Cinehouse Going Dot.co.uk, Reviewers, Anime, Horror Writers Wanted

This weekend it's time to give Cinehouse it's deserved upgrade. This Sunday (possibly Monday) Cinehouseuk.blogspot.com will soon become cinehouse.co.uk after nearly 3 years in existence(3 years this September) the blog deserves its early birthday present.  So keep your eyes opened for the change(eye on facebook page too for updates) , then upgrade your bookmarks. With new upgrade comes opportunities to join the team, so we're recruiting!

Are you passionate about film?Especially World Cinema, Independent, Arthouse, Cult & Classic film, Anime?  Do you get a little agitated when you read reviews which you don’t agree with? Are you looking for a platform to showcase your own views? Then Cinehouse  is the site for you!
We’re currently looking to join our team; reviewers & writers.

You will be able to attend preview screenings, premiers (London), watch DVD/Blu-Ray, attend film festivals, film related events, write articles and write in the knowledge that your views are your own and will be respected.

So where do I sign up?  Fill in the small contact form tell us a little about yourself, why you want to join us and if you’ve done some reviews (or articles if writer only) send us links to some examples of your previous work.

If you’re just interested in helping write some film related articles & features, attend interviews also please do get in touch as well, we’d love to hear from you too!

Joining the team at cinehouse will give you opportunities to write for The Peoples Movies too. Here's some area we love you to get involved in...


Reviewers – reviewing the latest cinema releases to latest in the best (and worst) of DVD, Blu Ray releases, also a chance to review short films and at film festivals.
Writers -  Show off passion for film&cinema with creating engaging, factual, informative articles, features, retrospectives and you can even make them funny most of all be creative. You can have a chance to create a regular column.
Interviewers – A chance to interview actors, filmmakers, upcoming talent face to face or on phone and when things are quiet create posts from existing interviews from great sources or attend press conferences.
Anime writers – review the latest anime releases (we work with MVM, Manga Entertainment, Studio Canal), post trailers,latest  news in various formats from daily, weekly even monthly.
Horror Writers – bring us the latest trailers, news  and review a few films from the horror world. Present a weekly/monthly at the peoples movies and daily at cinehouse.
News Hunters – Post the latest news, gossip, trailers, clips from top film sites

So where do you sign up?  Simple.

Send us a email, with a message telling us about yourself, what areas you would like to get involved in, what you can bring to the site. If you have worked on websites before 2 examples of your work will be good too.

cinehouseuk@gmail.com

Filmbar70's Rare (and remastered!) screening of QUEENS OF EVIL

Thursday 26^th July, Roxy Bar & Screen

Filmbar70 present…

Queens of Evil (Cervi ’70)

£5 (£2.50 Roxy members) 

(advance tickets here)

Filmbar70 proudly presents a masterpiece of early ‘70s Italian genre cinema, the stylish, sexy and enchanting ‘Queens of Evil’. Worshipped by cult cinema aficionados but rarely seen, ‘Queens of Evil’ previously has suffered from poorly presented releases. Filmbar has set the matter straight to present the very best print available – remastered by our own fair hands.

Starring Ray Lovelock, the sexiest leading Italian man of the ‘70s, and a trio of very lovely ladies indeed, furnished with some dazzling set-design, unafraid to tackle the issues of the time and unabashedly romantic, ‘Queens of Evil’ is the quintessential Filmbar experience. And, of course, Mr Eldiabolik and his World of Psychotronic Soundtracks will be on hand to spin the very best of Italian psychedelia… 

David is a man in search of freedom. Roaming the countryside upon his trusty motorbike, in flight from the hypocrisies of this venal age, he has found peace in solitude, a peace to be torn asunder when a bizarre roadside encounter ends with lethal consequences. Taking refuge in the barn of a remote lakeside cottage, he is discovered by the owners the following dawn. But this is no rude awakening, for the denizens of this secluded haven just happen to be three unfeasibly glamorous women. Entranced, mystified and enchanted, David foregoes his quest to enjoy the raptures and rural idyll of these solitary women, falling first for their uncomplicated, care-free way of life, then falling headlong into their arms. But this garden of Eden may prove to be other than it pertains to be, for these women seek nocturnal communion with a shadowy figure and gather for strange, fire lit ceremonials, leading David to question the secret behind these bewitching temptresses. The answer will test David’s integrity, ideals and even his very existence…

Doors open 7:30pm

Programme begins 8pm
www.roxybarandsceen.com   

 

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God Bless America DVD Review

★★★1/2☆

Is there any better fantasy than using a baby as a clay pigeon? The shrill screaming silenced by the sound of a pump-action shotgun unloading into the small fleshy blob, erupting in a truly outrageous amount of blood is enough to make one squirm with joy a coax out a child-like giggle from the viewer. This may be a bit morbid for some but that’s exactly why director and writer Bobcat Goldthwait makes this the first scene of his new feature God Bless America. The audience can decide immediately whether they’re in for the ride or need to run back to the ticket office to demand a refund.

Syracuse, NY. Frank (Joel Murray) is having a bit of a rough time. Frank lives alone tormented my persistent, sharp headaches and neighbours that do little more than regurgitate the mindless garbage that flow into their home through the television. At work he must hear more of this dribble from his co-workers. His attempt at some happiness is refused when his daughter decides he is no fun and isn’t worth spending time with unless she get’s something out of it. His ex-wife does little more than cater to the girls every whim, which in turn is shaping this little monster’s future outlook on life. As if all this wasn’t enough his apathetic doctor has just informed him of an inoperable tumour growing inside Frank’s brain while negotiating the specifics of his new automobile on a mobile phone.

Given up on the world, Frank finds his old service weapon and prepares for his suicide. As his tongue tastes the coolness of the barrel, reality television spews from the set and Frank has an epiphany. There are many people who deserve to die so if he’s going to die anyway he should at least take a few others out before his time has come. After killing one of the brats from MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr) a fellow schoolmate and loather of douchebags teams up with Frank to murder anyone and everyone who deserves to die.

The concept of this film is brilliant in its simplicity. Who hasn’t thought to themselves about someone deserving some sort of physical violence inflicted on them because of their personality or behaviour? Maybe not murder but this is a movie after all and waiting for karma to step in and do its thing doesn’t make for entertaining films. A particularly engrossing scene plays out in a cinema with a group of noisy teens that is sure to please all cinephiles.

The main point of the film is we could all find ourselves at the end of Frank’s pistol, including the likes of Frank and Roxy. If you’re someone who cannot fathom this notion then this film isn’t for you. At times Frank’s message of decency and working for real connections with people rather than virtual ones does feel like it’s being forced on you, it’s not necessarily wrong. Today it does seem as though people don’t take the time to form their own opinions on what’s going on in the new and around the world and simply regurgitate whatever they hear on TV or social media outlets.

It may be a little bit of the old man shouting, “Get of my lawn you damn kids,” but the story coaxes you into caring about these characters and supporting their not-unreasonable cause. The spoiled girl is allowed to die because Frank and Roxy take the time to kill the God-Hates-Fags group. If the hated by all groups at least get what’s coming to them, it’s easier to get away with killing a young girl who is truly horrible in her own right. Frank and Roxy bond over a game of Russian Roulette using an inflated balloon as their bullet, submitting themselves — at least figuratively — to the same rampage their inflicting on their victims.

With all the murdering and smiling faces, it should be easy to remember this is a sort of fantasy film. Of course these characters are insane for wanting to kill everyone who is involved in or watches reality television but isn’t this why we have the movies? Don’t we want to escape from what’s going on around us and live in a universe where we can put a bullet in heads of bigots and selfish people? Shouldn’t we be asking ourselves why the Kardashian’s are famous? It is a one-joke premise sort of film but the joke is always changing its shape. The dry humour blends well with the narrative’s message altering God Bless America from a statement to a question. Who knows, maybe the world could use a new Mickey and Mallory Knox for the social networking generation.

David Rowley

Stars:Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Release:9th July 2012 (UK DVD)
Rating: 15 (UK)
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