Award-winning publisher and developer Telltale Games, in partnership with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today launched Batman – The Telltale Series on Nintendo Switch in North America. The full first season is available both digitally and at retail for $39.99 Usd. All five episodes come already loaded on the retail cartridge. The game will also become available on Switch in Europe and Australia on November 17.
According to Executive Producer Sean O’Connor:
“This will be Telltale’s first Mature-rated title on the system, so we’re really excited not only to have our game on Switch but also to approach a new audience with a game we’re really proud of. We think our unique take on Batman is a great way to introduce Nintendo fans to Telltale’s style of storytelling. It’s also nice that returning fans will be able to experience the game on a console they can take with them everywhere.
According to Executive Producer Sean O’Connor:
“This will be Telltale’s first Mature-rated title on the system, so we’re really excited not only to have our game on Switch but also to approach a new audience with a game we’re really proud of. We think our unique take on Batman is a great way to introduce Nintendo fans to Telltale’s style of storytelling. It’s also nice that returning fans will be able to experience the game on a console they can take with them everywhere.
- 11/14/2017
- by Sean McAloon
- Age of the Nerd
Telltale Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have confirmed that Batman: The Telltale Series will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 14th in North America and November 17th in Europe and Australia.
Batman: The Telltale Series gives players the opportunity to role-play as both Bruce Wayne and Batman in a fresh take on Batman canon. In the series’ opening episode, ‘Realm of Shadows,’ Bruce Wayne is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his identity when he discovers his father was in fact a ruthless crime boss.As both Bruce and Batman, players must negotiate harsh political turmoil and prevent Gotham City from descending into chaos while digging into the truth about the Wayne family’s sordid past.
Telltale’s version of Batman features an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale,...
Batman: The Telltale Series gives players the opportunity to role-play as both Bruce Wayne and Batman in a fresh take on Batman canon. In the series’ opening episode, ‘Realm of Shadows,’ Bruce Wayne is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his identity when he discovers his father was in fact a ruthless crime boss.As both Bruce and Batman, players must negotiate harsh political turmoil and prevent Gotham City from descending into chaos while digging into the truth about the Wayne family’s sordid past.
Telltale’s version of Batman features an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale,...
- 11/10/2017
- by Kat Wheat
- Nerdly
Last month, during the E3 convention, Telltale Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment gave fans their first look at Telltale's new Batman video game series Batman - The Telltale Series. With Telltale bringing this game to Comic-Con later this week, the company has unveiled a new trailer. The company has also confirmed that the first episode will be released on August 2.
Batman - The Telltale Series will be making its worldwide debut as a digital download with its first episode available on consoles, PC/Mac, and iOS or Android based devices. The series will be available to purchase at retailers starting Sept. 13 as a special "Season Pass Disc," which will include the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates in North America. The series will then be available to purchase at retailers across Europe on Sept.
Batman - The Telltale Series will be making its worldwide debut as a digital download with its first episode available on consoles, PC/Mac, and iOS or Android based devices. The series will be available to purchase at retailers starting Sept. 13 as a special "Season Pass Disc," which will include the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates in North America. The series will then be available to purchase at retailers across Europe on Sept.
- 7/19/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Telltale Games has premiered the official trailer for "Batman The Telltale Series" video game ahead of their panel at San Diego Comic-Con later this week. The official release date for the first episode, titled 'Realm of Shadows,' is August 2nd on digital download and September 13th as a special Season Pass Disc.
Rendered to look like a living comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman will feature an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle.
Rendered to look like a living comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman will feature an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle.
- 7/19/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Telltale Games alerted us about the digital release date and world premiere trailer for Batman - The Telltale Series, which you can check out below.
The first of five episodes in the season, Episode 1: 'Realm of Shadows' will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday August 2nd on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One and Xbox 360, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.
The series will also be available to purchase at retailers starting September 13th in North America as a special Season Pass Disc, which will include the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates.
The first of five episodes in the season, Episode 1: 'Realm of Shadows' will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday August 2nd on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One and Xbox 360, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.
The series will also be available to purchase at retailers starting September 13th in North America as a special Season Pass Disc, which will include the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates.
- 7/19/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Previously, we reported that the season pass hard copy of Batman - The Telltale Series would arrive on September 13, 2016. Now we have a definitive date for the first digital episode! It comes with a pretty awesome trailer, check it out!
Telltale Games has outdone themselves. Not only have they done a great job keeping their Warner Bros. Interactive collaborative Batman game shrouded in mystery, they've also released an incredible first trailer. There aren't too many companies that can get away with revealing nothing until two weeks before a game's first episodic release.
Furthermore, before today, we didn't even know when the first episode would come out. Finally we have confirmation that Batman- The Telltale Series' first episode "Realm of Shadows" will be available for download on August 2, 2016. This lines up perfectly for the release of the Season Pass hard copy on September 13, 2016.
Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book,...
Telltale Games has outdone themselves. Not only have they done a great job keeping their Warner Bros. Interactive collaborative Batman game shrouded in mystery, they've also released an incredible first trailer. There aren't too many companies that can get away with revealing nothing until two weeks before a game's first episodic release.
Furthermore, before today, we didn't even know when the first episode would come out. Finally we have confirmation that Batman- The Telltale Series' first episode "Realm of Shadows" will be available for download on August 2, 2016. This lines up perfectly for the release of the Season Pass hard copy on September 13, 2016.
Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book,...
- 7/19/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Telltale Games has pulled back the velvet curtain on the very first, gripping trailer for Batman: The Telltale Series.
Set to premiere with Realm of Shadows on August 2 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Mac, it’s understood that Telltale’s episodic rendition of the World’s Greatest Detective will be available to pick up at retail from September 13 in North America in the form of the special Season Pass. Those in Europe can expect the season to swoop onto discs on September 16, with each episode unlocking as they release.
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The Last of Us and Uncharted star Troy Baker will don the cape and cowl as Batman/Bruce Wayne – reteaming with Telltale following his work on Tales From the Borderlands – while there’s also room in the voice booth for Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent,...
Set to premiere with Realm of Shadows on August 2 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Mac, it’s understood that Telltale’s episodic rendition of the World’s Greatest Detective will be available to pick up at retail from September 13 in North America in the form of the special Season Pass. Those in Europe can expect the season to swoop onto discs on September 16, with each episode unlocking as they release.
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- 7/19/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
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Holy release date news, Batman! Developer Telltale has confirmed that the first episode of Batman: The Telltale Series will land in August.
Launching across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC/Mac, and iOS/Android, the studio is expected to unveil the game’s maiden trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, when we’ll no doubt learn the exact date when Telltale will launch their episodic rendition of the Caped Crusader.
Those who wish to pick up the full, comprehensive experience should note that the Season Pass disc for Batman: The Telltale Series will hit North America and Europe on September 13 and September 16, respectively.
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Holy release date news, Batman! Developer Telltale has confirmed that the first episode of Batman: The Telltale Series will land in August.
Launching across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC/Mac, and iOS/Android, the studio is expected to unveil the game’s maiden trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, when we’ll no doubt learn the exact date when Telltale will launch their episodic rendition of the Caped Crusader.
Those who wish to pick up the full, comprehensive experience should note that the Season Pass disc for Batman: The Telltale Series will hit North America and Europe on September 13 and September 16, respectively.
Batman – The Telltale Series is an episodic game series licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and based on DC’s iconic character. Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale...
- 7/15/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Warner Bros. Interactive and Telltale Games' Batman collaboration finally has a release month for the first episode of the series as well as an exact date for the complete collection!
At E3 2016, Telltale Games hosted an event showing off a first look into their Telltale-themed version of Gotham City, for Batman-The Telltale Series. However, we still didn't know when the game would eventually be playable.
In a Press Release sent today, Warner Bros. Interactive announced that their episodic Batman game will start popping up on consoles and PC/Mac in August. Unfortunately, we don't know when exactly but it's still better than nothing. Plus, that's less than a month away!
For those of us who like to binge watch/play, WB also revealed that the complete 5 episode collection will be available, in stores, on September 13, 2016! Doing the math, that date does make us think that the first episode could...
At E3 2016, Telltale Games hosted an event showing off a first look into their Telltale-themed version of Gotham City, for Batman-The Telltale Series. However, we still didn't know when the game would eventually be playable.
In a Press Release sent today, Warner Bros. Interactive announced that their episodic Batman game will start popping up on consoles and PC/Mac in August. Unfortunately, we don't know when exactly but it's still better than nothing. Plus, that's less than a month away!
For those of us who like to binge watch/play, WB also revealed that the complete 5 episode collection will be available, in stores, on September 13, 2016! Doing the math, that date does make us think that the first episode could...
- 7/15/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Ahead of E3 kicking off, Telltale Games has revealed first look photos from the upcoming "Batman: The Telltale Series" episodic video game series. Set to premiere digitally on home consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices, Telltale will be privately showing the game to guests at the convention throughout the week.
"Batman – The Telltale Series" will be on game consoles as a special 'Season Pass Disc' which will be available at retailers across North America, Latin America, and Europe later this summer, granting access to the five episode season as it becomes available for download.
Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale's take on Batman boasts an award-winning cast including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. Additional cast and characters will be revealed as the season progresses.
In a statement, Telltale Games CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Bruner says: "We've been hard at work at Telltale creating an all-new iteration of the iconic Batman story that puts players in the suit of billionaire Bruce Wayne, just as much as it will put them behind the mask, deciding how to carefully navigate a complex drama, rich with action, crime, corruption, and villainy lurking around every corner of Gotham City. The complex life and fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne has lent itself to becoming a bold evolution of the signature 'Telltale' role-playing experience, and we couldn't be more excited as we prepare to debut the series to players across the world this summer."
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"Batman – The Telltale Series" will be on game consoles as a special 'Season Pass Disc' which will be available at retailers across North America, Latin America, and Europe later this summer, granting access to the five episode season as it becomes available for download.
Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale's take on Batman boasts an award-winning cast including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. Additional cast and characters will be revealed as the season progresses.
In a statement, Telltale Games CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Bruner says: "We've been hard at work at Telltale creating an all-new iteration of the iconic Batman story that puts players in the suit of billionaire Bruce Wayne, just as much as it will put them behind the mask, deciding how to carefully navigate a complex drama, rich with action, crime, corruption, and villainy lurking around every corner of Gotham City. The complex life and fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne has lent itself to becoming a bold evolution of the signature 'Telltale' role-playing experience, and we couldn't be more excited as we prepare to debut the series to players across the world this summer."
Source: Telltale Games...
- 6/12/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The E3 convention takes place this week in Los Angeles, where several companies will unveil some of this year's hottest electronic items, including video games and much more. Today we have word that Telltale Games will be pulling the covers back on its new Batman game entitled Batman: The Telltale Series. Telltale Games} revealed that this video game will debut sometime this summer, but an official release date was not given.
Here's the official press release: The Telltale crew is down in Los Angeles for the annual E3 Gaming Expo...And today they shared the very first screens and cast details for the upcoming Batman - The Telltale Series ahead of its worldwide debut this summer! Here's what Telltale Games CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Bruner had to say about the upcoming series based on the mythology of The Dark Knight.
"We've been hard at work at Telltale creating an all-new iteration of the iconic Batman story that puts players in the suit of billionaire Bruce Wayne, just as much as it will put them behind the mask, deciding how to carefully navigate a complex drama, rich with action, crime, corruption, and villainy lurking around every corner of Gotham City. The complex life and fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne has lent itself to becoming a bold evolution of the signature 'Telltale' role-playing experience, and we couldn't be more excited as we prepare to debut the series to players across the world this summer."
The episodic series will premiere digitally on home consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices, and we'll be showing it privately to guests at E3 this coming week. The series will also be available on game consoles as a special 'Season Pass Disc' which will be available at retailers across North America, Latin America, and Europe later this summer, granting access to the five episode season as it becomes available for download.
Rendered to look like a living comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman will feature an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. We'll be able to reveal additional cast and characters as the season progresses. Look to Telltale's channels on Facebook and Twitter for more news from E3 as it happens! In the meantime, take a look at the first photos below from Batman: The Telltale Series.
Here's the official press release: The Telltale crew is down in Los Angeles for the annual E3 Gaming Expo...And today they shared the very first screens and cast details for the upcoming Batman - The Telltale Series ahead of its worldwide debut this summer! Here's what Telltale Games CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Bruner had to say about the upcoming series based on the mythology of The Dark Knight.
"We've been hard at work at Telltale creating an all-new iteration of the iconic Batman story that puts players in the suit of billionaire Bruce Wayne, just as much as it will put them behind the mask, deciding how to carefully navigate a complex drama, rich with action, crime, corruption, and villainy lurking around every corner of Gotham City. The complex life and fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne has lent itself to becoming a bold evolution of the signature 'Telltale' role-playing experience, and we couldn't be more excited as we prepare to debut the series to players across the world this summer."
The episodic series will premiere digitally on home consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices, and we'll be showing it privately to guests at E3 this coming week. The series will also be available on game consoles as a special 'Season Pass Disc' which will be available at retailers across North America, Latin America, and Europe later this summer, granting access to the five episode season as it becomes available for download.
Rendered to look like a living comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman will feature an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. We'll be able to reveal additional cast and characters as the season progresses. Look to Telltale's channels on Facebook and Twitter for more news from E3 as it happens! In the meantime, take a look at the first photos below from Batman: The Telltale Series.
- 6/12/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Elementary" episode 11 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "The Illustrious Client," and it turns out that we're going to see Sherlock and Watson combine forces again in an effort to rescue Kitty, and more! In the new, 11th episode press release: Holmes and Watson will partner on a case that is personal for both of them when Kitty faces an imminent threat in the first episode of a two-part "Elementary" event. Press release number 2: In the first episode of a two-part event, Watson is going to begin her new job as an in-house investigator for an insurance firm. However, her attention is going to shift to a case that is personal for both her and Holmes when they join forces to eliminate an imminent threat to Kitty. Stuart Townsend guest stars as Del Gruner, Watson's new employer. Guest...
- 1/15/2015
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Ruthie Ann Miles as Lady Thiang, Ashley Park as Tuptim, Conrad Ricamora as Lun Tha, Edward Baker-Duly as Sir Edward Ramsey, Jon Viktor Corpuz as Prince Chulalongkorn, Murphy Guyer as Captain Orton, Jake Lucas as Louis, Paul Nakauchi as Kralahome, and Marc Oka as Phra Alack will be featured in its upcoming production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King And I. The production, which will feature a cast led by Kelli O'Hara as Anna Leonowens and Ken Watanabe as the King of Siam, will be directed by Bartlett Sher, and will begin previews Thursday, March 12 and open on Thursday, April 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Street.
- 11/17/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Hey, "Person Of Interest" peeps. Unfortunately, we have to let you guys know that you will indeed have to wait around until next week to view the new episode 20 of season 3 labeled, "Death Benefit," because the show has taken a small break for some unknown reason. So, go ahead and jot down the Tuesday night, April 15th at 9pm central time date on your TV calendars for the new episode. In the meantime, CBS did release an official synopsis for episode 20 in a recent press release. It reads like this: "Reese is going to pose as a Secret Service agent to get close to the latest Poi, a U.S. congressman who may hold the key to derailing Decima’s plans to bring a second Machine online." Guest stars will include: John Heard (McCourt), Morocco Omari (Carlson), Tracy Howe (Duran) Stephanie Gibson (Leslie), Luis Bordoy (Ray), Murphy Guyer (Dunphy), Cortez Nance,...
- 4/8/2014
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS revealed the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Person Of Interest" episode 20 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Death Benefit," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing and suspenseful as Reese takes on a Secret Service agent undercover task, and more. In the new,20th episode press release: Reese is going to pose as a secret service agent to protect a congressman who may hold the key to stopping Decima's plans. Press release number 2: Reese will pose as a Secret Service agent to get close to the latest Poi, a U.S. congressman who may hold the key to derailing Decima’s plans to bring a second Machine online. Guest stars will feature: John Heard (McCourt), Morocco Omari (Carlson), Tracy Howe (Duran) Stephanie Gibson (Leslie), Luis Bordoy (Ray), Murphy Guyer (Dunphy), Cortez Nance, Jr. (Disheveled Man) Daniel J. Osipowich (Swat Leader), Marcus Lorenzo (Julio...
- 4/1/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
USA Network today announces the January premiere dates for the new original series Common Law on Thursday, January 26 at 10/9c and returning original favorites White Collar on Tuesday, January 17 at 10/9c and Royal Pains on Wednesday, January 18 at 10/9c.
The new original series Common Law kicks into high gear when two cops discover they have one problem - each other. Despite their differences, they are still the best detectives on the force but when things come to a head on the eve of their "seven-year itch," their captain forces them into couples' therapy to save their "marriage." The 12-episode one-hour series stars Michael Ealy (The Good Wife, Californication), Warren Kole (The Chicago Code, 24), Jack McGee (The Fighter, Rescue Me) and Sonya Walger (Lost, In Treatment) and is currently in production in New Orleans.
Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole) are a pair of odd couple detectives who...
The new original series Common Law kicks into high gear when two cops discover they have one problem - each other. Despite their differences, they are still the best detectives on the force but when things come to a head on the eve of their "seven-year itch," their captain forces them into couples' therapy to save their "marriage." The 12-episode one-hour series stars Michael Ealy (The Good Wife, Californication), Warren Kole (The Chicago Code, 24), Jack McGee (The Fighter, Rescue Me) and Sonya Walger (Lost, In Treatment) and is currently in production in New Orleans.
Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole) are a pair of odd couple detectives who...
- 11/29/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Film review: 'Parallel Sons'
Set in a backwoodsy Adirondack town not far from the Canadian border, independent John G. Young's debut feature "Parallel Sons" is so sincere and lyrically romantic that one keeps hoping for more compelling drama than it actually delivers.
Opening today at the Nuart for a one-week engagement, the Greycat Films release bowed at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival and has gone on to win awards at other fests. Business will be limited primarily to gay audiences, who may be drawn by the white-guy-meets-black-man love story.
Seth (Gabriel Mick, "I Shot Andy Warhol") sports dreadlocks and the most extensive rap music collection in his dreary hometown. He's a sensitive, downright angelic 20-year-old, gentle and multicultural, with dreams of attending art school in the Big City.
His no-nonsense, gunshop-owning father Graham Alex Johnson) is not happy with Seth's embracing modern black culture and neither is a snippy contemporary (Josh Hopkins), who hangs out at the diner where the lead works. Seth's boss (Maureen Shannon) is his biggest fan, but his lusty girlfriend (Heather Gottlieb) does not handle it well when she's rudely rebuffed for wanting to have sex with him.
The emotionally wounded girl is the daughter of mean Sheriff Mott (Murphy Guyer), who likes to bug the lead about his attire and attitude.
The real story kicks in when Seth confronts a robber in the diner late one night. Enter the bleeding Knowledge (Laurence Mason, "The Crow"), a virile black man in trouble -- and just what Seth has always dreamed of.
With a convenient cabin in the woods, away from his father's house, Seth nurses the initially abrasive Knowledge back to health. They soon reveal all their secrets, while falling in love and avoiding detection by the fink neighbors. Not surprisingly -- but effectively ending the film's chances at success -- Seth and Knowledge are forced to flee for their lives when one of them accidentally-on-purpose shoots the sheriff.
While the performances are palatable, with Mason and Julia Weldon as Seth's younger sister making the strongest impressions, writer-director Young can't resist pouring on the tragic developments, and one is summarily bummed at the outcome. Some will be moved, but the film plays with a loaded deck of cliches that undermine its noble intentions.
PARALLEL SONS
Greycat Films
In association with Black Brook Films
A John G. Young film
Writer-director:John G. Young
Producers:James Spione, Nancy Larsen
Director of photography:Matthew M. Howe
Production design:Cindi Sfinas
Music:Emile Menasche
Costume design:Leonardo Iturregui
Casting:Kathleen Chopin
Color/stereo
Cast:
Seth:Gabriel Mick
Knowledge:Laurence Mason
Peter:Graham Alex Johnson
Sally:Julia Weldon
Sheriff Mott:Murphy Guyer
Kristin:Heather Gottlieb
Running time -- 91 minutes
No MPAA rating...
Opening today at the Nuart for a one-week engagement, the Greycat Films release bowed at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival and has gone on to win awards at other fests. Business will be limited primarily to gay audiences, who may be drawn by the white-guy-meets-black-man love story.
Seth (Gabriel Mick, "I Shot Andy Warhol") sports dreadlocks and the most extensive rap music collection in his dreary hometown. He's a sensitive, downright angelic 20-year-old, gentle and multicultural, with dreams of attending art school in the Big City.
His no-nonsense, gunshop-owning father Graham Alex Johnson) is not happy with Seth's embracing modern black culture and neither is a snippy contemporary (Josh Hopkins), who hangs out at the diner where the lead works. Seth's boss (Maureen Shannon) is his biggest fan, but his lusty girlfriend (Heather Gottlieb) does not handle it well when she's rudely rebuffed for wanting to have sex with him.
The emotionally wounded girl is the daughter of mean Sheriff Mott (Murphy Guyer), who likes to bug the lead about his attire and attitude.
The real story kicks in when Seth confronts a robber in the diner late one night. Enter the bleeding Knowledge (Laurence Mason, "The Crow"), a virile black man in trouble -- and just what Seth has always dreamed of.
With a convenient cabin in the woods, away from his father's house, Seth nurses the initially abrasive Knowledge back to health. They soon reveal all their secrets, while falling in love and avoiding detection by the fink neighbors. Not surprisingly -- but effectively ending the film's chances at success -- Seth and Knowledge are forced to flee for their lives when one of them accidentally-on-purpose shoots the sheriff.
While the performances are palatable, with Mason and Julia Weldon as Seth's younger sister making the strongest impressions, writer-director Young can't resist pouring on the tragic developments, and one is summarily bummed at the outcome. Some will be moved, but the film plays with a loaded deck of cliches that undermine its noble intentions.
PARALLEL SONS
Greycat Films
In association with Black Brook Films
A John G. Young film
Writer-director:John G. Young
Producers:James Spione, Nancy Larsen
Director of photography:Matthew M. Howe
Production design:Cindi Sfinas
Music:Emile Menasche
Costume design:Leonardo Iturregui
Casting:Kathleen Chopin
Color/stereo
Cast:
Seth:Gabriel Mick
Knowledge:Laurence Mason
Peter:Graham Alex Johnson
Sally:Julia Weldon
Sheriff Mott:Murphy Guyer
Kristin:Heather Gottlieb
Running time -- 91 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 11/7/1996
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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