Archives August 2016

Suicide Squad Review

Suicide Squad Review – This Summer’s Big ‘Leto’ Let Down

by hecklerkane Imperfect Podcast, Review

This week on the Imperfect Podcast we review Suicide Squad but first here’s what’s happening in TV & Film in the news:

  • Dolph Lundgren stars as Big Bad in russian flashback sequences in the next season of Arrow. This is the 5th season and should mark the end of Oliver’s flashbacks from his missing time in the series via ScreenCrush.com
  • Gorilla Grodd returns in the new season of The Flash, it has been confirmed that there will be a 2 part episode featuring Gorilla City. Also confirmed is a cross over episode with Supergirl & The Flash Musical via ComicBook.com
  • Gotham casts Benedict Samuel as the Mad Hatter for Season 3 of Batman Origin Series via Deadline.com
  • Legends of Tomorrow has cast Sarah Grey as Stargirl and will also be featured in the upcoming Power Rangers movie via IGN.com
  • Ghostbusters sequel is not likely after reboot loses $75 million via Movieweb.com

Suicide Squad Review Highlights

  • As comic book fans, this was a movie we all looked forward. There were high expectations not having seen many of these characters on screen before!
  • Did Margot Robbie deliver as Harley Quinn?  We think so
  • Will Smith didn’t really own the role as Deadshot.
  • Jared Leto’s letdown as the Joker. Was he the main reason for all the terrible reviews?
  • Viola Davis commands a strong performance as Amanda Waller
  • Diablo has the biggest character arc in the movie
  • Boomerang wins the award for most useless character
  • Captain Flag has a solid performance that was almost forgettable
  • The Enchantress conjures nostalgic feelings of Ghostbusters in her final scene. Anyone else reminded of Zuul?

For the full Suicide Squad Review:


Swivel Shot Movie

Indie Film Swivel Shot – Christopher Glatis & Rick Ravenello Interview

by hecklerkane Film Maker Interviews, Imperfect Podcast, Interview

This week on the Imperfect Podcast we interviewed independent film maker Christopher Glatis and actor Rick Ravanello. We discussed their experience making the short film Swivel Shot. Swivel Shot is about two LAPD police officers, at the height of their love that are about to surprise each other with joyful news. Unfortunately, a day that could have been beautiful for both, proves to be the most challenging of their lives. Swivel Shot is a moving story of timing, fate and destiny.

As independent film makers we strive to make movies that have an impact. During the interview Christopher & Rick discussed how important collaboration is to the creative process. Rick pointed out how important relationships are in the film industry and that making friends with the crew will help your career for years to come. They also shared why short films can make a bigger impact with the audience, plus find out what equipment they used and how much budget you might need for your next independent short film.

Swivel Shot Podcast Preview

Swivel Shot Interview Full Episode

Watch The Short Film Swivel Shot

Produced & written by Christopher Glatis, starring Rick Ravanello & Jacqueline Piñol.

This week in the news

  • Resident Evil: The Final Chapter: 1st Official Trailer – The trailer shows Milla Jovovich, who plays series protagonist Alice, riding through Raccoon City. “This is my story – the end of my story,” she says in the clip. The film is due top open Jan. 27, 2017.

Composer John Williams and the Screenwriting Process

by hecklerkane Imperfect Podcast

Composer and conductor John Williams has scored some of the greatest films of all time including, Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones, Superman and the Harry Potter films. He studied music at Juilliard, worked as a jazz pianist and studio musician before starting to compose for television and film. His career as one of the most prolific 20th century composers has been one to envy. Williams has won Academy Awards and received a record-breaking array of nominations.

On this episode of The Imperfect Podcast we discuss the legend John Williams and his career. We also discuss the Screenwriting process and how it differs from person to person.

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Review of the Purge Election Year and Long Island Film Expo Wrap Up

by hecklerkane Imperfect Podcast, Review

The first Purge movie gave a great set up for this sequel, The Purge: Election Year. They do it again, using the world we’ve come to know from the first two movies exploring the best Purge yet.

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Frank Grillo returns as Leo Barnes, a former cop and Edwin Hodge as Dante Bishop, from the first film who is now a revolutionist. Bishop leads the anti-government movement and Barnes is the head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell). Roan is running for president on an anti-Purge platform.

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Election Year strays from being a straight horror film. It has a few scares, but delivers a much more involved discussion of politics, racism, and other social issues.

The Imperfect Podcast discusses the film in this episode:

Also on the episode: We discuss our experience at the Long Island International Film Expo and the other short films we had the privilege of viewing. Stuck In Mute, Twisted, Carousel Man, Line To the Wall, and The Guest.

Check out Heckler Kane’s interview at the film festival:

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