Interviewed by Michael Juvinall, MoreHorror.com
I recently had the great opportunity to talk with writer/producer/director John A. Russo at Days of the Dead convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Russo is best known as co-writer of the groundbreaking film, Night of the Living Dead along with director George A. Romero.
His career has spanned 45 years in the entertainment industry. Some of his notable projects include co-writer of Return of the Living Dead, director of such films as Santa Claws, Heartstopper, and Midnight.
He has written3 books on filmmaking that are considered the bible by industry insiders such as Quentin Tarantino and Darren Lynn Bousman among others. Russo has also partnered up with fellow Notld alum Russ Striener to create one of the most highly regarded college courses on filmmaking there is.
Read on as we discuss Night of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead and more.
Michael...
I recently had the great opportunity to talk with writer/producer/director John A. Russo at Days of the Dead convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Russo is best known as co-writer of the groundbreaking film, Night of the Living Dead along with director George A. Romero.
His career has spanned 45 years in the entertainment industry. Some of his notable projects include co-writer of Return of the Living Dead, director of such films as Santa Claws, Heartstopper, and Midnight.
He has written3 books on filmmaking that are considered the bible by industry insiders such as Quentin Tarantino and Darren Lynn Bousman among others. Russo has also partnered up with fellow Notld alum Russ Striener to create one of the most highly regarded college courses on filmmaking there is.
Read on as we discuss Night of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead and more.
Michael...
- 8/10/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Director Casey Walker is not resting on his laurels while his debut hit, A Little Bit Zombie (Albz) hits the film festival circuit. It will be playing at the Calgary Underground Film Festival April 18th next. For the rest of the world, this producer revealed that the plans are for this film to receive a wider theatrical release in May, become available on DVD/Blu-ray in August and appear on Movie Central in October.
When reflecting back on this project, he revealed that it happened after meeting Chris Bond (co-writer of "Evil Dead: The Musical") and Trevor Martin ("Ed," "Evil Dead: The Musical," Toronto Show). They approached him about the idea and he was on board at the start. Three years was spent in development and for everyone involved, making this movie was both a pleasure and a worthwhile experience for all to be had.
“I can tell...
When reflecting back on this project, he revealed that it happened after meeting Chris Bond (co-writer of "Evil Dead: The Musical") and Trevor Martin ("Ed," "Evil Dead: The Musical," Toronto Show). They approached him about the idea and he was on board at the start. Three years was spent in development and for everyone involved, making this movie was both a pleasure and a worthwhile experience for all to be had.
“I can tell...
- 4/14/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Vibrators, blow up dolls and an urn containing ashes are among items wrongly disposed of in recycling bins, according to one council. Enfield Council in London published a list of the most unusual things it found in its bins and said it "beggared belief" what some locals had tried to recycle. Dead pets, oil paintings, a fish tank and other sex toys also made the list, as did a plastic Christmas tree which was placed in an organic waste bin, The Mirror reports. Councillor Chris Bond said: "It's no laughing matter because if recycling is contaminated it has to be sent to landfill and it costs us a fortune to dispose of it. "If one (more)...
- 11/5/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
This November, a series of events are planned to celebrate its 100 year history
The Liverpool Playhouse Theatre, home to one of the oldest repertory companies, will celebrate its centenary later this year with a special gala performance of The Ladykillers.
A new book on the Williamson Square landmark and a series of events will also mark the 100th anniversary on November 11.
The gala evening will include a pre-show champagne reception and a chance to join the cast – which includes Peter Capaldi, James Fleet and Ben Miller – after the show to toast the theatre as a special birthday cake is cut.
The Ladykillers adapted for stage by Graham Linehan is on from November 3-19, but is sold out already.
Meanwhile, the cast of Roger McGough's adaptation of Moliere's play, Tartuffe, have been entertaining audiences at the Playhouse. Tartuffe runs until Saturday.
The Playhouse is also launching a book to...
The Liverpool Playhouse Theatre, home to one of the oldest repertory companies, will celebrate its centenary later this year with a special gala performance of The Ladykillers.
A new book on the Williamson Square landmark and a series of events will also mark the 100th anniversary on November 11.
The gala evening will include a pre-show champagne reception and a chance to join the cast – which includes Peter Capaldi, James Fleet and Ben Miller – after the show to toast the theatre as a special birthday cake is cut.
The Ladykillers adapted for stage by Graham Linehan is on from November 3-19, but is sold out already.
Meanwhile, the cast of Roger McGough's adaptation of Moliere's play, Tartuffe, have been entertaining audiences at the Playhouse. Tartuffe runs until Saturday.
The Playhouse is also launching a book to...
- 9/13/2011
- by Helen Carter
- The Guardian - Film News
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