I’ve been touting Ink ever since I watched it last year (read my review here), its a fabulous throwback to the kind of sci-fi/fantasy films that were everywhere in the 80’s yet have seemingly gone out of fashion in the decades since. Its a terrific little film from some of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. If you haven’t checked out the movie yet, let me once again urge you to do so.
Now, I’ve been not so secretly hoping that writer/director Jamin Winans would return to the proverbial well and make another film that would involve the Ink universe, and while his latest short film doesn’t do that exactly, it certainly involves a lot of elements that made Ink such an enjoyable film to watch. Most of the actors in Uncle Jack were involved with Ink (note to self, watch anything with Jeremy Make in it), the plot certainly cribs some elements from Ink and of course Winan’s visual style and flair exists in both films. So sit back and watch this great little short film, and perhaps it will finally convince you to give Ink a try.
You might remember that several months ago I posted a teaser for the short film Alma from director/animator Rodrigo Blass. Now, in the spirit of giving this holiday season, Blass has decided to post the full short film on Vimeo for all to see. Though after watching this fantastic short, you might think twice about opening some of your gifts.
And we’re back! It’s been a few weeks since last James and I met to discuss movies, and after we raced through our last episode of High and Low (Brow) we decided to have a bit more leisurely pace during this one. This episode we our theme is Killer Kids, as we focus on two films that have sadistic, murderous children in them. Those films being The Offspring (also known as From a Whisper to a Scream), starring Vincent Price and the far better known David Cronenberg film The Brood, starring mutant babies and the women who produce them.
But besides spending far too much time discussing sociopathic children, we take some time out of the show to discuss The Road, a film we had both seen earlier yet had not had time to discuss. And of course we round out the episode with our selection show, for the second episode in a row we change things up as this time I’m the one who knows nothing about the theme for next show as James lays out his cunning plan as he wrestles control of the show away from me. Will we end up with good movies for next time? Will I ever let James have any say ever again? Does James secretly curse at me when the tape isn’t recording? Tune in to find out.
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Opening Music – Lovin’ Things by The Grass Roots
Closing Music – Careful by Jeff Hanson
Ink is one of those rare small Independent films that has garnered quite a bit of attention and a fan following from just some impressive word-of-mouth and a dynamite trailer. Building on the buzz, director Jamin Winans has been touring with his film along with his wife (Producer and Art Director Kiowa Winans) along with several of the actors, turning the film into a bonafide grass roots phenomenon.
Andrew and I are both fans of the film, so it was a pleasure to sit down with Jamin and Chris Kelly as they talk about the film and the difficulties in making a big budget action/fantasy epic for pennies on the dollar and trying to get their film out to the masses.
Joining Row Three’s Andrew James and I in the pub for this podcast is New York Lately director Gary King. New York Lately has a bit of a following over at Row Three, and since I haven’t had a chance to watch the film yet Andrew makes sure to take the reigns on this interview. Besides New York Lately Gary tells us a little about some of his future projects like What’s Up Lovely? and another film that immediately piqued my interest. Hope you enjoy the interview!
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