I Don't Know What To Make Of 'The Devil's Carnival', But It Looks Just Crazy Enough To Get My Vote

I am personally a huge fan of Darren Lynn Bousman. I don't know what exactly it is that makes me love him, yet I am always eager to see what he is doing next. He turned the Saw franchise into a run away success after take it over in installments II-IV, and then he took a hard left turn a came out with Repo! The Genetic Opera... and that is usually where the debate starts. Some people (like myself) love the experimental style of Repo, while others are confused by the crazy plot/musical numbers and hate the film. Either way, Bousman shows he likes to take chances. He also re-made a classic Troma flick (Mother's Day) that has yet to be released despite garnering positive reviews & had a minor box office hit early this year with 11-11-11 (insane flick). He is right on the cusp of breaking through... and it looks like his next project is NOT going to help him do that! Click after the jump to hear more about 'The Devil's Carnival'...



The Devil's Carnival looks to be traveling down the same route as Repo, and it seems like musical numbers will play a large part in the film. I like the look of this teaser trailer, and it portrays this circus as a dark & dingy place that I can't wait to see. It reminds me of the environment that is portrayed in The Last Circus (another batshit insane flick), and I loved that film as well. Not to mention the cast that Bousman has put together for TDC... Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Bill Mosely, Sean Patrick Flannery, and Slipknot's own Shawn Crahan are surely impressive for such a cool art house movie, so I think this one will be great. Will it get Bousman the recognition he deserves? Probably not... but when your fans love what you do, I hope that is enough to keep Bousman going!!! Check out the trailer:



 
Now check out some character posters from the film:

I Got To Meet One Of My Film Idols Last Night.... Lloyd Kaufman!!!

ReRun = Awesome!!!

Last night, me and my boy wonder Jeff Bond wandered over to Downtown Brooklyn to the ReRun theater. If you haven't been to ReRun theater, you are missing out. Fellow film fanatic and curator of ReRun Aaron Hillis does a great job choosing some well balanced choices of films that he screens there. He mixes obscure indie releases with cult classics and film gems that make for an awesome overall experience. Plus there is gourmet food and liquor.... yup, ReRun rocks!

Anyway, last night ReRun hosted the 1st EVER public screening of the Troma classic 'Mother's Day' on Blu Ray. If you have never seen this kooky 80's horror flick, get to it immediately (its on Netflix Instant Streaming!!!). It is one of the best films to come out of the Troma stable... but that isn't saying much since Troma has built a reputation for being the #1 creator of "Schlock Cinema". I love all of their films, no matter how weird they are. My favorite horror film of all time is a Troma flick, the masterpiece that is 'Bloodsucking Freaks'. I heard the man behind the Troma empire,  Lloyd Kaufman, was going to be at ReRun last night. I have admired this man for over 20 years, so I had to go meet the man behind 'The Toxic Avenger' and 'Sgt. Kabukiman'. I was not disappointed.

Kaufman held court before the movie started, taking pictures and signing autographs in his own kooky way. You gotta love a legend of indie cinema who takes the time to line people up in the right order to make the pictures balanced and looking better. He also makes an hysterical face in every photo, which is awesome. He took the time to chat with anyone who wanted to talk, and if you purchased any of the Troma merchandise he would personalize it ..no prob. I brought my coveted 'Bloodsucking Freaks' DVD with me in the hope he would sign it. He did... with MY SHARPIE! Apparently Kaufman was Sharpie-less, and used my Sharpie to sign his autograph to mine....everyone else's merchandise. he kept thanking me for bailing him out and lending him the marker, and he assured me he would return it later. He lied... he kept it!!! No prob, because the guy was just so friendly and cool.

Kaufman signing my Bloodsucking Freaks DVD

Before the film started he stepped in to help out Aaron, who was fixing the projector, by chatting up the crowd in an impromptu Q&A. His self deprecating humor and constant insults of his own movies made the conversation humorous and I feel lucky to have been privy to it. He narrated a commercial for his book 'Make Your Own Damn Movie' starring the very sexy Goddess Shea (who was in attendance and HOT!!!) and the preview of 'Father's Day' (which we just covered on CCD a few days back) The screening of 'Mothers Day' was great, and we stayed after for a screening of the Spanish indie thriller 'Kidnapped' (which was intense and I highly recommend!!!). All-in-all a great night. I met one of my idols last night. I got my favorite horror DVD signed. I am a happy horror film geek today. Thank you Aaron for an awesome evening and Thanks Lloyd... your the best!

Left to Right: Kaufman, Goddess Shea, Mike D and Toxie in the front!!!

For All The Mom's Out There... Some GIF's From Your Favorite Video Game Characters

Here are a few awesome Video Game GIF's that go out to all the momma's out there... these are great and come to us from Amy Sly via Buzzfeed. Make sure you send your mom some video game love with one of these bad boys! (Just click the pics to see them in action)