Exclusive: Munya Chawawa is taking his BAFTA-nominated How to Survive a Dictator brand to one of the most notorious places on Earth.
The viral comedian is shining a spotlight on North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un via a Channel 4 doc from Late Night Lycett producer Rumpus Media, which will be at Sheffield DocFest next month.
Chawawa, known for his recognizable brand of satirical humor and a regular on British TV, will head to Switzerland, Seoul and suburban West London for How to Survive a Dictator: North Korea, tracking down a school friend of Kim’s and meeting the people who have seen the effects of the Kim regime first hand. In the West, Kim is often presented as a maniac ready to blow up the world, but he has confounded critics during his 12-year reign, enjoying bromances with Donald Trump, Dennis Rodman and Vladimir Putin.
“It’s been tricky to...
The viral comedian is shining a spotlight on North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un via a Channel 4 doc from Late Night Lycett producer Rumpus Media, which will be at Sheffield DocFest next month.
Chawawa, known for his recognizable brand of satirical humor and a regular on British TV, will head to Switzerland, Seoul and suburban West London for How to Survive a Dictator: North Korea, tracking down a school friend of Kim’s and meeting the people who have seen the effects of the Kim regime first hand. In the West, Kim is often presented as a maniac ready to blow up the world, but he has confounded critics during his 12-year reign, enjoying bromances with Donald Trump, Dennis Rodman and Vladimir Putin.
“It’s been tricky to...
- 5/30/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Black Easter (2021)
Director: Jim Carroll
Stars: Morgan Roberts, Ilsa Levine, Lamar Usher, Gerardo Davila
Is There A Plot?
Young genius Ram Goldstein accidentally invents time travel, only to see his scientific breakthrough immediately stolen by Muslim terrorists who want to go back 2,000 years and murder Jesus Christ. (Spoiler alert: Jesus dies.)
What’S The Damage?
After so many years doing this, it’s rare that a movie manages to surprise me with its insanity, so let us give thanks for the miracle that is Black Easter. There’s just something so special about watching a film made for Christian audiences where their Lord and Savior is executed at point blank range by a special forces mercenary who says this line:
I cannot believe Belfast won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay over this.
With its twisty time traveling and absolutely bonkers plot, Black Easter is like a a two-hour episode...
Director: Jim Carroll
Stars: Morgan Roberts, Ilsa Levine, Lamar Usher, Gerardo Davila
Is There A Plot?
Young genius Ram Goldstein accidentally invents time travel, only to see his scientific breakthrough immediately stolen by Muslim terrorists who want to go back 2,000 years and murder Jesus Christ. (Spoiler alert: Jesus dies.)
What’S The Damage?
After so many years doing this, it’s rare that a movie manages to surprise me with its insanity, so let us give thanks for the miracle that is Black Easter. There’s just something so special about watching a film made for Christian audiences where their Lord and Savior is executed at point blank range by a special forces mercenary who says this line:
I cannot believe Belfast won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay over this.
With its twisty time traveling and absolutely bonkers plot, Black Easter is like a a two-hour episode...
- 4/8/2023
- by Jason Adams
- JoBlo.com
Who says faith-based movies can't be fun?
Probably a lot of people, including those who refused to make it, even after scriptwriter, Jim Carroll, won more than 60 awards for his script at various film festivals in 2020 with a film called Assassin 33A.D. That doesn't mean they're right.
Even with all of the accolades, Carroll couldn't sell the film, so he decided to make some changes. I haven't seen Assassin 33 A.D., but from what I understand, Black Easter is a more pithy version that has been edited to appeal to a broader audience.
That makes some sense since this is a Christian, faith-based film. The premise is that a Muslim billionaire named Ahmed hires a group of geniuses to create a time machine so that he can go back into time and kill Jesus for perpetrating one of the biggest scams of all time.
Before you get a chance to say it,...
Probably a lot of people, including those who refused to make it, even after scriptwriter, Jim Carroll, won more than 60 awards for his script at various film festivals in 2020 with a film called Assassin 33A.D. That doesn't mean they're right.
Even with all of the accolades, Carroll couldn't sell the film, so he decided to make some changes. I haven't seen Assassin 33 A.D., but from what I understand, Black Easter is a more pithy version that has been edited to appeal to a broader audience.
That makes some sense since this is a Christian, faith-based film. The premise is that a Muslim billionaire named Ahmed hires a group of geniuses to create a time machine so that he can go back into time and kill Jesus for perpetrating one of the biggest scams of all time.
Before you get a chance to say it,...
- 6/12/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Stars: Donny Boaz, Morgan Roberts, Isla Levine, Lamar Usher, Gerardo Davila, Jason Castro, Heidi Montag | Written and Directed by Jim Carroll
Written and directed by Jim Carroll, Assassin 33 A.D. takes the basic tenets of the faith film genre (i.e. Christian values) and shoves them into a schlocky, overly violent time travel plot. The result is deeply misguided and comfortably one of the worst films ever made.
After a prologue in which security guard Brandt (Donny Boaz) loses his faith after the death of his wife and daughters in a car crash, the plot centres on a group of science geniuses – including straight-laced team leader Ram Goldstein (Morgan Roberts) and his devoutly Christian colleague-slash-girlfriend Amy (Ilsa Devine) – who accidentally invent time travel while trying to create a matter transporter.
Their joy in their discovery is short-lived, however, because their wealthy boss Ahmed (Gerardo Davila) is secretly a Muslim terrorist...
Written and directed by Jim Carroll, Assassin 33 A.D. takes the basic tenets of the faith film genre (i.e. Christian values) and shoves them into a schlocky, overly violent time travel plot. The result is deeply misguided and comfortably one of the worst films ever made.
After a prologue in which security guard Brandt (Donny Boaz) loses his faith after the death of his wife and daughters in a car crash, the plot centres on a group of science geniuses – including straight-laced team leader Ram Goldstein (Morgan Roberts) and his devoutly Christian colleague-slash-girlfriend Amy (Ilsa Devine) – who accidentally invent time travel while trying to create a matter transporter.
Their joy in their discovery is short-lived, however, because their wealthy boss Ahmed (Gerardo Davila) is secretly a Muslim terrorist...
- 5/20/2020
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
The highly-anticipated Roseanne reboot is finally here! When the updated series premiered on ABC on Tuesday, March 27 two decades after the original show's run, many fans were surprised to see almost all of the former cast members returned for the revival. Not only did Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Michael Fishman, and Johnny Galecki come back, but the 2018 cast also features a few new characters. So, just how many of those new and old characters are Roseanne's kids? Scroll down to meet the Conner family! Becky Conner-Healy Becky is Roseanne and Dan Conner's eldest child. She was originally played by Lecy Goranson in Seasons 1 through 5. In 1992, Lecy decided to leave Roseanne to pursue a college education at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. At the time, the young actress' school schedule permitted her to still occasionally appear on the series. During Season 5, Lecy's character,...
- 5/8/2018
- by Julia Birkinbine
- Closer Weekly
It's hard to believe that Roseanne's original run on ABC is three decades old! The iconic sitcom starring Roseanne Barr and John Goodman debuted in 1988 and launched the careers of famous actors including Johnny Galecki, who now stars on The Big Bang Theory, and Sara Gilbert, who is the creator and co-host of The Talk. But there's one star from the series that many fans still have questions about — where is baby Jerry now? Baby Jerry on Roseanne (above), Morgan and Cole today (bottom). (Photo Credit: R/R; Facebook) Roseanne's tiniest character was actually played by a set of twins. Cole and Morgan Roberts split their time playing Jerry from 1995 until 1997. Now get ready to feel super old — the twins are now 23, which means, yep, they can legally drink. So crazy! While little is known about Cole and Morgan today — as they haven't done much acting since their sitcom days...
- 4/10/2018
- by Steph Osmanski
- Closer Weekly
Stars: Wesley Snipes, Seth Rollins, Anne Heche, Dave Annable, Kyle Clements, Morgan Roberts, Eyas Younis, Mo Gallini, Mike Seal | Written by Matt Savelloni | Directed by John Stockwell
Another month, another Wesley Snipes film. He sure is on the comeback trail now right? Ok, maybe not, especially given that this, like Final Recall, has headed direct to DVD. To be fair though, the “another month, another…” could also apply to WWE studios, who seem to have gone back to churning out direct to market films much like when they first stepped into the world of film production. Following the usual standard of having one of the many WWE Superstars take a break from the wrestling ring and appear on-screen, Armed Response features the “Kingslayer” himself, Seth Rollins, in a supporting role – yes, a supporting role. Unlike ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Dolph Ziggler, John Cena, Randy Orton, The Miz, and hell, even...
Another month, another Wesley Snipes film. He sure is on the comeback trail now right? Ok, maybe not, especially given that this, like Final Recall, has headed direct to DVD. To be fair though, the “another month, another…” could also apply to WWE studios, who seem to have gone back to churning out direct to market films much like when they first stepped into the world of film production. Following the usual standard of having one of the many WWE Superstars take a break from the wrestling ring and appear on-screen, Armed Response features the “Kingslayer” himself, Seth Rollins, in a supporting role – yes, a supporting role. Unlike ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Dolph Ziggler, John Cena, Randy Orton, The Miz, and hell, even...
- 10/19/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Below, check out a specialtribute to James M. Nederlander featuring Sam Bennett, Briley Blade, Trey Caperton, Jack D'Angelo, Seamus Foley, Eric Garden, Ian Hayes, Levi Hopkins, Nathan Keffer, Lane Mogen, Joey Myers, Ramone Nelson, Patrick Shannon, Nathan Sink, Jacob Swanson, Cameron Vargas, William Webster, Stephanie Ainsworth, Grace Auer, Laurel Bollard, Elon Tobias, Shelby Ennis, Kayla Fallick, Briana Fleming, Sophia Rose Franklin, Hatty King, Jessica Lewis, Jaynie Parmenter, Morgan Roberts, Adriel Salinas, Marisa Spahn, Jilian Strattman, Adeline Tourondel, Liz Valentin.
- 7/11/2017
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: New Orleans" episode 19 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "The Insider," and it turns out that we're going to see some very dramatic and intense stuff go down as Wade,Sebastian and Danny become victims of a vicious hostage takeover that revolves a round a petty officer, and more! In the new, 19th episode press release: Wade, Sebastian And Danny Are Taken Hostage In The Morgue After An Armed Man Demands The Remains Of A Petty Officer. Press release number 2: While conducting an autopsy on a Petty Officer who is believed to have died from natural causes, an armed man will enter the morgue and holds Wade, Sebastian and Danny hostage. Guest stars feature: Russell Richardson (Marcus Martel) Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (Investigative Computer Specialist Patton Plame) Christopher Meyer (Danny Malloy) Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (Navy Captain Michael Dawson) Endre Hules (Dr.
- 3/24/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
2011 - 20 mins. - Not Rated
D: Sean LoGrasso
C: Morgan Roberts, Jacqui Holland, Ben Begley, Amber Bollinger
Group of friends having lunch with one another are holed up in their car after the staff and other patrons turn into flesh eating zombies.
The idea of doing a Friends styled horror / comedy with some Gen X humor seems like a surefire, can't miss kind of idea. Unfortunately, Zombies and Assholes misses the mark. During the introductory scenes, Jacqui Holland turns in a scene stealing performance. However, the humor that follows afterwards, doesn't have enough edge or bite. What makes something funny, is when the unexpected happens. With that in mind, the various scenarios presented in Zombies and Assholes are all a bit too safe and expected. It's all a bit too predictable. As for the editing, it's sloppy, causing the film to feel disjointed in places throughout. Zombies and Assholes lacks...
D: Sean LoGrasso
C: Morgan Roberts, Jacqui Holland, Ben Begley, Amber Bollinger
Group of friends having lunch with one another are holed up in their car after the staff and other patrons turn into flesh eating zombies.
The idea of doing a Friends styled horror / comedy with some Gen X humor seems like a surefire, can't miss kind of idea. Unfortunately, Zombies and Assholes misses the mark. During the introductory scenes, Jacqui Holland turns in a scene stealing performance. However, the humor that follows afterwards, doesn't have enough edge or bite. What makes something funny, is when the unexpected happens. With that in mind, the various scenarios presented in Zombies and Assholes are all a bit too safe and expected. It's all a bit too predictable. As for the editing, it's sloppy, causing the film to feel disjointed in places throughout. Zombies and Assholes lacks...
- 2/10/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Morgan Roberts of Zombies and Assholes stars in a short horror film directed Solomon Tubbs-Foster and Billy Salvadore of Trespass. Trespass recalls, in essence, such horror classics as Just Before Dawn from director Jeff Lieberman or The Hills Have Eyes franchise from Wes Craven or the more modern Wrong Turn
In Trespass, five friends, who break down on their way to their camping trip, get lost looking for help. Unknowingly, they Trespass on private property. This special piece of private property and the family living there, has it's own set of rules for who will live and who will die. This group of friends are corralled into a game of death by a sadistic and twisted "back woods" group of killers. Each friend watches as they are killed off one by one wondering who will be next to die. Will any of them survive their trespass on this demented groups property?...
In Trespass, five friends, who break down on their way to their camping trip, get lost looking for help. Unknowingly, they Trespass on private property. This special piece of private property and the family living there, has it's own set of rules for who will live and who will die. This group of friends are corralled into a game of death by a sadistic and twisted "back woods" group of killers. Each friend watches as they are killed off one by one wondering who will be next to die. Will any of them survive their trespass on this demented groups property?...
- 2/9/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
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