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Horror Squad Reviews CONDEMNED

Oren Shai — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:26:38 +0000

A great new review of Condemned, by Alison Nastasi, was published yesterday at Horror Squad.

Read the excerpt below, and head over to the full review.

Shai has a keen eye and although Condemned relies heavily on its dialogue, there are some fantastic visuals that help us enter the prisoners’ world. Light, shadows, and framing are all spot on and compliment some decent acting chops. Actress Margaret Anne Florence (#1031) delivers a subtly sexy performance that is a cross between a Tennessee Williams play and 50′s melodrama . . . I look forward to seeing what this talented filmmaker has in store for us next.

HEAVY SOUL on It’s Just Movies

Oren Shai — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:12:20 +0000

It’s Just Movies recently featured and reviewed my 2005 short film, Heavy Soul:

“Heavy Soul” is highly recommended for those who enjoy taking a cinematic walk on the wild side every now and again. A word of warning, though: You will likely find yourself deliriously tempted to make repeat journeys down this film’s twisted, spiralling rabbit hole. Just remember to proceed with caution, as this kicky head-trip boasts more unexpected turns than an ominous labyrinth of doom.

Check out the rest and watch the film at It’s Just Movies.

CONDEMNED Screening in NYC

Oren Shai — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:37:49 +0000

Condemned will be having its first NYC screening on Friday the 13th, at the SVA Theater, as part of the SVA Film Society screening series. It will precede a feature horror film of their choice.

Admission is free!

Come join us if you’re around town:

CONDEMNED + TBA Feature
August 13th (Friday)
7:00PM.

The SVA Theater
333 West 23 Street (btw. 8th and 9th Ave.), New York, NY

More info on our Facebook event page.

Also mentioned on Aprella.com and Pulpmovies.

How Errol Flynn Won the War

Oren Shai — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:14:13 +0000

My review of TCM’s new Errol Flynn Adventures DVD set is now up at Films In Review. The set includes Desperate Journey, Edge of Darkness, Northern Pursuit, Uncertain Glory, and Objective, Burma!.

Click to read at FIR…

CONDEMNED at AOF

Oren Shai — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:47:20 +0000

Condemned will be screening this coming Wednesday, July 28th, 2pm, at the AOF Film Festival in Pasadena, CA.

Buy tickets online, or show up for the screening at the Regency Academy Theater, 1003 E. Colorado Blvd Pasdena CA.

AOF nominated Condemned‘s Ashlie Atkinson (The Night Guard) for Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film.

A New Video Teaser for CONDEMNED

Oren Shai — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:26:53 +0000

Check out this new video teaser for Condemned.

Soon at a film festival near you!

Shock Cinema Magazine says: “The film is impeccably shot, with a gripping performance by Florence as our paranoid prisoner.”

“Shai is a wonderful director capable of making every situation seem like a time capsule of the fifties and this film is no exception.” – Cinema-Crazed

“The atmosphere the film builds is superb. Writer/director Oren Shai has a very strong visual sense which he puts to striking use here to create a look that is dark and grimy . . . the cast are uniformly excellent . . . Condemned is an excellent film.” – Pulpmovies.com

For more reviews, image galleries, and information, click here.

DVD Screeners are available for press consideration.
E-mail me at: oren @ rockingoren.com (no spaces).

San Francisco Gets CONDEMNED

Oren Shai — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:59:18 +0000

Attention San Francisco: Condemned will be screening at the Roxie Theater this coming Saturday (July 3rd) as part of the Frozen Film Festival (featured in Moviemaker Magazine’s list of 25 Coolest Festivals: 2009).

It will be featured in the Crime and Western Shorts program.

Get your advanced tickets at Ticketweb!

CONDEMNED Horizon

Oren Shai — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:03:39 +0000

Ryan Gould, Condemned’s Director of Photography, forwarded me these beautiful panoramic stills he took on set, using the Horizon camera.

Click on the images below for large versions.

Visit Ryan’s Website.

And check out his comedy shorts at Daily Fiber.

HEAVY SOUL at No Fat Clips.

Oren Shai — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:09:55 +0000

The Shock Packed Story of Today’s Young Addicts…

My 2005 short film, Heavy Soul, is featured at the video blog, No Fat Clips, for your downloading or streaming pleasure.

CONDEMNED Reviewed by Shock Cinema Magazine!

Oren Shai — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:57:42 +0000

The new issue of Shock Cinema Magazine – the great cult film publication – features a review of Condemned. Flip to page 44, above the second part of the Jim Kelly interview.

Being featured in Shock Cinema is truly exciting. Click on the image below for a larger view.

Look for the new issue (#38) in stores, or order it online.

Heavy Soul has been reviewed by Shock Cinema in 2006.