As with all well-told stories, there’s more than meets the eye in Magicians. Beneath the dazzling stagecraft of its four subjects lies the mystery of character and the paradoxes of the day-to-day balancing act between passion and survival. Subtitling their documentary Life in the Impossible, directors Marcie Hume and Christoph Baaden have crafted a dynamic and intimate look at a showbiz subculture through the experiences of a well-selected quartet.
The four subjects’ specialties and styles cover a wide spectrum, but whether they call themselves illusionists, prestidigitators or mentalists, they’ve all rejected the supposed security of the workaday world to pursue...
The four subjects’ specialties and styles cover a wide spectrum, but whether they call themselves illusionists, prestidigitators or mentalists, they’ve all rejected the supposed security of the workaday world to pursue...
- 11/25/2016
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 8th annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is all set to run for ten days this Feb. 11-20 in Missoula, Montana. This year, the fest will have a whopping 140 film programs, a growth that necessitates an expansion from its regular home at the Historic Wilma Theatre — where it will occupy two screens — to also feature screenings at the former Pipestone Mountaineering store.
Special events at the fest include a free opening night screening of How to Die in Oregon sponsored by HBO Documentary Films. The film, directed by Peter D. Richardson, examines the impact the legalization of physician-assisted suicide has had on the state. (In 1994, Oregon was the first state to legalize the practice.)
Also, indie rock band Yo La Tengo will perform their acclaimed live score of the films of pioneering French underwater documentary film director Jean Painlevé, something they have done for other film festivals all over the world.
Special events at the fest include a free opening night screening of How to Die in Oregon sponsored by HBO Documentary Films. The film, directed by Peter D. Richardson, examines the impact the legalization of physician-assisted suicide has had on the state. (In 1994, Oregon was the first state to legalize the practice.)
Also, indie rock band Yo La Tengo will perform their acclaimed live score of the films of pioneering French underwater documentary film director Jean Painlevé, something they have done for other film festivals all over the world.
- 1/15/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Every Friday on Koin Local 6’s “Studio 6″ I do my movie reviews in a segment we like to call “Flicks on 6.” And here it is… Flicks on 6
Film Critic Jeff Bayer is back to talk about three films hitting Portland’s screens this week. There’s the new Gwyneth Paltrow movie “Country Strong.” Nic Cage is back with a flick called “Season of the Witch.” Portland is also the exclusive site for the one-week premiere of a new documentary called “Forks Over Knives.” Also, don’t forget “Hood to Coast” premieres January 11, 2011 at the Keller Auditorium.
For more on Jeff Bayer visit:
www.thescorecardreview.com and www.moviebs.pdx.fm
Related posts:Episode 41: Movie B.S. with Bayer and Snider – ‘Country Strong,’ ‘Season of the Witch’ and ‘Hood to Coast’ director Christoph Baaden Flicks on 6: ‘Hood to Coast’ interview with director Christoph Baaden and runner Jim Ekbert Hood to...
Film Critic Jeff Bayer is back to talk about three films hitting Portland’s screens this week. There’s the new Gwyneth Paltrow movie “Country Strong.” Nic Cage is back with a flick called “Season of the Witch.” Portland is also the exclusive site for the one-week premiere of a new documentary called “Forks Over Knives.” Also, don’t forget “Hood to Coast” premieres January 11, 2011 at the Keller Auditorium.
For more on Jeff Bayer visit:
www.thescorecardreview.com and www.moviebs.pdx.fm
Related posts:Episode 41: Movie B.S. with Bayer and Snider – ‘Country Strong,’ ‘Season of the Witch’ and ‘Hood to Coast’ director Christoph Baaden Flicks on 6: ‘Hood to Coast’ interview with director Christoph Baaden and runner Jim Ekbert Hood to...
- 1/11/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Hood to Coast
Directed by: Christoph Baaden
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: Nr
Release Date: January 11, 2011 (limited — click HoodtoCoastMovie.com for details)
Plot: Hood to Coast is the world’s largest team relay race, and this documentary chronicles four teams in 2008, with different motivations for running the race, as they attempt to finish all 197 miles.
Who’S It For? For those who live in or love Oregon it’s a must see, for the rest the most important thing to realize is this film focuses on personal stories, not who’s going to win. Prepare to laugh and cry.
Complete Hood To Coast coverage including interviews with director Christoph Baaden
Overall
It’s not hard to make Oregon look good. The Hood to Coast race might be the perfect way to show it off. It’s really only missing specific shots of Multnomah falls, the still underrated wine country, Crater...
Directed by: Christoph Baaden
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: Nr
Release Date: January 11, 2011 (limited — click HoodtoCoastMovie.com for details)
Plot: Hood to Coast is the world’s largest team relay race, and this documentary chronicles four teams in 2008, with different motivations for running the race, as they attempt to finish all 197 miles.
Who’S It For? For those who live in or love Oregon it’s a must see, for the rest the most important thing to realize is this film focuses on personal stories, not who’s going to win. Prepare to laugh and cry.
Complete Hood To Coast coverage including interviews with director Christoph Baaden
Overall
It’s not hard to make Oregon look good. The Hood to Coast race might be the perfect way to show it off. It’s really only missing specific shots of Multnomah falls, the still underrated wine country, Crater...
- 1/9/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
This week on “Studio 6″ I got a little overtime with my segment Flicks on 6. I’ve had the chance to watch the documentary Hood to Coast and I highly recommend it. Jake and I were lucky enough to sit down with the director Christoph Baaden and runner Jim Ekbert to talk about the film.
Hood To Coast follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. The film captures the love, dedication, and insanity of the every day runner as well as the excitement, pain, and humor of the unprepared first timer. Their stories are reminders that no matter who you are, you can push yourself beyond where you thought your limits were.
Hood To Coast Premiere
Tuesday, January 11
Keller Auditorium
Red Carpet: 6:30p
Film Screening: 7:30p
Live Q & A: 9:15p
For more information, visit: www.hoodtocoastmovie.com
Related posts:Flicks on 6 – ‘Robin Hood,...
Hood To Coast follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. The film captures the love, dedication, and insanity of the every day runner as well as the excitement, pain, and humor of the unprepared first timer. Their stories are reminders that no matter who you are, you can push yourself beyond where you thought your limits were.
Hood To Coast Premiere
Tuesday, January 11
Keller Auditorium
Red Carpet: 6:30p
Film Screening: 7:30p
Live Q & A: 9:15p
For more information, visit: www.hoodtocoastmovie.com
Related posts:Flicks on 6 – ‘Robin Hood,...
- 1/7/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? Some of the best authors will tell you that writing a short story is a lot harder than writing a long one, that you have to weigh every sentence. What better medium to see how this theory plays itself out beyond that than with movie trailers? The Tunnel Trailer Yes, it's like Rec. Get past that. What I like about this trailer is that it doesn't presuppose that "Gee, another movie where it's about 'found footage.
- 12/18/2010
- by Christopher Stipp
- Slash Film
SXSW Review
Hood to Coast
Director: Christoph Baaden & Marcie Hume (Co-Director)
World Premiere
Spotlight Premieres
105 minutes
Complete Coverage of SXSW 2010
Synopsis
Hood To Coast follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. Each year, 1000 teams (12,000 runners) cover 197 grueling miles as a relay team, putting themselves through an arduous physical journey that as an individual would be impossible. Some run to test their personal limits, some to overcome personal obstacles, and others leap in blindly looking for a way to invigorate a complacent life. As we follow our four teams, we realize that winning isn’t everything in a documentary that takes a celebratory look at personal motivation and attempting the extraordinary.
Director Bio
Christoph Baaden was born in Germany, and worked in Berlin as a TV Producer until 1999 when he moved to the Us to study Film and Television. After winning an...
Hood to Coast
Director: Christoph Baaden & Marcie Hume (Co-Director)
World Premiere
Spotlight Premieres
105 minutes
Complete Coverage of SXSW 2010
Synopsis
Hood To Coast follows four unlikely teams on their epic journey to conquer the world’s largest relay race. Each year, 1000 teams (12,000 runners) cover 197 grueling miles as a relay team, putting themselves through an arduous physical journey that as an individual would be impossible. Some run to test their personal limits, some to overcome personal obstacles, and others leap in blindly looking for a way to invigorate a complacent life. As we follow our four teams, we realize that winning isn’t everything in a documentary that takes a celebratory look at personal motivation and attempting the extraordinary.
Director Bio
Christoph Baaden was born in Germany, and worked in Berlin as a TV Producer until 1999 when he moved to the Us to study Film and Television. After winning an...
- 4/1/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
SXSW 2010 – Day Five
Running toward the light at the end of the movie tunnel.
Complete Coverage of SXSW 2010
Today is my last day at the festival. I started the day with my first shave since I left Portland. I was set to appear on “Keep it Local” later in the day via Skype, so I figured I should clean up a bit.
My first movie of the day The Freebie.
Synopsis
The Freebie, directed by and starring Katie Aselton, is a romantic drama about a contented, yet sexually frustrated couples’ experiment to allow each other ‘one night off’. Darren (Dax Shepard) and Annie (Aselton) have an enviable relationship built on love, trust and communication – they still enjoy each other’s company and laugh at each other’s jokes, but, unfortunately, they can’t remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion...
Running toward the light at the end of the movie tunnel.
Complete Coverage of SXSW 2010
Today is my last day at the festival. I started the day with my first shave since I left Portland. I was set to appear on “Keep it Local” later in the day via Skype, so I figured I should clean up a bit.
My first movie of the day The Freebie.
Synopsis
The Freebie, directed by and starring Katie Aselton, is a romantic drama about a contented, yet sexually frustrated couples’ experiment to allow each other ‘one night off’. Darren (Dax Shepard) and Annie (Aselton) have an enviable relationship built on love, trust and communication – they still enjoy each other’s company and laugh at each other’s jokes, but, unfortunately, they can’t remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion...
- 3/18/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The South by Southwest Film Festival announced its 2010 feature line-up Wednesday night, and I couldn’t be more excited. The nine day event starts March 12, 2010 here in Austin, Texas, and I’ll be covering as much as I can from start to finish. Though, if it’s anything like last year, I’ll be asleep on my feet by the end of it.
The 2010 list includes 119 films (55 world premieres), but here are a few notables: The previously announced Kick-Ass will start the festivities. Elektra Luxx, the sequel to the underseen comedy Women in Trouble, starring Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and too many more to name. Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass in which Edward Norton plays identical twins. A documentary titled People vs. George Lucas that I will be seeing. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs. Plus the “SNL” spin-off movie MacGruber in its world premiere, possibly before the MacGyver creator shuts it down.
The 2010 list includes 119 films (55 world premieres), but here are a few notables: The previously announced Kick-Ass will start the festivities. Elektra Luxx, the sequel to the underseen comedy Women in Trouble, starring Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and too many more to name. Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass in which Edward Norton plays identical twins. A documentary titled People vs. George Lucas that I will be seeing. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs. Plus the “SNL” spin-off movie MacGruber in its world premiere, possibly before the MacGyver creator shuts it down.
- 2/4/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Less than a week worth of recovering from the Sundance Film Festival, and we are already looking forward to our next, big film fest coverage. That would be the South by Southwest Film Festival held annually in Austin, Texas. Last year, Scott and I brought you all kinds of coverage from the Lone Star State, and this year doesn’t look to be much different.
With that, the announcement came last night of the feature films that will be playing at the SXSW Film Festival. Previous announcement were already made about films like Cold Weather, Electra Luxx, Hubble 3D, Lemmy, Saturday Night, and The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights making their debut. Kick-ass was recently announced as the opening night film, as well.
Among the other films being presented this year are some Sundance darlings, a few, highly anticipated premieres, and MacGruber.
Check out the full list...
With that, the announcement came last night of the feature films that will be playing at the SXSW Film Festival. Previous announcement were already made about films like Cold Weather, Electra Luxx, Hubble 3D, Lemmy, Saturday Night, and The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights making their debut. Kick-ass was recently announced as the opening night film, as well.
Among the other films being presented this year are some Sundance darlings, a few, highly anticipated premieres, and MacGruber.
Check out the full list...
- 2/4/2010
- by Kirk
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I was so excited at seeing the SXSW line up last night that I completely forgot to post it and started searching the interwebs for cool content to go with it. Oops. Yes, I wish I was there but alas, it wasn’t mean to be (though don’t despair. We’ll be bringing you wicked awesome coverage).
But enough rambling, you want to know what’s all playing. Well, for a start there’s the much anticipated McGruber (trailer), the Duplass’ semi-mainstream comedy Cyrus, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs (trailer, review), Daniel Stamm’s horror flick Cotton and that’s on top of the previously announced titles which include Electra Luxx (Carla Gugino as a pregnant porn star? Bring. It. On.) and Kick-Ass (trailer). That’s already a great line-up but dear me, some of the other titles are pretty awesome too.
There’s Clay Liford scifi drama Earthling (trailer...
But enough rambling, you want to know what’s all playing. Well, for a start there’s the much anticipated McGruber (trailer), the Duplass’ semi-mainstream comedy Cyrus, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs (trailer, review), Daniel Stamm’s horror flick Cotton and that’s on top of the previously announced titles which include Electra Luxx (Carla Gugino as a pregnant porn star? Bring. It. On.) and Kick-Ass (trailer). That’s already a great line-up but dear me, some of the other titles are pretty awesome too.
There’s Clay Liford scifi drama Earthling (trailer...
- 2/4/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Late yesterday the SXSW Fim Festival, which runs from March 12-20 in Austin, TX, announced the full lineup of films that will be screening at this year’s event. And baby, it’s quite a list. Mixing big name films with intimate indie gems, the sheer number of films and the vast array of talented filmmakers is sure to be a hit with attendees and critics alike.
This lineup includes premieres of studio films such as Universal’s MacGruber, Lionsgate’s teen superhero actioneer Kick-Ass and smaller films like Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs, Michel Gondry’s The Thorn in the Heart and Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. With so many films to watch, it will be very difficult to find time to seem them all during the events nine days. But hell, we’re going to try.
For more on...
This lineup includes premieres of studio films such as Universal’s MacGruber, Lionsgate’s teen superhero actioneer Kick-Ass and smaller films like Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs, Michel Gondry’s The Thorn in the Heart and Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. With so many films to watch, it will be very difficult to find time to seem them all during the events nine days. But hell, we’re going to try.
For more on...
- 2/4/2010
- by Chris Ullrich
- The Flickcast
The 2010 SXSW Film Festival and Conference has announced its initial slate of titles. The list is rife with hot world premieres (Kick-Ass), films fresh from Sundance (The Runaways, Cyrus), hot titles from the 2009 editions of Tiff and Cannes that haven't had much U.S. play (Enter the Void, Dogtooth, Trash Humpers), interesting documentaries (Lemmy, The People v. George Lucas) and much, much more. Simon Rumley's Red, White & Blue, which has received much praise on Twitch based on its Iffr screenings, will have its North American premiere.
Midnight programming courtesy of Fantastic Fest is also back with titles like Higanjima, Monsters, Serbian Film, Outcast, and a yet to be announced special film. Keep eye out for SXSW coverage at Twitch, but for now, pursue the massive list below (descriptions courtesy of SXSW).
Headliners
Big names, big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film...
Midnight programming courtesy of Fantastic Fest is also back with titles like Higanjima, Monsters, Serbian Film, Outcast, and a yet to be announced special film. Keep eye out for SXSW coverage at Twitch, but for now, pursue the massive list below (descriptions courtesy of SXSW).
Headliners
Big names, big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film...
- 2/4/2010
- Screen Anarchy
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