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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 114: ‘Escape from Tomorrow’
Today’s episode of Mousterpiece Cinema is a bit different, a bit crazy, maybe even a bit surreal. Josh and Gabe decided to break from tradition even more than in the past. Yes, this episode is a first, because the film up for discussion isn’t technically…a Disney movie. But Escape from Tomorrow was shot and set in the […] More
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Video of the Day: Behind-the-Scenes Video From ‘Escape From Tomorrow’
Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow caused quite a stir when it premiered at Sundance earlier this year. To shoot his film, set in Disney World, Moore purchased a season pass to the park and secretly filmed his actors without the park’s knowledge. Many suspected that it would never actually get an official release, but after several months of […] More
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‘Escape From Tomorrow’ is a bizarre, unforgettable spin on the Disney fantasy
Imagine the pressure that comes with being the Happiest Place on Earth, for fifty thousand people every day, from 1971 until a time unforeseeable. If you work there, you have to be happy. If you visit there, you’ll be treated like there’s something wrong with you if you’re not happy. And if you take your kids there, you may well be defining the standard by which they will measure happiness and nostalgia for the remainder of their lives. It’s too much pressure for any human to handle. Inevitably, the facade will crack, and out of one of those cracks has oozed the unforgettably bizarre film Escape From Tomorrow. More
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Hey You Geeks!! Podcast #10: Your Geek Certified Fall Movie Preview
Summer blockbuster season has ended and Fall is upon us; a time for higher volumes of intelligent entertainment on the big-screen. In episode-ten of the “Hey You Geeks!!” podcast, we sift through the films coming out between now and Christmas to help you get a feel for what to see and possibly even avoid this Fall […] More
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Fantastic Fest 2013, Day Two Report: Ninjas and Disney and vampires, oh my
The day began as all days should probably begin: with a sold-out crowd taking shots of Jack Daniels to ward off the cat flu. The day ended as all days should close: with an exceptionally lively and entertaining martial-arts film made by a group of passionate people who know how to kick ass. Yes, Day […] More
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Fantastic Fest 2013: My Top 5 Anticipated Films
There are just two—count ‘em, two—days until Fantastic Fest 2013 kicks off in Austin , Texas, at the Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline. In case you hadn’t been keeping track, I’ll be there for the majority of the festival covering as many movies as possible. (I will be a movie-watching/reviewing machine, just you watch.) If you’ve been […] More
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First Nightmarish Trailer and Strange Clip for ‘Escape From Tomorrow’
Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow caused quite a stir when it premiered at Sundance earlier this year. To shoot his film, set in Disney World, Moore purchased a season pass to the park and secretly filmed his actors without the park’s knowledge. Many suspected that it would never actually get an official release, but after […] More
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Fantastic Fest 2013: Final Wave of Programming Announced, including Terry Gilliam’s latest film
September, as most cinephiles know, is a month almost entirely lacking in film festivals. What’s that? Something going on in Toronto? A film festival, and it’s happening right now? Well, if you say so. Seriously, though, with TIFF starting in full today, and the New York Film Festival kicking off once again at the end […] More
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First Poster for ‘Escape From Tomorrow’
One of the most talked about films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival is Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow. To shoot his film, set in Disney World, Moore purchased a season pass to the park and secretly filmed his actors without the park’s knowledge. After several months of controversy and possible lawsuits, the film is […] More
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Ebertfest 2013 Roundtable
Ebertfest was a blast this year, with a memorable and moving program of 12 films, 2 short films, several panels, and many surprises spread out over 5 days at the Virginia Theatre (and Illini Union) in Champaign, IL. Join guests Steve Prokopy from AICN, Aaron Pinkston from Battleship Pretension, and Andrew Stengele from Ebertfest and […] More
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Ebertfest 2013: Day 4 looks at mythology and the difficult road to self-knowledge
After a late day three (the Q&A didn’t get out until about midnight), many of the attendees to Ebertfest, myself included, were a bit on the sluggish side this morning. The first screening was set for 11am, which hardly seems early on paper, but for anyone catching up with friends at the festival or, in […] More
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‘Escape From Tomorrow’ and The Air Pirates
One of the most talked about films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival is Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow. To shoot his film, set in Disney World, Moore purchased a season pass to the park and secretly filmed his actors without the park’s knowledge. There is no question that, at a minimum, Moore violated the […] More
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