Spiral News

Titles and Names Honored at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Fest

February 05, 2007 03:02:55

Coming to the closing of the 22nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) yesterday, February 4 after holding it since January 25, the organizers at the event have revealed the list of titles deserved to be granted honors in completing the prizes they have given to some notable names in film industry.

Taking the same nod as French film "Fissures" did in snatching the Gold Vision Award was thriller drama "Spiral" which was recognized as "most innovative and unique film with an inspiring and groundbreaking vision." Elsewhere, the Audience Choice Award for Best Film went to Logan Smalle's "Darius Goes West", a documentary about a 15-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy named Darius Weems who embarked on a cross-country road trip.

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Amber Tamblyn Goes Spiral

November 28, 2005 03:11:52

Movie star Amber Tamblyn is working on her next movie project. The set tentatively titled "Spiral." This time, besides starring in she also wrote the screenplay with Jeremy Danial Boreing and is co-directing with Adam Green.

"Spiral" is a low-budget psychological thriller revolves around a reclusive telemarketer whose dysfunctional friendship with his boss is alleviated when a whimsical co-worker enters his life. But as he begins to sketch his new friend's portrait, disturbing feelings from his past threaten to lead him down a path of destruction.

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i recently saw this movie for the first time (its been out nearly two years now) but had not heard of it before. i thought it was terrific. direction was on point with the type of story being told and the entire cast really helped me feel what Mason was like and the issues he faced. at times ambers character might have tried too hard but not enough to take me out of the moment. what really kept me glued was the soundtrack. EXCELLENT. i dont think it would have been the same experience without Todd Caldwell putting together such a wonderful score. i would definetly suggest getting a couple of copies. one for yourself and one to a friend who needs to see a good movie.

posted by rickintenn on Oct 19, 2009