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The Michael Jackson FIlm Career That Almost Was

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Michael Jackson Planned to Step into Jimmy Cagney’s Shoes, says ‘Captain EO’ Producer and Longtime Pal Rusty Lemorande Unlike his idol Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson never established himself as a movie star - namely in a musical remake of the 1938 James Cagney flick Angels with Dirty Faces - and it’s a reget he took to his grave. That, according to the King of Pop’s Captain EO collaborator, and friend of 25 years, Rusty Lemorande. "He really wanted a film ca...

'Rocky' actor Burt Young discusses lost Hal Ashby film

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'Rocky' actor Burt Young chats with Movie Geeks United Now we know why Burt Young played Sylvester Stallone’s dyspeptic bother-in-law Paulie so convincingly in the penultimate Rocky picture: He was peeved at the he-man. Interviewed on Movie Geeks United, the legendary character actor says it was only his daughter’s fond memories of his earlier collaborations with Sly that repaired an epic rift. CAPTION: Burt (above): Much, ah, happier in the final Rocky fli...

7 interviews with Sarasota Film Festival filmmakers

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Actor Joe Pantoliano discusses his new documentary effort ‘No Kidding, Me Too’, which will celebrate a premiere at this year’s Sarasota Film Festival (SFF)…PLUS…a conversation with several filmmakers whose new works are featured in this year’s SFF program including Robert Kenner (Food Inc), Darius Marder (Loot), Tze Chun (Children of Invention), Ramin Bahrani (Goodbye Solo), Jim Granato (D-Tour), and Jody Lee Lipes (Brock Enright). only at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegee...

RARE interviews with two of our finest character actors

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MGU brings you 2 of the GREATEST character actors!!! Don't miss either of these RARE conversations with two of our top character actors! http://www.blogtaklradio.com/moviegeeksunited Mr. Rebhorn career highlights: Scent of a Woman Carlito's Way Meet the Parents The Talented Mr. Ripley Independence Day The Game Basic Instinct Snow Falling on Cedar Mr. Walsh career highlights: Blood Simple Blade Runner The Mighty Quinn Clean and Sober...

Premiere of Lost Hal Ashby film; debut for Angelina Jolie

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Talk about art imitating life, or vice-versa – or something like that. Here’s the story: In 1981, Jon Voight signed on to star in a comedy called Lookin’ To Get Out, which he’d co-written. Co-starring would be Burt Young of Rocky fame, and the stunning Ann-Margret. Directing would be Hal Ashby, a maverick who’d made such hit flicks as Harold and Maude (1971), Shampoo (1975) and Being There (1979), and who would die of cancer 1988. Jon had been pa...

Interview with "On the Lot" winner Will Bigham

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       August 22, 2007                 For more information, contact:Jamey Duvall, producerMovie Geeks United!E-mail: moviegeeksunited@yahoo.com                                                                                 On the Lot Winner Will BighamFeatured on Internet Radio Podcast On Wednesday, August 22 at 10pm (EST), MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!, a movie-themed talk radio p...

2 Hour Tribute to 5 Character Actors on August 26

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        August 13, 2007                   For more information, contact: Jamey Duvall, producer Movie Geeks United! E-mail: moviegeeksunited@yahoo.com                                                                                     2 -Hour Tribute to Five Character Actors Planned for Internet Podcast on August 26 On Sunday, August 26 beginning at 6pm (EST...

Composer/Editor John Ottman Discusses "The Invasion", "Valkyrie" on Internet Radio Podcast

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        August 10, 2007                   For more information, contact: Jamey Duvall, producer Movie Geeks United! E-mail: moviegeeksunited@yahoo.com                                                                                     John Ottman, composer of “The Invasion” and upcoming Tom Cruise film “Valkyrie”, on Podcast Show This Sunday   On S...

'The Camden 28' interviews this Wednesday Night!

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This Wednesday night at 10PM (EST), MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! will feature new interviews with the makers of "The Shark Is Still Working" and "Your Mommy Kills Animals".  We will also replay an earlier interview with Anthony Giacchino, director of the upcoming New York City release "The Camden 28" and John Swinglish, an original member of the protest group. Below is a director's statement with Mr. Giacchino discussing the film and the cause. Director's Statem...

The Shark is Still Working, The Camden 28 and Your Mommy Kills Animals filmmakers on MOVIE GEEKS UNITED

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Filmmakers Behind The Shark is Still Working, The Camden 28, and Your Mommy Kills Animals Featured on Internet Radio Program   On Wednesday, July 25 at 10pm (EST), MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!, a movie-themed talk radio program on the internet, will broadcast a special live interviews with the key filmmakers behind three of the year's most highly touted documentaries, The Shark is Still Working, The Camden 28 and Your Mommy Kills Animals.   Jake Gove, Erik Hollander, James Gelet, and M...

Voice Over Artist Tifany Littleton Joins Movie Geeks United!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2007 For more information, contact: Jamey DuVall, Producer Movie Geeks United! E-mail: moviegeeksunited@yahoo.com VOICE OVER ARTIST TIFANY LITTLETON JOINS INTERNET RADIO SHOW Tifany Littleton, voice over artist/actress, is the newest addition to the Blog Talk Radio’s Movie Geeks United! team. Ms. Littleton has become an integral part of the sh...

FiFilmmakers and cast of horror films "Women's Studies" and "I Know Who Killed Me' on Internet Radio

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        July 16, 2007                   For more information, contact: Jamey Duvall, producer Movie Geeks United! E-mail:            moviegeeksunited@yahoo.com     WOMEN’S STUDIES DIRECTOR LONNIE MARTIN, ACTRESS JUDITH O’DEA, AND ADDITIONAL CAST MEMBERS TO BE INTERVIEWED ON INTERNET RADIO     Women’s Studies writer/director Lonnie Martin, and co-stars Judith O’Dea, Cindy Marie Martin, and Tara Garwood...

15 Movie Shows, 15 Links

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15 Movie Shows, 15 Links Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities In case you've missed any of our shows, here are the direct links to every one of them:Transformers, Movie News, Slasher Movies, James Bond (July 8, 2007)Topic of the Week: Director's Cuts, Dr. Royce Clemens guest host (July 1, 2007)THE AL PACINO TRIBUTE S...

The following review/essay was posted by Movie Geeks Jerry in prelude to the 2hour De Palma Tribtue Show

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"Have you ever heard the expression "Let sleeping dogs lie"? Sometimes you're better off not knowing." -- Jake Gittes from Chinatown "It is the old wound, my King.  It has never healed." -- Lancelot from Excalibur "Hollywood will fuck you when no-one else will." -- Russ Millard from The Black Dahlia I saw the Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia about eleven months ago. I finally watched it again last night. It takes a second viewing and a daily t...

Brian De palma appreciation, "Women's Studies", and "I Know Who Killed Me"

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The Black Dahlia gets four stars? Find out why tonight. Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities Don't forget tonight's show at 6PM (EST) as the Movie Geeks interview Keith Uhlich -- the highly talented and prolific film critic and  Brian De Palma devotee. It's the perfect prelude to next week's 2 h...

THE BRIAN DE PALMA TRIBUTE SHOW

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THE BRIAN DE PALMA TRIBUTE SHOW All guests have been confirmed for our special 2 hourBrian De Palma Tribute Show on Sunday, July 22 at 6pm (EST)Eyal Peretz - A Comparative Literature professor at Indiana University, Mr. Peretz's new book, "Becoming Visionary: Brian De Palma's Cinematic Education of the Senses", will be released in October.  The book examines the philosophical elements in De Palma's work.William Katt- Katt's first feature film, "Carri...

Press Release: Guests Line up for Brian De Palma Tribute on MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!

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Actor William Katt, author Eyal Peretz and web host Geoff Beran will be featured on a special 2-hour internet radio tribute to director Brian De Palma on Sunday, July 22 from 6 - 8pm (EST). MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!, one of the most popular motion picture-themed radio programs on the internet, will host the tribute, which will celebrate the various works of one of our most under-appreciated cinematic masters.   "We are solidifying an impressive list of guests who can speak to De Palma's g...

Perry Santos, assistant to Scorsese on "Casino" and Cameron on "Titanic, directs "I'm Rick James"

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Perry Santos, writer, producer, and director of the upcoming documentary I'm Rick James, will appear on internet radio program MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! for an exclusive interview this Sunday, July 8 at 6pm (EST).   Mr. Santos will reveal his personal journey in making the documentary (which will be released this October), as well as share his insights into working with Martin Scorsese during the productions of Casino and Kundun, and James Cameron during Titanic.   An internet radio show hos...

What's COming Up in July on MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!

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MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!Sunday, July 1SPECIAL TIME:  8:00PM (EST)- "Live Free or Die Hard"-The latests scoops on the De Palma Tribute Show-Our Topic of the Week:  Director's Cutswith special guest DR. ROYCE CLEMENS-Flick Picks of the Week!-Archived interveiw with Jamey and "Joshua" director George RatliffSunday, July 8-The latest movie reviews and news-Flick Picks of the Week-interview with PERRY SANTOS, the director of the new documentary film"I'm Rick James"M...

Sunday, July 8 on MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! Director Perry Santos

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MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!Sunday, July 86pm (EST)Join the Movie Geeks for a very special guest...PERRY SANTOSMr. Santos was Martin Scorsese's assistant during the production of "Casino"......an associate producer on Scorsese's film "Kundun".......James Cameron's assistant during the production of "Titanic"......and is stepping behind the director's lens for the much-buzzed about documentary film..."I'M RICK JAMES"Join us for a terrific, insigh...

Al Pacino's Friends, Collaborators Share Insights on Movie Geeks United!

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On Sunday, June 24, MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!, one of the most popular motion picture-themed radio programs on the internet,  broadcast a special 2- hour tribute to the legendary actor of stage and screen AL PACINO.  The broadcast, which is now available for free replay through the archived section of their website (www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited), featured interviews with some of Pacino's most exciting and insightful friends and collaborators.   Steven Bauer, who co-starred with Paci...

Internet Radio Program Pays Tribute to Director Brian De Palma in July

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On Sunday, July 22, MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!, one of the most popular motion picture-themed radio programs on the internet,  will broadcast a special 2- hour tribute to legendary director BRIAN DE PALMA from 6 – 8pm (EST).  The broadcast, which will be made available live or on replay via their website at www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited, will feature interviews with several of De Palma's creative collaborators, as well as film scholars who admire his work.   "From 'Carrie'...

MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! Presents a Tribute to Al Pacino

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On Sunday, June 24 at 6pm eastern, The Movie Geeks will host a special two hour broadcast dedicated to the genius of Al Pacino The guest list is continuing to take shape... Here's who we have for you so far...               Thomas G. Waites A highly acclaimed New York City acting coach, he has been in a series of landmark films from the past thirty years, including "The Warriors" and "The Thing".  He starred on Broadway with Pacino in the late sev...

What's on MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! internet radio program in the coming weeks?

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Movie Geeks United! is an internet-based movie talk radio program airing every Sunday at 6pm eastern/5pm central at www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited.  Co-hosts Jamey, Chris and Jerry share and discuss movie reviews, the latest breaking news, assorted cinema-themed topics and exclusive interviews with filmmakers and other notable figures throughout the industry. The movie geeks may also be found on www.myspace.com/moviegeeksunited. MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! Sundays at 6pm eastern/5pm central.....

Sarasota Film Festival movie review capsules

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WANT MORE SCOOP ON THESE FILMS?  CHECK OUT OUR MOVIE TALK RADIO SHOW "MOVIE GEEKS UNITED!" HEAR EXCLUSIVE FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS (see below)! Go now to www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited and listen now!  And call this Sunday at 6pm eastern / 5pm central to ask questions concerning these films!The recent 9th annual Sarasota Film Festival was the biggest yet, hosting around 210 films from all over the world.  This event has become increasingly popular with both film fans and industr...

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