Under The Gun Review is continuing to roll out new features with the debut of Micro Movies, Presented by the members of UTGFilm, this recurring column dedicated to the world of short films. If you have a film to contribute or know of one we should feature, click here to shoot us an email! Film: Familiar Starring: Robert Nolan, Astrida […]
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MICRO MOVIES: Familiar
February 13th, 2012 
Justin Proper 
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Tags: 2011, familiar 2011 movie, familiar review, horror, micro movies, short film 
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MOVIE REVIEW: Two Friendly Ghosts
January 14th, 2012 Justin Proper Film: Two Friendly Ghosts Staring: Cole Carson, Howard S. Miller Directed By: Parker Ellerman A short film is a delicate thing. Telling a story in a few minutes as opposed to a few hours takes a very light touch. Very few short films come off as much more than a college project, but Parker Ellerman’s Two […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Robin Thicke – Love After War
November 22nd, 2011 James Shotwell Ladies, get ready, this post is entirely directed at you. Crooning heartthrob Robin Thicke has release a music video/short film for his latest single, “Love After War.” The clip features actress Paula Patton and Thicke exploring the sexual side of their relationship. You can view the clip for yourself, after the jump. When asked about […]
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SHORT FILM: Birds Of Anger (Based On The Game “Angry Birds”)
October 26th, 2011 James Shotwell The last of G4’s Epictober film fest has been unleashed onto the net and just like the previous two entries, UTG has all the goods you need. Directed by Dance Of The Dead‘s Gregg Bishop, Birds Of Anger gives the beloved portable game Angry Birds a very Hitchcock-ian makeover. It follows a man (last name […]
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SHORT FILM: Kart Driver (Based On The Game “Mario Kart”)
October 25th, 2011 James Shotwell The second entry in G4’s Epictober short film series has arrived and can be viewed right here on UTG! Kart Drive, based on the timeless game Mario Kart, tells a a blood good tale of madness behind the wheel. It was directed by Drew Daywalt, whom some of you may know from his work on […]
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SHORT FILM: The Hunt (Based On The Game “Duck Hunt”)
October 24th, 2011 James Shotwell G4 may not be the most popular TV channel, but they definitely know how to cater to gamers and aging nerds that refuse to let go of the past. This year, they’re releasing three short films based on classic video games and starting today you can watch the first of those flicks right here on […]
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SHORT FILM: Zombie In A Penguin Suit
October 18th, 2011 James Shotwell Halloween is only a couple week away and as such, we think it’s about time we start amping up our horror coverage. If you enjoy these short film posts, let us know and we’ll try to bring you more in the coming weeks. Recently, a group of Boston filmmakers quietly released a brand new short […]
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Monday Morning(?) Mind-Melter: Downloading And You 1950’s PSA
October 17th, 2011 Jacob Tender Yea, yea I know. It isn’t exactly morning any more (on the east coast), but a poor start is standard for a Monday right? Right. So, despite the hour, I have a mind melter that’ll screw you up just right. It’s got a little horror and a little message. The theme, don’t pirate. Please enjoy […]
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UTG MOVIE PREMIERE: Fallout
September 17th, 2011 James Shotwell Under The Gun Review has partnered with Director Derek Dubois to host the world premiere of his incredible new short film, Fallout. Shot between March and June 2011, Fallout is a suspenseful story of two brothers struggling for their lives while isolated in an underground shelter. A looming threat appears outside their walls as their […]
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June 27th, 2011 James Shotwell Arcade Fire’s short film (with Spike Jonze), Scenes From The Suburbs, has been made available online for streaming. The film has been screened at SXSW, as well as many other festivals and is definitely worth 28 minutes of your time. Click here, kick back, and enjoy.
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April 5th, 2011 James Shotwell As many of you know, today marks the 17th anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s suicide. To celebrate his life, 30 Seconds To Mars’ Jared Leto released the following clip of him performing AS Kurt Cobain. As you’ll read below, Leto apparently shot a short film as Cobain in an attempt to explore the possibilities […]
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March 21st, 2011 Tori Thomas Panic! At The Disco explains the meaning behind their short film, “The Overture.” Brendon Urie says the video is about “having the passion but also the perseverance.” Check out the whole explanation below: MTV Shows
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