First Clip from the Upcoming Larry Cohen Documentary "King Cohen"

Dark Star Entertainment recently released the official poster and trailer for their upcoming documentary "King Cohen". The film focuses on writer/director Larry Cohen and the films that he has been involved in. The documentary also features interviews from Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson and Larry Cohen himself.

"King Cohen" hits theaters in limited release and on July 27th.

Press Release:

The highly anticipated King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen, will receive a full theatrical run across the U.S - including Los Angeles and New York - beginning July 27 courtesy Dark Star Pictures.

Cohen, best known for resourceful low-budget horror and thriller films that combine social commentary with prerequisite scares and welcome humor, is responsible for celluloid classics including Black Caesar, It’s Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, and The Stuff. He was also a major player in the Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, as well as a prominent Hollywood screenwriter (Phone Booth).

The acclaimed film features interviews with such industry luminaries as Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson as well as Cohen himself. Cohen’s remarkable one-of-a-kind career, from 60’s TV series creator (Branded, The Invaders), to 70’s and 80’s independent film icon and beyond, is chronicled with freewheeling and insightful verve.

Winner of the 2017 Fantasia Fest Best Documentary Feature Audience Award, King Cohen hails from Rondo Award-winning writer/director Steve Mitchell, whose film and television credits include co-writing the beloved cult horror/comedy Chopping Mall. King Cohen is a La-La Land Entertainment production, in association with Big And Tall Pictures and Off The Cliff Productions. It is directed and produced by Steve Mitchell and produced by Matt Verboys and Dan McKeon.

King Cohen begins its theatrical run July 27 in markets including Los Angeles and New York.
Special event screenings of the film will also be held throughout July and August in cities including Asheville, VA and Yonkers,NY.

Synopsis: Buckle up for KING COHEN, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen. Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto and many more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide.

"King Cohen": "Q" Clip

 

B Movie Maina is Present in the Upcoming Larry Cohen Documentary "King Cohen"

Dark Star Entertainment recently released the official poster and trailer for their upcoming documentary "King Cohen". The film focuses on writer/director Larry Cohen and the films that he has been involved in. The documentary also features interviews from Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson and Larry Cohen himself.

"King Cohen" hits theaters in limited release and on July 27th.

Press Release:

The highly anticipated King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen, will receive a full theatrical run across the U.S - including Los Angeles and New York - beginning July 27 courtesy Dark Star Pictures.

Cohen, best known for resourceful low-budget horror and thriller films that combine social commentary with prerequisite scares and welcome humor, is responsible for celluloid classics including Black Caesar, It’s Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, and The Stuff. He was also a major player in the Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, as well as a prominent Hollywood screenwriter (Phone Booth).

The acclaimed film features interviews with such industry luminaries as Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson as well as Cohen himself. Cohen’s remarkable one-of-a-kind career, from 60’s TV series creator (Branded, The Invaders), to 70’s and 80’s independent film icon and beyond, is chronicled with freewheeling and insightful verve.

Winner of the 2017 Fantasia Fest Best Documentary Feature Audience Award, King Cohen hails from Rondo Award-winning writer/director Steve Mitchell, whose film and television credits include co-writing the beloved cult horror/comedy Chopping Mall. King Cohen is a La-La Land Entertainment production, in association with Big And Tall Pictures and Off The Cliff Productions. It is directed and produced by Steve Mitchell and produced by Matt Verboys and Dan McKeon.

King Cohen begins its theatrical run July 27 in markets including Los Angeles and New York.
Special event screenings of the film will also be held throughout July and August in cities including Asheville, VA and Yonkers,NY.

Synopsis: Buckle up for KING COHEN, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen. Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto and many more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide.

"King Cohen": Official Trailer

"Burying the Ex" Review - Written by Tim Hellman

'BURYING THE EX': Three Stars (Out of Five)

Indie horror-comedy flick, about a guy who's tormented by his dead ex-girlfriend; she was a bitch when she was alive and now she's even bitchier, as a zombie girlfriend from Hell (who just won't leave)! The film was directed by Joe Dante (the acclaimed cult filmmaker responsible for such sci-fi and horror-comedy classics as 'GREMLINS', 'THE HOWLING', 'EXPLORERS', 'INNERSPACE' and 'THE 'BURBS'). It was written by first-time feature film writer Alan Trezza (and based on the 2008 short, of the same name, that he wrote and directed). The film stars Anton Yelchin, Ashley Greene, Alexandra Daddario and Oliver Cooper. It had so much potential; but Dante has definitely lost his touch, in recent years.

Yelchin plays Max and Greene plays his domineering girlfriend, Evelyn. Max really wants to break up with Evelyn, but has been lacking the courage to do so. When Evelyn is hit by a car, and killed, it seems like Max's problems are solved. They get even worse though, when Evelyn comes back to life and is even more controlling.

The film is funny, the acting is decent and the soundtrack is awesome. It's kind of a fun movie, but not that fun. I just expect a lot more from Dante; who like I said, has made a lot of classic horror-comedy films ('GREMLINS' and 'THE BURBS' are two of my all-time favorites). This movie has a great premise, and it had a lot of potential, which makes it all the more disappointing. I really wanted to like it, but I'm sad to say it's only mildly amusing.