King cohen makes the case for the artistry of an exploitation film. Told through interviews, film clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as martin scorsese, j. Chock full of stills and clips from a decades long career. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen 2017 toutes les infos sur le film complet king cohen. His films have garnered international recognition and earned millions of dollars. This movie is as lively and entertaining as any of cohen s features. As featured on entertainment weekly, blumhouse, and variety etc.
Youve probably never heard of larry cohen and might be wondering why the heck there is an entire documentary dedicated to such a name. So the stories of stealing shots and scenes are both fascinating and inspiring while being incredibly cringeinducing. Lawrence george cohen july 15, 1936 march 23, 2019 was an american screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television, best known as a bmovie auteur of horror and science fiction films often containing police procedural and satirical elements during the 1970s and 1980s, such as its alive 1974, god told me to 1976, it lives again 1978, the stuff 1985 and a. A small group, including cohen and frequent cohen actress and friend laurene landon. Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film tv clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as martin scorsese, j.
King cohen is a picture of a driven, maverick artist who will do anything to get his shot typically without permission, who prefers onset improvisation to meticulous prep, and whose sense of film history has guided him to collaborate with hollywoods older, overlooked talents. The timeline is interspersed with clips from throughout his time as a writer director producer with cohen himself explaining the events of his life and career as they unfold. Nov 18, 2017 the modernday larry cohen hawks his memorabilia at fan cons, his selfdeprecating drollness helping him cope with the industry today. Lawrence george cohen was an american screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television, best known as a bmovie auteur of horror and science fiction films often containing police procedural and satirical elements during the 1970s and 1980s, such as its alive, god told me to, it lives again, the stuff and a return to salems lot. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a 2018 a feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker larry cohen. Hopefully king cohen goes a long way towards making that happen.
The hollywood reporter, llc is a subsidiary of prometheus global media, llc. Steve mitchells king cohen is a lowrent but colorful tribute to the septuagenarian writer director. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is much like watching an actual cohen film, an absolute blast. Larry cohen admits to having heard those words many times over the years, but in fact, its an accurate description of his 6 decade career as a producer director writer. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen currently playing on vod simultaneous to a limited theatrical run, opens with longtime fan j.
Steve mitchell is a writer and director who started his hollywood career with the screenplay to. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen will have its european trailer at frightfest friday 25th august prince. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen stars larry cohen, martin scorsese, john landis, michael moriarty the. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. Steve mitchell was directed this movie and starring by martin scorsese.
Tfh fearless leader joe dante very astutely tiptoes around larry cohens stylistic filmmaking identity early on in king cohen. The term outlaw has been applied all over the place to just about everyone and. The wild world of film maker larry cohen is a fascinating look into the life and times of a comedian turned director and writerand producer responsible for some of the greatest titles our beloved horror. Filmmaker steve mitchell serves up a biopic and career retrospective of mr. After film screening a lifetime achievement award will be given to director larry cohen. This is the true story of film maverick and exploitation auteur, larry cohen. This movie tell story about a feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker larry cohen black caesar, god. Abrams, john landis, michael moriarty, fred williamson and many more, including larry himself, bring oneofakind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true american film auteur. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen hits theaters july 20. Sep 28, 2017 trailer for the documentary king cohen. Jun 02, 2018 starting at his cinema obsessed childhood and working its way into his existence as a true legend of exploitation cinema.
The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a delightful documentary about filmmaker larry cohen. An inspiring look at the exploitation genre genius evan jacobs jun 15, 2018. Introducing an indie auteur whose fans are fervent if comparatively few, steve mitchells king cohen is a lowrent but colorful tribute to the septuagenarian writerdirector who horrified audiences with the monsterbaby its alive franchise. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Larry cohen biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Home about cast crew trailer press screenings contact larry cohens official site follow follow. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a fascinating low letter to a true cinematic maverick. Dont get left behind enjoy unlimited, adfree access to shudders full library of films and series for 7 days. King cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen home about cast crew trailer press screenings contact twitter. Cohen work also kept getting revived and unearthed by new generations of viewers and producers, and its best attributes kept rising to the surface there was still, as of 2005, talk of adapting the invaders as a feature film, and coronet blue was mentioned on the pages of the new york times in 2004, 37 years after it was last seen. A featurelength documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker larry cohen, writerdirector of black caesar, its alive, god told me to, q, the stuff, and many more. A feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker larry cohen. Just last year, cohen received the lifetime achievement award from the fantasia film. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen, which screened at the fanastic fest 2017 film festival. Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film tv clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as martin scorsese, john buckle up for king cohen. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing king cohen. Larry cohen martin scorsese eric roberts addeddate 20191029 15.
A specific kind of documentary with tons of character testimony, anecdotes and appreciation you watch in the late afternoon with a cup of coffee. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen original title. In 1982, it just meant larry cohen was making another movie. King cohen director talks about the film and the king, larry cohen, on pythons paradise.
The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen august 5, 2017 by admin leave a comment. The radical allegories of an independent filmmaker by tony williams, and even got to meet him at the 2012 saturn awards. After that, he concentrated mainly on screenwriting, including phone booth, cellular and captivity. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. Hollywood screenwriter larry cohen delivered enjoyable high concept matinees like best seller, phone booth, and cellular. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a valentine to the creative force, using interview time with cohen and his friends, family, and frequent.
The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is the end result. The transition from humble page to authoritative showrunner comes across as effortless to the affable writer, who manages to casually mention that he sold his first tv script at only 17 years of age. Film event in london, united kingdom by king cohen movie on tuesday, april 30 2019. Dante notes, i would hardly call him the john cassavetes of exploitation movies, but he does have a certain raw, visceral, realistic style. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen covers the entirety of the filmmaker s career, beginning with his new york childhood, his initial forays into standup comedy, his early work creating and writing for various television series including highly regarded anthology series. Steve mitchells king cohen is a lowrent but colorful tribute to the septuagenarian writerdirector. From his early start in television, cohen has been an unstoppable idea man and a talented writer. Screening saturday, september 15 at the sydney underground film festival. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen 2017 king cohen 2017 a feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and. King cohen is a film nerds dream a love letter not just to a titan in the cinema game, but to an era where, if one were so inclined, a little bit of know how and some elbow grease was all you.
The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen streaming vf film complet en francais gratuit the highly anticipated king cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick larry cohen will hit v. Aug 02, 2018 many more of his champions, including martin scorsese, michael moriarty, fred williamson and traci lords, sing mr. Lawrence george cohen july 15, 1936 march 23, 2019 was an american screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television, best known as a. Upon discovering discover black caesar, its alive, q. Like another legendary filmmaker, larry cohen has made cult hits. Its really fantastic stuff, and at the centre of it all is the irascible larry cohen himself, a dyedinthewool cinema rebel who deserves a far more elevated place in the genre pantheon than the one he currently occupies. If youre a fan of cohens, you definitely need to see it. Steve mitchells highly entertaining new documentary king cohen.
The winged serpent, or the stuff, youre immediately tempted to see all of the directors other movies. Aug 25, 2017 video archive for the film king cohen. Home about cast crew trailer press screenings contact larry cohen s official site follow follow. King cohen the wild world of filmmaker larry cohen written and directed by steve mitchell featuring larry cohen, martin scorsese, j. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen buckle up for king cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen black caesar, god told me to, q. King cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen. Larry cohen, in addition to his many, many credits hes the best exhusband in history.
Cohens filmography has and will continue to speak for itself, but the filmmaker and his assorted family and associates do an excellent, if somewhat sanitized job of depicting how this singular filmmakers unique brand of magic has traveled to the silver screen. King cohen starts with cohens early years, a career that, like a lot of fellow american auteurs at the time, began in the world of television. Regardless of what you think of this oeuvre i tend to respect it more than love the films themselves, the exploration of his career, from working as a writer in television to being one of the most. A feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick. Jun 26, 2018 that person was filmmaker steve mitchell, who cowrote the cult classic chopping mall with director jim wynorski.
Aug 05, 2017 larry cohen discusses a life of taking risks, the impact of his films, and the upcoming documentary king cohen. Mitchell doesnt skimp on that footage, instead allowing the 80 yearold directors indomitable spirit and quick wit to guide us through his twilight years he still writes feverishly, in long hand. Buckle up for king cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen black caesar, its alive, q. Home about cast crew trailer press screenings contact twitter. King cohen reminds us why larry cohen is cinematic. Many more of his champions, including martin scorsese, michael moriarty, fred williamson and traci lords, sing mr. J abrams, joe dante, mick garris, john landis, fred williamson. Larry cohen has been a popular writerproducerdirector of films like black caesar, god made me do it, q. A featurelength documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker larry cohen, writer director of black caesar, its alive, god told me to, q, the stuff, and many more.
King cohen endeavors to remove the stigma of indulging in a cohen classic, and largely succeeds. The tale of a filmmaker who gave zero fs, pushed the boundaries of cinema, and created some classic. As those directors have won greater critical consideration, cohen finally gets his in steve mitchells king cohen. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of horrors most prolific writers and. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things. Hagiographic as hell and fiercely proud of it, steve mitchells wildly entertaining biodoc king cohen hurtles through the life of showman director larry cohen with a ratatat urgency and get the shot and move on attitude.
I dont care so much about the production quality of king cohen because the subject rightfully took center stage. Ive seen all of his films and a smattering of the wealth of television he wrote and created, have read the excellent book larry cohen. King cohen is a seriously fun celebration and comprehensive history of one of the mediums great artists. Jul 31, 2018 as those directors have won greater critical consideration, cohen finally gets his in steve mitchells king cohen. Between his directorial work and his nonstop screenplays, its safe to say youve seen and loved a few larry cohen movies without even knowing it. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen will have its european trailer at frightfest friday 25th august prince charles cinema. This was mitchells first feature film as director and king cohen.
Tfh fearless leader joe dante very astutely tiptoes around larry cohen s stylistic filmmaking identity early on in king cohen. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen, outside of its sloppily long title, is the ideal delivery system for converting nonbelievers to the church of cohen. Larry cohen discusses a life of taking risks, the impact of. Buckle up for king cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen black caesar, god told me to, q. King cohen is a total love letter to a filmmaking genius whose smart, independent films will live on for years to come thanks to the singular, untampered vision of their creator. Mitchell has crafted a thorough recounting of cohen s lengthy career. I could have sat here watching a 110minute slideshow of old pictures of larry cohen because he was a total f o x. Buckle up for the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and allaround maverick, larry cohen black caesar, god told me to, q the winged serpent, the stuff, phone booth. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen uncut, adfree on all your favorite devices. Cohen, and kicks it off with cohen fan director jj. The wild world of filmmaker larry cohen is a documentary worthy of your time, and is a mustsee for fans of cohens works. The maverick multihyphenate has lived an exciting life and boasts a storied career, so one would imagine a great documentary about his work and history would be similarly iconoclast. Steve mitchell, 2017, usa, 110 min filmmaker steve mitchell in attendance.