On Tuesday a new trailer for the much anticipated Tron Legacy was unleashed on the internet. Massive hints to the films plot and characters are reveled but what’s that in the background? maybe a hint of the Daft Punk score? The stunning neon visuals and jaw dropping special effects are really dusting off this cult classic and bringing it to the 21th century. If you can’t get enough you can also watch the whole thing in glorious high definition over at program-glitch-esc. Could this be a sequal with intergrity?

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BEHOLD! The 27-second trailer for ODDSAC, a visual album by Danny Perez and Animal Collective. “After four years of furious editing, a polarizing screening at Sundance and loads of body glitter. The film, a collaboration between the celebrated avant-indie band and Philadelphia film director Danny Perez, has been shrouded in mystery since its announcement last year. Little footage has leaked, save a 27-second teaser, and initial reviews at Sundance were full of wonder and befuddlement, comparing the 53-minute piece to Stan Brakhage’s epileptic edit work and Matthew Barney’s haunting imagery, marveling over its haunting jumble of sad vampires, whirling fireballs, flaming heads and glittered faces.” Rolling Stone Magazine. For Screening dates and news Click! Here. To read the “Behind the sceens inyerview” By Rolling Stone Magazine Click! Here.

Blackpool: Las Vegas Of The North is a 34 minute film by Cinematographer Leo Leigh and London-based journalist and editor of the British edition of Vice Magazine Andy Capper. Centered around the Northern English decaying fantasy island Blackpool: Las Vegas Of The North first aired on Vice Magazine’s Internet TV Channel VBS in January 2009.

Not one for the faint hearted, The Cove is a documentary that must be seen to be believed as director Louie Psihoyos uncovers the truth surrounding a subject that has somehow been kept under wraps. Ex-dolphin trainer turned activist Ric O’Barry is our guide into the world of dolphin mutilation. In the sixties, O’Barry worked on the iconic television show Flipper training the dolphins to perform the various stunts needed for the program. Developing a strong bond with the animals and coming to appreciate their intelligence, it was here where he discovered that a dolphins smiling face is natures biggest con. After the death of one of his beloved animals, O’Barry vowed never again to allow them to be kept in captivity.

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Not knowing a great deal about Black Metal, actually referring to it as ‘Swedish Death Metal’ for most of my life, which is neither geographically nor nominally correct, I did what any internet savvy lady would do… I googled the crap out of it. What ensued was a Wikipedia journey which led me from Varg Vikernes to Michael Moynihan, to Charles Manson, my morbid fascination dragging me onwards.

I think this trail of links goes someway to explaining the common public perception of the movement, and thus the purpose of this movie. It is a cultural phenomenon from the 90’s shrouded in darkness, arson and murder, for someone who was not in to Black Metal in the mid -90’s (I was te) this film was created to provide an intimate look at the people behind this enigmatic scene. Striving to reverse the reductive effects that the actions of a few (Varg Vikernes being the most notorious of these) had on people’s understanding of Black Metal. The directors moved to Norway and lived amongst the key players of this scene for several years, giving them a unique insight in to Black Metal, allowing them to paint a larger picture using the stories of a few. Directors Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell have tired to provide a more three dimensional picture of the Black Metal scene, its roots, principles and beliefs and its impact on the heavy Metal scene today.

After an extensive tour around the states the film returns to London on 27 March 2010 at the Rio Cinema (107 Kingsland Road, E8). The showing starts at 11.15pm. As with most things now, there is a facebook page for the event and tickets are being sold in advance at the Rio .

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With (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb perfectly captures the intricacies of relationships and love, but make no mistake this is no love story. By going down this anti-rom-com route, there’s a good chance some viewers may be put off, perhaps due to being spoon fed a few too many mainstream ‘happily ever afters’ . That being said, fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or Annie Hall will find a lot of enjoyment in this bittersweet indie film.

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Right, I don’t usually do this, but I feel I should take some time out from my busy schedule . . . well my schedule, and write an open letter to Bill Murray. First of all I want to make it clear that I write this as a film lover and a fan who’s been pushed too far. I love movies, and where most people cringe at the sight of a second instalment, I find it hard to hide my enthusiasm. Why would we not want to see the return of some beloved characters? Isn’t that what all fans want?

That’s why when I heard the latest confirmed rumour surrounding Ghostbusters 3, I was left feeling sort of jaded. We knew Murray would be involved with the three-quel, but it wasn’t exactly clear to what extent. After Sigourney Weaver let slip that Venkman may appear as a ghost, most fans, myself included, sort of laughed it off – a simple joke to humour the hundreds of journalists who always ask her about her involvement in the franchise. Nothing more, nothing less, right?

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Many of you may already be familiar with the bittersweet documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston, but if you’re yet to experience it, now is as good a time as any. Released in 2006 and filmed by indie documentary filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig, it’s the story of haunted genius. Growing up, the California born Daniel Johnston was full of artistic talent but plagued by a series of mental health problems.

From the brief highs of his professional career to the profound lows of his personal life, we see Johnston as a tortured soul. Musician and artist, in his prime he was revered by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam and yet oblivious. Fuelled by an unrequited love, when he released his creative energy he in turn cleansed his demons and the young man full of promise could be glimpsed once more. However the calm was not always long lasting. By combining home movie footage (of which there was plenty) with candid interviews of friends and family, Feuerzeig chronicles Johnston’s unusual life. The result is a tale of a man at war with himself and his own mind, touching, heartbreaking and at times funny, it’s guaranteed to stay with you. Thankfully, since the documentaries release in 2006, Daniel’s mental health has improved and he continues to play music and tour. In fact he’ll be in the UK later this year.

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Ryan Bingham lives in the air. Travelling from company to company, hired to let employees of other companies know they’re fired, he has no home or time for commitments. Ryan is married to his job and in case you were wondering, Ryan Bingham loves his life. Jason Reitman’s follow up to 2007’s Juno sees the director aim slightly higher than teenage indie comedy. With Up In The Air he proves he can handle adults just as well as sassy knocked up teens whilst keeping his alternative rom-com charm.

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Vincent Moon’s blog Fiume Nights documents his experiences in Nomadic film making and the blog itself is used as a tool with two main objectives: defining new limits of the young art form commonly known as ‘cinema’, and sharing ideas through links crossed his life at some point that he found interesting and inspiring.

The blog featuring work by Moon, is not only dedicated to music, but also deals with the confrontations and dialogues between new technologies and social interactions.

Links: fiumenights.com / vincentmoon.com