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Tag: Paranormal Activity 2

  • CINEJABBER: Devil’s Night in Motown

    Catch up with the idea behind these weekend posts here.

    I’m in Detroit for the game tomorrow, so movies are somewhat out of sight, out of mind.  Somewhat.

    As I drive around town, I’m reminded of some singular opportunities here for the film industry.  I don’t really know the particulars of filming in Detroit or if Hollywood really bothers.  There’s a lot of Pittsburgh filming going on these days and I imagine you get the same feel from a town like that, but kind of like Kansas City, there are unique areas here that would be unexpected gold mines for location shoots.

    It’s a sad sight, though, to say the least.  Not that that’s news.  I came through four years ago, didn’t spend much time here, and got the heck out as soon as possible because “depressing” doesn’t begin to say it.  But I have a soft spot for the town.  My fiancee is from here (grew up between 7 Mile and 8 Mile — I wonder if she ever ran into Marshall Mathers on these mean streets).

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  • 10/22 OSCARWEB ROUND-UP: Arndt, Unkrich on Fresh Air, no ‘Hangover’ for Gibson, ‘Paranormal’ sequel scares L.A.

    • Lesley Manville talks “Another Year” across the pond. [The Guardian]

    • Terry Gross talks with “Toy Story 3” director Lee Unrich and writer Michael Arndt on Fresh Air. [NPR]

    • Watch in night vision as a Los Angeles audience reacts to a screening of “Paranormal Activity 2.” [HitFix]

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  • ‘Paranormal Activity 2’ trailer

    If you go see “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” this summer, you’re likely to see the new trailer for “Paranormal Activity 2.” Last year’s DIY thriller scared up a healthy box office with an innovative approach to distribution, but the idea of a sequel is dubious to many.  The trailer has been released at the film’s official site and I have to say, it’s not really moving the needle for me.  Click on the image below to have a look or check out the embed after the jump.


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