Current News and Events Archive
Happy birthday to Filmmaker Edward L. Plumb!!!
1 Comment Published May 24th, 2013 in Current News and Events, Interviews, Site Dedication: In Producer Don Dohler's Memory, Smash or Trash TV
Hey! We wish Los Angeles filmmaker Edward L. Plumb a big happy birthday today. Edward is a producer on many, many gigs out in Hollywoodland and we wish him all the best. I want you to know that there is a present in the mail heading your way sir! May you have many more birthdays!
Yowza! I have been working on the new Smash or Trash Independent Filmmaking Television episode. This one will focus around the work of filmmaker Kevin Kangas (Hunting Humans, Fear of Clowns, Bounty). Here is a segment from the new show where some interviews were done at the 2012 World Premiere of Kangas’ GARDEN OF HEDON . Check it out!
A little while back we had podcaster Jon Cross interviewed on the site for being a hardcore Don Dohler fan, so we could find out what it was that he loved about Don’s films. Well now he is joined by fellow New York City Dohlerite and they talk all things Dohler and their love for the newer Timewarp Films movies. You can find that at this link HERE.
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It is with extreme sadness that I report that stop motion animation master Ray Harryhausen has died on this day in London, England. He was an incredible influence on countless people in the film industry, and had a career that spanned decades. Rest in peace, Ray.
I am glad to announce that Dick Dyszel, Leanna Chamish and John Dimes are dishing up the yucks this week as they host a viewing of CARNIVAL OF SOULS over at CREATURE FEATURE. Check it out!
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April And What Is New
0 Comments Published April 21st, 2013 in At The Movies, Current News and Events, Interviews, Site Dedication: In Producer Don Dohler's Memory
Independent filmmaker Kevin Kangas is an innovative and prolific person in the industry for the last 14 years. Five very well received movies, He is now doing something… INCREDIBLE. He has a feature length film completed – GARDEN OF HEDON. He is doing a Kickstarter campaign where as if he meets his goal – he will release this new movie in both DVD and Blu-ray quality – for FREE. That’s right – FREE. He’s trying to raise money for his next motion picture, so he is willing to put up this fantastic movie for everyone on the planet to see if the goal is met. This is really ballsy. I’ve done enough talking here so click HERE or on the image above and go to find out how we can all help accomplish this. I mean, you can donate as low as a dollar for Pete’s sake. Of course if you donate more – you get a change of getting some really cool props and perks! So anyway – what are you waiting for? Go over there and help make this happen!
Actress Sara Cole (DEAD HUNT and other fine indie films) recently got married to the love of her life, Dan Pittore. We at Smash or Trash want to wish them both a happy long life together. Both Sara and Dan were producers on John Kinhart’s documentary on Don Dohler called BLOOD, BOOBS & BEAST. Congrats!!!
New York City Podcasters Jon Cross and Nick Consol get back to the Baltimore Independent Film scene with three films. They discuss Erik Kristopher Myers’ ROULETTE. Check out this great podcast over at THE AFTER MOVIE DINER!
Speaking of Podcaster Jon Cross, we here at Smash or Trash got to interview him about his love for all things Don Dohler related. It is a fascinating look into someone that has become a DIY indie back garden movie maker convert. You can check it out HERE.
ROULETTE is getting another screening in the Baltimore area. May 9th at the Beltway Theatre. Scuttlebutt around the indie community is that Filmmaker Erik Kristopher Myers may have news on the distribution of the film!
No news on TIMEWARP FILMS’ CRAWLER. Hopefully something positive to discuss in the next update.
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Happy Birthday Wishes and a New Review!
0 Comments Published April 2nd, 2013 in At The Movies, Current News and Events
A very happy birthday to actor/composer/director Justin Timpane. Justin appeared in the Timewarp Films movies DEAD HUNT and CRAWLER, as well as co-helming several genre films – including NINJAS VS ZOMBIES.
Next up, reviewer Hugh Robertson takes on a stinker of a movie PIRANHA MAN VS WEREWOLF MAN, distributed by Chemical Burn Entertainment. READ ON IF YOU DARE!
And finally, more headway has been made with the visual effects of CRAWLER!
March Madness Update!
0 Comments Published March 27th, 2013 in At The Movies, Current News and Events
It’s been a little while since we have done a really large – all inclusive update here at Smash or Trash. Well, there is a lot NEW to check out! First up is a review of Brett Piper’s upcoming film THE DARK SLEEP. It is based on an H.P. Lovecraft story and you can find out more about it HERE.
Next up is a review of a most EXCELLENT independently filmed superhero movie – Dan Poole’s THE PHOTON EFFECT. Poole is well known for his Spider-man fan films – this is his first full length feature with a hero and villain of his own design. Most excellent! Check out the review HERE.
Hugh Robertson’s review of FUTURE WORLD got a much needed overhaul. Bigger type and larger, better pictures. This is an interesting read as it appears that this ambitious film is somewhat of a live action version of the movie HEAVY METAL. You can read the updated review HERE.
Philip Cooke’s MALICE episode 12 is now up on Youtube. You really, really need to follow this creepy series and watch this incredible season finale. Oh – look close at the end and you will see a cameo by me. Leanna Chamish makes a triumphant return to the story!
I have renewed my vigor at getting more of the special visual effects for the Timewarp Films sci-fi horror movie CRAWLER. This year marks 10 years it has been in and out of production and we hope to get it finished by the Fall of 2013. Because of this I am going to be devoting a chunk of time every weekend until the effects I have promised to do are done. Above is one of the shots completed last weekend. I know a lot of people are really looking forward to seeing this all cut together!
Our good friend Jon Cross of THE AFTER MOVIE DINER and DR. ACTION AND THE KICK ASS KID podcasts is up again for another TLA Cult Award. He is one of the biggest fans and boosters of Don Dohler so click on the banner above and vote for The After Movie Diner to when (located at the bottom of the page). Refresh your browser and vote as many times as you like!
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Happy 5th Anniversary!
0 Comments Published March 3rd, 2013 in About This Site, Current News and Events
Welcome back to the 5th Anniversary of Smash or Trash Indie Filmmaking. Thanks for sticking with us these many years, and we hope to get more goodies posted here in the very near future. My thanks to Mitch Klein, Leanna Chamish and Les Bradley for all their help here at Smash or Trash.
Bane – a New Movie Review is Up!
0 Comments Published December 25th, 2012 in At The Movies, Current News and Events
Guest reviewer Hugh Robertson takes on another Chemical Burn Entertainment film – BANE. This is a horror/sci-fi hybrid and no – it is not about the Batman Villain. Is it a good movie or the Bane of our existence? Find out HERE.
Merry Christmas From Smash or Trash!
0 Comments Published December 24th, 2012 in At The Movies, Current News and Events, Smash or Trash TV, Store
Merry Christmas from all of us at Smash or Trash. Enjoy the little note of holiday cheer!
The New England Dynamic Duo of Matt Farley and Charles Roxburgh have hit a home run with the new horror/comedy DON”T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU. Watch the Creature From The Black Lagoon‘s ugly 3rd cousin take on the citizens of a small town. You can read the review HERE.
The official Leanna Chamish merchandise is now available at cafepress. Mugs, t-shirts, buttons, and a hundred other items. Part of the proceeds go to a great cause – fighting for a cure for Alzheimers. Order yours today!
This weekend we say happy birthday to a very talent young actor – Dennis Hill. Around these parts Mr. Hill is known for his starring role in Timewarp Films slasher DEAD HUNT. Dennis has since moved to LA and has made a name for himself in television, including such shows as COLD CASE, AN AMERICAN HORROR STORY, THE WIRE, and CSI. To celebrate Mr. Hill’s birthday, why not pick up his break-through movie – the excellent DEAD HUNT – HERE at createspace.com.
CouchCutter.com is run by David Anthony (I believe). Lately the website has had a few articles that directly target low budget independent filmmakers, and I found them well done, as well as relevant. Here are three of them to look over.
The first up is that Moe Porne of DRUNK ON VHS has a new podcast up where the focus is TROMA films as well as independent films in general. His guests on the show are Jon Cross of THE AFTER MOVIE DINER and Erik Martin of GUTS AND GROG. They all discuss the TROMA movies they love, as well as the ones they hated. Bonus points to Jon Cross who brings up the discussion on Don Dohler films and Baltimore, MD filmmakers in general. Thanks Jon. Overall it is a tremendous treat for the listener.
Next up is David Anthony’s open letter to low budget independent horror movie filmmakers. He pulls no punches on what is wrong with the independent horror film scene and how audiences have to get off their butts and start supporting independent movies in order to revitalize the horror genre. Excellent, excellent article and you can read it HERE.
Lastly, David Anthony talks directly to low budget independent filmmakers about the laziness on display in their movies today – and how it is not an excuse. Now, while I do agree with quite a bit of what Mr. Anthony says, I do take a little exception to how “different and edgy” he feels indie filmmakers have to become. My feelings are that there is nothing wrong with doing familiar genres as long as they are done really well and with a ton of passion and commitment. Give it a good look over HERE.
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