Mike Morrissey, director of the much talked about movie Boy Wonder, was at New York Comic Con. After screening his film, I was lucky enough to speak with the director about his film and what’s next in store for him.
Brad Reiter: When watching this film [Boy Wonder] the one thing that stands out is it’s grounded in reality. There have been a lot of made at home super hero movies recently that are more fantastical, like Kick-ass and even James Gunn’s Super to an extent. What made you want to ground the movie more in reality?
Mike Morrissey: I just kind of wanted to have that feeling like I want to believe this stuff. When I read Daredevil, I want to believe that it’s real. I feel like sometimes, even with something like Kick-ass, they were kind of making fun of us a little bit.
Brad Reiter: When watching this film [Boy Wonder] the one thing that stands out is it’s grounded in reality. There have been a lot of made at home super hero movies recently that are more fantastical, like Kick-ass and even James Gunn’s Super to an extent. What made you want to ground the movie more in reality?
Mike Morrissey: I just kind of wanted to have that feeling like I want to believe this stuff. When I read Daredevil, I want to believe that it’s real. I feel like sometimes, even with something like Kick-ass, they were kind of making fun of us a little bit.
- 10/25/2011
- by Brad Reiter
- Killer Films
Killer Film catches up with producer Brian Falk to talk about Robert Redford’s latest, starring James McAvoy and Robin Wright, The Conspirator.
Brad Reiter: The sets look very authentic, were they built on a set or were they from a pre-existing actual location?
Brian Falk: Out of our nine weeks of production in Savannah, Georgia, we spent six of them filming in real locations, both in downtown Savannah and at nearby Fort Pulaski, which doubled as the Arsenal Penitentiary. The only set pieces were the courtroom, the jail cell, and Ford’s Theater. Per the mandate of the American Film Company — to deliver as much accuracy as possible — all of those sets were built based on detailed research into the real locations, and production designer Kalina Ivanov and her crew rendered them beautifully.
Brad Reiter: Can you talk about some of the obstacles you had to overcome while shooting the film?...
Brad Reiter: The sets look very authentic, were they built on a set or were they from a pre-existing actual location?
Brian Falk: Out of our nine weeks of production in Savannah, Georgia, we spent six of them filming in real locations, both in downtown Savannah and at nearby Fort Pulaski, which doubled as the Arsenal Penitentiary. The only set pieces were the courtroom, the jail cell, and Ford’s Theater. Per the mandate of the American Film Company — to deliver as much accuracy as possible — all of those sets were built based on detailed research into the real locations, and production designer Kalina Ivanov and her crew rendered them beautifully.
Brad Reiter: Can you talk about some of the obstacles you had to overcome while shooting the film?...
- 8/31/2011
- by Brad Reiter
- Killer Films
The Film:
Killer Film gave the film two reviews back for its limited theatrical run from Brad Reiter (full review here) and for its Video-On-Demand debut from Jon Peters (full review here). We grabbed their reviews for a quickie guide to the film for its Blu-ray release from Magnet Releasing.
Brad Reiter: Scandinavian countries have given us some really good, original movies as of late, and this is no different. André Øvredal has come up with a great story with engaging characters that the viewer cares about. The script has a good mix of comedy, horror and suspense. The effects are great as the trolls look real. The interaction between the trolls and humans helps to bring the realism out even more. Being a found footage mockumentary, one thing this film needed to do to make sure of the realism was to not have any unnecessary music. The only...
Killer Film gave the film two reviews back for its limited theatrical run from Brad Reiter (full review here) and for its Video-On-Demand debut from Jon Peters (full review here). We grabbed their reviews for a quickie guide to the film for its Blu-ray release from Magnet Releasing.
Brad Reiter: Scandinavian countries have given us some really good, original movies as of late, and this is no different. André Øvredal has come up with a great story with engaging characters that the viewer cares about. The script has a good mix of comedy, horror and suspense. The effects are great as the trolls look real. The interaction between the trolls and humans helps to bring the realism out even more. Being a found footage mockumentary, one thing this film needed to do to make sure of the realism was to not have any unnecessary music. The only...
- 8/23/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
We’re already half way through 2011. Can you believe that? As cliche as it sounds, time has flown, especially when your butt is glued to the theater seat, as are the staff of Killer Film. We’ve gathered up everyone here at your genre site of awesome, and allowed them to sit back and quickly reflect on what movies they’ve loved so far, as well as one stinker they didn’t enjoy so much. Links to the reviews, if our reviewer reviewed the film, are posted next to their selections for easy access to their point-of-views.
Without further ado, let’s get to Killer Film’s 2011 Mid-Year Report!
Donny Broussard:
3 – Hanna (review here)
2 – X (review here)
1 – Super 8 (review here)
Worst Film so far…: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D (review here)
Jon Peters:
3 - The Adjustment Bureau (review here)
2 – Hobo with a Shotgun (review here)
1 -...
Without further ado, let’s get to Killer Film’s 2011 Mid-Year Report!
Donny Broussard:
3 – Hanna (review here)
2 – X (review here)
1 – Super 8 (review here)
Worst Film so far…: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D (review here)
Jon Peters:
3 - The Adjustment Bureau (review here)
2 – Hobo with a Shotgun (review here)
1 -...
- 7/6/2011
- by Donny Broussard
- Killer Films
The Summer Movie Season is in high gear, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. Between vacations (Ha! In this economy?), cookouts, and splish-splashing in the pool, Killer Film knows you want to cool off at the movies, and here’s our June Movie Preview where we rundown what you must see or skip this month in a handy, quick guide, featuring Webmaster/Editor Donny Broussard and Senior Writer Jon Peters. Let’s get crackin’!
(June 3rd)
X-Men: First Class
The IMDb plot: “In 1963, Charles Xavier starts up a school and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend… and future archenemy.”
3D Option? No.
Jon: After two disastrous X-Men movies, fans were pleading 20th Century Fox to just stop. Let Marvel get the rights back. Once the first trailer hit for First Class, those sediments picked up again, but that’s unfair.
(June 3rd)
X-Men: First Class
The IMDb plot: “In 1963, Charles Xavier starts up a school and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend… and future archenemy.”
3D Option? No.
Jon: After two disastrous X-Men movies, fans were pleading 20th Century Fox to just stop. Let Marvel get the rights back. Once the first trailer hit for First Class, those sediments picked up again, but that’s unfair.
- 6/1/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the home release for Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan on DVD/Blu-ray on March 29. The film earned Natalie Portman an Oscar during last night’s award show, and has earned positive reviews amongst critics (and you can read Brad Reiter’s review here).
Coming Soon has the list of Special Features for each release:
Black Swan Blu-ray Disc Features:
- Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series
- A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
- Behind the Curtain
- An inside look at the film’s costume and production design.
- Ten Years in the Making
- Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from “preparing for the role” to “dancing with the camera.”
- Cast Profiles – Roles of a Lifetime
- Presented by Fox Movie Channel,...
Coming Soon has the list of Special Features for each release:
Black Swan Blu-ray Disc Features:
- Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series
- A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
- Behind the Curtain
- An inside look at the film’s costume and production design.
- Ten Years in the Making
- Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from “preparing for the role” to “dancing with the camera.”
- Cast Profiles – Roles of a Lifetime
- Presented by Fox Movie Channel,...
- 2/28/2011
- by Matt Keith
- Killer Films
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