Confession is an upcoming drama movie starring Clark Backo, Sarah Hay, and Nolan Gerard Funk, directed by Dayna Hanson.
A bright young lawyer decides to take on the case of a young woman who has accused three separate men of sexual assault. In order to uncover a deep conspiracy involving murder and deception, she jeopardizes her career and life.
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where to Watch Confession
In Theaters
The Star: Clark Backo Clark Backo.. Depostiphotos
Clark Backo is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her recurring role as Rosie, Wayne’s love interest, in the television series Letterkenny.
She has also appeared in the television series Remedy, Shoot the Messenger, 21 Thunder, Designated Survivor, Wynonna Earp, Supernatural and The Handmaid’s Tale, and in the film Happy Place. She was an Actra Award nominee for Outstanding Performance (Female) at the Actra Toronto awards in 2021 for Happy Place.
In 2022, she...
A bright young lawyer decides to take on the case of a young woman who has accused three separate men of sexual assault. In order to uncover a deep conspiracy involving murder and deception, she jeopardizes her career and life.
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Where to Watch Confession
In Theaters
The Star: Clark Backo Clark Backo.. Depostiphotos
Clark Backo is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her recurring role as Rosie, Wayne’s love interest, in the television series Letterkenny.
She has also appeared in the television series Remedy, Shoot the Messenger, 21 Thunder, Designated Survivor, Wynonna Earp, Supernatural and The Handmaid’s Tale, and in the film Happy Place. She was an Actra Award nominee for Outstanding Performance (Female) at the Actra Toronto awards in 2021 for Happy Place.
In 2022, she...
- 3/8/2023
- by Em Schaum
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
"Show me the evidence" Vertical Ent. has revealed an official trailer for a legal thriller titled Confession, the latest from filmmaker Dayna Hanson. It will be out to watch in March if anyone cares. The story follows a small-town district attorney named Jillian who takes on the case of a young woman who has accused three men of sexual assault, only to find her career and life in jeopardy as she unravels the dark web of murder and intrigue that lies beneath the surface of the town. Michael Ironside co-stars as a veteran investigator "diving into the complex case only to find difficulties and danger in spades as they hope to serve justice." Of course. Clark Backo stars as Jillian, joined by Sarah Hay, Sterling Beaumon, Mark Cryer, Marsha Dietlein, and Ray Faiola. This looks like a made-for-tv special event, nothing that should be in theaters. // Continue Reading ›...
- 2/10/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s Barbarian Arrives on Digital October 25: "20th Century Studios and New Regency present Barbarian, the scariest movie of the year. From writer/director Zach Cregger, and noted horror producer Roy Lee comes a film both critics and audiences are raving about. The “exquisitely crafted scary story” is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and fans can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features when the film arrives on all major digital platforms October 25."
Film Synopsis
Arriving in Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. From 20th Century Studios and New Regency, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell,...
Film Synopsis
Arriving in Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. From 20th Century Studios and New Regency, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Adopting Audrey Review — Adopting Audrey (2021) Film Review, a movie written and directed by M. Cahill and starring Jena Malone, Robert Hunger-Buhler, Emily Kuroda, Will Rogers, Brooke Bloom, Lawrence Inglee, Malachi Nimmons, Dante Pereira-Olson, Marsha Dietlein, Tom Creel, Davis Hall, Randy Ramos Jr. and Stephanie Marrinan. Jena Malone is a really fine actress and [...]
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- 9/1/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Sales start on Getting Grace, Champion, and Heavens To Betsy.
Los Angeles-based sales agent and producer Premiere Entertainment Group has launched the faith-based label Grace Films in time for the start of Toronto.
Premiere CEO and president Elias Axume announced on Thursday (September 6) the label will kick off sales on Getting Grace, Champion, and Heavens To Betsy.
Daniel Roebuck stars in and directs Getting Grace, about a teenage girl dying of cancer who crashes a funeral home to find out what will happen to her, only to end up teaching an awkward funeral director how to celebrate life. The film...
Los Angeles-based sales agent and producer Premiere Entertainment Group has launched the faith-based label Grace Films in time for the start of Toronto.
Premiere CEO and president Elias Axume announced on Thursday (September 6) the label will kick off sales on Getting Grace, Champion, and Heavens To Betsy.
Daniel Roebuck stars in and directs Getting Grace, about a teenage girl dying of cancer who crashes a funeral home to find out what will happen to her, only to end up teaching an awkward funeral director how to celebrate life. The film...
- 9/6/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Ever since Scream Factory released The Return of the Living Dead on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray back in 2016, fans of the beloved zombie franchise have eagerly requested the same high-def treatment for the first sequel, Return of the Living Dead Part II. This August, the wait will be over, and Scream Factory has now revealed the full list of special features for the anticipated Collector's Edition Blu-ray of the 1988 sequel:
Press Release: The zombies have returned! Writer/director Ken Wiederhorn churns a fun-and-gory spin on the zombie apocalypse movie in cult classic Return Of The Living Dead Part II, starring James Karen, Thom Matthews, Dana Ashbrook (Twin Peaks), Marsha Dietlein (Little Children), Philip Bruns (Flash Dance), and Michael Kenworthy (The Blob). On August 14, 2018, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Return Of The Living Dead Part II Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, which includes new 2K scan of the film, new interviews with cast and crew,...
Press Release: The zombies have returned! Writer/director Ken Wiederhorn churns a fun-and-gory spin on the zombie apocalypse movie in cult classic Return Of The Living Dead Part II, starring James Karen, Thom Matthews, Dana Ashbrook (Twin Peaks), Marsha Dietlein (Little Children), Philip Bruns (Flash Dance), and Michael Kenworthy (The Blob). On August 14, 2018, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Return Of The Living Dead Part II Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, which includes new 2K scan of the film, new interviews with cast and crew,...
- 7/9/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Tom Selleck is a formidable force for any other performer to match.
So is "Cheers" alum Bebe Neuwirth, and the two Emmy winners squared off in Friday's (Oct. 18) CBS "Blue Bloods" episode "The Truth About Lying," written by series co-executive producer Brian Burns (brother of actor-filmmaker Edward Burns).
Neuwirth played Kelly Peterson, an inspector general assigned to examine the NYPD and its policies, something Frank (Selleck) expectedly wasn't thrilled about -- though he was as cordial as possible to her face.
However, she quickly called him on his resentment of someone trying to "fix what isn't broke:" She told him, "I'm not good at small talk, either," and it was clear they'd be going toe-to-toe again as she left his office after their brief introduction.
Chasing a suspect through the streets, Eddie (Vanessa Ray) barely missed being struck with him by a pipe -- but she eventually tackled and cuffed him,...
So is "Cheers" alum Bebe Neuwirth, and the two Emmy winners squared off in Friday's (Oct. 18) CBS "Blue Bloods" episode "The Truth About Lying," written by series co-executive producer Brian Burns (brother of actor-filmmaker Edward Burns).
Neuwirth played Kelly Peterson, an inspector general assigned to examine the NYPD and its policies, something Frank (Selleck) expectedly wasn't thrilled about -- though he was as cordial as possible to her face.
However, she quickly called him on his resentment of someone trying to "fix what isn't broke:" She told him, "I'm not good at small talk, either," and it was clear they'd be going toe-to-toe again as she left his office after their brief introduction.
Chasing a suspect through the streets, Eddie (Vanessa Ray) barely missed being struck with him by a pipe -- but she eventually tackled and cuffed him,...
- 10/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Like any good Irish-Catholic family, the Fitzgerald clan features a lot of siblings. The eldest of seven children, Gerry (Edward Burns) adopted the role of patriarch when their father (Ed Lauter) walked out on them over twenty years ago. Fortysomething, single and childless, Gerry still resides with their mother (Anita Gillette), while the other siblings each have their own individual dramas to contend with -- individual being the operative word, as none of the siblings show much desire to share their personal problems with each other, unless forced. At the onset of writer-director Edward Burns' The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Gerry is attempting to convince his siblings to celebrate their mother's 70th birthday together. Gerry has an ulterior motive for the gathering; he wants the family to vote on whether their long-estranged father should be allowed to spend Christmas Day with them. Unfortunately, their mother's birthday is only a couple days before Christmas,...
- 11/23/2012
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Written and directed by, and starring the great Ed Burns, The Fitzgerald Family Christmas looks to be a solid drama worth heading out into the cold for this holiday season.
Arriving on VoD later this month, and released in Us theatres early next, the film sees Burns reuniting him with Connie Britton, who’s starred in a handful of Burns’ earlier films, and now EW have released a new poster for the film.
“With The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Burns returns to the working-class, Irish-American roots of The Brothers McMullen. Reuniting with McMullen co-stars Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights), and Mike McGlone, along with Noah Emmerich (Little Children, Beautiful Girls) and Kerry Bishe (Newlyweds, Red State), Burns seamlessly weaves an ensemble story of adult siblings dealing with the desire of their estranged father (Ed Lauter, The Artist, The Longest Yard) to return home for Christmas for the first time since he...
Arriving on VoD later this month, and released in Us theatres early next, the film sees Burns reuniting him with Connie Britton, who’s starred in a handful of Burns’ earlier films, and now EW have released a new poster for the film.
“With The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Burns returns to the working-class, Irish-American roots of The Brothers McMullen. Reuniting with McMullen co-stars Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights), and Mike McGlone, along with Noah Emmerich (Little Children, Beautiful Girls) and Kerry Bishe (Newlyweds, Red State), Burns seamlessly weaves an ensemble story of adult siblings dealing with the desire of their estranged father (Ed Lauter, The Artist, The Longest Yard) to return home for Christmas for the first time since he...
- 11/9/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Edward Burns' 11th film as a writer-director, "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas," is also a reunion for the Long Island native. For the first time in 16 years, Burns and actor Michael McGlone share the screen, playing combative brothers just as they did in Burns' first two efforts, "The Brothers McMullen" and "She's The One."
Available via on demand services starting on Nov. 21 -- and due in theaters on Dec. 7 -- "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" focuses on an Irish-American family on Long Island, dealing with the return of its estranged patriarch during the holiday season. Burns and McGlone star opposite an array of character actors -- Kerry Bishe, Heather Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Marsha Dietlein, Noah Emmerich, Brian James D'Arcy, Daniella Pineda, Ed Lauter -- as well as Connie Britton (the "Nashville" star has worked with Burns twice previously, in "The Brothers McMullen" and "Looking for Kitty"). Burns has called the film his "most personal work.
Available via on demand services starting on Nov. 21 -- and due in theaters on Dec. 7 -- "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" focuses on an Irish-American family on Long Island, dealing with the return of its estranged patriarch during the holiday season. Burns and McGlone star opposite an array of character actors -- Kerry Bishe, Heather Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Marsha Dietlein, Noah Emmerich, Brian James D'Arcy, Daniella Pineda, Ed Lauter -- as well as Connie Britton (the "Nashville" star has worked with Burns twice previously, in "The Brothers McMullen" and "Looking for Kitty"). Burns has called the film his "most personal work.
- 11/9/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
"The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" is a homecoming of sorts Edward Burns: The new film reunites the writer/director/star with Michael McGlone and Connie Britton, both of whom starred in "The Brothers McMullen," Burns' breakout 1995 indie.
Starring that aforementioned trio -- Burns also worked with McGlone on "She's the One" and the short film "Doggy Bags"; Britton appeared in "No Looking Back" and "Looking for Kitty" -- as well as a cadre of recognizable character actors (Kerry Bishe, Heather Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Marsha Dietlein, Noah Emmerich, Brian James D'Arcy, Daniella Pineda, Ed Lauter), "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" is a spiritual cousin to "The Brothers McMullen." The film takes place on Long Island and focuses on an Irish-American family -- in this case, the Fitzgeralds -- dealing with some internal strife around the holiday season. Burns has called the film his "most personal work."
Tribeca Film will release "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas...
Starring that aforementioned trio -- Burns also worked with McGlone on "She's the One" and the short film "Doggy Bags"; Britton appeared in "No Looking Back" and "Looking for Kitty" -- as well as a cadre of recognizable character actors (Kerry Bishe, Heather Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Marsha Dietlein, Noah Emmerich, Brian James D'Arcy, Daniella Pineda, Ed Lauter), "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" is a spiritual cousin to "The Brothers McMullen." The film takes place on Long Island and focuses on an Irish-American family -- in this case, the Fitzgeralds -- dealing with some internal strife around the holiday season. Burns has called the film his "most personal work."
Tribeca Film will release "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas...
- 10/15/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
After not only appearing in Friends with Kids, Man on a Ledge and the upcoming Alex Cross, the prolific Edward Burns has already churned out another feature. His next family drama, The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, is set to premiere at Tiff and has just announced acquisition today.
Tribeca Film have picked up the film, which stars The Brothers McMullen leads Connie Britton and Michael McGlone. The distributor plans to get the film out on VOD late-November following success of Burns’ last feature on the format, Newlyweds. Check out the first stills above and below, along with a synopsis for the film also starring Kerry Bishé, Heather Burns, Brian D’Arcy James, Marsha Dietlein Bennett, Dara Coleman, Noah Emmerich, Caitlin FitzGerald, Anita Gillette, Tom Guiry, Ed Lauter, Malachy McCourt, Daniella Pineda, Nick Sandow, John Solo, Joyce Van Patten and Burns himself.
Synopsis:
With The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Burns returns to the working-class,...
Tribeca Film have picked up the film, which stars The Brothers McMullen leads Connie Britton and Michael McGlone. The distributor plans to get the film out on VOD late-November following success of Burns’ last feature on the format, Newlyweds. Check out the first stills above and below, along with a synopsis for the film also starring Kerry Bishé, Heather Burns, Brian D’Arcy James, Marsha Dietlein Bennett, Dara Coleman, Noah Emmerich, Caitlin FitzGerald, Anita Gillette, Tom Guiry, Ed Lauter, Malachy McCourt, Daniella Pineda, Nick Sandow, John Solo, Joyce Van Patten and Burns himself.
Synopsis:
With The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Burns returns to the working-class,...
- 9/5/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Director: Edward Burns Writer: Edward Burns Starring: Edward Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Marsha Dietlein, Max Baker, Johnny Solo, Dara Coleman The film's titular newlyweds -- Buzzy (Edward Burns) and Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald) -- still appear to be happily married. Their secret: maintain a healthy distance and spend as little time as possible around each other. The credo "absence makes the heart grow fonder" seems to work quite well for Buzzy and Katie. It is abundantly clear, however, that Buzzy and Katie each have their fair share of baggage, including ex-lovers and needy family members. That said -- it is not long before external forces begin to interfere with the blissful buzz of Buzzy and Katie's seemingly idyllic life. For one, Katie's alcoholic ex-husband -- Dara (Dara Coleman) -- habitually stops by Buzzy and Katie's home unexpectedly, looking for handouts. But, then, Dara is the least of their concerns...
- 6/14/2012
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The latest film from Edward Burns focuses on a couple, Buzzy and Katie (Burns and Caitlin Fitzgerald), who receive an unexpected visit from Buzzy’s sister Linda (Kerry Bishe). The fight-less chemistry of the two newlyweds is tested by Linda’s reckless behavior. At the same time, Buzzy and Katie witness the crumbling marriage of their two friends, played by Marsha Dietlein and Max Baker.
Shot for $9,000 and with a small group of filmmakers Burns defines as a “rock band,” Newlyweds is the tenth movie he has directed.
I sat down with Edward Burns for an exclusive interview in which we discussed my favorite David Lynch quote, his best cinematic experience, and the wise words about niche marketing that he received from none other than Tyler Perry.
Newlyweds is now available on video on demand (VOD), and also with Amazon and iTunes.
Read Nick’s “7/10″ review of “Newlyweds” here Read...
Shot for $9,000 and with a small group of filmmakers Burns defines as a “rock band,” Newlyweds is the tenth movie he has directed.
I sat down with Edward Burns for an exclusive interview in which we discussed my favorite David Lynch quote, his best cinematic experience, and the wise words about niche marketing that he received from none other than Tyler Perry.
Newlyweds is now available on video on demand (VOD), and also with Amazon and iTunes.
Read Nick’s “7/10″ review of “Newlyweds” here Read...
- 2/22/2012
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
Chicago – Edward Burns is a recognizable character actor, having introduced himself to audiences in the mid-1990s with “The Brothers McMullen.” He also is a veteran filmmaker, having written and directed that film, “She’s The One,” “Sidewalks of New York” and the recent “Newlyweds.”
Burns has taken a more guerilla approach to filmmaking in the last ten years, preferring micro-budget productions with a consistent crew. Since 2002, he has made six feature films, all outside the boundaries of Hollywood. He has partnered with Tribeca Films for his latest outing, “Newlyweds,” a sharp adult comedy about various stages of relationships and marriage in New York City.
Burns also has had a pretty visible career as a film actor in other productions, more notable as Pvt. Reiben in Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” Recently, he played opposite Katherine Heigl in “27 Dresses” and will be in the upcoming “Man on a Ledge” opposite Elizabeth Banks.
Burns has taken a more guerilla approach to filmmaking in the last ten years, preferring micro-budget productions with a consistent crew. Since 2002, he has made six feature films, all outside the boundaries of Hollywood. He has partnered with Tribeca Films for his latest outing, “Newlyweds,” a sharp adult comedy about various stages of relationships and marriage in New York City.
Burns also has had a pretty visible career as a film actor in other productions, more notable as Pvt. Reiben in Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” Recently, he played opposite Katherine Heigl in “27 Dresses” and will be in the upcoming “Man on a Ledge” opposite Elizabeth Banks.
- 1/14/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Newlyweds
Directed by: Edward Burns
Cast: Edward Burns, Kerry Bishe, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Dara Coleman, Marsha Dietlein, Max Baker
Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: January 13, 2012 (Chicago)
Plot: Buzzy (Burns) begins to have marital issues with his wife (Katie Fitzgerald) when his step-sister Linda (Bishe) makes an unexpected visit.
Who’S It For? If you’re interested in seeing a movie like Woody Allen’s Husbands and Wives without the neuroses, consider making a date with Newlyweds. Expect to feel honesty more than laughter, and you’ll enjoy this intimate tale of New Yorkers just fine.
Overall
As I imagine what being married must be like, Newlyweds is all about honesty. The characters struggle with this concept amongst each other, constantly looking for the right amount of difficult details that can be shared without pushing someone over the edge. Or in other cases, as in with the collapsing 18-year...
Directed by: Edward Burns
Cast: Edward Burns, Kerry Bishe, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Dara Coleman, Marsha Dietlein, Max Baker
Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: January 13, 2012 (Chicago)
Plot: Buzzy (Burns) begins to have marital issues with his wife (Katie Fitzgerald) when his step-sister Linda (Bishe) makes an unexpected visit.
Who’S It For? If you’re interested in seeing a movie like Woody Allen’s Husbands and Wives without the neuroses, consider making a date with Newlyweds. Expect to feel honesty more than laughter, and you’ll enjoy this intimate tale of New Yorkers just fine.
Overall
As I imagine what being married must be like, Newlyweds is all about honesty. The characters struggle with this concept amongst each other, constantly looking for the right amount of difficult details that can be shared without pushing someone over the edge. Or in other cases, as in with the collapsing 18-year...
- 1/14/2012
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
Once again utilizing his low budget sensibilities and a few friendly faces, writer/director/producer/actor Ed Burns has crafted an impressive adult dramedy that feels blissfully familiar (and awkwardly familial). Newlyweds is a semi-documentary style film that relies almost solely on the talents of its cast – a true ensemble made up of Burns as Buzzy, the cocksure fitness instructor on his second marriage; Caitlin Fitzgerald as his sweetly sarcastic wife Katie; Kerry Bishé (seen above) as his self-destructive sister Linda; Marsha Dietlein as his opinionated sister-in-law Marsha; and Max Baker as Marsha’s perverted old husband (in his second outing as a character named Max for an Ed Burns film). Buzzy and Katie are the kind of couple you want to be best friends with. They’re pragmatic and funny, obviously looking at life through the sober and absurd lens that their first marriages afforded them. They are tonal opposites of Marsha and Max whose 18 years...
- 1/6/2012
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Filmed on a budget of $9,000 dollars, Newlyweds is the latest film by New York writer/director Edward Burns. This relationship comedy focuses on Buzzy (Burns) and Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald), who believe that their new marriage works because of their conflicting work schedules - their happiness will not be destroyed by overexposure. Katie's sister Marsha (Marsha Dietlein Bennett) and her husband (Max Baker) are skeptical, though their own marriage is going down the tubes. The arrival of Buzzy's unstable sister Linda (Kerry Bishe) and Marsha and Max's impending, ugly divorce challenge Katie and Buzzy to find a way to stay together despite the outside forces that begin to weaken their relationship. Caitlin Fitzgerald (It's Complicated, Taking Woodstock) recently sat down with us to discuss her career, her love of New York and all things Newlyweds: from the audition process to on location shooting to the closing night gala at Tff...
- 1/5/2012
- TribecaFilm.com
After having to watch Edward Burns‘ Newlyweds on my 14-inch MacBook, I immediately added all of the actor/writer/director’s previous films to the very top of my rental queue. Burns is a well-known actor, but, as a director, his films have small, niche audience; he’s a filmmaker not quite on my radar. Until now, thanks to his thoroughly enjoyable, smart and fun $9,000 indie dramedy.
This is about as small a film can get, and I don’t mean that in a condescending or dismissive way. Burns’ story is both well-contained and intimate. That’s not much of a surprise, since the character-driven film features only six main characters, with only two other side character to think of.
The main ensemble – the straight-laced Buzzy (Edward Burns), Buzzy’s erratic and obtrusive step-sister Linda (Kerry Bishé), Buzzy’s sweet and frustrated wife Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald), and Max (memorable character...
This is about as small a film can get, and I don’t mean that in a condescending or dismissive way. Burns’ story is both well-contained and intimate. That’s not much of a surprise, since the character-driven film features only six main characters, with only two other side character to think of.
The main ensemble – the straight-laced Buzzy (Edward Burns), Buzzy’s erratic and obtrusive step-sister Linda (Kerry Bishé), Buzzy’s sweet and frustrated wife Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald), and Max (memorable character...
- 1/3/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Our neighbor Edward Burns has been making independent films for over 16 years, and six of his 10 feature films have premiered right here at the Tribeca Film Festival. Since his latest picture - Newlyweds - closed Tff 2011, Tribeca Film has acquired the film for distribution, and we've now made it available in over 40 million homes across the country via nationwide VOD. Burns is someone who writes what he knows, and what he knows are smart, talky New Yorkers who seem like real people, and Newlyweds is no exception. Both on their second marriages, Buzzy (Burns) and Katie (Caitlin FitzGerald) are a just-married couple who have gone in with their eyes open, or so they thought. What they have yet to discover is just how pervasive your spouse's family (and ex) can be: when Buzzy's sister Linda (Kerry Bishe) unexpectedly lands on their couch, and Katie's sister Marsha (Marsha Dietlein) and her...
- 12/22/2011
- TribecaFilm.com
[1] Edward Burns may be best known for his work in front of the camera, but over the past decade and half he's made a dozen or so attempts at writing and directing as well. His latest project, the indie drama Newlyweds, stars Burns as a New Yorker quietly going about his life when he finds his life disrupted by the sudden arrival of his troubled little sister (Kerry Bishé). Sort of like Steve McQueen's Shame or Sean Durkin's Martha Marcy May Marlene, I guess, except not really at all. Rounding out the cast are Caitlin Fitzgerald as Burns' wife Katie, Marsha Dietlein as Katie's sister Marsha, and Max Baker as Marsha's husband. Watch the trailer after the jump. [via First Showing [2]] Newlyweds doesn't look half bad -- the premise of a just-married couple struggling to balance their old families with the new one they've created is a decent one, and there...
- 11/24/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
Whether you’re his biggest fan or largest detractor, it’s hard to argue that Edward Burns‘ acting career lived up to the promise exhibited in early, stronger work like Saving Private Ryan. To go from Spielberg‘s war epic to One Missed Call and 27 Dresses… that’s a rough move. But he’s found a niche for himself by crafting features in the world of writing and directing, all of which have been smaller affairs.
Next in this line is Newlyweds, a film that stars himself, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett, and Dara Coleman. Do almost none of those names ring a bell? Come on, it’s an independent feature! In all seriousness, however, this looks very much like a personal effort, and I can’t fault him for taking the time and resources to get it out there. But the actual film looks resoundingly...
Next in this line is Newlyweds, a film that stars himself, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett, and Dara Coleman. Do almost none of those names ring a bell? Come on, it’s an independent feature! In all seriousness, however, this looks very much like a personal effort, and I can’t fault him for taking the time and resources to get it out there. But the actual film looks resoundingly...
- 11/23/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
The Newlyweds comedy-drama starring Edward Burns, will be distributed by Tribeca Films, picking up U.S. and Canadian rights, reports Variety. The film was the closing night selection of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Burns wrote, directs and stars in Newlyweds which tells of a newlywed couple whose honeymoon is disrupted by the grooms younger sister as well as the failing marriage of his in-laws. Also in the cast are Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishe. Burns produced Newlyweds with William Rexer, Aaron Lubin and executive producer Mike Harrop.
- 8/4/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Newlyweds comedy-drama starring Edward Burns, will be distributed by Tribeca Films, picking up U.S. and Canadian rights, reports Variety. The film was the closing night selection of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Burns wrote, directs and stars in Newlyweds which tells of a newlywed couple whose honeymoon is disrupted by the grooms younger sister as well as the failing marriage of his in-laws. Also in the cast are Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishe. Burns produced Newlyweds with William Rexer, Aaron Lubin and executive producer Mike Harrop.
- 8/4/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Newlyweds comedy-drama starring Edward Burns, will be distributed by Tribeca Films, picking up U.S. and Canadian rights, reports Variety. The film was the closing night selection of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Burns wrote, directs and stars in Newlyweds which tells of a newlywed couple whose honeymoon is disrupted by the grooms younger sister as well as the failing marriage of his in-laws. Also in the cast are Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishe. Burns produced Newlyweds with William Rexer, Aaron Lubin and executive producer Mike Harrop.
- 8/4/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Reviewed by Randee Dawn
(from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Marsha Dietlein and Max Baker
With “Newlyweds,” director-writer-star Edward Burns is doing what some may consider the impossible: trying on Woody Allen’s considerably sized shoes. With Allen having (largely) decamped for Europe in recent years, fans of a particular kind of closely examined, urban adult comedy have been left starving. So Burns deserves a certain amount of credit for creating “Newlyweds,” an amusing if slight film focusing on a newlywed couple whose relationship is sorely tested thanks to the eccentricities of exes, sisters, half-sisters and other strangers. Yet despite more than 15 years of experience, Burns just isn’t surefooted enough yet to claim the crown.
“Newlyweds,” whose world premiere closed out the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, focuses on a freshly minted duo: Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald) and Buzzy (Burns). He’s a personal trainer,...
(from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Marsha Dietlein and Max Baker
With “Newlyweds,” director-writer-star Edward Burns is doing what some may consider the impossible: trying on Woody Allen’s considerably sized shoes. With Allen having (largely) decamped for Europe in recent years, fans of a particular kind of closely examined, urban adult comedy have been left starving. So Burns deserves a certain amount of credit for creating “Newlyweds,” an amusing if slight film focusing on a newlywed couple whose relationship is sorely tested thanks to the eccentricities of exes, sisters, half-sisters and other strangers. Yet despite more than 15 years of experience, Burns just isn’t surefooted enough yet to claim the crown.
“Newlyweds,” whose world premiere closed out the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, focuses on a freshly minted duo: Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald) and Buzzy (Burns). He’s a personal trainer,...
- 5/2/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Reviewed by Randee Dawn
(from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Marsha Dietlein and Max Baker
With “Newlyweds,” director-writer-star Edward Burns is doing what some may consider the impossible: trying on Woody Allen’s considerably sized shoes. With Allen having (largely) decamped for Europe in recent years, fans of a particular kind of closely examined, urban adult comedy have been left starving. So Burns deserves a certain amount of credit for creating “Newlyweds,” an amusing if slight film focusing on a newlywed couple whose relationship is sorely tested thanks to the eccentricities of exes, sisters, half-sisters and other strangers. Yet despite more than 15 years of experience, Burns just isn’t surefooted enough yet to claim the crown.
“Newlyweds,” whose world premiere closed out the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, focuses on a freshly minted duo: Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald) and Buzzy (Burns). He’s a personal trainer,...
(from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kerry Bishé, Marsha Dietlein and Max Baker
With “Newlyweds,” director-writer-star Edward Burns is doing what some may consider the impossible: trying on Woody Allen’s considerably sized shoes. With Allen having (largely) decamped for Europe in recent years, fans of a particular kind of closely examined, urban adult comedy have been left starving. So Burns deserves a certain amount of credit for creating “Newlyweds,” an amusing if slight film focusing on a newlywed couple whose relationship is sorely tested thanks to the eccentricities of exes, sisters, half-sisters and other strangers. Yet despite more than 15 years of experience, Burns just isn’t surefooted enough yet to claim the crown.
“Newlyweds,” whose world premiere closed out the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, focuses on a freshly minted duo: Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald) and Buzzy (Burns). He’s a personal trainer,...
- 5/2/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Edward Burns’ new movie ‘Newlyweds’ has been chosen to close this year’s Tribeca Film Festival (Tff) on Saturday, April 30 at the Bmcc-tpac theater. The film, which was written and directed by Burns and will have its world premiere at the Tff, chronicles modern marriage. Shot almost entirely in the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City, ‘Newlyweds’ shows that when you get married, you get your spouse’s entire life. ‘Newlyweds’ follows a newly married couple whose honeymoon is interrupted by the husband’s wild younger sister, as well as the wife’s sister, whose own marriage is falling apart. Burns stars in the movie with Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and [...]...
- 3/29/2011
- by karen
- ShockYa
Edward Burns‘ latest film, Newlyweds, which he also wrote, produced and stars in, will be the closing night film for the 10th Tribeca Film Festival, according to a press release that was sent out today.
From the release:
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. With crackling humor and sharp insights into contemporary relationships, Burns tracks a newly wedded couple whose honeymoon period is upended by the arrival of the husband’s wild-child baby sister and the crumbling marriage of the wife’s meddlesome sister.
The cast also includes Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
Many of you may recall us posting a story on Burns...
From the release:
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. With crackling humor and sharp insights into contemporary relationships, Burns tracks a newly wedded couple whose honeymoon period is upended by the arrival of the husband’s wild-child baby sister and the crumbling marriage of the wife’s meddlesome sister.
The cast also includes Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
Many of you may recall us posting a story on Burns...
- 3/28/2011
- by Jason Guerrasio
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
The Tribeca Film Festival will close its 10th edition with the world premiere of Edward Burns’ “Newlyweds.” The film will premiere Saturday, April 30, at Bmcc Tpac.
“Newlyweds” is the 10th film written and directed by Burns and the sixth to premiere at Tff. Burns, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, has had a strong connection with Tff since its founding. “Ash Wednesday” world premiered as part of the inaugural Tff lineup in 2002, and “Looking for Kitty,” “Purple Violets” and “Nice Guy Johnny” have also been festival premieres over subsequent years.
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
“Newlyweds” is the 10th film written and directed by Burns and the sixth to premiere at Tff. Burns, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, has had a strong connection with Tff since its founding. “Ash Wednesday” world premiered as part of the inaugural Tff lineup in 2002, and “Looking for Kitty,” “Purple Violets” and “Nice Guy Johnny” have also been festival premieres over subsequent years.
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
The Tribeca Film Festival will close its 10th edition with the world premiere of Edward Burns’ “Newlyweds.” The film will premiere Saturday, April 30, at Bmcc Tpac.
“Newlyweds” is the 10th film written and directed by Burns and the sixth to premiere at Tff. Burns, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, has had a strong connection with Tff since its founding. “Ash Wednesday” world premiered as part of the inaugural Tff lineup in 2002, and “Looking for Kitty,” “Purple Violets” and “Nice Guy Johnny” have also been festival premieres over subsequent years.
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
“Newlyweds” is the 10th film written and directed by Burns and the sixth to premiere at Tff. Burns, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, has had a strong connection with Tff since its founding. “Ash Wednesday” world premiered as part of the inaugural Tff lineup in 2002, and “Looking for Kitty,” “Purple Violets” and “Nice Guy Johnny” have also been festival premieres over subsequent years.
The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you’re not just getting a husband or wife—you’re getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé.
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
The Tribeca Film Festival has announced that it will close its 2011 edition, the festival's tenth, with the world premiere of the tenth film from writer/director Edward Burns, "Newlyweds." The synopsis from Tribeca's press release:
"The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you're not just getting a husband or wife--you're getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. With crackling humor and sharp insights into contemporary relationships, Burns tracks a newly wedded couple whose honeymoon period is upended by the arrival of the husband's wild-child baby sister and the crumbling marriage of the wife's meddlesome sister. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé."
Burns may not have strayed far from his core subject matter over the years -- young New Yorkers in and...
"The film, shot almost exclusively in New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood, is a chronicle of modern marriage, pointing out an essential truth: When you get married, you're not just getting a husband or wife--you're getting the family, the friends, and even the exes. With crackling humor and sharp insights into contemporary relationships, Burns tracks a newly wedded couple whose honeymoon period is upended by the arrival of the husband's wild-child baby sister and the crumbling marriage of the wife's meddlesome sister. The cast includes Burns, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Max Baker, Marsha Dietlein Bennett and Kerry Bishé."
Burns may not have strayed far from his core subject matter over the years -- young New Yorkers in and...
- 3/28/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Dan makes romantic moves on Blair & more in CW's Gossip Girl episode 17 of season 4. We've got spoilers for the show,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "Empire of the Son," and things get real interesting as it appears that Dan tries to get romantic with Blair by asking her for a kiss. Keep in mind that's the way it appears in the promo,but they chop those things up sometimes to make it seem like something else,but I think this might pan out. In "Empire of the Son" episode, Ben's (guest star David Call) mother (guest star Marsha Dietlein Bennett) will come to town, forcing issues to the surface between Ben and Serena. Russell Thorpe (guest star Michael Boatman) will be determined to destroy Chuck's family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter Raina (guest star Tika Sumpter) in the process.
- 2/22/2011
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
HollywoodNews.com: Billy Baldwin returns — Ben’s (guest star David Call) mother (guest star Marsha Dietlein Bennett) comes to town, forcing issues to the surface between Ben and Serena (Blake Lively).
Gossip Girl Empire of the Son 1 ◄ Back Next ►Picture 1 of 15
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Russell Thorpe (guest star Michael Boatman) is determined to destroy Chuck’s (Ed Westwick) family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter, Raina (guest star Tika Sumpter), in the process. Billy Baldwin returns as William van der Woodsen, Lily’s ex-husband and Serena and Eric’s father. Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Jessica Szohr and Matthew Settle also star. David Warren directed the episode written by Robby Hull
Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino / The CW
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Gossip Girl Empire of the Son 1 ◄ Back Next ►Picture 1 of 15
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Russell Thorpe (guest star Michael Boatman) is determined to destroy Chuck’s (Ed Westwick) family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter, Raina (guest star Tika Sumpter), in the process. Billy Baldwin returns as William van der Woodsen, Lily’s ex-husband and Serena and Eric’s father. Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Jessica Szohr and Matthew Settle also star. David Warren directed the episode written by Robby Hull
Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino / The CW
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- 2/15/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
The CW has released a few spoilers for the new episodes of Gossip Girl and 90210 airing on February 28.
90210
Snoop Dog will be coming to Beverly Hills. Nelly will be making a guest appearance on the February 14 episode and now Snoop Dog will be making a guest appearance as himself on the February 28 episode. In the episode. Dixon and Navid decide to formally go into the music business and finalize their partnership. When they happen to meet Snoop Dog, they could mean good things for their new record label.
Naomi will be on the prowl to impress a new man in her life. A guy named Max, who will be played by Josh Zuckerman, who previously appeared on Desperate Housewives. Let's segue from potential relationships to former ones. Navid and Adrianna's, to be exact. It looks like Adrianna will finally find out the truth about exactly who Navid was cheating on her with.
90210
Snoop Dog will be coming to Beverly Hills. Nelly will be making a guest appearance on the February 14 episode and now Snoop Dog will be making a guest appearance as himself on the February 28 episode. In the episode. Dixon and Navid decide to formally go into the music business and finalize their partnership. When they happen to meet Snoop Dog, they could mean good things for their new record label.
Naomi will be on the prowl to impress a new man in her life. A guy named Max, who will be played by Josh Zuckerman, who previously appeared on Desperate Housewives. Let's segue from potential relationships to former ones. Navid and Adrianna's, to be exact. It looks like Adrianna will finally find out the truth about exactly who Navid was cheating on her with.
- 2/11/2011
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Filmed on a budget of $9,000 dollars, Newlyweds is the latest film by New York writer/director Edward Burns. This relationship comedy focuses on Buzzy (Burns) and Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald), who believe that their new marriage works because of their conflicting work schedules - their happiness will not be destroyed by overexposure. Katie's sister Marsha (Marsha Dietlein Bennett) and her husband (Max Baker) are skeptical, though their own marriage is going down the tubes. The arrival of Buzzy's unstable sister Linda (Kerry Bishe) and Marsha and Max's impending, ugly divorce challenge Katie and Buzzy to find a way to stay together despite the outside forces that begin to weaken their relationship. Caitlin Fitzgerald (It's Complicated, Taking Woodstock) recently sat down with us to discuss her career, her love of New York and all things Newlyweds: from the audition process to on location shooting to the closing night gala at Tff...
- 1/4/2011
- TribecaFilm.com
Filmed on a budget of $9,000 dollars, Newlyweds is the latest film by New York writer/director Edward Burns. This relationship comedy focuses on Buzzy (Burns) and Katie (Caitlin Fitzgerald), who believe that their new marriage works because of their conflicting work schedules - their happiness will not be destroyed by overexposure. Katie's sister Marsha (Marsha Dietlein Bennett) and her husband (Max Baker) are skeptical, though their own marriage is going down the tubes. The arrival of Buzzy's unstable sister Linda (Kerry Bishe) and Marsha and Max's impending, ugly divorce challenge Katie and Buzzy to find a way to stay together despite the outside forces that begin to weaken their relationship. Caitlin Fitzgerald (It's Complicated, Taking Woodstock) recently sat down with us to discuss her career, her love of New York and all things Newlyweds: from the audition process to on location shooting to the closing night gala at Tff...
- 1/4/2011
- TribecaFilm.com
Chicago – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 3 prize packs up for grabs to the new film “Nice Guy Johnny” from writer and director Edward Burns! “Nice Guy Johnny” stars Edward Burns, Max Baker, Kerry Bishé, Matt Bush, Brian Delate, Marsha Dietlein, Harper Dill, Michele Harris, Jay Patterson, Callie Thorne and Anna Wood.
Each prize pack inludes:
Signed “Nice Guy Johnny” poster by Edward Burns
Signed “Nice Guy Johnny” screenplay by Edward Burns DVD of “Nice Guy Johnny” Soundtrack from “Nice Guy Johnny”
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The movie poster for “Nice Guy Johnny” from writer and director Edward Burns.
Image credit: Marlboro Road Gang Productions...
Each prize pack inludes:
Signed “Nice Guy Johnny” poster by Edward Burns
Signed “Nice Guy Johnny” screenplay by Edward Burns DVD of “Nice Guy Johnny” Soundtrack from “Nice Guy Johnny”
To win your free “Nice Guy Johnny” prize pack courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, all you need to do is answer our question in this Web-based submission form. That’s it! Directions to enter this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Nice Guy Johnny” from writer and director Edward Burns.
Image credit: Marlboro Road Gang Productions...
- 10/23/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sneak Peek the comedy feature "Nice Guy Johnny", from Marlboro Road Gang Productions, written, directed and produced by Edward Burns. Aaron Lubin and William Rexer also produce with co-producers Benjamin Cheah, Mike Harrop and Nicolas Newbold.
Burns co-stars in the film as 'Uncle Terry', alongside Matt Bush as 'Johnny Rizzo', Kerry Bishe as 'Brooke', Max Baker as 'Max', Anna Wood as 'Claire', Brian Delate as 'Frank', Marsha Dietlein as 'Nicole' and Jay Patterson as 'Dr. Meadows'.
"...Sure, she can be a little overbearing sometimes, but baby-faced 'Johnny Rizzo' loves his fiancée 'Claire and he made her a promise: by the time he's 25-years-old, he'll trade his current dream job as a local sports talk radio host (even if it is the 2 a.m. slot) for something that'll pay bigger bucks. And Johnny's nothing, if not a man of his word.
"Now he's flying to New York to interview for some...
Burns co-stars in the film as 'Uncle Terry', alongside Matt Bush as 'Johnny Rizzo', Kerry Bishe as 'Brooke', Max Baker as 'Max', Anna Wood as 'Claire', Brian Delate as 'Frank', Marsha Dietlein as 'Nicole' and Jay Patterson as 'Dr. Meadows'.
"...Sure, she can be a little overbearing sometimes, but baby-faced 'Johnny Rizzo' loves his fiancée 'Claire and he made her a promise: by the time he's 25-years-old, he'll trade his current dream job as a local sports talk radio host (even if it is the 2 a.m. slot) for something that'll pay bigger bucks. And Johnny's nothing, if not a man of his word.
"Now he's flying to New York to interview for some...
- 10/21/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Not to be confused with another education-themed film directed by Darryl Lemont Wharton with the same title, Texas filmmaker Andy Anderson's "Detention" is a long, dubious drama exploring the notion of tough love taken to bizarre extremes and apparently working. The competently produced but thematically shaky independent premiered at the USA Film Festival in Dallas.
Starting as a clunky knockoff of "Dangerous Minds", the anything-but-uplifting tale of the current state of American high schools turns into "Mr. Horror's Opus" when creepy substitute teacher Bill Walmsley (John Davies) abducts several of the baddest coeds and literally shocks them when they so much as use swear words. But as the students adapt to the conditions, Walmsley's strict rules and schedules transform them into erudite savages.
While Walmsley has a murky past and comes off for much of the film as a villain, his initially brutal treatment of the vain, violent, vapid teens (Meason Wiley, Forrest Denbow, Brandy Little, Jonathan Brent, Susana Gibb, Kirk Kelley, Rebecca Sanabria) is a bit loco. In fact, it's downright sadistic -- including coldblooded murder of one student, sleep deprivation, exposure, malnutrition and psychological conditioning -- and one hopes the victims will escape from the derelict circus.
To complicate things somewhat, another, more kindly teacher (Marsha Dietlein) searches for the missing students and does the usual detective work. Fearing that Walmsley is up to no good, she finds the captives docile and not exactly happy to see her. Soon, she's helping Walmsley with the finishing touches of their curriculum.
The film's jokey end -- the victims cashing in on their ordeal -- is particularly unsatisfying. While "Detention" may be a fantasy reflecting the older generation's frustration with today's unruly youth, it resorts to cheap laughs and unconvincing dramatics. One admires some performances among the young cast, but there's nothing particularly noteworthy about the direction of Anderson ("Positive I.D".), a professor at the University of Texas.
DETENTION
Andersonfilm presents a Robert J. Castaldo production
Writer-director: Andy Anderson
Producers: Robert J. Castaldo, Kirksten C. Irick
Executive producers: Howard Stone, Karen Stone
Director of photography: Gary L. Watson
Production designer: James Kanan
Editor: Robert J. Castaldo
Costume designer: Connie O'Brien
Music: Johnny Reno
Casting: Lisa Lancaster
Color/stereo
Cast:
Bill Walmsley: John Davies
Louise Germain: Marsha Dietlein
Davey: Meason Wiley
Joey: Forrest Denbow
Tracey: Brandy Little
Willie: Jonathan Brent
Julie: Susana Gibb
Tony: Kirk Kelley
Maria: Rebecca Sanabria
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 131 minutes...
Starting as a clunky knockoff of "Dangerous Minds", the anything-but-uplifting tale of the current state of American high schools turns into "Mr. Horror's Opus" when creepy substitute teacher Bill Walmsley (John Davies) abducts several of the baddest coeds and literally shocks them when they so much as use swear words. But as the students adapt to the conditions, Walmsley's strict rules and schedules transform them into erudite savages.
While Walmsley has a murky past and comes off for much of the film as a villain, his initially brutal treatment of the vain, violent, vapid teens (Meason Wiley, Forrest Denbow, Brandy Little, Jonathan Brent, Susana Gibb, Kirk Kelley, Rebecca Sanabria) is a bit loco. In fact, it's downright sadistic -- including coldblooded murder of one student, sleep deprivation, exposure, malnutrition and psychological conditioning -- and one hopes the victims will escape from the derelict circus.
To complicate things somewhat, another, more kindly teacher (Marsha Dietlein) searches for the missing students and does the usual detective work. Fearing that Walmsley is up to no good, she finds the captives docile and not exactly happy to see her. Soon, she's helping Walmsley with the finishing touches of their curriculum.
The film's jokey end -- the victims cashing in on their ordeal -- is particularly unsatisfying. While "Detention" may be a fantasy reflecting the older generation's frustration with today's unruly youth, it resorts to cheap laughs and unconvincing dramatics. One admires some performances among the young cast, but there's nothing particularly noteworthy about the direction of Anderson ("Positive I.D".), a professor at the University of Texas.
DETENTION
Andersonfilm presents a Robert J. Castaldo production
Writer-director: Andy Anderson
Producers: Robert J. Castaldo, Kirksten C. Irick
Executive producers: Howard Stone, Karen Stone
Director of photography: Gary L. Watson
Production designer: James Kanan
Editor: Robert J. Castaldo
Costume designer: Connie O'Brien
Music: Johnny Reno
Casting: Lisa Lancaster
Color/stereo
Cast:
Bill Walmsley: John Davies
Louise Germain: Marsha Dietlein
Davey: Meason Wiley
Joey: Forrest Denbow
Tracey: Brandy Little
Willie: Jonathan Brent
Julie: Susana Gibb
Tony: Kirk Kelley
Maria: Rebecca Sanabria
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 131 minutes...
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