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Exclusive: Margaret Colin (Independence Day) has signed on to lead the indie flick Tox.

Written and directed by Kerri Lynn Miller in her feature directorial debut, the film also stars Gracie McGraw. Miller also stars in the film. Her acting credits include FBI: Most Wanted, The Blacklist, and Shades of Blue.

The film follows a perfection-obsessed woman who, after decades of transforming herself, eagerly returns to her high school reunion— convinced that her newfound beauty will rewrite her past and win the validation she believes will fix her life.

“Tox explores the addictive nature of perfectionism and the devastating grip of body dysmorphia, a condition that affects over 10 million people in the U.S. alone,” Miller said in a statement. “This film is a deeply personal, thrilling, and thought-provoking examination of society’s obsession with beauty, and self-worth.”

The ensemble is rounded out by Alex Hernandez, Kate Miller, Ryan Cooper,...

Recently, CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Blue Bloods" episode 20 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Payback," and it turns out that we're going to see some very intriguing and drama-filled stuff take place as Danny and company look deeper into the murder of a popular chef that was killed in his own restaurant, and more. In the new, 20th episode press release: Danny And Baez Investigate The Murder Of A Popular Celebrity Chef In His Own Restaurant. Press release number 2: When a suspect voluntarily admits to killing a reality show celebrity chef in his own restaurant, Danny and Baez are going to be convinced the suspect is taking the fall for someone. Also, Frank is going to face a moral dilemma when a longtime friend, Sen. Ted McCreary, asks for Frank's help to make a DUI go away, and investigative journalist Anne Farrell returns.

*an online screener of this film was provided by Chris R. Notarile.

Director/writer: Chris R. Notarile.

Cast: Mandy Evans, Kim Santiago, Ella Jane New and Kerri Miller.

Almost every great director had a low budget start. When comparing Quentin Tarantino’s first feature film, Reservoir Dogs to Chris Notarile’s second major project, Stand Off, there is no denying a few similarities—and Notarile shows plenty of potential as an indie producer/director. He has had plenty of practice with his short genre films on his website, Blinky Productions, and in his foray into feature length movies, he is keeping the movies he likes to make simple.

With Stand Off, there’s a deeper meaning that can be found, or it can simply be enjoyed at face value. And just like this director’s other short film projects, Notarile has no problems in borrowing from other works. He releases...

Roberto Lombardi is an actor/producer who got started in acting at seven years old. He's also a musician who can play several different instuments and he writes his own music.  He's also been credited for casting, location scout and  script supervisor as well as doing Special FX makeup.  Check out my latest "Versus" with the very down to Earth Roberto Lombardi as he shares eveything from how he got into acting to his current film projects and offering advice for the up and coming.

 

Brian  S- First off tell me how you got into acting?

Roberto Lombardi- I was on a children's television show as a child. I did some theater in school after that, did a few extra roles and I was hooked!

I come from a family of musicians, actors and artists so I've always had the "bug" to perform. Acting & music are my passion and...

We are very giddy this week because a couple of titles that are near and dear to our hearts will be available for you folks to take home.

While we had gone on ad nauseam about the spectacular second Paranormal Activity demonic home invasion film, you can now watch it in your own house over and over again. Your home surveillance camera videos may never be the same again! We are also treated to not one, but both I Spit on Your Graves - the original from the 1970s and the new remake of a gritty film which may be disturbing to some but nonetheless empowering.

The other titles released this week from our genre may not be as beloved, but they are worth mentioning for the completists out there. Maybe they make better sense when viewed in the safety of one's home.

Paranormal Activity 2 (Blu-ray Review)

Directed by...

Fever Dreams and Media Blasters have a new anthology on the way that we're pretty stoked for around here. That's right, kids, come October 27th you'll be able to dig your claws deep into your pockets and offer up some dough to pay John Carchietta and Carl Morano's Late Fee.

Synopsis

It's Halloween eve and a young couple - Boy (J.D. Brown) and Girl (Stephanie Danielson) - are desperate for something to do. They find an out-of-the-way DVD store just as it’s closing for a private party.

They beg the proprietor (Rick Poli) to let them rent some DVDs and ask for the "scariest" movies in the store. The store owner reluctantly rents them his two most prized horror films on the strict condition that they return them before midnight or pay the severe late fee penalty.

The couple settle in at home and proceed to watch the movies.