Drafthouse Films Gets Cannonized

Drafthouse Films acquires Cannon Films documentary

"...horror franchises, either. Many of the most ridiculously cool/strange/WTF?! films came courtesy of two Israeli cousins, Menahem Golan and..."

Dec. 1, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Japanese Madness Overtakes Fantastic Fest

Miike, Sono, and Studio Ghibli all added to lineup

"...Gyllenhaal, and the long-awaited history of Eighties VHS maniacs Cannon Films all just made the cut for the second..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Brand on the Run

Synergy is the name of the game at Drafthouse Films, the distribution arm of the Alamo empire

"...of Klown, the latest release from his fledgling Drafthouse Films. The next day, he will be sending reviewers on..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

It's a Russell Crowe's nest of a performance in this seafaring adventure.

"...is that the French ship, with its 44 heavy cannons, outguns the Surprise, and even worse, as Lucky Jack..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Boynton Beach Club

Although this movie about residents of an “active adult” retirement community in Florida has a certain niche-market appeal, it’s really a movie for anyone who enjoys a solid romantic comedy.

"...Directed by: Susan Seidelman. Starring: Dyan Cannon, Sally Kellerman, Brenda Vaccaro, Len Cariou, Joseph Bologna, Michael..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Out to Sea

"...by: Martha Coolidge. Starring: Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Dyan Cannon, Gloria De Haven, Brent Spiner, Elaine Stritch, Hal Linden,..."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Love Don't Cost a Thing

A nerdy high school student pays a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend in order to appear cool.

"...Directed by: Troy Beyer. Starring: Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Steve Harvey, Kenan Thompson,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Alamo

In this round of historical revisionism there's not much to remember except, maybe, Davy Crockett becoming a fiddler on the roof.

"...of Texas legend atop it. It’s loud – the cannon fire alone could wake the Alamo dead – and..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kung Fu Panda 2

In this visually enticing sequel, the panda voiced by Jack Black is tasked with finding inner peace.

"...is intent on destroying kung fu with his deadlier cannon firepower. Toward this end, Shen raids Chinese villages for..."

May 27, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Miami Connection

This incoherent mass of Eighties kitsch is the brainchild of tae kwon do master and motivational speaker Y.K. Kim.

"...about 49 bucks too much, the folks at Drafthouse Films have now decided to release this relic on DVD..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kiss of Death

"...bench-pressing topless dancers and generally acting like a loose cannon. Schroeder (Single White Female, Reversal of Fortune) keeps the..."

April 21, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Announces Keanu Reeves as 'Man of Tai Chi'

Plus 'Big Bad Wolves' and 'Nightbreed - The Cabal Cut' and more

"...the globe. This year there's not one but two films from India, plus a documentary about narcocorridos, the drug..."

July 24, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It Came From Down Under

Aussie films swarm SXSW 09

"...The filmmakers of seven Down Under films, which range from slashers to piss-your-pants drollery, will attend..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Fantastic Fest Review: Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

Documentary charts the global impact of Hong King action cinema

"...and 2014’s Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films. With Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks, Fury..."

Sept. 23, 2019 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Anything for John

The making of John Cassavetes' 'Love Streams,' as witnessed by Michael Ventura

"...instead of husband and wife. It was produced by Cannon Films, under the watchful eye of the storied Menahem..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: 'Lifeforce'

Like a comet, Tobe Hooper's long-forgotten sci-fi oddity returns

"...But between being walked off the production of two films (Venom and The Dark), and the famously controversial shooting..."

June 22, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Mind of the Muscles

Jean-Claude Van Damme on being Jean-Claude Van Damme

"...Golan, who, with his partner, Yoram Globus, oversees exploitative-action Cannon Films, is a major player: Missing in Action, American..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 3

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 16-22

"...office. So each week we'll fill you in on films, readings, book clubs, and more where crime does pay..."

July 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"...but brace yourself for the full list of short films screening this year, including two categories dedicated to the..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big Break

An interview with producer David Zito

"...and the infamous Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus of Cannon Films, made Breakin'. People were clearly paying attention: The..."

April 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...franchise, as this year's opening night film. Now Danny Cannon's controversial 1995 adaptation of Judge Dredd gets the prestigious..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch

Olive Films collects three of Otto Preminger's last films

"...see what, if anything, would stick. Preminger’s last few films were produced within this climate...."

Nov. 13, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...all out of the way, let's talk about the films ......"

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

DVDanger: 'American Mary'/'Ninja III: The Domination'

The changing POV of the female revenge flick

"...Ninja and Revenge of the Ninja: A series of films linked only by having the word ninja in the..."

June 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

Election 2000 gets rained out.

"...wondered why they didn't see former Sincola vocalist Rebecca Cannon, who has written for Rockrgrl the magazine and been..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Sympathy for the Devil

Nicolas Cage goes old school in this unhinged midnight noir

"...smash hit evangelical horror series, Left Behind. It's in films like Pig, Mandy, Lord of War, Leaving Las Vegas,..."

July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Pitch Perfect 3

Third time really isn't the charm for the Bellas

"...a much more fitting lead in Joe Swanberg’s mumblecore films – but damn she can sing!) and the ability..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Lazer Team

The first feature film from Austin's Rooster Teeth gang is a hoot

"...filmmaking team Broken Lizard has made a number of films in the same “throw it at the wall and..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Retrieval

Chris Eska's ambitious indie film is set during the waning months of the Civil War and tells a distinctive coming-of-age story.

"...the dead of night, with the ominous sound of cannons booming in the near distance, Will knocks on the..."

May 2, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mission to Mars

"...and the palpable sense of dread that his best films engender. It comes as little surprise, then, that Mission..."

March 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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