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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Eli Roth admits he's constantly chasing the thrill of sharing wild movies with pals
Eli Roth is constantly chasing the thrill of sharing a wild movie with his friends. The 54-year-old has spent decades in the entertainment industry, but says he is now intent on shaking up Hollywood and the horror genre by trying to produce projects that recreate the same feeling of excitement over movies that first drew him to grim films as a child. He told Variety: '(I think about new movies), 'If someone had given me this tape in seventh grade and I watched it, would I be running around telling all my friends, 'We gotta watch this again right now'? 'You're coming over after school' and I'm gonna watch their reaction watching it?' 'On a very basic level, that is still how I gauge these movies: 'Is this something that I want to call Quentin (Tarantino) and go, 'Dude, dude, dude, you gotta see this'?' Eli's thrill-seeking instinct is the driving force behind The Horror Section, his new horror film company. Launched earlier this year, the venture invited fans to invest in its projects, attracting nearly 2,500 people during its March fundraising period, with pledges ranging from $100 to $1 million. While Eli's company has several initiatives in the works, including financing his next original film, Ice Cream Man, its first theatrical release is Jimmy and Stiggs, a gory alien horror film by Joe Begos. The movie opened on around 800 screens earlier this month. Joe, known in the indie horror community for films such as 2019's VFW and 2022's Christmas Bloody Christmas, has delivered a film Eli describes as a complete game-changer. Eli also says Jimmy and Stiggs reignited the childhood excitement he still seeks. He added: 'I was blown away. Rarely do I watch a movie that makes me say, 'How the f*** did they do that?' I loved it. 'It really reminded me of when I saw Dead Alive in the theaters, or that time when I was 15 and I saw Evil Dead 2 unrated. 'They just melt your brain. You can't believe someone made a movie that wet, that violent, that insane, that unhinged.' To ensure a cinema-first experience for fans, Eli partnered with Iconic Events to pitch the film directly to theatre owners at CinemaCon in April, meeting with chains including AMC, Cinemark, Marcus, IPic and Alamo. He said: 'What really shocked me was that I could sit down and talk to the theatre owners. They said, 'We'd love this. We would definitely do it if it says 'Eli Roth Presents. We'll put it in our multiplexes'.' Eli added custom greetings to the project, as well as non-English messaging and exclusive extras for audiences, blending his roles as distributor director and presenter. Beyond box office ambitions, Eli hopes to support young filmmakers, citing the impact of Quentin Tarantino presenting his 2006 film Hostel. He said: 'Quentin putting his name on Hostel was like the most popular kid in high school being like, 'Hey, want to ride in my car?'… I want to see more movies from these people, so as much as I want them to succeed, I want them in a position where they can go and make more.'
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salma Hayek celebrates 25 years of Dogma: Calls playing Serendipity a 'gift'
It may be hard to believe, but it has already been 25 years since Hollywood diva inked her memory as Serendipity in the adventure comedy, "Dogma" in our minds. Commemorating the milestone, Hayek shared a post on her Instagram with a video of the song "Candy Girl" from the movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She further dropped some snippets from the film, recalling her journey as Serendipity. Calling the role a gift, Hayek wrote on the photo-sharing app, "It's been 25 years since Dogma hit theatres - and what a wild, unforgettable ride it was. Playing Serendipity was a gift I'll always treasure: a character full of fire, wit, and chaos in the best way." Inside Salma Hayek's 58th Birthday: Gorgeous Photos, Yacht Fun, and Warm Wishes from Gal Gadot, Priyanka Chopra, and More Showing her gratitude for director and her co-stars, the stunner added, "Grateful to @thatkevinsmith for this one-of-a-kind film, and to my brilliant co-stars - , , Chris Rock, and the irreplaceable Alan Rickman." Talking about the film's re-release, she concluded, "From yesterday Dogma is back on the big screen for a limited time... and I still can't believe I was part of something so bold." Marking the 25th anniversary of the religious satire, "Dogma" once again reached the big screen on June 5. AMC Theatres and Iconic Events organized a national tour for the film in 25 cities for the limited release. Initially released in 1999, "Dogma" revolves around two fallen angels who discover a loophole in Catholic doctrine that allows them to return to Heaven. However, their plan faces challenges from some unlikely heroes, including a faith-struggling woman, the erased 13th Apostle, Jay, and Silent Bob, as their actions can prevent the apocalypse. Along with Hayek, the project also features Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, and Chris Rock in crucial roles, along with others.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Smith Resurrects ‘Dogma' With 25th Anniversary Screenings and Live Tour
Praise be. Kevin Smith's 'Dogma' is headed back into theaters this summer. Smith is partnering with Iconic Events for a nationwide screening of a 4K restoration of his long-unavailable religious satire on June 5, as part of its 25th anniversary. Dubbed ''Dogma: Resurrected, A 25th Anniversary Celebration,' the screening will serve as the culmination of a live tour that will see Smith stopping in various cities, screening the film and hosting live Q&As. The tour begins at The Grove in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday, April 20. (As the press release pointed out – yes, this is also 4/20.) Other stops on the tour include San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, Minneapolos, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, Boston, New York City and Philadelphia, before wrapping up at Smith's own movie theater – Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. 'Bless me, Father — for I have cinema! God bless Iconic Events for granting my fourth (and perhaps best) film a religious re-release! Praise the Lord and pass the popcorn for the second coming of 'Dogma!'' Smith said in a statement. ''Dogma' holds a special place in my heart and I'm thrilled that fans will once again get to see it the way it was meant to be experienced — on the big screen,' Mark Rupp, CFO/COO and co-founder of Iconic Events Releasing, said. If you've never seen 'Dogma,' which is fair considering it has been fairly hard to see in recent years, it follows a pair of murderous fallen angels (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon), who discover a way to get back into heaven — but in doing so they threaten all life on Earth. The movie has a ridiculously wonderful cast, which also includes Linda Fiorentino, Jason Lee, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock and, of course, Jason Mewes and Smith as Jay and Silent Bob. When the movie was first released, it was denounced as blasphemous by the Catholic League, with organized protests popping up wherever it played. Still, it was a sleeper hit, making $43.9 million on a budget of only $10 million and earning some solid reviews, including one from Roger Ebert, who gave it three-and-a-half stars out of four. For more information, visit tickets for a screening near you are available here. The post Kevin Smith Resurrects 'Dogma' With 25th Anniversary Screenings and Live Tour appeared first on TheWrap.
