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19th February 2012, 12:04 AM | #1 |
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"An Honest Liar" - The Amazing Randi Story/A Randi film
"An Honest Liar profiles the life of famed magician turned professional skeptic James “The Amazing” Randi as he embarks on a series of public crusades to expose America’s beloved psychics, mentalists, preachers, and faith healers with religious fervor. Along the way, the film will show how easily our perceptions can be fooled – by magicians, con artists, and even documentaries."
http://www.anhonestliar.com/anhonestliar/Home.html Kylie Sturgess (Token Skeptic) interviews the directors/producers of the movie here: http://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/18/e...-tyler-measom/ (Listening to it now.) I gather the film is still being made, but from what I've heard, it sounds like it will be made well. I may even donate. They're also looking for documentary/video evidence that may not be available in the public sphere. |
19th February 2012, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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Thanks ON. I wonder who will pick it up. I can't imagine a theatrical release, but hopefully it will get good coverage.
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20th February 2012, 04:32 AM | #3 |
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I watched the trailer a few times today and it looks fantastic. I don't know too much about the filmmakers' other work so I'll have to investigate that tonight but so far to my untrained eye, it looks really good. The website looks really nice too.
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23rd February 2012, 06:10 PM | #4 |
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I like your observations, ieathedead.
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28th January 2013, 07:14 PM | #6 |
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30th January 2013, 08:38 PM | #8 |
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A bit off-topic, but if you really don't know:
http://www.internationalskeptics.com...d.php?t=218996 |
30th January 2013, 09:25 PM | #9 |
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I pledged to the Kickstarter campaign and started receiving the email updates, including one regarding the contest on IndieWire about which of the four contenders in the contest will get free consultation with the Tribeca Film Institute. Winning would also probably add free publicity.
What annoyed me about the IndieWire contest was their headline description of the film: "Project of the Day: Gay Magician The Amazing Randi Comes Out and Faces the System in 'An Honest Liar.'" I am happy Randi felt comfortable coming out a few years ago, but think his sexual orientation is just one facet of his life. Plus, it came out so late in his life it is a very small part of his public persona. Randi is my hero because of his relentless crusade to protect people from a myriad of unscrupulous con-artists willing to prey on the innocent. He was my hero before I even considered his sexuality, and still is today, perhaps even more so. Certainly, the inclusion in the documentary about the troubles Randi and Davyi (aka Jose) faced after Dayvi's arrest adds to the drama, and probably makes the documentary more commerically viable. And Randi's coming out might have been nudged by the news of the arrest and relationship. However, I just think that one sentence description is a cheap PR gimmick instead of what Randi's life is about. Given that I pledge based upon the content of the trailer, I also hope it is not an accurate synopsis of the film, which should focus on his legacy as a crusador against fraud. Hopefully the IndieWire website is the one who came up with that tag line, not the film makers. |
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31st January 2013, 12:33 AM | #10 |
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Randi's gay? That's the first I've heard of it.
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31st January 2013, 12:35 AM | #11 |
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Is there any reason anybody should ******* care?
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They were filming at TAM 9, including at the volunteer lunch. I've therefore contributed in the hope of seeing myself on the big screen.
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31st January 2013, 03:06 AM | #14 |
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And most importantly, since I already pledged a donation to help get it distributed and get my own copy of the movie, I want more people to chip in so I get the free bonus of the custom playing cards too
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ng-randi-story |
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31st January 2013, 03:51 PM | #16 |
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31st January 2013, 06:31 PM | #17 |
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"An Honest Liar" - The Amazing Randi Story
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Yea! "An Honest Liar" won as the January project of the month!
http://www.indiewire.com/article/con...t-of-the-month Since it looks like donations have slowed down and I might not get the free pack of cards, I will probably have to chip in another $25 donation to ensure I receive a set. The Kickstarter project page is here for anyone who wants to not only get a copy of the film, but help support its production. |
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WooHoo! Over $200k. I guess I added to that by bumping up my pledge
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15th February 2013, 11:35 AM | #23 |
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Yea! The final tally looks to be:
3,096 backers $246,989 |
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15th February 2013, 06:11 PM | #24 |
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I stumbled upon the project by accident and got in my pledge in the final few hours. And...woo hoo! I'm getting a signed book by Randi and some of the other cool stuff. I can't wait until the film is completed.
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The Kickstarter is now closed, with a fantastic final total of $246,989, but it's still possible to contribute and get some of the rewards at the project site.
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Very cool to see that "An Honest Liar" just won the American Film Institute's "Audience Award for Best Feature".
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Here is an interview with him talking about the movie on Huffpost.
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where can those of us not able to go to a TAM see the movie?
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29th June 2014, 11:09 PM | #31 |
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It's not available yet, though. There are some licensing issues for some of the clips and/or music, which they can use in the live showings they're doing at the moment, but are not (yet) licensed to use in a DVD. They're hoping to be able to be able to finance what's needed before releasing the DVD (or else find an alternative solution, which will mean the DVD is slightly different).
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There will be a commercial release of the film this fall in the US. This was announced at the TAM screening. Don't know how wide the distribution will be or how long it will be out there.
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18th July 2014, 09:30 PM | #35 |
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At TAM, the makers suggested that blogging, tweeting, etc. about the film may have a positive effect on securing (better) distribution. Buzz begets buzz.
So, tweet it long and repeat. FYI, it's a good film. Bit of a love story really. i'd watch it again. |
18th July 2014, 09:47 PM | #36 |
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At TAM the filmmakers emphasized that we (TAM attendees, familiar with Randi) were not the target audience for the film and that they thought we would be their toughest audience. Despite this, I think the film was very well received--I heard only positive comments, and Randi and Deyvi and the filmmakers got standing ovations after the showing I attended. It is a good movie.
I think the film will continue to have a wider release, and will likely be available for renting or buying digitally down the road, if you aren't able to catch it in the theaters. |
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Just heard Randi and the director on Sirius XM (not sure channel, was just randomly scanning when I heard his voice). Apparentky they are doing some screenings in NYC with Q&A to follow. Wish I could be in NYC right now...
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5th March 2015, 09:09 AM | #38 |
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Here's an article from Variety on a screening earlier this week at the Magic Castle. http://variety.com/2015/scene/news/j...ng-1201446503/ The movie is opening tomorrow in at least some theaters. |
10th March 2015, 07:45 PM | #39 |
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Just streamed it.
Two thumbs up! It's very good. An Oscar nomination wouldn't surprise me. |
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10th March 2015, 07:49 PM | #40 |
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but....
I did see Linda & Karl. And DJ. And Michael Feldman (NECSS organizer) and his dad. And my friend Daniela was in the credits. And I was too!!! Sort of. At least someone with my name. I'm gonna tell the girls it is me.*** ***Actually, it could be me. I donated at one of the higher levels, but I don't think it was supposed to include a credit. But I suppose it's possible they decided to give a credit to anyone above $X. And I did meet Tyler Measom at TAM X (or maybe XI), and we spoke for about a half hour in the casino, and he asked my name and recalled the amount of my donation, so....who knows? I may try contacting him to find out. |
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