Tribeca Film Festival: Cutlass by Kate Hudson
April 27, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Kate Hudson directed this short film called "Cutlass," about a woman who remembers what it’s like to want something really, really badly. The excellent cast includes Dakota Fanning, Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell, Kristen Stewart, Chevy Chase and Sarah Roemer.
This little film is fantastic, and I think Kate Hudson has a nice directing career ahead of her. It’s only 16 minutes long, and is playing at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Tribeca Film Festival: The Confession
April 27, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"The Confession" is an offbeat short comedy about a young man who goes to confession, only to receive some … not-so-spiritual advice. The Irish film is directed, written and produced by Thomas Hefferon, and is an official selection of the 2009 "Tribeca Film Festival." Be sure and watch through to the end – it’s only 3 minutes and 44 seconds long.
Free Movies - Watch “Super Size Me” on Film Gecko!
April 24, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
In my continuing quest to find all the free movies online, I posted last week about a new deal YouTube was offering. It’s definitely come to pass, because YouTube has a movie channel set up and rockin’. Check it out here.
There’s some pretty cool movies there, too – “Cliffhanger,” “The Film Crew: Killers from Space” (that’s the MST3K crew), and “The Mod Squad” among them. And they’re even letting me embed them here! Watch Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me”:
YouTube to stream full-length movies and TV shows
April 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
I suppose YouTube is feeling the heat from Hulu, because they announced today that they’ll be streaming full-length movies and TV shows. The only thing surprising about this is that it’s taken so long to come about.
According to a Hollywood Reporter story, the movies and shows will be streamed on a separate section of YouTube, and include titles from Sony and Lionsgate, as well as TV networks and independent studios.
YouTube has already made deals with MGM (for TV shows and full-length films) and Disney (excerpts from ABC and ESPN shows). Titles include the James Bond flick "Casino Royale," CBS’ new mystery series "Harper’s Island," Morgan Spurlock’s "Super Size Me," and Richard Linklater’s "Slacker."
This is pretty cool, and I can’t really think of a downside. Of course, I’ll always see movies in theaters, because I just love the experience of it. The popcorn, the dark theater, a great movie on a big screen … nothing compares with all that.
But I can see how sites like Hulu and YouTube are a great place to catch up on TV shows and films I missed in the theater.
What about you? Do you watch movies and TV shows on these sites?
Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
Free Movies in Traverse City, Michigan
March 30, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Regular Film Gecko readers know I’m big on free movies! While most of my free-movie posts involve online movies, today I’ve got spectacular news about free movies on a big screen in an actual theater!
If you’re in the area of Traverse City, Michigan, catch a free film or two or three at the State Theatre in downtown Traverse City. My kids and I saw “Meet the Parents” this afternoon, and it’s a thrill to see old favorites on the big screen. Plus, it’s a fun thing to do on their spring break.
Consider supporting the State Theatre in Traverse City by becoming a member; and/or supporting the Traverse City Film Festival.
After the jump, the rest of the schedule this week!
