Angel's Blade: The Ascension -

AKornsMar 14th, 2008 - 18:18:38

A few days before Halloween, I was invited by a friend to take in the premier/screening of a new film, “ANGEL’S BLADE.” I knew I was in trouble when I noticed that the lead character “Angel” (OLIVIA ANDRUNIK) appeared to be a poor rip-off of “Samara Morgan” (Daveigh Chase) from “The Ring.”

Heave into the mix, B-Horror movie regulars RAINE BROWN (“Barricade”, “Aunt Rose” & “Satan's Playground”)
and JOE ZASO (“Barricade,” “Demon Resurrection” & “Nikos”) I knew I was in for an evening of seat squirming and uncontrollable yawning. It’s not that Brown and Zaso are particularly bad actors; it’s just that their performances tend to be predictable and un-inspired.

Writer/Director ROBERT STOCK appears to have no real vision or understanding of filmmaking and/or the storytelling process, as we are pounded with scenes that really seem to make no sense or serve no purpose to the plot.

“ANGEL’S BLADE” is rife with amateurish CGI FX, gratuitous nudity and sub-standard acting (especially from unknowns WALLY VALENTI and ANTONIO SAILLANT).

However, two aspects serve as a refreshing oasis within this desert of banality. First, is the beautiful and artistic cinematography of the notable WILLIAM GOVE (“The Apostate” & “Over The River”) and second is the standout performance by newcomer TOM DETRIK (“Judy Goose” & “The Wish,”). His dry wit, timing and sexual presence made his portrayal of the clichéd “Backseat Lothario” turned entrails into a much-needed respite of enjoyment. Add the fact that he is not unpleasant to look at and I think we may have a star in the making.

If you should come across this “opus,” see it only for the last two “aspects” stated above. As for the rest of this film, bring a good book.

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Angela LedeeMar 21st, 2008 - 04:51:41

J. Robert Spencer Signs Movie-Director Deals

by BWW News Desk

Angel Light Pictures announced today the signing of an agreement to spearhead the allocation of private funding for 7 Spencer Productions LLC's romantic comedy feature film project Three Roses and a Dance and a thriller Forevermore in which J. Robert Spencer is signed to direct.
7 Spencer Productions will act as executive producer and arrange future worldwide distribution. Both companies share the same vision of high standards for creative development and production. Further details about the upcoming feature movies, including cast and targeted release date, will be revealed in the months ahead.
J. Robert Spencer is best known for his riveting role as Nick Massi in the Tony Award winning Broadway Musical Jersey Boys.
Spencer has recently completed Directing / Producing / Writing / Starring in his first feature film, entitled Farm Girl in New York. It's about two guys who have no luck with women, so they hold a fake audition in New York City to meet hot chicks. Farm Girl in New York screened at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York City at the Tribeca Cinemas on November 15 to a sold out group. J. Robert Spencer is represented by Nyle Brenner at Polaris Entertainment.
Angel Light Pictures formed a partnership with European investors to co-produce and co-finance a slate of independent pictures. Angel Light Pictures with Stock's Eye Productions recently wrapped filming their Indie Horror / Thriller, Angel's Blade: The Ascension, starring Corbin Bernsen. Angel Light Pictures' Antonio Saillant is gearing up to produce two more Horror / Thrillers entitled Blood Cauldron, and The Expendables: Soul Harvest, with Director, Producer and Writer, Robert Stock of Stock's Eye Productions. Angel Light Pictures also recently entered into an agreement to acquire the funding for the production of an animation film that will focus on bringing a classic holiday tale to the big screen.

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Angela LedeeMar 21st, 2008 - 04:57:54

Antonio Saillant inks, “Important Things with Demetri Martin”, Television Comedy Show Pilot

Antonio Saillant inks role on, 'IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN,” a television comedy show pilot for Comedy Central starring Demetri Martin. Saillant will be playing the role of Angelo, who discovers Demetri making out with his girlfriend and teaches him a lesson that he will never forget, “Comedy Central Style.” Demetri Martin has appeared on Comedy Central Presents, Late Night with David Letterman, Last Call with Carson Daly, etc. Demetri Martin is an Emmy Award-nominated American comedian, actor, musician, and writer, best known for his work as a stand-up comedian and as a contributor on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Antonio Saillant is currently producing under Angel Light Pictures, an Indie film with Stock’s Eye Production, “Angel’s Blade: The Ascension“. Actor, Corbin Bernsen, is attached to the project currently shooting in Massachusetts.


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Angela LedeeMar 21st, 2008 - 04:59:01

Jersey Boys Star J. Robert Spencer Signs Movie Directing Deal
By Ernio Hernandez
05 Dec 2007

J. Robert Spencer — who currently stars in Broadway's Jersey Boys — has signed a deal with Angel Light Pictures that will fund two upcoming projects from the actor-turned director.
The agreement will allocate private funding for 7 Spencer Productions LLC's romantic comedy feature film 'Three Roses and a Dance' and a thriller 'Forevermore' — both to be directed by Spencer.
7 Spencer Productions will act as executive producer and arrange future worldwide distribution, according to an announcement. Details on the upcoming films will be announced at a later date.
Spencer recently penned in the independent feature 'Farm Girl in New York' with A Chorus Line star Jeffrey Howard Schecter and Josh Wade. (He also produced, directing and appeared in it.) The cast also features Allison Munn, Chryssie Whitehead and J. Elaine Marcos. The movie was screened at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York City Nov. 15 to a sold-out crowd.
The actor — who spent some time writing in Los Angeles prior to landing his current gig in Jersey Boys — had previously worked on short films and sketch comedy. He appears in the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical as late Four Seasons member Nick Massi. His Broadway debut was in Side Show — where he appeared opposite his wife, Jenny-Lynn Suckling.


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