I guess this is as good a place to make another announcement as any: While my last day at CHUD is Friday, I will be back at the end of September, covering Fantastic Fest in all its glory for the site. Yes, you’ll have a chance to read my reviews and thoughts about the best film festival in the world, right here at my original home.
While I’m there I’ll be watching as four brave souls attempt the ultimate Rolling Roadshow. The Alamo’s Rolling Roadshow brings movies to locations where they were filmed or where they’re set; for one of Fantastic Fest’s gala screenings – Buried, a midnight hit at Sundance – they’ll be bringing four lucky viewers into the movie… by showing it to them while they’re buried alive.
“The Rolling Roadshow is all about finding that unique film viewing experience with the perfect combination of movie and setting. It’s traditionally been a communal experience of seeing a film outdoors with hundreds of people. But for this event, we’re putting an even cooler twist on the concept, because some movies are perfect for seeing while buried,” said Fantastic Fest co-founder Tim League.
Do you have what it takes to watch Buried while buried? The claustrophobic need not apply. If you do want to apply, RSVP here at the Facebook event page. Four RSVPers will be chosen at random, and they’ll get to attend the gala afterparty… should they survive their ordeal.
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Doesn't every show on USA have an episode where a stunt like this goes bad?
And best of luck, Devin- you'll be missed. Hopefully, your new projects will allow you to continue sharing your writing and insights.
What happened to "I'm the only person I know who can write about whatever they want and get paid for it…why would I ever want to give that up?" Wasn't that you just a couple months ago, where did that Devin go?This is depressing, I guess no one is truly above selling out. What is it with this place about not being able to keep good writers, now we have none. Sorry man, I don't mean to be an ass, I just grew up reading you here and this really makes me sad. Well, wherever you are going, please do your best to rescue Beaks from AICN. He deserves so much better than that place. If ever win the lottery, I'm starting my own site and I'll hire you, Beaks, Russ, Micah, and SJR to run it. Promise!
Guess I will have to find a new movie site.
The site has some good writers, but none of the good ones contribute with any regularity.
You've set the bar very high Devin. I've been turning to CHUD nearly every day for several years now. I appreciate your point of view, your high moral and artistic standards. I've looked at movies differently, watched movies I might of otherwise overlooked and taken to heart your reflections on the moral implications of things like movie piracy very much to heart. Your willingness to put yourself out there honestly, intelligently and with a perspective very few of your peers share are all reasons why CHUD's been the standard bearer in my opinion. Best of luck in all your endeavors.
Will you be writing for Ain't It Cool?
You've been an inspiration to us all, DF. A true unsung American hero, going where few others have dared to tread. Vaya con dios!
#2 I really don't see how Devin is "selling out". I don't know what he's doing next, but unless he's signing up to be a death squad soldier in some oppressed country or working as Brett Ratner's personal assistant, I don't think he's selling out. Things change, and he's just moving on to the next step of his life, whatever that is. That's life.
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