Reviewer: James Van Maanen
Rating (out of 5): **
What a collection of talent is gathered here: writer/directorJoe Maggio, who gave us the wonderful Virgil Bliss (2001) and the interesting Paper Covers Rock (2008); a cast of indie pros like James Le Gros, who’s coming up on a 30-year career of mostly independent film and TV, in which he’s always good and often charismatic; Joshua Leonard, so different here from his work in last year’s Humpday; the lovely Amy Seimetz, currently on a roll, after Alexander the Last, Tiny Furniture and Open Five; and producer/co-starLarry Fessenden, who’s always fun to watch ( I Sell the Dead, Wendy and Lucy) and whose production company Glass Eye Pix has given us some wonderful little “scare” movies of late. The result of all this talent blended into a chef-gets-revenge-on-food-critic thriller (in which even Mario Batali makes an appearance) is the disappointing Bitter Feast.
Rating (out of 5): **
What a collection of talent is gathered here: writer/directorJoe Maggio, who gave us the wonderful Virgil Bliss (2001) and the interesting Paper Covers Rock (2008); a cast of indie pros like James Le Gros, who’s coming up on a 30-year career of mostly independent film and TV, in which he’s always good and often charismatic; Joshua Leonard, so different here from his work in last year’s Humpday; the lovely Amy Seimetz, currently on a roll, after Alexander the Last, Tiny Furniture and Open Five; and producer/co-starLarry Fessenden, who’s always fun to watch ( I Sell the Dead, Wendy and Lucy) and whose production company Glass Eye Pix has given us some wonderful little “scare” movies of late. The result of all this talent blended into a chef-gets-revenge-on-food-critic thriller (in which even Mario Batali makes an appearance) is the disappointing Bitter Feast.
- 1/18/2011
- by underdog
- GreenCine
Chicago – New York filmmaker Joe Maggio is fascinated by the pursuit of redemption, particularly in stories featuring characters who may not entirely be worthy of it. His 2001 debut feature “Virgil Bliss” followed a man fresh out of prison as he attempted to build a new life. Maggio’s 2008 drama “Paper Covers Rock” told the story of a suicidal mother who fights to maintain custody of her daughter.
The darkly satirical thriller “Bitter Feast” marks Maggio’s darkest tale to date. Redemption hardly seems possible for vitriolic food blogger Jt Franks (Joshua Leonard), as he finds himself held hostage by Peter Gray (James LeGros), the self-righteous yet deranged celebrity chef whose restaurant he panned. Gray acquires delicious revenge by forcing Franks to cook various dishes to perfection…or else. Hollywood Chicago spoke with Maggio about his own thoughts concerning modern criticism, the advantages and disadvantages of microbudget filmmaking, and the New...
The darkly satirical thriller “Bitter Feast” marks Maggio’s darkest tale to date. Redemption hardly seems possible for vitriolic food blogger Jt Franks (Joshua Leonard), as he finds himself held hostage by Peter Gray (James LeGros), the self-righteous yet deranged celebrity chef whose restaurant he panned. Gray acquires delicious revenge by forcing Franks to cook various dishes to perfection…or else. Hollywood Chicago spoke with Maggio about his own thoughts concerning modern criticism, the advantages and disadvantages of microbudget filmmaking, and the New...
- 1/13/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Listen up, foodies! We're servin' up an exclusive clip from Dark Sky's release of the new film from Glass Eye Pix, Bitter Feast, and it's still very pink and juicy inside!
Bitter Feast in available now on DVD. Look for a review really soon!
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the...
Bitter Feast in available now on DVD. Look for a review really soon!
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the...
- 1/6/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Final artwork has been unveiled for Dark Sky's upcoming culinary horror flick 'Bitter Feast' courtesy of Glass Eye Pix. Check out the DVD cover art below as well as the synopsis and details about the DVD and special features. Eat up!
From the DVD Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
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From the DVD Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
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- 12/31/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Finally the official DVD artwork has come for Dark Sky's release of the new film from Glass Eye Pix, Bitter Feast, and we have a look at it and a spiffy new trailer right here, right now! Just like that old Jesus Jones song!
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the...
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the...
- 12/31/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Looking forward to the new flick from Glass Eye Pix, Bitter Feast, which features Iron Chef Mario Batali? Yeah, we are too, and come late Tuesday we're gonna hear from the man himself!
That's right, food and horror connoisseurs, Molto Mario (pictured right) will be appearing live Tuesday night on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" to promote the flick! Hopefully he'll have a tasty clip in tow! Stay tuned and set your DVRs!
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group,...
That's right, food and horror connoisseurs, Molto Mario (pictured right) will be appearing live Tuesday night on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" to promote the flick! Hopefully he'll have a tasty clip in tow! Stay tuned and set your DVRs!
From the DVD Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group,...
- 12/14/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
<p><img src="http://www.MoreHorror.com/images/bitter_feast_dvd_cover.jpg" title="Bitter Feast DVD Cover Image" alt="Dark Sky Serves Up New Cover Art" width="240" height="339" hspace="3" align="left" /><br />The culinary horror film '<a href="http://www.morehorror.com/search/node/bitter feast">Bitter Feast</a>' from Dark Sky Films will be releasing on January 4, 2011 and we have the new cover at for you to digest. This tasty flick might cause you to loose your appetite so be warned. Check out the information about the release below as well as the movie trailer below that. </p> <p>The Details:</p> <p><em>A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef <b>Mario Batali</b>, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
- 12/2/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Dark Sky Films has finally served up some new artwork for its upcoming DVD release of Bitter Feast, and we have all the details so that you may plan your meal accordingly.
From the Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the current media and Internet obsession with chefs-as-stars and puts a darkly comic and scary spin on it.
From the Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the current media and Internet obsession with chefs-as-stars and puts a darkly comic and scary spin on it.
- 12/2/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The culinary horror flick that has been making a sizzle around movie festivals Bitter Feast from Dark Sky Films has just released complete details about their forthcoming DVD release.
This is one of those films that you don't want to miss, but you might want to eat your TV dinner before you watch it, not during if you know what I mean. Find the details below and enjoy the feast!
From the Spec Sheet:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp...
This is one of those films that you don't want to miss, but you might want to eat your TV dinner before you watch it, not during if you know what I mean. Find the details below and enjoy the feast!
From the Spec Sheet:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp...
- 11/11/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Dark Sky Films have dished out the full specs for their upcoming DVD release of Bitter Feast, and we have all the details so that you may plan your meal accordingly.
From the Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the current media and Internet obsession with chefs-as-stars and puts a darkly comic and scary spin on it.
From the Press Release:
A food critic can dish it out, but can he take it? Pain is on the menu for a writer when his nasty review pushes a chef over the edge in Bitter Feast, a gut-churning thriller from the creators of the indie sensations Virgil Bliss and Wendy and Lucy. The movie, featuring a performance by superstar chef Mario Batali, will be served up on DVD from Dark Sky Films and Mpi Media Group, with an Srp of $24.98, on January 4, 2011. It will also be available the same date on Video on Demand.
Writer-director Joe Maggio (Paper Covers Rock, Virgil Bliss) takes the current media and Internet obsession with chefs-as-stars and puts a darkly comic and scary spin on it.
- 11/11/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I’d already made three feature films - Virgil Bliss (2001); Milk + Honey (2003); Paper Covers Rock (2008) - all of them indie character dramas, when Larry Fessenden of Glasseye Pix called and asked me if I had any horror scripts I’d be interested in making on a low budget. I’m not a horror guy. I mean, I love movies and there are certainly many horror films that I’ve enjoyed, but the thought of actually making a horror film seemed a bit of a stretch. That said, I’d never turn up the opportunity to make a movie, so I lied, said I had a script that needed a week of polishing. For the next seven days I wrote furiously, Glasseye accepted the first draft and my journey into the world of genre filmmaking was underway. Below I detail the single greatest tip I would pass along to anyone interested...
- 7/13/2010
- Makingof.com
Missed Dark Sky Films' next genre entry Bitter Feast during its festival run? Or maybe you've seen it but are hungry for more. Either way, come the fall you're officially covered as the flick will be hitting DVD on October 26th!
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.T. Franks (Joshua Leonard of Humpday and...
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.T. Franks (Joshua Leonard of Humpday and...
- 6/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Dark Sky Films' next genre entry, Bitter Feast, the first movie in its new production-distribution arrangement with Larry Fessenden’s Glass Eye Pix, will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 18th; and to celebrate, we've got an exclusive image for ya! Get ready to kick it up a notch!
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef.
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef.
- 6/15/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Playing this week at the Los Angeles Film Festival is producer Larry Fessenden and director Joe Maggio's foodie horror flick, Bitter Feast. It's an interesting film and one that I definitely recommend checking out. Hit the jump to check out the Bitter Feast trailer. Look for our exclusive interviews with director Maggio and producer Fessenden later this week. More on Bitter Feast and the Los Angeles Film Festival here. Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden's many works as producer or director include Wendigo and I Sell the Dead and...
- 6/14/2010
- FEARnet
Dark Sky Films' next genre entry Bitter Feast, the first movie in its new production-distribution arrangement with Larry Fessenden’s Glass Eye Pix, will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 18th; and to celebrate, we've got the trailer for ya! Get ready to kick it up a notch!
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.
- 6/14/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Dark Sky Films has announced Bitter Feast , the first movie in its new production-distribution arrangement with Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix, will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June. Bitter Feast , a tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. The film is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group. James LeGros ( The Last Winter , Phantasm 2 ) stars as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.T. Franks ( The Blair Witch Project , Hatchet ) writes a particularly nasty review of Grey's food, it pushes the...
- 5/14/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Dark Sky Films today announced that Bitter Feast, the first movie in its new production-distribution arrangement with Larry Fessenden’s Glass Eye Pix, will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June; and to celebrate, we've got some stills for ya!
From the Press Release
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.
From the Press Release
"Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden’s many works as producer or director include Wendigo, I Sell the Dead, and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy. Bitter Feast is the first release in a multi-film production agreement between Glass Eye Pix and Dark Sky Films, the horror subsidiary of the Mpi Media Group.
James LeGros (Zodiac, The Last Winter) stars in Bitter Feast as Peter Grey, an overzealous television chef. When notoriously snarky food blogger J.
- 5/14/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Dark Sky Films today announced that Bitter Feast, the first movie in its new production-distribution arrangement with Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix, will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June. In the film James LeGros plays a New York Chef and TV cooking personality, who takes culinary revenge on the food critic (Josh Leonard), who recently savaged his restaurant in a review. Chef Mario Batali plays the owner of the restaurant. Bitter Feast, a cunning suspense tale about a vengeful TV chef, was written and directed by Joe Maggio, creator of the acclaimed indies Virgil Bliss and Paper Covers Rock. Larry Fessenden's many works as producer or director include Wendigo and I Sell the Dead and the award-winning drama Wendy and Lucy.
- 5/14/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mpi Media Group announced today that celebrated Chef Mario Batali has joined the cast of it's darkly comedic thriller, Bitter Feast, currently filming in Manhattan and Woodstock, NY. The film, written and directed by Joe Maggio ("Virgil Bliss," "Milk and Honey") stars Josh Leonard ("Humpday") and James LeGros ("Zodiac"). LeGros plays a New York Chef and TV cooking personality, who takes culinary revenge on the food critic (Leonard), who recently savaged his restaurant in a review. Batali plays the owner of the restaurant. The film is being produced by Mpi Media Group and Glass Eye Pix with producer Larry Fessenden ("Last Winter"), who also appears in the film. Fessenden and Mpi recently teamed up to produce Ti West's "House of the Devil," which is slated for a fall release from Magnolia pictures.
- 7/21/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Renowned chef Mario Batali joined the cast of Mpi Media Group's dark comic thriller, "Bitter Feast," currently filming in Manhattan and Woodstock, NY.
Written and directed by Joe Maggio ("Virgil Bliss," "Milk and Honey"), the film stars James LeGros ("Zodiac") as a New York chef and TV cooking personality who takes culinary revenge on the food critic (Joshua Leonard of “Humpday”) who recently savaged his restaurant in a review. Batali plays the owner of the restaurant.
The film is being produced by Mpi Media Group and Glass Eye Pix with producer Larry Fessenden ("Last Winter"), who also appears in the film. Fessenden and Mpi recently teamed up to produce Ti West's "House of the Devil," which is slated for a fall release from Magnolia Pictures.
Written and directed by Joe Maggio ("Virgil Bliss," "Milk and Honey"), the film stars James LeGros ("Zodiac") as a New York chef and TV cooking personality who takes culinary revenge on the food critic (Joshua Leonard of “Humpday”) who recently savaged his restaurant in a review. Batali plays the owner of the restaurant.
The film is being produced by Mpi Media Group and Glass Eye Pix with producer Larry Fessenden ("Last Winter"), who also appears in the film. Fessenden and Mpi recently teamed up to produce Ti West's "House of the Devil," which is slated for a fall release from Magnolia Pictures.
- 7/20/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Concluding our interviews with the filmmakers behind three upcoming horror films being co-produced by Larry Fessenden’s Glass Eye Pix and Mpi Media Group (start tracking back through the previous stories here), we now come to Bitter Feast and writer/director Joe Maggio. Although Maggio, unlike his Glass Eye stablemates, is a newcomer to horror, he’s an established indie filmmaker with the well-received Virgil Bliss, Milk And Honey and Paper Covers Rock to his credit, “and I’m very excited to be working with Larry and Glass Eye,” he tells Fango.
Bitter Feast will be the first of the Glass Eye/Mpi trio to go before the cameras; shooting begins late this month, and Maggio explains the storyline: “James LeGros [from Phantasm II and Fessenden’s The Last Winter] plays a mad chef who kidnaps a food blogger whom he believes has torpedoed his career. The blogger is played by Joshua Leonard, who you may know from The Blair Witch Project...
Bitter Feast will be the first of the Glass Eye/Mpi trio to go before the cameras; shooting begins late this month, and Maggio explains the storyline: “James LeGros [from Phantasm II and Fessenden’s The Last Winter] plays a mad chef who kidnaps a food blogger whom he believes has torpedoed his career. The blogger is played by Joshua Leonard, who you may know from The Blair Witch Project...
- 6/18/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Chicago – Most film fans don’t have the time, money, or connections to get to film festivals in their own city, much less ones that take place out of town. The festival circuit has created many an independent film hit but most of them don’t make their way to even Chicago much less the small towns of America. Now you can bring the film festival experience home with IFC Direct.
IFC Films’ On Demand channel has a particularly notable series this month called “IFC Festival Direct & SXSW”. The series of films available on IFC Direct On Demand creates the first-ever nationwide on-demand film festival experience, bringing the South by Southwest Film Festival home to people who would never get a chance to go there. A select group of five films that screened at the 2009 SXSW Film Festival will be simultaneously available in 30 million homes and virtually all major U.
IFC Films’ On Demand channel has a particularly notable series this month called “IFC Festival Direct & SXSW”. The series of films available on IFC Direct On Demand creates the first-ever nationwide on-demand film festival experience, bringing the South by Southwest Film Festival home to people who would never get a chance to go there. A select group of five films that screened at the 2009 SXSW Film Festival will be simultaneously available in 30 million homes and virtually all major U.
- 4/1/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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