THE IRON HORSE (Masters of Cinema)

 To be released in the UK on DVD on 26 September 2011

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SYNOPSIS:

The 1924 blockbuster that launched John Ford into Hollywood's emerging A-list of directors, The Iron Horse is an epic mythification of the American railroad's birth: a rambunctious blend of historical drama and Western actioner, revenge story and saloon comedy, noble biopic and all-bets-off tall tale.

Neighbour to the pre-presidential Abe Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, young Davy Brandon accompanies his father westward to realise the elder's dream of a rail line bridging the ends of the continent. Years after Brandon Sr.'s murder and scalping by a two-fingered Cheyenne half-breed, the adult David (played by George O'Brien, three years before his lead role in Sunrise, here in the first of ten films he made with Ford) joins in the effort now underway to lay track and accommodate "the iron horse". Once more stir the blood and butterflies of Davy's past as Ford guides his characters' fates towards final convergence, like the merging of the tracks from east and west.

With its expressive compositional prowess, incredible stunt work, and generous humour, The Iron Horse anticipates the bounteous universe that Ford would go on to calibrate perfectly in his greatest works. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present The Iron Horse in its US, full-length version for the first time on DVD in the UK.

The first smash hit in the career of one of Hollywood's greatest and most enduringly popular directors: John Ford (The Searchers, Stagecoach, The Quiet Man, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Fort Apache, etc.), The Iron Horse was one of the great blockbusters of Hollywood's silent era, with over 6000 extras at work on the film, it is the grandfather of all Westerns.  The Iron Horse is released in a 2-disc DVD set on 26 September 2011.

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SPECIAL TWO-DISC DVD EDITION FEATURING:

• Original, US, 150-minute version of the film, accompanied by a 2007 score by Christopher Caliendo 

• Shorter, UK, 133-minute version of the film (which includes alternate takes), accompanied by an adaptation of the Caliendo score  

• Audio commentary for the UK version of the film by scholar Robert Birchard  

• New and exclusive 30-minute video essay by Tag Gallagher, author of John Ford: The Man and His Films   

• A lengthy illustrated booklet containing vintage press and publicity material, and more!

   

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DETAILS:

Label: Eureka Entertainment Ltd

Catalogue No: EKA40339 (RETAIL ONLY)

Barcode: 5060000403398

RRP: £20.42

Release Date: 26 September 2011

Certificate: PG

Run Time: 150 + 133 min approx.

Format:  1.37:1 OAR/ B&W

Genre: Silent/ Western

Director: John FORD

Year: 1924

Country:  USA

Language: Silent (English)

Viscera Film Festival, Las Vegas

Scream Queen Shannon Lark, the first ever spooksmodel for Fangoria, says audiences that attend her Viscera Film Festival can expect "surreal, hilarious, twisted, depressing, and dark" films.

"It's a mix of horror films that go across the board," Lark said. "Expect to get a glimpse at where the genre is going in the future."
 
Now in its fifth year as the only non-profit event devoted to women filmmakers in the horror genre, the Viscera Film Festival makes its first stop in Las Vegas for two nights of screenings July 29-30 at theatre7 (1406 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104 in the downtown Arts District). Other tour stops this year have included San Francisco, Athens, Ga., Seattle, Houston, Dallas and Rome. 
 
The Vegas leg of the Viscera world tour will feature more than 30 short horror films over two days. Ginnetta Corelli, Gigi Romero, Nikki Wall, Briony Kidd, Emily Carmichael, Mae Catt, and Staci Laye Wilson are among the filmmakers that have shorts screening.

Viscera was started in 2007 after Lark gathered up several friends and made a short horror film in San Francisco. She says she had an epiphany regarding the potential of getting women in a positive environment where they can support each other, and how that could affect the film industry. Thus, Viscera was born.
 
Viscera's official 2011 world tour kick off was July 17 in Los Angeles with a red carpet event. The sold-out screening was hosted by Lark and director of programming Heidi Honeycutt at the Silent Movie Theatre. 
 
Lark said she is happy to have the event finally playing Las Vegas and hopes the stop at theatre7 will help the films get more exposure to genre fans and the festival circuit.  
 
"It's always thrilling to hear if any of the Viscera films are screening somewhere," Lark said. "It means that we are doing our job in honoring these filmmakers, which is what festivals should do." 
 
For more information on the Viscera Film Festival, visit http://www.viscerafilmfestival.com/ . 
 
Located near the "Downtown Las Vegas" sign, theatre7 is an artlover's and indie film fan's paradise. Owned, programmed and operated by filmmakers, theatre7 screens independent films, doubles as an art gallery and host live entertainment.  
 
For more information on theatre7, visit http://theatre7lv.com .

theatre7 Viscera Film Festival Lineup

Friday, July 29
7 p.m., $7
Adventure Girls by Dara Jade Moats and Jon Deitcher
Nursery Crimes by Laura Whyte
Mockingbird by Marichelle Daywalt
Bon Apetit by Kate Shenton
Candy by Sage Hall
The Ghost and Us by Emily Carmichael
The Many Doors of Albert Whale by Marichelle Daywalt
Together by Gigi Romero
Box by Nikki Wall
7/28/1989 by Mae Catt
Gasp by Thomai Hatsios
A Fever and a River by Rachael Deacon
Mary Jane Go Round by Ginnetta Corelli
The Bride by Ana Almeida
The Room at the Top of the Stairs by Briony Kidd

Saturday, July 30
7 p.m., $7
Barbee Butcher by Sophie Laques
I’m a Little Teapot by Sallie Smith
Blood Bunny by Molly Madfis
Salome’s Picnic by Victoria Waghorn
Aftershock by Lori Bowen
The Date by Natasia Schibinger and Jennifer Gigantino
Switch by Melanie Light
Consumed by Lis Fies
Snow Day, Bloody Snow Day by Jessica Baxter and Faye Hoerauf
I was a Tranny Werewolf by Lola Rock ‘n’ Rolla
The Key to Annabel Lee by Staci Laye Wilson
Don’t Lose Heart by Taliesyn Brown and Matt Mitchell
The Party’s Over by Gigi Romero
12/15/1996 by Mae Catt
Doll Parts by Karen Lam
Fantasy by Izabel Grondin
Lip Stick by Shannon Lark
Belated by Valentines Lover by Ruby La’Rocca


2011 Viscera Film Festival World Tour - Las Vegas
July 29-30
7 p.m.
$7 each night
theatre7
1406 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89014

The Force To Be Released Later this Year

Twentieth Century Fox presents John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza in one of the boldest action-romances of contemporary Indian Cinema

Prepare to be engulfed by ‘FORCE’ when the action, passion and drama come alive in cinemas across UK and worldwide in Autumn 2011. Released through Twentieth Century Fox, ‘FORCE’ features two of the hottest stars of Indian cinema, John Abraham (‘Dostana’, ‘New York’, the Oscar-nominated ‘Water’) and Genelia D’Souza (‘Life Partner’, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na’), in this most awaited action romance film of the year.  

A stylised thriller among the new wave of Indian films paying homage to the seminal Indian action genre, ‘FORCE’ combines state-of-the-art fight sequences and thrills with an original romantic narrative, delivering an abundance of on-screen energy and vigor that will have audiences gripped from the opening sequence to the end credits. 

Directed by the critically acclaimed, Filmfare and National Award winning Nishikant Kamat ‘FORCE’ is a contemporary action romance and a Hindi reinterpretation of the Tamil blockbuster, ‘Kaakha Kaakha’, which achieved widespread popularity among audiences and critics alike. ‘FORCE’ is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah who previously brought cinemagoers screen gems such as ‘Aakhen’, ‘Singh is Kinng’ and ‘Namastey London’.  

At the heart of the action-love story is a renegade cop, played by John Abraham, in relentless pursuit of a ruthless, underworld gangster. He believes that the only way to eradicate crime is to give criminals the bullet – not hand cuffs. The hype is already astir around the pin-up star’s infamous eight-pack physique to be unveiled in the film. Sharing screen space with John is one of the most vivacious and exuberant talents to join the ranks of Indian screen beauties, as Genelia D’Souza plays John’s love interest. The seat-grabbing suspense is perfectly balanced with passionate romance and a melodious soundtrack, masterfully composed by one of the leading Indian music composers, Harris Jayaraj.   

A combination of real visceral action and an intense love story, the film promises to leave an impact. Get ready for a high-octane cinematic experience when ‘FORCE’ releases in cinemas in the UK and worldwide in Autumn 2011 through Twentieth Century Fox.