johnpweber Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Too damn tempting, first 5 minutes of Dark Country: http://www.joblo.com/dvdclinic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNLx Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 So, I go to Walmart to pick up Dark Country. They're just stocking the shelves, so I ask the lady if they're getting the movie in. She tells me the only new releases are Snow White. I assure her I'm not looking for Snow White, and tell her that its straight-to-dvd. Using the term was mistake, since this was the same lady who mocked me once for requesting a Widescreen copy of Batman Begins. At least 4 times she asks what movie I'm looking for (I don't think DARK or COUNTRY are hard to remember) and then checks the one box that is conveniently open and closest to her. Its not in there and she concludes that it can't possibly be in any of the other boxes (god knows skimming 2 other boxes would result in a painstaking minute). Has anyone gotten the impression that my Walmart isn't big on customer support? Although it was humorous that right after I was shunned, it took two employees to help an elderly lady find a lightbulb. I sure hope they didn't have to change it for her. Bummer, I really wanted to watch it tonight, but I'll try again tomorrow. Who knows, maybe they didn't get it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNLx Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 So, I go to Walmart to pick up Dark Country. They're just stocking the shelves, so I ask the lady if they're getting the movie in. She tells me the only new releases are Snow White. I assure her I'm not looking for Snow White, and tell her that its straight-to-dvd. Using the term was mistake, since this was the same lady who mocked me once for requesting a Widescreen copy of Batman Begins. At least 4 times she asks what movie I'm looking for (I don't think DARK or COUNTRY are hard to remember) and then checks the one box that is conveniently open and closest to her. Its not in there and she concludes that it can't possibly be in any of the other boxes (god knows skimming 2 other boxes would result in a painstaking minute). Has anyone gotten the impression that my Walmart isn't big on customer support? Although it was humorous that right after I was shunned, it took two employees to help an elderly lady find a lightbulb. I sure hope they didn't have to change it for her. Bummer, I really wanted to watch it tonight, but I'll try again tomorrow. Who knows, maybe they didn't get it in. UPDATE: So I head back there this morning, and wouldn't you know it, completely instock. Gee, must have been in one of those other TWO boxes. Won't be until later tonight I'll be able to give this thing a watch. Gotta get rid of that cover here soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdedu Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Sorry to hear your troubles, xNLx. On the visibility front, I jumped for joy when I pulled up to a local drugstore on Sunday morning & saw DC in the RedBox machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNLx Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Sorry to hear your troubles, xNLx. On the visibility front, I jumped for joy when I pulled up to a local drugstore on Sunday morning & saw DC in the RedBox machine! I've been meaning to try RedBox for awhile now. Isn't it like they charge you $25 if its just not returned? I did get a chance to look at the trailers on the DC dvd. I chuckled at the one with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Val Kilmer. Kilmer has a weird hair-do in the flick, but of course looks like he's straight out of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on the cover! Black Dynamite is on there too, which looks beyond amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Check out this review from a reviewer who was at the Long Beach Comic Con and saw Dark Country in 3-D: "Thomas Jane’s directorial debut is definitely a must for fans of film noir..." http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2009/10/...es-DARK-COUNTRY Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Interview with Tom about Dark Country at About.com: ""And I also love film noir and I love the sort of darker psychological aspects of the horror story..." http://movies.about.com/od/janethomas/a/dark-country.htm Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpweber Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Just bought Dark Country, YEAHHHHHH! Now I have to go back to work and finish my shift before I can watch it <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumfan Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Awww, day-um!! The suspense is killin' me!! I probably won't be able to pick it up before this wekend! Damn this working late every night! I'm dyin' to get my hands on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Tom is interviewed by Bloody Disgusting site about Dark Country - and Bad Planet: "...I wanted to tell the story, with a unique visual structure."" http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17599 and Arrow In The Head's DVD picks include Dark Country DVD: http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=18667 Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwiat_skye Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I got Dark Country in the mail from netflix today, and just had to share what they chose to put on the little envelope the DVD comes in: "Hung" star Thomas Jane directs and stars in this thriller that follows the hellish adventures of a newlywed couple who rescue a wounded stranger on the side of the road on their way back from their Las Vegas nuptials. When the almost-dead man goes berserk on them, the couple's nightmare is just beginning. Ron Perlman (Hell Boy) and Lauren German also star in this chiller penned by Guerillas in the Mist writer Tab Murphy. I'll have to go check out that Guerillas in the Mist movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Guerillas in the Mist is an excellent movie! OK, just remember that after you've picked up Dark Country on DVD and watched it, you can go here to this new thread to discuss it > Dark Country on DVD Spoilers will abound so make sure you've seen it before sampling - TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Jane weighs in on Dark Country at MTV's movie blog - Thomas Jane Channels Pulp Horror For Directorial Debut 'Dark Country' Article by Rick Marshall. - TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Apologies for the triple posting, just wanted to share this Fango article with ya's - Tim Bradstreet: Exploring the Dark Country It's a pretty accurate recounting of our conversation though truncated. The article is missing my praise for Geoff Boyle and Ray Zone. Hope you dig. - TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I didn't see this until now, but apparently at JoBlo.com declared it "Thomas Jane Day" this past Sept 23rd. Silly rabbits, don't they know that every day is Thomas Jane Day?! The article there is in reference to the new official Dark Country site. http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php/www.m...ex.php?id=18479 Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 There's also a new short Q&A with Tom at Shocktillyoudrop here: "And we came up with a visual style that I'm very proud of. It's very much my own." http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/inter...ws.php?id=12185 Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Whew, Tom's been doing a ton o' interviews and whatnot for the release of Dark Country! Here's another one that I'm pretty sure hasn't been posted yet...I hope... "I wanted to create a movie that had a distinctive look and feel and tone to it that would turn on people that were just sick of watching the blockbuster and the formulaic sort of nonsense that we're subjected over and over and over again." http://thecelebritycafe.com/interviews/thomas_jane_2009.html Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNLx Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 All the Dark Country talk aside for a minute... Tim, seriously, when the Hell are you getting behind the camera to direct something? You got the passion and a nice helping of knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Here's another interview goodie with Tom for Dark Country - check out this headline for it - too funny! The NY Post really tries to grab the reader...and it's not even a direct quote! "Thomas Jane: I'm jealous of the people who can watch my movie stoned" http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/thom...6bUGKICWCXaFpLK Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffboyle Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 All the Dark Country talk aside for a minute... Tim, seriously, when the Hell are you getting behind the camera to direct something? You got the passion and a nice helping of knowledge. Now that would be cool :-) Book me now! Geoff www.gboyle.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FADoss Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 All the Dark Country talk aside for a minute... Tim, seriously, when the Hell are you getting behind the camera to direct something? You got the passion and a nice helping of knowledge. AMEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 You guys are TOO generous! But I DO appreciate that sentiment xo - tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysgaze Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Neato review of Dark Country here; possible minor plot spoilers: "...Jane is impressively adept at conjuring an imaginary yet gritty world..." http://newsblaze.com/story/20091011113416m...b/topstory.html and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Is the film heading to region 2 dvd in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 We have no info as of yet on plans for Region 2. I just sent off a message to Tom pursuant to getting some Region 2 info out of Sony. Stay tuned. - tb PS - In the meantime, I do believe that Dark Country is available for purchase through Itunes, according to Mr. Geoffrey Boyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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