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WAMG Giveaway – Win the URGE Blu-ray

An exotic vacation takes a dark turn in the suspense thriller Urge, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and Digital HD September 6 from Lionsgate. From producers of Crank and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Urge is currently available On Demand. Things get out of control when a group of friends try an experimental new drug in this insane thrill ride starring Justin Chatwin (War of the Worlds), Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga franchise), Alexis Knapp (Pitch Perfect), Bar Paly (Non-Stop), Chris Geere (After Earth), Nick Thune (Knocked Up), with Danny Masterson (TV’s “That ‘70s Show”) and Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye).

A group of friends take a lavish weekend getaway to an island where a mysterious club owner (Brosnan) introduces them to Urge, a new designer drug that allows them to live out their wildest fantasies. But what starts out as a fun night of partying soon takes a sinister turn when their primal impulses become uncontrollable.

Now you can own the URGE Blu-ray! We Are Movie Geeks has THREE copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below answering this question: What is your favorite movie starring Pierce Brosnan? (mine is MARS ATTACKS!)

It’s so easy. We’ll be picking the winners next week. Good Luck!

1. You must have a U.S. mailing address.
2. No purchase necessary.

Hell in Space! EVENT HORIZON Midnights This Weekend at The Tivoli

“Rescue the crew, salvage what’s left of the ship. The crew is dead, doctor. Your ship killed them!”

EVENT HORIZON (1997) plays this weekend (August 26th and 27th) at The Tivoli at midnight as part of their Reel Late at the Tivoli midnight series.

EVENT HORIZON is almost 20 years old but it’s midnight movie cult status is fairly new. I saw it when it was new and thought it was good, but over the years a lot of younger movie geeks, to whom EVENT HORIZON as apparently struck a chord, have approached me wanting to talk about it, and now here we are presenting at midnight at The Tivoli. Good.

EVENT HORIZON was made in 1997 and is a somewhat conventional science-fiction horror film that reflects upon earlier sci-fi efforts such as 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY and ALIEN, yet owes as much to the some of the gorier horror films of the ‘80s, especially the Hellraiser series.

The Event Horizon is a spaceship with the capabilities to “travel faster than the speed of light.” In the year 2040, the ship hasn’t been heard from in seven years later, so a rescue mission aboard the U.S.S. Lewis and Clark is charged with bringing the crew and the entire ship of the Event Horizon back. Captain Miller (Laurence Fishburne) is in charge of the operation. A British scientist, Dr. Weir (Sam Neill), haunted by the memories of his deceased wife, Claire, which are planted inside his deepest thoughts must join Miller and his crew for he was the one that designed the spaceship, Event Horizon. The rest of the cast consists of Peters (Kathleen Quinlin), and Justin (Jack Noseworthy), a rookie technician. Also, a psychologist, a pilot, and a wisecracking rescue technician round out the remaining characters. EVENT HORIZON is never predictable, the special effects are very good, and the film has a surreal, imaginative atmosphere that generates a breathtaking albeit claustrophobic fear. It really is ‘Hell in Space’

EVENT HORIZON was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who’s given us films in the MORTAL COMBAT, RESIDENT EVIL, and ALIEN VS PREDATOR series. Anderson has been accused of being a hack, but he delivers films with medium budgets and large scale special effects in a decent, workman-like manner. EVENT HORIZON is his best film – it’ wickedly scary, gory as hell, and does a good job showing what’s it like when people are forced to relive their own nightmares. It lacks logic and sense so if you’re looking for comprehension, look elsewhere. EVENT HORIZON was not a success upon its initial release and it may not have taken sci-fi-horror films to any new horizon, but it obviously stuck in the minds of filmgoers who caught up with at some point on DVD and I’m glad it’s showing midnights this weekend.

Don’t miss EVENT HORIZON when it screens midnights this weekend at The Tivoli

The Tivoli’s located at 6350 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO. Admission is a mere $8!

The Tivoli’s website can be found HERE

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/st.louis/tivolitheatre.htm

Here’s the midnight for the next several weeks:

September 2 – 3 – PRINCESS MONONOKE

September 9-10 – THE BIG LEBOWSKI

September 16-17 – PSYCHO

Reel Late at the Tivoli takes place every Friday and Saturday night and We Are Movie Geeks own Tom Stockman (that’s me!) is there with custom trivia questions about the films and always has DVDs, posters, and other cool stuff to give away. Ticket prices are $8. We hope to see everyone late at night in the coming weeks.

Disney¹s THE JUNGLE BOOK – On Blu-ray August 30th and Returning Exclusively to Select IMAX Theatres

Be the first to bring THE JUNGLE BOOK home on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30 and venture deep into the jungle with in-depth bonus features.

Audiences were mesmerized by Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book,” which has earned more than $949 million at the global box office to date. Critically acclaimed, Jon Favreau’s stunning live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic, will be available early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on August 23, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on August 30.

Venture behind the scenes with in-depth bonus features that reveal the innovative filmmaking technology used to create the richly immersive jungle world and characters; Follow the journey of the film’s only on-screen actor, charismatic newcomer Neel Sethi (Mowgli); Delve into a candid and humorous scene-by-scene audio commentary with director Jon Favreau and meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.

Audiences will also have the opportunity to experience the movie again at select IMAX locations for a limited time only from August 26th through September 1st.

Check out these two ‘Bonus Features’ clips:

FOUR COLOR EULOGY Screens at Schlafly Bottleworks September 1st

The St. Louis-lensed FOUR COLOR EULOGY screens Thursday September 1st at 7:00pm at Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Avenue Maplewood, MO 63143). $6 for the screening. Cast members will be signing autographs and fundraising DVDs will be available for sale. Cool comic book stuff will also be available from The Fantasy Shop before and after the screening.

Read my interview with Wyatt Weed, director and co-writer of FOUR COLOR EULOGY HERE

Shot in the St. Louis area by the team behind SHADOWLAND, FOUR COLOR EULOGY is a dramatic comedy that shows it’s never too late to let go of the past or to create a new future. Growing up the only child of a single mother, aspiring comic-book creator Chris (Jason Contini) escaped St. Louis 10 years ago and moved to Portland, Ore., with girlfriend Anne to forge a new life. But when Chris learns that his mother is ill, he and Anne have no choice but to pack up their lives and move back home. Uprooted, his life completely disrupted, Chris is forced to face both his mother’s mortality and a nagging childhood question: Who was his father and why wasn’t he around? With the help of longtime buddy Brian, a pop-culture geek, and family friend Rich, a bartender with a secret, Chris will have to determine what’s ultimately more important: the hero’s origins or his ongoing journey.

FOUR COLOR EULOGY features a cast of familiar faces from the stages of St. Louis theaters representing over 30 metro area production companies. Prominent local actors Jason Contini and his father John developed the concept together and both star in the film. John plays a bartender and mentor to Jason’s character. “The opportunity to create this film with my Dad has been such a rewarding experience, from writing the film via Skype…to watching these characters come to life …to the release of the film,” reflects Jason. “And then to include people like Nicholas J. Hearne, who has been a surrogate brother of mine for 15 years, and Wyatt Weed, the older brother I never had, into the process made this a giant ‘family’ experience in every aspect.”

Coupling 18 years of Hollywood experience with a love of all things comic-related, director, co-writer and cinematographer Wyatt Weed assembled a final product that puts geek culture into the main-stream. Weed feels that “FOUR COLOR EULOGY has been an opportunity to really mash things up – the look of the film is straight out of Close Encounters, but the mood is somewhere between a classic 50’s melodrama and an 80’s comedy. Yes, there are some in-depth geek references, but you don’t have to get them in order to understand the film. [Overall the film] is about family, friendship, and love and when it’s over…it will make you appreciate your family and your crazy friends.”

FOUR COLOR EULOGY is Weed’s second St. Louis-based feature film project with his producing partner Gayle Gallagher and second collaboration between Weed and Jason Contini. Weed praises Jason as a very experienced and studied actor, and states “I can always call on him for anything, behind the camera or in front of it. Through all of this we’ve become really good friends.”

St. Louis stage actors aren’t the only ones who get to shine in this feature, the soundtrack features songs from popular local bands and musicians such as Clockwork, Taylor Pietz and Abby Stahlschmidt.

Shot exclusively in the St. Louis area during the summer of 2014, local businesses and institutions such as Uncle Bill’s Pancake House on South Kingshighway, Melrose Club on The Hill, Newcastle Comics in Maryland Heights and Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church feature prominently in the film.

A yummy variety of food from Schlafly’s kitchen is available as are plenty of pints of their famous home-brewed beer.

A Facebook invite for the event can be found HERE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1005490002905064/1015659955221402/

“Culture Shock” is the name of a film series here in St. Louis that is the cornerstone project of a social enterprise that is an ongoing source of support for Helping Kids Together(http://www.helpingkidstogether.com/) a St. Louis based social enterprise dedicated to building cultural diversity and social awareness among young people through the arts and active living.

The films featured for “Culture Shock” demonstrate an artistic representation of culture shock materialized through mixed genre and budgets spanning music, film and theater. Through ‘A Film Series’ working relationship with Schlafly Bottleworks, they seek to provide film lovers with an offbeat mix of dinner and a movie opportunities.

CELL Starring John Cusack & Samuel L. Jackson On DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD September 27

Experience action-packed terror as two men race against the clock to stop a horde of rabid killers as their city descends into apocalyptic madness in the pulse-pounding thriller, Cell, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and Digital HD on September 27 from Lionsgate. The film is currently available On Demand. Based on Stephen King’s chilling book, the film stars John Cusack (Love & Mercy) alongside Oscar^® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Stacy Keach (The Bourne Legacy). Cell was directed by Tod Williams from a screenplay by Stephen King and Adam Alleca. The home entertainment release of Cell contains audio commentary with the director and a look behind the scenes of the film in the “To Cell and Back” featurette. The Cell Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

Stephen King’s best-selling novel is brought to terrifying life in this mind-blowing thriller starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. At the Boston airport, Clay (Cusack) witnesses a scene of chaotic mayhem when an electronic signal turns hundreds of cell phone users into rabid killers. Desperate to find his estranged wife and son, Clay teams with a train driver (Jackson) to battle the horde of murderous “phoners” as the city descends into apocalyptic madness.

CAST:

John Cusack Love & Mercy, Being John Malkovich, Chi-Raq

Samuel L. Jackson Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight, The Avengers

Isabelle Fuhrman The Hunger Games, Orphan

Owen Teague Wild in Blue, Echoes of War, TV’s “Bloodline”

Clark Sarullo Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anthony Reynolds The Hunger Games, Iron Man 3

Erin Elizabeth Burns TV’s “Stan Against Evil”

and Stacy Keach TV’s “Prison Break,” The Bourne Legacy

BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES*

Audio Commentary with Director Tod Williams
“To Cell and Back” Featurette

THE LILLIPUTIAN FILM FESTIVAL in St. Louis at The Way Out Club August 25th

“All Human Beings Have An Innate Need To Hear And Tell Stories And To Have A Story To Live By” -Harvey Cox

The Lilliputian Film Festival will be held at The Way Out Club (2525 Jefferson in St. Louis) Thursday, August 25th from 8:00 pm to 10:30pm. Admission is FREE!

Lilliputian – is an adjective describing something or someone as being similar to the people of the island of Lilliput however it is also defined as trivial or very small. The Lilliputian Film Festival is all about supporting the independent filmmaker in the endeavor to tell their stories, while contemporaneously availing the innate need to hear stories which is shared among the human condition.

Winners and official selections for LilliFest 2016 will be screened as well as last year’s winner for Best Horror Film “Mr Dentonn” .

Here’s the lineup:

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a mashed-up dreamscape of film leader

Directed by William Morris from St.Louis

Situational

After being prescribed his third antidepressant, Charlie returns home only to have his Craigslist roommate Miles toilet flush his pills and kidnap him to see a sunrise over the ocean. Tension mounts as the fast talking road trip drives us to the bottom of Charlie’s pain and to the impending sunrise on the coast, where life could begin or end, literally… And then there are chinchillas.

Directed by Scott Simonsen

Jewish Blind Date

Unhappy in love, Mary Lou decides to reconnect with her religious roots by marrying a practicing Jew. In order to get married, she has to pass the Shidduch test, which will determine whether her life will be a success or failure.

Directed by: ANAELLE MORF

Chateau Sauvignon: terroir

‘Chateau Sauvignon: terroir’ follows the isolated adolescent son of a storied vintner family who finds himself torn between obeying his father’s callous restrictions and preventing his ailing mother from deteriorating further. When a doting woman and her indifferent son arrive seeking a tasting and tour of the winery, Nicolas sees an opportunity to help care for his mother, as well as prove his worth to his choleric father. However, his wayward plan quickly takes a turn for the worse, and his missteps puts his family’s secretive murderous ways in peril of being unearthed.

Directed by David E. Munz-Maire

A Town Called Theocracy

After the mayor of a theocratic regime imposes tough film restrictions, the sullen projectionist of a failing movie theater is inspired by a stranger passing through town to create a unique flick to skirt the oppressive system.

Directed by Jehad N. Al-Khateeb

dinner

A rather attractive zombie is late for dinner.

“This short film began as an experimental attempt to explore the “long take” as a cinematic tool. The story then incorporated horror, fantasy, comedy & LGBT genre elements, and it evolved into something new that captured my imagination and intrigued me all through to the finished film. This entire short film is comprised by 3 long takes, one of which is broken up into 2 parts, by an insert-shot. Though it sounds simple, it took many hours to film and over 70 attempts to get the exact right long takes needed, which had to be perfect in terms of composition, framing, exposure, camera movement, focus and actor performance and blocking.”

Directed by Yannis Zafeiriou

“Failed”

A driver recklessly races to the finish line.

Directed by Marina Bruno

Nostalgia

Two aged lovers reminisce on passed time.

Directed by Adrian Petrosian of St.Louis

Once upon a dream

When Valentin meets Ludivine, he is convinced she’s the girl he has been dreaming of for the past weeks… Litteraly, the girl of his dreams ! So he sets out to live it fully. Only, Ludivine has a feeling this boy meet girl scenario will take a nightmarish turn…

Directed by Anthony Nion

The Great Adventure of Manel and the Magic Toothpicks

Manel, a spoiled kid, receives a miserable toothpick box for his birthday instead of his expected PS4. However, this apparently stupid present will end up in the best present he has ever received.

Umishu

is the story of a young man who is drawn back to the sea/hometown after the death of his father by way of an encouraging bartender and a secret wine-ingredient for life. Actor, award-winning novelist, Naoki Matayoshi will inspire you through the process of diligent patience that the course of living can sometimes take on each of us.

Directed by Ken Yoshioka

Time Flash

A surreal, experimental nightmarish film about what happens when someone is dying and sees life events rapidly flash by them.

Directed by Dane Marti

And the LilliFest 2015 Best Horror Film

Mr. Dentonn

On a cold winter night, Laura reads her brother David the story of a strange creature that attacks children. Suddenly, a shiver runs Laura’s body, feeling a strange presence in the house. It’s him.

Directed by Ivan Villamel

The Lilliputian Film Festival website can be found HERE

http://www.lillifest.com/2016event.html

Don’t Miss The Lilliputian Film Festival at The Way Out Club August 25th. Admission is free and they have a full bar and serve great ‘Way Out’ Pizzas!

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of DON’T BREATHE In St. Louis

“This house looked like an easy target. Until they found what was inside!”
You’ve been warned! DON’T BREATHE is rated R for terror, violence, disturbing content, and language including sexual references!

Rocky, a young woman wanting to start a better life for her and her sister, agrees to take part in the robbery of a house owned by a wealthy blind man with her boyfriend Money and their friend Alex. But when the blind man turns out to be a serial killer, the group must find a way to escape his home before they become his newest victims.

We Are Movie Geeks invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of DON’T BREATHE on August 23 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

Bruce Willis in MARAUDERS arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 13

Christopher Meloni (TV’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) and Bruce Willis (Die Hard franchise) star in the action-thriller Marauders, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and Digital HD September 13 from Lionsgate. Currently available On Demand, Marauders begins with a string of bank robberies leading one man to uncover a conspiracy that could bring an entire city to its knees. The action-packed thrill-ride also stars Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) alongside Adrian Grenier (HBO’s “Entourage”), Johnathan Schaech (Vice), Lydia Hull (Escape Plan), Tyler Jon Olson (Precious Cargo), and Texas Battle (Final Destination 3).

When an untraceable group of elite bank robbers executes the perfect heist, making off with millions in cash and leaving a dead bank manager in their wake, the FBI agents investigating the robbery/homicide (Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista, and Adrian Grenier) begin to uncover signs of corruption involving the bank’s owner (Bruce Willis) and his high-power clients. As they dig deeper into the case, the Feds realize that things are not what they seem, and in order to untangle a complicated web of deception and corruption they must push themselves to the brink – where the lines between right and wrong are often blurred.

The Marauders home entertainment release special features include audio commentary with the director and cinematographer, deleted/extended scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and interviews with the cast and crew. Marauders will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY / DVD/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*

Audio Commentary with Director Steven C. Miller and Cinematographer Brandon Cox
Deleted/Extended Scenes
“The Making of Marauders” Featurette
Cast/Crew Interviews

URGE Starring Pierce Brosnan Arrives On Blu-ray and DVD September 6th

The home entertainment release of Urge features a behind-the-scenes featurette. Urge will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for $19.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY/ DVD/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

· “Behind the Scenes with Cast and Crew” Featurette

Your’e Killing Me Smalls! THE SANDLOT Midnights This Weekend at The Tivoli (and Saturday at Noon)

“Anyone who wants to be a can’t-hack-it pantywaist who wears their mama’s bra, raise your hand!”

THE SANDLOT (1993) plays this weekend (August 19th and 20th) at The Tivoli at midnight as part of their Reel Late at the Tivoli midnight series. It will also screen at noon on Saturday.

THE SANDLOT is a beloved film that over the last 23 years has gained quite a cult following thanks its joyous nostalgia that’s along the lines of A CHRISTMAS STORY. Unlike many movies that claim to be family films, THE SANDLOT actually is a “family film”. Kids like it for the situations and dialogue, while adults relate to it as well. Young Scotty Smalls (Tom Guidry) moves into a new town and desperately wants to fit in with the rest of the neighborhood boys and in the summer of 1962, a bat and a ball is all it takes. A solid swing will send the ball sailing over the fence to never be seen again for it lands in Mr. Mertle’s (James Earl Jones) backyard, which is guarded by a humongous dog…a super slobbering “beast” that devours anything and everything. The high drama and dilemma of the summer is trying to retrieve a Babe Ruth autographed ball from the beast. Other cast members of note: Patrick Renna, Mike Vitar, Chauncey Leopardi, Denis Leary and Karen Allen. THE SANDLOT is nostalgic, sentimental and stuffed full of innocence and humor. Worth watching again…and again and you’ll have your chance this to see it three times this weekend when THE SANDLOT plays midnights Friday and Saturday (August 19th and 20th) and Saturday at Noon!. It’s definitely a must see for anyone who has their old mitt lying somewhere in a closet or attic at home, and count on wanting to find it and take it outside to play catch when the movie is over (at 2AM!!)

Don’t miss THE SANDLOT when it screens midnights this weekend at The Tivoli (and Saturday at Noon!)

The Tivoli’s located at 6350 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO. Admission is a mere $8!

The Tivoli’s website can be found HERE

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/st.louis/tivolitheatre.htm

Here’s the midnight for the next several weeks:

August 26-27 – EVENT HORIZON

September 2 – 3 – PRINCESS MONONOKE

September 9-10 – THE BIG LEBOWSKI

September 16-17 – PSYCHO

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