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SXSW releases the top secret Fantastic Fest Midnight Line-up!!! Badassery commences!
Hey folks, Harry here... This is a reason to get hopped up on geek film excitement. I fucking guarantee you that the screening of ONG BAK 2 will cause ripples best seen from Outer Space, yet in person... on site... will be the pinnacle of cinejoy! So - I'll see you folks at each and every one of these!!!
SXSW PRESENTS FANTASTIC FEST AT MIDNIGHT
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED
Austin, Texas - February 17, 2008 - The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the official titles for their new program "SXSW Presents Fantastic Fest at Midnight," kicking off with the International Film Festival Premiere of Ong Bak 2, the most anticipated new action film of the year. Six films from six countries comprise the lineup, featuring four international premieres, one North American premiere and one U.S. Premiere. From horror to action, to comedy and suspense, these six films collectively represent the spectrum of genre films featured in Austin's annual Fantastic Fest. All films will play at midnight at the SXSW Film Festival at the Alamo South Lamar, in addition to the traditional SXSW Midnighters section, which will take place at the Alamo Ritz. The program will feature:
Ong Bak 2 (Thailand)
Director: Tony Jaa. Writer: Panna Rittikrai
Martial-arts superstar Tony Jaa is back in an epic prequel to the 2003 action smash Ong Bak. Cast: Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nirut Sirichanya, Santisuk Promsiri, Primorata Dejudom (International Film Festival Premiere)
Black (France)
Director: Pierre Laffargue. Writer: Pierre Laffargue, Lucio Mad and Gábor Rassov
A nouveau-blacksploitation adventure awash in black magic, African Mysticism, mutant arms dealers, gargantuan machete-wielding mercenary armies and a truckload of knuckle-sandwiches. Cast: MC Jean Gab'1, Carole Karemera, François Levantal, Anton Yakovlev (World Premiere)
The Haunting in Connecticut (U.S.)
Director: Peter Cornwell. Writer: Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe
In the tradition of such real-life horror movies as The Exorcist and The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Haunting in Connecticut tells the astounding true story of one family's supernatural ordeal. Cast: Amanda Crew, Elias Koteas, Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner, Martin Donovan (International Film Festival Premiere)
The Horseman (Australia)
Director/Writer: Steve Kastrissios
When, Christian Forteski's (Peter Marshall) drug addicted daughter dies after appearing in an amateur Porn Video, he deals with his grief by burning, kicking, smashing and stabbing his way through those responsible. Cast: Peter Marshall, Caroline Marohasy, Brad McMurray, Jack Henry, Evert McQueen (North American Premiere)
Lesbian Vampire Killers (UK)
Director: Phil Claydon. Writer: Paul Hupfield and Stewart Williams
Matthew Horne and James Corden, the comedy duo behind the award-winning BBC comedy series Gavin and Stacey, are two hapless losers whose idyllic country holiday is shattered by the arrival of an army of thirsty lesbian vampires. Cast: Paul McGann, James Corden, Mathew Horne, MyAnna Buring, Silvia Colloca (World Premiere)
Pontypool (Canada)
Director: Bruce McDonald. Writer: Tony Burgess
A seemingly ordinary day's work at the radio station for Grant Mazzy (Stephen McHattie) turns sinister when calls begin to flood the station about violent outbreaks in and around Pontypool. Cast: Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly, Hrant Alianak, Rick Roberts (U.S. Premiere)
The SXSW Film Festival (March 13 - 21 in Austin, TX) will open on March 13th with a screening of I Love You, Man, directed by John Hamburg and starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel and Rashida Jones. The complete lineup and schedule can be found at http://sxsw.com/film/screenings/films/. SXSW will also host over 60 Film Conference panels, which will take place Friday, March 13 - Tuesday, March 17. For full panel descriptions and participants, visit www.sxsw.com/film/talks/panels. Check out http://www.sxsw.com/film often for more information and updates. For more information about Fantastic Fest (September 24 - October 1) visit www.fantasticfest.com.
South By Southwest Film Conference & Festival
SXSW offers a uniquely creative space for filmmakers, film fans, and even cinephiles to partake in the big and small picture discussions about filmmaking today. The Conference hosts a five-day adventure in the latest filmmaking trends and new technology, featuring Conversations with film icons, intimate mini-meetings and one-on-one mentor sessions with industry veterans. The internationally-acclaimed, nine-day Festival boasts some of the most wide-ranging programming of any US event of its kind, from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies, with a special focus on emerging talents. Learn more at sxsw.com/film.
2009 Festival Sponsors
SXSW Film Conference and Festival is sponsored by Miller Lite, Fuze Beverage, ZonePerfect, The Independent Film Channel (IFC), Sierra Mist and The Austin Chronicle.
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and you say hes just a friend..OH BABY.
Looking forward to Black -
Haven't seen it but the trailers look awesome. Ongbak 2 on the other hand looks shit. Tony Jaa is awesome but it looks dreadful,
"Power Kids" is the next film from Thailand people should be getting excited for. -
Haven't seen it but the trailers look awesome. Ongbak 2 on the other hand looks shit. Tony Jaa is awesome but it looks dreadful,
"Power Kids" is the next film from Thailand people should be getting excited for. -
Pass
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If thats all you have to say, dont bother, just go and play in the road... tosspot
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http://tinyurl.com/ah9n4d
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Have you seen the bootlegs? It's crap city... Harry will love it.
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Do anything you can to see this film. It will be the sleeper of the festival.
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Aside from the generic title, I gotta admit to really digging the trailer for this one. The main reason I have high hopes is Kyle Gallner. I think he's got a bright future. Have liked him on a lot of TV shows. Also a big fan of Martin Donovan. And Madsen's got horror cred thanks to Candyman. I'm looking forward to this one, but when does it open???
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And why are you so fucking weak?
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I'd choose the horsemen
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Was this government funded???
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Feb 18, 2009 7:58:25 AM CST
But it's an Aussie movie about a drug addict...
by i_am_not_the_droid_you_are_looking_for
who's father "deals with his grief by burning, kicking, smashing and stabbing his way through those responsible." What's not to like?
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version of Princess.
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I saw Pontypool at the Edmonton film fest, it's great. It gets weird, but for the most part it is really effective and claustrophobic. And Stephen McHattie is awesome in it.
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Like I didn't plan on being there during that time. And I had no idea how to see anything, and like you had to have bought your tickets a year in advance. It was very you must be an insider and not user friendly, ended up seeing nothing. Just that place were they filmed part of Idiocracy.
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Saw it in Toronto last year. It seems a little sleepy for a midnight movie, but it's really really good.
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Only Christian Bale causes ripples only seen from outer space. screw you fat man, we will hijack all TB's if you force our hand damnit
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?????
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Anyone catch that at Fantastic Fest last year? I think it's playing on demand through IFC right now. Sort of like a Legend of Boggy Creek meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre feel. Very old school. Was hoping to see it again at SXSW since I don't have cable.
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