Parker White, Chris Logan in photos Check out images by photographer Tim Lloyd. Gallery In case you haven’t noticed, every Wednesday for the last five weeks, we’ve been hosting exclusive extras from Level 1 Productions’ newest film, “After Dark,” which is out now on DVD and iTunes. If you missed any of the last five [...]
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December 16, 2011
December 12, 2011
Hollywood A-listers brave Russian cold
RT caught up with Tom Cruise and Adrian Paul as they braved the notoriously cold Russian winter to talk to their Moscow fans. Cruise was visiting the country ahead of the release of the latest Mission: Impossible film, Ghost Protocol. With some action in the Kremlin featured in the movie, big crowds braved the cold [...]
December 11, 2011
Morricone magic in Moscow
Composers seldom score as much fame as movie stars or directors, yet every rule has its exceptions. One man has proved to the world that it is the music that makes a film complete. Save a fistful of dollars to attend his show. Legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone, the creator of scores for Sergio Leone’s [...]
December 8, 2011
Level 1 goes to Edmonton, Alberta, while filming ‘After Dark’
In this Wednesday’s exclusive “Extra Dark” video from Level 1 Productions, Ahmet Dadali, Mike Hornbeck and others go to Edmonton, Canada to film for “After Dark.” Between tips on anger management, they offer some, um, wise advice on injury prevention while riding rails.
December 1, 2011
Documentary Takes Sympathetic Look At Khodorkovsky Case
NEW YORK — “Khodorkovsky,” a documentary about the jailed former Russian oil tycoon, has had its New York premiere before a sold-out audience. Whether audiences in Russia will be able to see it remains in question, however. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former CEO of the oil giant Yukos, has been in prison since his arrest in [...]
December 1, 2011
New Israeli cinema
New Israeli cinema Israel showcases its finest new movies in the city this week. By Elmira Delorme The St. Petersburg Times Published: November 30, 2011 (Issue # 1685) FOR SPT Director Avi Nesher will attend the showing of his film ‘The Matchmaker’ (above) on Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. Modern Israeli cinematgraphy is making a [...]
November 29, 2011
Expat business guru gives dating tips
“Russia is a rich land for would-be Shakespeares” – actor Actor and founder of the Anglo-Russian theatre, Chris Karle, who came to Russia 14 years ago, was so excited with the local film and theatrical industry that he decided never to return home.
November 27, 2011
King of Pop unwanted
A British online auction has failed to sell an unreleased film made from footage of Michael Jackson’s 1993 “Dangerous” tour. Potential buyers were deterred by copyright limitations on commercial use of the material. The film, made up of almost two hours of edited footage, was produced by Michael Jackson’s own company, Nocturn Productions, and follows [...]
November 25, 2011
Khodorkovsky film premieres in Moscow despite cinema snub
It has been a long wait, but despite alleged attempts to ban it and only one Moscow cinema agreeing to show it, a documentary about jailed oil tycoon and outspoken Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has made its debut in the Russian capital. In the film business, the more scandal the better, and if you delve [...]
November 13, 2011
Russian rape drama rewarded
A film unanimously described as shocking and controversial has also proved to be successful and winning. Twilight Portrait, a Russian drama about the complex psychological and sexual relations between a rape victim and her abuser, has scooped an award at an international film festival in Greece. The movie from the New York-based Russian-born director, Angelina [...]
November 9, 2011
The man who changed Hollywood
The man who changed Hollywood The city celebrates the iconic director and actor Orson Welles this weekend with a festival at Rodina movie theater. By Yekaterina Kravtsova The St. Petersburg Times Published: November 9, 2011 (Issue # 1682) FOR SPT Director and actor Orson Welles. Few can compare with legendary American filmmaker Orson Welles and [...]
November 6, 2011
Russian ‘portraits’ praised
Russian film has been recently gaining in popularity across the world, receiving accolades from film buffs and professionals. Two Russian dramas have been awarded at the 21st film festival in the south of Germany, in Cottbus. Twilight Portrait by New-York-based director Angelina Nikonova has scooped the Grand Prix of the festival, while the creator of [...]
November 2, 2011
After the fall
After the fall Local performers get a new platform. By Yekaterina Kravtsova The St. Petersburg Times Published: November 2, 2011 (Issue # 1681) Traditions not only unify a nation and keep its spirit up, but also inspire it to push forward with new creative achievements, according to the organizers of the tenth St. Petersburg Autumn [...]
November 1, 2011
Musical Mystery Tour
When film noir and jazz come together, expect the unexpected: music with a “who-done-it” plot, inspired by David Lynch’s psychological thriller Twin Peaks. Dale Cooper Quartet the Dictaphones have been under the influence of the mystery drama to the point where they even took their name from the film’s lead character, FBI Special Agent Dale [...]