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Damen Norton

I'm an American cinephile. I'm a sucker for Kubrick and Scorsese. I have a pretty cool wife named Chelsea. I once shared a cigarette with Elijah Wood. That basically sums it up.


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    The HeyUGuys Interview: Colin Farrell Talks Epic, Saving Mr. Banks and Martin McDonagh

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    Anytime you get a chance to talk to Colin Farrell, you take it.  So that’s exactly what we did. The actor appears in EPIC, a new animated film from 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios.  Farrell plays Ronin, the leader of an army of rather small soldiers called the Leafmen, who are tasked with [...]




    The HeyUGuys Interview: Amanda Seyfried talks Epic, Seth MacFarlane and Her Dream Role

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    Amanda Seyfried is clearly a standout in the realm of young leading ladies with huge roles in films like LES MISERABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and JENNIFER’S BODY.  We got a chance to sit down with her as part of our coverage of Fox’s new animated film, EPIC. Seyfried plays MK, a young girl who goes off [...]




    The HeyUGuys Interview: TFF 2013: The Cast and Directors of BIG BAD WOLVES

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    BIG BAD WOLVES, a film from Israeli filmmakers Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado, was a surprise hit at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. We sat down with the two filmmakers along with cast members Rotem Keinan, Tzahi Grad, and Doval’e Glickman to talk about the film, influences, and future projects.  Despite the dark and twisted [...]




    TFF 2013: A Case Of You Review

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    I imagine it’s difficult to make a romantic comedy that isn’t rife with clichés.  I entered the screening for A CASE OF YOU with absolutely no expectations.; all I knew of the film was that Justin Long co-wrote it and starred alongside Evan Rachel Wood.   Surprisingly, the film is a fun watch, but doesn’t [...]




    TFF 2013: Farah Goes Bang

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    In this job, one of the most rewarding experiences is discovering a new filmmaker who bursts onto the scene with a film seemingly out of nowhere and one which exceeds all expectations. This year, first time writer/director Meera Menon along with writer/producer Laura Goode debuted their film FARAH GOES BANG to audiences at the Tribeca [...]




    The HeyUGuys Interview – TFF 2013: Imogen Poots talks Tim Buckley and Need for Speed

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    One of the standout films at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is the musical drama GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY, a study of the legendary folk singer and his son Jeff Buckley. We sat down with Imogen Poots, whose character Allie helps Jeff (Penn Badgley) cope with the unresolved issues he still harbors towards his father’s [...]




    TFF 2013: Big Bad Wolves Review

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    This year, the Tribeca Film Festival has offered up a variety of different genre films to indulge in.  They range from compelling dramas to uplifting sports documentaries.  There are a few comedies and even some good old-fashioned horror films thrown in for good measure, and then there’s BIG BAD WOLVES – a film so brilliant [...]




    TFF 2013: Mr. Jones Review

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    Every year, a horror film will emerge and declare itself a game changer.  It touts its originality as a benchmark in the genre.  It features epic quotes in its trailer from critics that call it “TERRIFYING” and boast about how they were on the edge of their seat the whole time.  MR. JONES, is not [...]




    TFF 2013: Some Velvet Morning Review

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    To say SOME VELVET MORNING is a different sort of film is an understatement.  Its director, Neil LaBute has maintained his status as a provacateur,  ‘sit has characters that make you want to reach through the screen and choke to death, and a premise that doesn’t evoke any particular interest.  Yet somehow, it’s one of [...]




    TFF 2013: Greetings From Tim Buckley Review

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    Biopics about famous musicians are usually guaranteed to attract audiences. In most cases, the subject has achieved a status in the industry which warrants a big screen telling of the story of their life.  Here we have GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY, a film that may or may not be a biopic at all. The film [...]




    The Tribeca Film Festival 2013 Juries Feature a Host of Big Names

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    The Tribeca Film Festival have announced the juries for each category of competition. A host of actors, directors and journalists have been selected that include Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Haggis, Josh Radnor, Eva Longoria and Bryce Dallas Howard. The members selected will be judging the films that fall within their respective categories, and you can [...]




    Roger Ebert: The Passing of an Icon (1942-2013)

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    When I was a kid, I knew quite early on that I loved movies.  From the first time I sat in a darkened theater and watched other worlds materialize before me, I knew that I would do anything I could to be closer to them.  I knew I didn’t have the chops to write screenplays [...]




    HeyUGuys Interview: Directors Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders Talk The Croods

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    With THE CROODS publicity machine in full tilt, there are no two people more excited than Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders.  The two co-directors have spent years bringing the caveman comedy to the big screen and the early word is very good. DeMicco has been in the animation business for a while, and THE CROODS [...]




    The HeyUGuys Interview: Ryan Reynolds & Emma Stone On The Croods, Deadpool & Spider-Man

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    Dreamworks Animation’s first project since their partnership with Fox is the animated caveman comedy THE CROODS, which hits UK cinemas on March 22nd.  Ahead of the release, HeyUGuys was invited to speak with some of the talent involved with the film including Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone. Reynolds plays Guy, a wise-cracking caveman with a [...]




    The HeyUGuys Interview: Nicolas Cage on The Croods, Returning to Comedy + Comic Book Films

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    There is perhaps no bigger a personality in the realm of film acting than that of Mr. Nicolas Cage.  The iconic actor is back in the mainstream with Dreamworks Animation’s THE CROODS, and we were fortunate enough to sit down and talk shop with him. Cage plays Grug, the patriarch of the Crood family who [...]




    Tribeca Film Festival 2013 Line-Up Announced

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    Yesterday the Tribeca Film Festival announced their feature film selections for their Spotlight and Midnight sections which include 21 narrative and 12 documentary projects. This year’s choices bring us films featuring a bevy of top Hollywood talent including Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, John Cusack,, Gemma Arterton and Zoe Kazan. In a press release that accompanied [...]




    HeyUGuys Presents: Dreamworks Animation 2013 Preview

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    Let’s face it, animated films are a huge deal.   To the studios that make them, they are a guaranteed cash cow.  Next to Pixar, Dreamworks Animation is right at the top of the heap with hits like SHREK, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, and the MADAGASCAR films.  HeyUGuys was invited to New York this week [...]




    Oscars 2013: The Good, The Bad, and The Shameful

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    Yesterday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed their nominees for this year’s Oscar ceremony.  As always, it has drawn sharp criticism from folks all over the world.  I was especially incensed at some of the major snubs, and delighted by others. So, let’s hash it out.  I’m going to tell you what [...]




    The Honorable Mentions List – 2012

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    2012 has been a year of hits and misses.  We finally saw THE AVENGERS assemble on the big screen.  We saw Christopher Nolan conclude one of the most revered trilogies of recent memory in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.  We even saw Abraham Lincoln come to life before our eyes. While these blockbusters were enough to [...]




    The Letdown Rundown: 5 Trailers That Are Better Than The Movie

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    This past week, I had the unfortunate experience of contending with Hurricane Sandy.  As a result, I lost power.  I couldn’t watch any movies (bummer) so I did the next best thing – I watched movie trailers on my iPhone. (Thanks again YouTube!) I went back and watched trailers for tons of movies – films [...]