Arthur Penn’s under-appreciated epic has everything a big-scale western could want — spectacle, interesting characters, good history and a sense of humor. Dustin Hoffman gets to play at least five characters in one as an ancient pioneer relating his career exploits — which are either outrageous tall tales or a concise history of the taking of The West.
Little Big Man
Region B Blu-ray
Koch Media
1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 139 147 min. / Available from Amazon.de / Street Date September 14, 2017 / Eur 17.99
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, Richard Mulligan, Jeff Corey, Aimée Eccles, Kelly Jean Peters, Carole Androsky, Ruben Moreno, William Hickey, Jesse Vint, Alan Oppenheimer, Thayer David.
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.
Production Designer: Dean Tavoularis
Art Direction: Angelo P. Graham
Special Makeup: Dick Smith
Special Effects: Logan Frazee
Film Editors: Dede Allen, Richard Marks
Original Music: John Hammond
Written by Calder Willingham from the novel by Thomas Berger
Produced...
Little Big Man
Region B Blu-ray
Koch Media
1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 139 147 min. / Available from Amazon.de / Street Date September 14, 2017 / Eur 17.99
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, Richard Mulligan, Jeff Corey, Aimée Eccles, Kelly Jean Peters, Carole Androsky, Ruben Moreno, William Hickey, Jesse Vint, Alan Oppenheimer, Thayer David.
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.
Production Designer: Dean Tavoularis
Art Direction: Angelo P. Graham
Special Makeup: Dick Smith
Special Effects: Logan Frazee
Film Editors: Dede Allen, Richard Marks
Original Music: John Hammond
Written by Calder Willingham from the novel by Thomas Berger
Produced...
- 11/28/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 films to be named to the National Film Registry, a proclamation of commitment to preserving the chosen pictures for all time. They can be big studio pictures or experimental short films, goofball comedies or poetic meditations on life. The National Film Registery "showcases the extraordinary diversity of America’s film heritage and the disparate strands making it so vibrant" and by preserving the films, the Library of Congress hopes to "a crucial element of American creativity, culture and history.” This year’s selections span the period 1913 to 2004 and include a number of films you’re familiar with. Unless you’ve never heard of "Saving Private Ryan," "The Big Lebowski," “Rosemary’s Baby” or "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Highlights from the list include the aforementioned film, Arthur Penn’s Western "Little Big Man," John Lasseter’s 1986 animated film, “Luxo Jr.," 1953’s “House of Wax,...
- 12/17/2014
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
Spanning the years 1913-2004, the 25 films to be added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for 2014 include Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan, Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby, Arthur Penn’s Little Big Man, John Hughes’ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and the Coen brothers’ The Big Lebowski. The annual selection helps to ensure that the movies will be preserved for all time. This year’s list brings the number of films in the registry to 650.
Also on the list are John Lasseter’s 1986 animated film, Luxo Jr; the original Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder; and Howard Hawks’ classic 1959 Western Rio Bravo. Documentaries and silent films also make up part of the selection which represents titles that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant; they must also each be at least 10 years old. Check out the rundown of all 25 movies below:
2014 National Film Registry...
Also on the list are John Lasseter’s 1986 animated film, Luxo Jr; the original Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder; and Howard Hawks’ classic 1959 Western Rio Bravo. Documentaries and silent films also make up part of the selection which represents titles that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant; they must also each be at least 10 years old. Check out the rundown of all 25 movies below:
2014 National Film Registry...
- 12/17/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Written and directed by Chris Fisher, based on the novel by Thomas Berger
Featuring: Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, Leslie Bibb, Peyton List, Tracie Thoms, Muse Watson
The opening scene of Meeting Evil promises something the rest of the film can’t quite deliver: a genuine sense of dread.
Protagonist John Felton (Luke Wilson) drives through a nearly vacant, dilapidated neighborhood that’s been gutted by the housing crisis. As the sun beats down on his face, he sees empty houses and people moving out. Eventually, we discover that John himself is a recently fired real estate agent; business has been terrible, and his own house is about to be foreclosed on.
Unsurprisingly, John’s lack of success is straining his marriage to Joanie (Leslie Bibb). When Joanie and their children’s attempts to cheer John up backfire and they get in a fight, she takes the kids out for a walk.
Featuring: Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, Leslie Bibb, Peyton List, Tracie Thoms, Muse Watson
The opening scene of Meeting Evil promises something the rest of the film can’t quite deliver: a genuine sense of dread.
Protagonist John Felton (Luke Wilson) drives through a nearly vacant, dilapidated neighborhood that’s been gutted by the housing crisis. As the sun beats down on his face, he sees empty houses and people moving out. Eventually, we discover that John himself is a recently fired real estate agent; business has been terrible, and his own house is about to be foreclosed on.
Unsurprisingly, John’s lack of success is straining his marriage to Joanie (Leslie Bibb). When Joanie and their children’s attempts to cheer John up backfire and they get in a fight, she takes the kids out for a walk.
- 8/8/2012
- by Dan Coyle aka Deadpool
- Planet Fury
Academy Award® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Luke Wilson (Charlie.s Angels, Legally Blonde) star in the action thriller Meeting Evil, debuting on DVD and Digital July 24th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The action-packed, edge-of-your-seat suspenseful film also stars Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2, Zookeeper) and Peyton List (TV.s .Mad Men.) in the story of a family man who meets a stranger in need of his help. and then must protect his family when the stranger turns out to represent unspeakable evil.
You can enter below to win a copy of Meeting Evil on DVD from Wamg.
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You can enter below to win a copy of Meeting Evil on DVD from Wamg.
Official Rules: 1. You Must Be A Us Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To Us Addresses. No P.O. Boxes 2. Fill Out Your Real Name And Email Address Below. 3. Answer The Following Question: You meet up with pure evil…what do you do?
Winners Will Be...
- 7/30/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
If you’re looking for a new movie on DVD today, consider Meeting Evil, an action thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson (Avengers), Luke Wilson (Old School) and Leslie Bibb (Iron Man) based on a book by Thomas Berger. The film is directed by Chris Fisher (Warehouse 13) and is out on DVD today, July 24th.
The synopsis is as follows, and thanks to Dread Central for the clip, which we’ve embedded below:
Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson star in Meeting Evil, an intense psychological thriller that will bring you face to face with pure terror. Jackson is Richie, a mysterious stranger who shows up at John’s (Wilson) door asking for help with his car. All too soon, the mild-mannered John discovers he has become an unwilling passenger, trapped in a murderous ride through town and deep into the countryside. When Richie decides to pay a visit to...
The synopsis is as follows, and thanks to Dread Central for the clip, which we’ve embedded below:
Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson star in Meeting Evil, an intense psychological thriller that will bring you face to face with pure terror. Jackson is Richie, a mysterious stranger who shows up at John’s (Wilson) door asking for help with his car. All too soon, the mild-mannered John discovers he has become an unwilling passenger, trapped in a murderous ride through town and deep into the countryside. When Richie decides to pay a visit to...
- 7/25/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Alrighty, kids, it's time to add a little psycho to your life with this latest clip from Meeting Evil (review here). Check it out right here to see if it's enough to get you to attend or call in sick! Dig it!
From the Press Release
Academy Award® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Luke Wilson (Charlie’s Angels, Legally Blonde) star in the action thriller Meeting Evil, debuting on DVD and Digital July 24th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The action-packed, edge-of-your-seat suspenseful film also stars Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2, Zookeeper) and Peyton List (TV’s “Mad Men”) in the story of a family man who meets a stranger in need of his help… and then must protect his family when the stranger turns out to represent unspeakable evil.
Screenplay and directed by Chris Fisher from the novel by Thomas Berger, Meeting Evil was produced by Brad Krevoy,...
From the Press Release
Academy Award® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Luke Wilson (Charlie’s Angels, Legally Blonde) star in the action thriller Meeting Evil, debuting on DVD and Digital July 24th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The action-packed, edge-of-your-seat suspenseful film also stars Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2, Zookeeper) and Peyton List (TV’s “Mad Men”) in the story of a family man who meets a stranger in need of his help… and then must protect his family when the stranger turns out to represent unspeakable evil.
Screenplay and directed by Chris Fisher from the novel by Thomas Berger, Meeting Evil was produced by Brad Krevoy,...
- 7/23/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
DVD Release Date: July 24, 2012
Price: DVD $26.99
Studio: Sony
Sam Jackson is a mysterious stranger with a bad temper in Meeting Evil.
Familiar faces Samuel L. Jackson (Arena), Luke Wilson (Middle Men) and Leslie Bibb (A Good Old Fashioned Orgy) star in the psychological crime thriller Meeting Evil.
Jackson goes bad-ass as Richie, a mysterious stranger who shows up at John’s (Wilson) door asking for help with his car. All too soon, the mild-mannered John discovers he has become an unwilling passenger, trapped in a murderous ride through town and deep into the countryside. When Richie decides to pay a visit to John’s wife (Bibb) and kids, John has no choice but to turn up the testosterone and confront the sadistic and unpredictable killer.
A seemingly by-the-numbers genre entry that smells like it might include ingredients from Collateral and Straw Dogs, this R-rated production popped up in one U.
Price: DVD $26.99
Studio: Sony
Sam Jackson is a mysterious stranger with a bad temper in Meeting Evil.
Familiar faces Samuel L. Jackson (Arena), Luke Wilson (Middle Men) and Leslie Bibb (A Good Old Fashioned Orgy) star in the psychological crime thriller Meeting Evil.
Jackson goes bad-ass as Richie, a mysterious stranger who shows up at John’s (Wilson) door asking for help with his car. All too soon, the mild-mannered John discovers he has become an unwilling passenger, trapped in a murderous ride through town and deep into the countryside. When Richie decides to pay a visit to John’s wife (Bibb) and kids, John has no choice but to turn up the testosterone and confront the sadistic and unpredictable killer.
A seemingly by-the-numbers genre entry that smells like it might include ingredients from Collateral and Straw Dogs, this R-rated production popped up in one U.
- 6/1/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
With model-turned-actress in two movies opening the same day, we look back at (and forward to) other stars' box-office twofers.
By Amy Wilkinson
Brooklyn Decker in "Battleship"
Photo: Universal Pictures
If you have a thing for busty blondes, we suggest you pencil a double feature into your weekend plans, seeing as model-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker stars in not one, but two movies opening Friday: the blow-'em-up action flick "Battleship" and the pregnancy rom-com "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
In the Decker vs. Decker showdown, box-office analysts seem to agree that "Battleship" will sink "What to Expect," though it's unlikely either will unseat reigning superheroes of the cinema, "The Avengers," who are eyeing their third first-place weekend. Nonetheless, having two films open on a single day is a neat distinction for the 25-year-old actress, though one that's not as rare as you might think. Here are a cluster of stars who...
By Amy Wilkinson
Brooklyn Decker in "Battleship"
Photo: Universal Pictures
If you have a thing for busty blondes, we suggest you pencil a double feature into your weekend plans, seeing as model-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker stars in not one, but two movies opening Friday: the blow-'em-up action flick "Battleship" and the pregnancy rom-com "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
In the Decker vs. Decker showdown, box-office analysts seem to agree that "Battleship" will sink "What to Expect," though it's unlikely either will unseat reigning superheroes of the cinema, "The Avengers," who are eyeing their third first-place weekend. Nonetheless, having two films open on a single day is a neat distinction for the 25-year-old actress, though one that's not as rare as you might think. Here are a cluster of stars who...
- 5/18/2012
- MTV Movie News
With model-turned-actress in two movies opening the same day, we look back at (and forward to) other stars' box-office twofers.
By Amy Wilkinson
Brooklyn Decker in "Battleship"
Photo: Universal Pictures
If you have a thing for busty blondes, we suggest you pencil a double feature into your weekend plans, seeing as model-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker stars in not one, but two movies opening Friday: the blow-'em-up action flick "Battleship" and the pregnancy rom-com "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
In the Decker vs. Decker showdown, box-office analysts seem to agree that "Battleship" will sink "What to Expect," though it's unlikely either will unseat reigning superheroes of the cinema, "The Avengers," who are eyeing their third first-place weekend. Nonetheless, having two films open on a single day is a neat distinction for the 25-year-old actress, though one that's not as rare as you might think. Here are a cluster of stars who...
By Amy Wilkinson
Brooklyn Decker in "Battleship"
Photo: Universal Pictures
If you have a thing for busty blondes, we suggest you pencil a double feature into your weekend plans, seeing as model-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker stars in not one, but two movies opening Friday: the blow-'em-up action flick "Battleship" and the pregnancy rom-com "What to Expect When You're Expecting."
In the Decker vs. Decker showdown, box-office analysts seem to agree that "Battleship" will sink "What to Expect," though it's unlikely either will unseat reigning superheroes of the cinema, "The Avengers," who are eyeing their third first-place weekend. Nonetheless, having two films open on a single day is a neat distinction for the 25-year-old actress, though one that's not as rare as you might think. Here are a cluster of stars who...
- 5/18/2012
- MTV Music News
In writer/director Chris Fisher's feature film Meeting Evil, we see what happens when an average guy named John (Luke Wilson) meets a deadly stranger named Ritchie (Samuel L. Jackson) who unleashes chaos and madness into John's world after one act of kindness goes awry.
The flick also co-stars Leslie Bibb and recently made its way onto VOD platforms everywhere; Meeting Evil (review here) is currently gearing up for a limited theatrical release on May 4th. Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to chat exclusively with the filmmaker about his latest film and heard more about his thoughts on working with his talented ensemble as well as more on his experiences adapting Thomas Berger's original novel for the big screen and what's coming up next for him as well.
Read on for our interview with Fisher below and make sure to check out Meeting Evil currently on VOD...
The flick also co-stars Leslie Bibb and recently made its way onto VOD platforms everywhere; Meeting Evil (review here) is currently gearing up for a limited theatrical release on May 4th. Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to chat exclusively with the filmmaker about his latest film and heard more about his thoughts on working with his talented ensemble as well as more on his experiences adapting Thomas Berger's original novel for the big screen and what's coming up next for him as well.
Read on for our interview with Fisher below and make sure to check out Meeting Evil currently on VOD...
- 4/30/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Written and directed by Chris Fisher (S. Darko), Meeting Evil has a great cast in the leading roles, filled by Luke Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leslie Bibb. Based on Thomas Berger’s original 1992 novel, the film sees Wilson in the lead as a family man forced to go to great lengths to protect his family.
The first trailer and poster have now surfaced over at Apple, ahead of its VoD release in the Us at the end of month, which in turn comes ahead of its theatrical release on 4th May.
“When John Fleton, a depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor, offers to help a stranger, Richie, with his car, John is sucked into a surreal, nightmarish murder spree that forces him to question everything about his life, his mode of behavior, and the very nature of evil…”
As much as I am a fan of Wilson...
The first trailer and poster have now surfaced over at Apple, ahead of its VoD release in the Us at the end of month, which in turn comes ahead of its theatrical release on 4th May.
“When John Fleton, a depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor, offers to help a stranger, Richie, with his car, John is sucked into a surreal, nightmarish murder spree that forces him to question everything about his life, his mode of behavior, and the very nature of evil…”
As much as I am a fan of Wilson...
- 3/13/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
With well over 100 movies under his belt, Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most prolific actors working in Hollywood today. And, come May 4th, Jackson will add two more movies to his resume, with starring roles in both writer-director Joss Whedon's The Avengers and writer-director Chris Fisher's Meeting Evil. Jackson's role in The Avengers is pretty well established by this point, as he has already appeared as S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury in four Marvel Studios features — Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and First Avenger: Captain America — but his character in Meeting Evil is more of a mystery (except to those who have read the book by Thomas Berger on which the movie is based, of course).
When depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor John Felton (Luke Wilson) offers assistance to a stranger named Richie (Jackson), he has no idea that he is about to...
When depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor John Felton (Luke Wilson) offers assistance to a stranger named Richie (Jackson), he has no idea that he is about to...
- 3/10/2012
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
Magnet Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for the upcoming "Meeting Evil" thriller, starring Luke Wilson, Samuel L Jackson, and Leslie Bibb. Check it out below. Plot: When John Fleton (Wilson), a depressed suburban family man and recently fired realtor, offers to help a stranger, Richie (Jackson), with his car, John is sucked into a surreal, nightmarish murder spree that forces him to question everything about his life, his mode of behavior, and the very nature of evil. The new movie is directed by Chris Fisher (S. Darko, Dirty) and based on a book by Thomas Berger. It will be available on demand on March 30th. A limited theatrical release will follow on May 4th. Trailer:...
- 3/9/2012
- WorstPreviews.com
From Magnet Releasing comes a new trailer and poster for the upcoming Chris Fisher’s Meeting Evil, an adaptation of Thomas Berger’s 1992 novel. Luke Wilson will play a depressed real estate agent who has recently been fired from his job. After crossing paths with a mysterious stranger (Samuel L. Jackson) in need of his help, the [...]
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- 3/9/2012
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Given the choice between good-guy Samuel L. Jackson and bad-guy Samuel L. Jackson, I think I prefer the former. But he sure does play a great villain when he wants to. From what we.re shown in the trailer for Meeting Evil, it looks like Jackson.s playing a man whose path you.d be better off avoiding. And Luke Wilson.s character may be learning that lesson the hard way. Based on a novel by Thomas Berger, Meeting Evil stars Luke Wilson as John, a depressed, recently fired realtor who offers to help a man (Samuel L. Jackson) with his car and ends up caught up in a horrible murder spree which .forces him to question everything about his life, his mode of behavior, and the very nature of evil.... Based on the trailer, it looks like Leslie Bibb plays John.s wife. Bibb's currently starring in ABC's new...
- 3/9/2012
- cinemablend.com
Poster for Meeting Evil, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson. Chris Fisher adapts the script for the crime drama based on the novel by Thomas Berger. Leslie Bibb, Tracie Thoms, Peyton List, Ryan Lee and Muse Watson also star in the pic produced by Justin Bursch, Mike Callahan and Brad Krevoy. The story follows disillusioned young family man John as a mysterious stranger, Richie takes him on a murder-fueled ride that transforms the weak-willed John into a desperate hero willing to go to any length to protect his family. Meeting Evil which is rated R for violent content and language, is executive produced by Jimmy Townsend, Roman Viaris-de-Lesegno and Reuben Liber...
- 3/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Poster for Meeting Evil, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson. Chris Fisher adapts the script for the crime drama based on the novel by Thomas Berger. Leslie Bibb, Tracie Thoms, Peyton List, Ryan Lee and Muse Watson also star in the pic produced by Justin Bursch, Mike Callahan and Brad Krevoy. The story follows disillusioned young family man John as a mysterious stranger, Richie takes him on a murder-fueled ride that transforms the weak-willed John into a desperate hero willing to go to any length to protect his family. Meeting Evil which is rated R for violent content and language, is executive produced by Jimmy Townsend, Roman Viaris-de-Lesegno and Reuben Liber...
- 3/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Poster for Meeting Evil, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson. Chris Fisher adapts the script for the crime drama based on the novel by Thomas Berger. Leslie Bibb, Tracie Thoms, Peyton List, Ryan Lee and Muse Watson also star in the pic produced by Justin Bursch, Mike Callahan and Brad Krevoy. The story follows disillusioned young family man John as a mysterious stranger, Richie takes him on a murder-fueled ride that transforms the weak-willed John into a desperate hero willing to go to any length to protect his family. Meeting Evil which is rated R for violent content and language, is executive produced by Jimmy Townsend, Roman Viaris-de-Lesegno and Reuben Liber...
- 3/6/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Considered to be his finest film alongside "Bonnie and Clyde", director Arthur Penn's humorous and tragic 1970 American Western classic, "Little Big Man" is now available on Blu-ray.
"Little Big Man" is based on the 1964 novel by author Thomas Berger.
"..121 year-old 'Jack Crabb' (Dustin Hoffman), recounts his colorful life story to a curious historian (William Hickey).
"Among other things, Crabb had been a captive of the Cheyenne, a gunslinger, an associate of 'Wild Bill Hickok' (Jeff Corey), and a scout for 'General George Armstrong Custer' (Richard Mulligan).
"Having been adopted by the Cheyenne and reared in their culture, Crabb has perspective on both Caucasian and Native American life in the 19th century..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Little Big Man"...
"Little Big Man" is based on the 1964 novel by author Thomas Berger.
"..121 year-old 'Jack Crabb' (Dustin Hoffman), recounts his colorful life story to a curious historian (William Hickey).
"Among other things, Crabb had been a captive of the Cheyenne, a gunslinger, an associate of 'Wild Bill Hickok' (Jeff Corey), and a scout for 'General George Armstrong Custer' (Richard Mulligan).
"Having been adopted by the Cheyenne and reared in their culture, Crabb has perspective on both Caucasian and Native American life in the 19th century..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Little Big Man"...
- 11/11/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Release Date: Sept. 6, 2011
Price: DVD $20.95
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
John Belushi kvetches to wife Kathryn Walker in Neighbors.
The dark comedy Neighbors starring John Belushi (National Lampoon’s Animal House) and Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters) is part of Sony’s “Columbia Classics” lineup of manufacture-on-demand DVDs.
The 1981 movie, a cult favorite, reteamed Aykroyd and Belushi following their triumphs on TV’s Saturday Night Live and in the hit film The Blues Brothers.
The two comic actors play against type in the story of a quiet suburban man’s (Belushi) peaceful lifestyle being uprooted by the new, obnoxious couple (Aykroyd and Raging Bull’s Cathy Moriarty) that moves in next door.
Directed by John Avildsen (The Karate Kid) and written by the legendary Larry Gelbart (Tootsie) based upon Thomas Berger’s novel, Neighbors also stars Kathryn Walker (D.A.R.Y.L.), Tino Insana (For Keeps?) and SNL’s Tim Kazurinsky.
Consumers can also purchase...
Price: DVD $20.95
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
John Belushi kvetches to wife Kathryn Walker in Neighbors.
The dark comedy Neighbors starring John Belushi (National Lampoon’s Animal House) and Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters) is part of Sony’s “Columbia Classics” lineup of manufacture-on-demand DVDs.
The 1981 movie, a cult favorite, reteamed Aykroyd and Belushi following their triumphs on TV’s Saturday Night Live and in the hit film The Blues Brothers.
The two comic actors play against type in the story of a quiet suburban man’s (Belushi) peaceful lifestyle being uprooted by the new, obnoxious couple (Aykroyd and Raging Bull’s Cathy Moriarty) that moves in next door.
Directed by John Avildsen (The Karate Kid) and written by the legendary Larry Gelbart (Tootsie) based upon Thomas Berger’s novel, Neighbors also stars Kathryn Walker (D.A.R.Y.L.), Tino Insana (For Keeps?) and SNL’s Tim Kazurinsky.
Consumers can also purchase...
- 10/6/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Fango’s been following the career of La writer/director Chris Fisher (Nightstalker, Rampage: The Hillside Strangler Murders, S. Darko) since he first made a splash on the festival circuit, so we’re thrilled to see him behind the cameras again on a new dark thriller, Meeting Evil, which begins lensing on Saturday in Louisiana. After toiling in TV the last couple of years on such shows as Warehouse 13, Eureka, Hawaii 5-0 and Moonlight, as well as helming the upcoming DVD sequel Street Kings: Motor City, Fisher has assembled a killer cast for Meeting Evil, which he adapted himself from the 1992 Thomas Berger novel. See below the jump for Fisher’s exclusive comments and a look at the house (“the ‘dream home’ for our nightmare,” he says) of the film’s protagonist, average guy John Felton, whose life changes when a disturbed stranger knocks on his door and takes...
- 1/5/2011
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Tony Timpone)
- Fangoria
Following the trio of Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb hopping on board the new adaption of Thomas Berger's novel 'Meeting Evil' is appears a fourth cast member has also been named. The Chris Fisher ('Nightstalker', 'S. Darko') helmed project is due to begin shooting in a few days and the sexy 'FlashForward' and 'Mad Men' actress Peyton List (below) has signed up. Check out Miss List below as well as all the synopsis details you'll require!...
- 1/4/2011
- Horror Asylum
A decent amount of talent has signed on for Chris Fisher's (S. Darko) adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel Meeting Evil, and we've got the info on who it is!
Just before the New Year's break, The Wrap reported that Luke Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leslie Bibb have all joined the project, which explores one man's darker side. In addition, Bloody Disgusting has confirmed that Shuttle's Peyton List has also joined the cast.
Shooting is set to begin filming this weekend. More soon.
Plot Outline
When John (Wilson) answers a knock at his front door, he thinks nothing of giving the man outside, Richie (Jackson), a hand starting his car. John's charitable impulses lead him to offer to guide Richie to a nearby petrol station, but he has a bad feeling about this stranger. What starts as a simple trip turns into an extraordinary journey into darkness.
Just before the New Year's break, The Wrap reported that Luke Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leslie Bibb have all joined the project, which explores one man's darker side. In addition, Bloody Disgusting has confirmed that Shuttle's Peyton List has also joined the cast.
Shooting is set to begin filming this weekend. More soon.
Plot Outline
When John (Wilson) answers a knock at his front door, he thinks nothing of giving the man outside, Richie (Jackson), a hand starting his car. John's charitable impulses lead him to offer to guide Richie to a nearby petrol station, but he has a bad feeling about this stranger. What starts as a simple trip turns into an extraordinary journey into darkness.
- 1/4/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A year and a half after being announced right here on Bloody Disgusting, S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale director Chris Fisher is finally getting behind the camera for his adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel Meeting Evil. With filming set to begin this weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bloody Disgusting has got the scoop on the official cast. Read on to see who'll star! Bloody Disgusting got the tip that Luke Wilson will take the lead role of "John" in the adaptation, penned by Fisher. Also starring is Samuel Jackson, Leslie Bibb and Peyton List. "There's a novel I adapted called "Meeting Evil", which is a sort of a two-handed containment thriller, sort of a Western about good and evil," Fisher told Bloody Disgusting back in May of 2009. "Its something Im trying to cast right now. I just finished the script and about to go out with it."...
- 1/4/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
It's always interesting to go back and compare pre-production artwork to the final look of a film. Most of the time, the final film barely resembles the concept art, but that's not the case with Jim Steranko's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' work. [via Blastr]
Rumor has it that 'Monsters Inc. 2' will be a prequel, not a sequel, and will focus on Mike and Sulley's time together at the University of Fear.
It should come as no surprise, but David Fincher confirms that his '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' adaptation will be filmed in 3D.
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in a Chris Fisher-directed, Louisiana-filmed adaptation of Thomas Berger's noir novel 'Meeting Evil.'
Marvel Junkies can get a tiny tease of the first behind-the-scenes footage of 'Captain America' right...
It's always interesting to go back and compare pre-production artwork to the final look of a film. Most of the time, the final film barely resembles the concept art, but that's not the case with Jim Steranko's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' work. [via Blastr]
Rumor has it that 'Monsters Inc. 2' will be a prequel, not a sequel, and will focus on Mike and Sulley's time together at the University of Fear.
It should come as no surprise, but David Fincher confirms that his '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' adaptation will be filmed in 3D.
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in a Chris Fisher-directed, Louisiana-filmed adaptation of Thomas Berger's noir novel 'Meeting Evil.'
Marvel Junkies can get a tiny tease of the first behind-the-scenes footage of 'Captain America' right...
- 1/3/2011
- by Peter Hall
- Moviefone
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
It's always interesting to go back and compare pre-production artwork to the final look of a film. Most of the time, the final film barely resembles the concept art, but that's not the case with Jim Steranko's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' work. [via Blastr]
Rumor has it that 'Monsters Inc. 2' will be a prequel, not a sequel, and will focus on Mike and Sulley's time together at the University of Fear.
It should come as no surprise, but David Fincher confirms that his '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' adaptation will be filmed in 3D.
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in a Chris Fisher-directed, Louisiana-filmed adaptation of Thomas Berger's noir novel 'Meeting Evil.'
Marvel Junkies can get a tiny tease of the first behind-the-scenes footage of 'Captain America' right...
It's always interesting to go back and compare pre-production artwork to the final look of a film. Most of the time, the final film barely resembles the concept art, but that's not the case with Jim Steranko's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' work. [via Blastr]
Rumor has it that 'Monsters Inc. 2' will be a prequel, not a sequel, and will focus on Mike and Sulley's time together at the University of Fear.
It should come as no surprise, but David Fincher confirms that his '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' adaptation will be filmed in 3D.
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in a Chris Fisher-directed, Louisiana-filmed adaptation of Thomas Berger's noir novel 'Meeting Evil.'
Marvel Junkies can get a tiny tease of the first behind-the-scenes footage of 'Captain America' right...
- 1/3/2011
- by Peter Hall
- Cinematical
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb are all signed on to star in the noir thriller "Meeting Evil" reports Scene Magazine.
An adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel, the darkly comic story follows a depressed real estate salesman (Wilson), struggling through an economic collapse. He soon ends up on a violent and insane 24-hour crime spree with a mysterious criminal (Jackson).
Bibb would play the salesman's wife. Chris Fisher ("S. Darko") directs and shooting kicks off in New Orleans this month.
An adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel, the darkly comic story follows a depressed real estate salesman (Wilson), struggling through an economic collapse. He soon ends up on a violent and insane 24-hour crime spree with a mysterious criminal (Jackson).
Bibb would play the salesman's wife. Chris Fisher ("S. Darko") directs and shooting kicks off in New Orleans this month.
- 1/2/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in noir thriller Meeting Evil. Scene Magazine are reporting that the actors have signed on to appear in the adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel. Wilson is playing a depressed real estate salesman, struggling through the economic collapse. He ends up encountering Jackson's mysterious criminal, Richie, who takes him on a crazy, violent, 24-hour crime spree. Leslie Bibb (reporter Christine Everhart in the Iron Man movies) will play Wilson's presumably-worried wife. The tone is...
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- 1/1/2011
- by Matt Maytum
- TotalFilm
Scene Magazine reported actors Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Lesle Bibb will star in the Motion Picture Corporation of America’s “Meeting Evil.” It is an adaptation of a 1992 novel by Thomas Berger. It is described as “moody with elements of dark comedy.” Wilson will play John Felton, a depressed real estate agent suffering from the economic collapse. After his firing, he goes on a joy ride with a stranger named Richie (Jackson) that leads to a path of violence. Bibb will be Felton’s wife. The film will be directed by Chris Fisher. The production will begin shooting on January 8 in New Orleans.Source: Scene...
- 12/31/2010
- LRMonline.com
Luke Wilson is set to return to the criminal ways that made him a star. We first got to know Wilson, as well as his brother Owen, as wannabe criminals in Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket and now Luke's about to team up against the law again. He'll star in Meeting Evil alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Leslie Bibb, which sounds kind of like Falling Down meets Breaking Bad. Directed by Chris Fisher (S. Darko) based on a 1992 novel by Thomas Berger, Wilson plays a recently fired real estate agent who teams up with a stranger (Jackson) on a crime spree that reveals his dark side. Bibb plays Wilson's wife. Read more about it after the break. Meeting Evil is scheduled to start filming January 8 in New Orleans and is being produced by the Motion Picture Corporation of America, according to The Wrap. [1] Here's the Library Journal description of the...
- 12/31/2010
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Though recently he's dabbled in the role of one-eyed hero Nick Fury for Marvel's growing cinemtic universe of comic book adaptations, it looks like Samuel L. Jackson will be doing some very bad things in the near future. Scene Magazine reports (via The Wrap) that Jackson and former At&T spokesperson Luke Wilson will star in an adaptation of Thomas Berger's novel Meeting Evil. The story follows a depressed real-estate agent recently fired from his job who crosses paths with a mysterious stranger (Jackson) in need of his help. Before you know it, the duo embarks on a day-long crime spree in a strangely odd symbiotic relationship. However, the depressed man soon discovers this mysterious stranger has a dark side. The book's synopsis makes the story sound even more peculiar: Answering his door one morning, solidly middle-class John Felton finds a scruffy-looking man whose car is in need of...
- 12/31/2010
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Chris Fisher’s Meeting Evil begins filming on January 8th in New Orleans. The thriller is based on Thomas Berger's novel with the same name and will star Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb . We’ll have much more on the flick when it gets rolling, for now dig on the synopsis below.
Synopsis:
John Felton meets evil late one Monday morning when the doorbell rings. Standing on the front porch is a stranger. He wears expensive running shoes and a baseball cap and calls himself Richie. He tells John his car has stalled and asks for help. An altercation at the gas station leads to a shocking crime as violence begets violence. At the end of this harrowing day, John returns home to find Richie ensconced in his living room, chatting up his wife. The evil has somehow seeped into his life. Thus begins the transformation...
Synopsis:
John Felton meets evil late one Monday morning when the doorbell rings. Standing on the front porch is a stranger. He wears expensive running shoes and a baseball cap and calls himself Richie. He tells John his car has stalled and asks for help. An altercation at the gas station leads to a shocking crime as violence begets violence. At the end of this harrowing day, John returns home to find Richie ensconced in his living room, chatting up his wife. The evil has somehow seeped into his life. Thus begins the transformation...
- 12/31/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Oops! I think I just gave away a spoiler, but Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson will team up in the suspense thriller Meeting Evil based on the 1992 novel by Thomas Berger. The film to be directed by Chris Fisher in Louisiana deals with a recently laid off Realtor who suffering from depression after losing his job. Taking a cross-country joy ride to cure his blues he meets up with stranger, played by Jackson, who turns out to be not exactly what he seems to be.
Actually this sounds rather lame if you ask me. I say so because I have producer friend of mine who years ago tired to get this same project off the ground with Johnny Depp in the Wilson role and from what he told me the book really deals with a very lonely nerdy guy who finally makes a real friend for the first time...
Actually this sounds rather lame if you ask me. I say so because I have producer friend of mine who years ago tired to get this same project off the ground with Johnny Depp in the Wilson role and from what he told me the book really deals with a very lonely nerdy guy who finally makes a real friend for the first time...
- 12/31/2010
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
Scene Magazine has learned that Samuel L Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb have been cast in "Meeting Evil," a thriller adapted from Thomas Berger's 1992 novel. Plot: John Felton (Wilson) meets evil late one Monday morning when the doorbell rings. Standing on the front porch is a stranger (Jackson). He wears expensive running shoes and a baseball cap and calls himself Richie. He tells John his car has stalled and asks for help. An altercation at the gas station leads to a shocking crime as violence begets violence. At the end of this harrowing day, John returns home to find Richie ensconced in his living room, chatting up his wife (Bibb). The evil has somehow seeped into his life. Thus begins the transformation of an unremarkable husband and father of two into a desperate man willing to go to any length to protect his family from the darkness that threatens them.
- 12/31/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson and Leslie Bibb will star in the Motion Picture Corporation of America's indie thriller "Meeting Evil," reports Scene Magazine. Chris Fisher ("S. Darko") will direct the adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel. Wilson will play a depressed real estate agent who has recently been fired from his job. After crossing paths with a mysterious stranger (Jackson) in need of his help, the duo embark on a day-long crime spree during which they develop a curiously symbiotic relationship, with Wilson's character ultimately discovering his dark side. Bibb will play...
- 12/30/2010
- The Wrap
American director best known for Bonnie and Clyde, he focused on disillusioned outsiders
Arthur Penn, who has died aged 88, was one of the major figures of Us television, stage and film in the 1960s and 70s when the three disciplines actively encouraged experimentation, innovation and challenging subject matter. "I think the 1960s generation was a state of mind," he said, "and it's really the one I've been in since I was born." He will be best remembered for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), a complex and lyrical study of violent outsiders whose lives became the stuff of myth.
The film, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, and based on the exploits of the bank-robbing Barrow Gang in the 1930s, became a cause celebre. It was praised and attacked for its distortion, bad taste and glorification of violence in equal measure. Newsweek's critic, Joseph Morgenstern, retracted his initial view of the film's violence,...
Arthur Penn, who has died aged 88, was one of the major figures of Us television, stage and film in the 1960s and 70s when the three disciplines actively encouraged experimentation, innovation and challenging subject matter. "I think the 1960s generation was a state of mind," he said, "and it's really the one I've been in since I was born." He will be best remembered for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), a complex and lyrical study of violent outsiders whose lives became the stuff of myth.
The film, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, and based on the exploits of the bank-robbing Barrow Gang in the 1930s, became a cause celebre. It was praised and attacked for its distortion, bad taste and glorification of violence in equal measure. Newsweek's critic, Joseph Morgenstern, retracted his initial view of the film's violence,...
- 9/29/2010
- by Sheila Whitaker
- The Guardian - Film News
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