggest strength of the film but unfortunately also fuels the film's greatest weaknesses. Related article: The Complete List of 2021 Oscar Nominations – Celebrations, Surprises & Snubs | The Show Must Go On Related article: ‘Attack the Block...
- 3/25/2021
- by Sean Aversa
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Science fiction is a genre that allows just about anything to be possible. It deals in both high-brow and low-brow concepts, and the range of methods in telling these stories is about as vast as the stories themselves. In Doors, we see a trio of directors attempting to tell multiple stories surrounding a singular event, and to convey different aspects of this event to the audience.
Directed by Jeff Desom, Saman Kesh, and Dugan O’Neal, Doors takes an interesting concept and maneuvers it in some challenging directions—some work better than others. The general premise is that one day, out of nowhere, hundreds of alien portals appear all over the Earth. We have no idea where these doors come from or why, so naturally, the next step is to begin investigating. Some people are sent through the doors, never to return. Others are sent through and come back, but are driven insane by the experience.
Directed by Jeff Desom, Saman Kesh, and Dugan O’Neal, Doors takes an interesting concept and maneuvers it in some challenging directions—some work better than others. The general premise is that one day, out of nowhere, hundreds of alien portals appear all over the Earth. We have no idea where these doors come from or why, so naturally, the next step is to begin investigating. Some people are sent through the doors, never to return. Others are sent through and come back, but are driven insane by the experience.
- 3/24/2021
- by Emily von Seele
- DailyDead
Watch the Trailer for Doors: "Without explanation or warning, a number of mysterious, alien “doors” suddenly appear in every corner of the globe. While many of those that encounter these sentient visitors feel the strange urge to interact with them – never to be seen again – others stay behind to face the potential threat of what their ultimate agenda towards mankind is. In a rush to determine the reason for the arrival of these cosmic anomalies, the government enlists volunteers to brave the journey to enter the doors so that we might learn more about their origin or purpose. But even these brave volunteers are not prepared for what lies beyond the threshold. The story of the doors is told through multiple perspectives: a ragtag band of high school students discover a door for the first time, volunteers explore the parallel reality beyond the threshold, and a lonesome hermit manages the...
- 2/19/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"Maybe it takes us somewhere?" Epic Pics has unveiled the official trailer for an indie sci-fi feature titled Doors, an anthology film about the doors. Without warning, millions of mysterious alien "doors" suddenly appear around the globe. In a rush to determine the reason for their arrival, mankind must work together to understand the purpose of these cosmic anomalies. Bizarre incidences occurring around the sentient doors leads humanity to question their own existence and an altered reality as they attempt to enter them. The film is directed by three filmmakers, each with a different perspective: a ragtag band of high school students discover a door for the first time, volunteers explore the parallel reality beyond the threshold, a lonesome hermit manages the seemingly impossible: establishing communication with a door. The full cast includes Josh Peck, with Lina Esco, Wilson Bethel, Kyp Malone, Dugan O’Neal, Kathy Khanh, Julianne Collins, Aric Generette Floyd,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In today’s film news roundup, Edgar Wright is directing “The Chain,” “Scoob!” and “The Secret Garden” get release dates, “Young Hearts” and “Doors” find homes; and the Film Life Foundation is launched.
Director Attachment
“Baby Driver” director Edgar Wright is attached to Universal Pictures’ adaptation of kidnap movie “The Chain,” based on the bestselling novel by Adrian McKinty.
Jane Goldman has been hired to write the script. Producers are Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Complete Fiction’s Nira Park and Wright, and The Story Factory’s Shane Salerno.
“The Chain” is centered on a woman who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and discovers that the only way to get her back is to pay a ransom and kidnap another child. Her daughter will be released only when the next victim’s parents kidnap another child.
Wright’s thriller “Last Night in Soho” was...
Director Attachment
“Baby Driver” director Edgar Wright is attached to Universal Pictures’ adaptation of kidnap movie “The Chain,” based on the bestselling novel by Adrian McKinty.
Jane Goldman has been hired to write the script. Producers are Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Complete Fiction’s Nira Park and Wright, and The Story Factory’s Shane Salerno.
“The Chain” is centered on a woman who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and discovers that the only way to get her back is to pay a ransom and kidnap another child. Her daughter will be released only when the next victim’s parents kidnap another child.
Wright’s thriller “Last Night in Soho” was...
- 6/19/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
"Aw, sorry about your bike!" Gravitas Ventures has unveiled an official trailer for an indie comedy titled The 4th, which actually premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last year (not this year). The 4th is the feature directorial debut of a comedian/actor named Andre Hyland, who takes us on a wacky trip through Los Angeles. Hyland also stars as the main character, Jamie. The story is simple - a scruffy dude in La tries to throw a cookout for his friends during 4th of July. But on his way to the store, he gets into an accident and everything goes nuts, throwing his whole life into disarray. Co-starring Anna Lee Lawson, Yasmine Kittles, Dugan O'Neal, and Jeff Carpenter. This doesn't look that good, but maybe it's just the trailer. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Andre Hyland's The 4th, direct from Gravitas' YouTube: It's the 4th of July...
- 6/23/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"My Song 5," the latest single from SoCal sister trio Haim -- which features a guest verse from A$AP Ferg -- is a fairly downbeat song about your cheatin' heart (Sample lyric: "You've been lying/So honey/I'm not your honey pie"), but the accompanying video is a goofy, celebrity-filled spin on "The Jerry Springer Show." Strange phobias, runaway cats and, of course, cheaters and liars; It's just another typical episode of "The Dallas Murphy Show," hosted by Dallas Murphy ("SNL's" Vanessa Bayer), where the guests include Haim, Ferg and music notables such as Kesha, Grimes, Big Sean, Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, Ariel Rechtshaid and even Haim's own parents. Watch it here: It was directed by Dugan O'Neal (who's worked with Chromeo and TV on the Radio), based on an idea from the band. "Haim came to me with an idea I had been thinking about and...
- 8/19/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
The CW's two newest originals have arrived. The TV network has released Wilson Bethel's L.A. Rangers and a web companion to Whose Line Is It Anyway? on its digital distribution platform, CW Seed. L.A. Rangers stars Bethel (best known for his role on The CW's Hart of Dixie) and Dugan O'Neal as a pair of park rangers who frequently day dream about starring in their favorite films. It's Bethel's second starring role on CW Seed--following 2012's Stupid Hype--and five of its ten episodes have been released at once. The first one includes homages to Westerns and The Matrix. Alongside L.A. Rangers, CW Seed is also now the home of Whose Line Is It Minis, which features short clips from the revived version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Each Minis episode runs for just a minute or two and features a few improv scenes from the show's cast.
- 5/6/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Wilson Bethel is starring in his second CW web series. A year and a half after he took the lead role in Stupid Hype, the Hart of Dixie regular has released the trailer for L.A. Rangers, a comedy that sends up famous movies. L.A. Rangers is written and created by Bethel and Dugan O'Neal, who star as a pair of park rangers with dreams of becoming Hollywood filmmakers. To pass the time during their boring day jobs, they dream of their favorite movies and the versions they would make. The series trailer shows off a few of these homages, including Reservoir Dogs, The Matrix, Spirited Away, and The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly. Just as Stupid Hype was a nostalgic celebration of the early 90s, L.A. Rangers will be a comedic look at some of Bethel and O'Neal's favorite films. "We loved the idea of doing something that pays homage to cinema,...
- 3/24/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
If you can't get enough of Wilson Bethel on "Hart of Dixie," then here's some good news for you: His new CW Seed series "L.A. Rangers" is set to debut on March 26.
After the success of his first web series "Stupid Hype" on The CW's digital platform, Bethel is at it again, this time focusing on his love of film. Bethel and his writing/producing partner Dugan O'Neal star in the new series as two aspiring filmmakers working a day job as park rangers in La. They dream of being "the next Martin Scorceses," but that goal might be a little out of their reach.
The series will follow them as they use their imaginations to transport themselves out of their boring lives and into different movies/genres each installment focuses on like Westerns, sci-fi, Quentin Tarantino, etc. "L.A. Rangers" will be seven episodes, each about 10 minutes long.
Check out...
After the success of his first web series "Stupid Hype" on The CW's digital platform, Bethel is at it again, this time focusing on his love of film. Bethel and his writing/producing partner Dugan O'Neal star in the new series as two aspiring filmmakers working a day job as park rangers in La. They dream of being "the next Martin Scorceses," but that goal might be a little out of their reach.
The series will follow them as they use their imaginations to transport themselves out of their boring lives and into different movies/genres each installment focuses on like Westerns, sci-fi, Quentin Tarantino, etc. "L.A. Rangers" will be seven episodes, each about 10 minutes long.
Check out...
- 3/22/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
If you follow "Hart of Dixie" hunk Wilson Bethel on Twitter, you're probably wondering about that, er, questionable Vanilla Ice haircut he debuted on Monday. Don't worry -- Wade isn't getting a new look, exactly -- the 'do is for Bethel's summer project. Now, Zap2it can exclusively reveal this first look at Bethel's new web series, "Stupid Hype."
The series follows a break dancer turned rising early '90s rap star. Expect parachute pants, old-school boom boxes, and, if this sneak-peek video is anything to go by, plenty of sweaty close-ups.
"Stupid Hype" is part of The CW's new digital platform, Cwd, and will be available on Cwtv.com this fall in short-form episodes. Bethel is not only starring in the show, but he also created it, and he and brother Charlie Bethel -- also known as Chuck Wild -- will write all the music. Dugan O'Neal is set to direct.
The series follows a break dancer turned rising early '90s rap star. Expect parachute pants, old-school boom boxes, and, if this sneak-peek video is anything to go by, plenty of sweaty close-ups.
"Stupid Hype" is part of The CW's new digital platform, Cwd, and will be available on Cwtv.com this fall in short-form episodes. Bethel is not only starring in the show, but he also created it, and he and brother Charlie Bethel -- also known as Chuck Wild -- will write all the music. Dugan O'Neal is set to direct.
- 6/18/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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