The Short Cut is a new column on Under The Gun that showcases the careers of short film directors. Shorts are often overlooked when it comes to the entire spectrum of film, and by including interviews with the directors themselves and information about their creative efforts, this column will highlight the work of some of […]
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THE SHORT CUT: An Interview with ‘TUB’ Director Bobby Miller
October 2nd, 2012 
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MOVIE REVIEW: Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie
January 28th, 2012 James Shotwell Film: Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie Starring: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim Directed by: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim It may only be January, but the bar absurdity on the big screen has already been set insanely high. Premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and becoming available via Video On Demand shortly thereafter, Tim and […]
Drake’s Goal? To Portray Obama Of Course!
January 26th, 2012 James Shotwell Aubrey “Drizzy Drake” Graham has accomplished a lot in life, but his current victories will likely mean nothing if his actual goal is met. While being interview at Sundance this weekend, Drake revealed a real desire in life to portray president Barrack Obama on the big screen. As Drake reportedly told VH1: “I hope somebody […]
HOLY SH!T: Chris Rock Inspired By The Throne, Attempting To Tour With Dave Chappelle
January 25th, 2012 James Shotwell This may be the biggest news to hit the comedy world all month: Chris Rock is attempting to convince Dave Chappelle to join him for a Watch The Throne-like comedy tour later this year. Originally reported by Vulture, Rock revealed his desires to tour with the often elusive comic while at Sundance over the weekend. […]
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2 Live Crew Reunite, Plan Tour
January 23rd, 2012 James Shotwell 2012 has already had its fair share of reunions and breakups, but none will be quite as nasty as this. Rapper/producer/label boss/ Luther Campbell was promoting a short film at Sundance this weekend when he revealed controversial hip hop collective 2 Live Crew are to reunite in 2012 to tour (and possibly more). When asked […]
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June 23rd, 2011 James Shotwell Can you believe it has been ten years since Wet Hot American Summer was released? The camp-y comedy from director and comedy mastermind David Wain premiered at Sundance 2001 and later opened domestically to almost no audience (grossing only $300,000 theatrically). However, thanks to DVD sales, film geeks throwing theme parties, and torrents helped by […]
DVD Review: Louis C.K. – Hilarious
January 14th, 2011 James Shotwell Since gaining recognition for its stellar premiere as the first standup comedy film to premiere at Sundance, Louis C.K.’s Hilarious has been on the most anticipated comedy events of the decade. Now, almost a year later, it’s finally being released on DVD. Find out if the wait was worth it, after the jump!
Animal Collective’s movie to premiere at Sundance, has name
December 3rd, 2009 Chris Courtesy: Pitchfork The years-in-the-making Animal Collective movie, directed by frequent collaborator Danny Perez, will finally debut at next year’s Sundance Film Festival, which runs from January 21-31 in Utah. It’s called ODDSAC. Talking about the name of the film to us earlier this year, AC’s Avey Tare said, “There’s a few titles we’re all psyched […]
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