IMC 035 - One Year Anniversary!

It's IMC's 1 year anniversary! We are celebrating extra hard because Ultimatum's newest movie Hibiscus is a finalist in the National Film Challenge!

Please give our movie a rating at the NFC website here: http://filmchallenge.org/2010-Finalists/2010-finalist-hibiscus.html

You have to register for a free account, but please log in and rate us so we have a chance at the audience award.

We also discuss the fixed lens on the RED Scarlet, and we talk about indie movies on iTunes.

Schmollywood:

The corrupt and pointless Golden Globes have announced their nominees.

Roger Ebert calls for an overhaul on the MPAA ratings system.

Trailer reactions: Green Lantern, The Green Hornet, & Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Think How I Think:

Tron: Legacy (and the uncanny valley)

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IMC 034 - Is Amazon Studios for Real?

Amazon Studios has launched and they want the indie movie makers to contribute. We explore whether Amazon Studios is an awesome opportunity, or an "insult to writers and directors everywhere?" Producer for Ultimatum, Dionne guests hosts and coughs in about Joseph Gordon-Levitt's hitRECord.

Schmollywood:

Ghostbusters 3 is haunting the news

Think How I Think:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

127 Hours

Don't forget to check out Ultimatum's new demo reel at UltimatumPictures.com.

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IMC 033 - Panasonic, Sony or Scarlet?

That's right, we're not afraid to ask the nerdiest questions. The Panasonic AF-100 is about to come out, and so is the Sony F3. We take a look at their specs and see how the compare to each other (or not) and to current DSLRs like the Canon 7D. We also long for a future where a RED Scarlet is actually a reality.

Corey Weintraub guests hosts, star DP of Trifecta+'s Send, The Incredible Voyage of Captain Hook, and Warrior Woman.

Schmollywood:

The Muppets are back

Wes Anderson gets another cool cast

The Dark Knight Rises is underway

Trailer Reactions: Battle: Los Angeles, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader & Winnie the Pooh

Think How I Think:

Unstoppable

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IMC SPECIAL - The Making of Hibiscus

In this special edition of IMC, we tell all about the making of Ultimatum's newest movie Hibiscus. (Not Hisbiscus!). This is our third attempt at the National Film Challenge and it may have been our most crazy weekend yet.

Also while recording the podcast we were being filmed for the New Mexico Film Industry Documentary and we do a quick interview with it's creator Brent Morris.

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IMC 032 - Prepping for the NFC

This episode basically consists of Alex and Jay drinking beer and talking about the National Film Challenge. They gradually get drunker throughout the episode and sometimes even slur toward the end. But they do manage to give some tips, and talk about their past experiences with the NFC. Mentioned past NFC entires: Time Cougars, Keyed, The More Perfect Yellow, and Ultimatum's Super Atomic Commies and Heaven. By the next episode there will be a whole new Ultimatum Picture.

Schmollywood:

The Hobbit is finally green-lit, but is ditching New Zealand

Darren Aronofsky is directing X-men Orgins: Wolverine 2???

Trailer Reactions: Scream 4 & Paul

Think How I Think:

3 word review of Let Me In

Jackass 3D

The local indie feature Stiffed

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IMC 031 - Stifling Creation

This week try to stay creative as we explore the 8 Habits that Crush Your Creativity and Stifle Your Success

Our National Film Challenge movie is already meeting challenges.

Schmollywood:

Star Wars re-released again in 3D

Mathilda the movie

Superman the reboot of the reboot of the reboot

Being optimistic about reboots

Trailer reaction: True Grit

Think How I Think:

The Social Network

Catfish and the I Am Rogue Catfish contest

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IMC 030 - Moving to L.A.

We talk about moving to L.A. with this week's guest host Bekah, the star of Date Doctor. Why go to L.A, and why stay longer than a year? We also chat about Date Doctor's season finalé and it's future.
Ultimatum has officially signed up for the National Film Challenge this October.
The Albuquerque Film Festival awards us with a huge honor.
Schmollywood:

Keanu wants a Bill & Ted 3

Godzilla reboot of the reboot

Roger Rabbit 2 with 2D toons or 3D?

Borat to play the champion

Think How I Think:

The Town

Machete gets reviewed in the new re-done Think How I Think blog

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IMC 029 - The Festival Circuit

We look over IndieWire's 20 Tips for Strategizing Festivals & Distribution Today panel.

Our movie L'americano makes it into the Albuquerque Film Festival playing with the Chinese movie Empire of Silver.

Schmollywood:

Indy 5 will stink up the screen sometime in the next 20 years.

Wolverine 2 not to be confused with X-men First Class.

Finances stall The Man Who Killed Don Quixote... again.

Trailer reactions: 127 Hours and Black Swan

Think How I Think:

The Expendables

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Piranha 3D

IMC SPECIAL - The 48 Results Are In

The 48 HFP is over and Ultimatum was left in the dust... again. Listen for our official statement about the 48 results.

Our losing movie L'americano is now available online and is slated to play at the Albuquerque Film Fest.

Also watch the winning movie Chamber No. 6, Hannah's award winning movie The Farm, and Jay's Dad's movie Serving Family Style.

We also touch on the 'Leiahdorus' music video that Ultimatum has been working on, and our friend's 'Monster Paws' new music video. But we mostly whine for a half hour... check it out :)

IMC 028 - Sounding Off and Winning Awards

This week is all about sound, and how it can make you seem like a pro or an amateur. We talk about the techniques we've been trying in our continuous struggle with audio. Brian joins us and talks about the award he won in the Duke City Shootout... for our 48 HFP movie, L'americano.

Schmollywood:

Little Fockers brings on Grandpa Focker to save the movie.

Liam wants no more Lincoln from Spielberg.

Trailer Reactions: Yogi Bear, Sucker Punch and Let Me In

Think How I Think:

Dinner for Schmucks

SPECIAL BONUS:

The L'americano soundtrack by Brian DuVerneay

IMC 027 - The 7D is for Me

We get hands on with the Canon 7D. We talk about our recent experiences and advice from us and some experts. Also we look into the future of cameras with the upcoming Sony NEX-VG10 and the Panasonic AG-AF100.

Schmollywood:

We feel a little bit bad for Nic Cage's latest movie... then wonder about his upcoming one.

The Raven. Brilliant indie short like Mortal Kombat Rebirth; or just very lucky special effects fluff?

Trailer reactions: Faster and The Social Network.

Think How I Think:

Inception

Joey guest hosts.

IMC 026 - Forty Eight Twenty Ten

http://ia600503.us.archive.org/12/items/Imc026-FortyEightTwentyTen/Imc026-FortyEightTwentyTen.m4aLast weekend was the Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project 2010, and we lived to tell about it. We tell all about our insane weekend making Ultimatum's newest movie L'americano. Josh guests hosts and talks about his experiences as a first time videographer.

Schmollywood:

Edward Norton is no longer the Hulk in the Avengers movie.

Pixar is going straight to DVD, and Discovery Channel.

Oh God remake with Betty White

Trailer Reaction: Due Date

Think How I Think:

Predators (and here's Jay's link to that Expendables trailer)

IMC 025 - The Making of M vs W

Ultimatum finishes shooting the new movie M vs W. We talk about our experiences with our new camera and equipment.

We take a trip to Roswell, NM to get some b-roll at the UFO festival. Met some aliens and other talent.

Last preparations for the 48 hour film challenge.

Schmollywood:

MGM finally takes out 007.

Our newest Spider-man is cast... until the next reboot.

Netflix is getting even bigger.

Think How I Think:

The Last Airbender

Dennis guests hosts.

IMC 024 - Is the iPhone 4 as indie as it gets?

http://ia700503.us.archive.org/14/items/Imc024-IsTheIphone4AsIndieAsItGets_310/Imc024-IsTheIphone4AsIndieAsItGets.m4aiPhone 4 comes out and so does iMovie for iPhone. Apple says that "Filmmaking doesn't get more indie than this," but we'll be the judge of that. We review an iPhone made movie, and decide to make our own iPhone documentary about our upcoming trip to Roswell. We at Ultimatum get lots of new equipment including the Canon 7D and a bunch of cool stuff from DV City.

Schmollywood:

Peter Jackson will make The Hobbit after all.

Sam Raimi may do an Oz prequel.

Trailer Recations for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Paranormal Activity 2, and Rango.

Think How I Think:

Toy Story 3

Mini reviews of Splice and Get Him to the Greek

B.S.J. guest hosts.

IMC 023 - We Get Crafty

Everything you'd ever want to know about craft service on film sets, and of course your indie set.

48 Update: We got a new camera, and officially started casting.

Schmollywood:

Guillermo bails on The Hobbit. Will Peter Jackson take over?

Footloose reboot with Thomas Dekker.

Michael Bay to reboot TMNT!

Think How I Think:

Special guests review Sex in the City 2.

IMC 022 - The 48 is Coming...

The 2010 48 Hour Film Project is fast approaching; and our friend Scotty from Trifecta + joins us to give us all the details. We give tips about starting your own team, and how to get started. Albuquerque sign up here, facebook here, and twitter here.

Schmollywood:

Pacino and DeNiro playing the rat pack for Scorsese???

Looney Tunes are back, and in 3-D.

Megan Fox quits Transformers 3.

Trailer Reaction: Love Ranch

Think How I Think:

MacGruber

IMC 021 - Another Writing Episode

We go over basic writing tips from indie screenwriters who were featured at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Schmollywood:

Don Quiote is coming soon... again...

Nick Fury x 9

Shia LaBeouf bashes his own movie... then does it again!

George Lucas writes to LOST.

Sick Boy Salute:

New segment analyzes the careers of more experienced (older) artists, to see if they've gone the way of Sean Connery.

We look at Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and Martin Scorsese

IMC 020 - The Death of Home Video

Home video dies right before our eyes as video stores close all over the country. The FCC lets first run movies appear on TV. What's next for home video and what is EggUp?

Final Script Frenzy update, and we fail at entering the Duke City Shootout.

Schmollywood: Ron Howard brings us the Dark Tower movie trilogy. 2012: the next year of sequels. Super 8 teases us.

Think How I Think: Iron Man 2

IMC 019 - Selling Your Own DVDs Kicks Ass

We discover CreateSpace from Amazon for distributing and selling your own DVDs and digital downloads (even MTV is using it). Feedback from listeners, and Script Frenzy is almost over! We also talk about our new recording device the Zoom H4N.

Schmollywood: Ridley Scott is going back to his Alien roots. Monster's Inc. 2 The Revenge of Boo. Hulu costs money now. We react to The Expendables trailer.

Think How I Think: Kick-Ass Kicks Butt!

IMC 018 - Canon 7D, the Newest Indie Camera

Is the Canon 7D the future for indie movies? We compare it to our usual cameras, as well as the latest from RED. The new Canon's videos are featured on Vimeo, and are even recommended by top Hollywood DPs. Script Frenzy update.

Schmollywood: Another Jack Ryan. Another Riddick. Ryan Reynolds goes green, and goes imaginary.

Thrizzle Dizzle: New 3D segment explores what is Real 3-D vs. Fake 3-D. We explore the upcoming 3-D releases. 3-D coming without glasses?

Joey and Corey from Trifecta + and Date Doctor TV guest host.

IMC 017 - Promoting Your Indie Movie Online

We explore the ways to promote your indie movie, web series, podcast or blog online. From sites like Digg and Reddit, to advertising on Facebook, viral videos like the dentist kid, and even making commercials for TV. We also give a Script Frenzy update.

Schmollywood: Does Twitter predict the box office? Harold and Kumar 3 clashes with American Pie 4. Trailer reaction to Splice sparks a discussion on what is considered an indie movie, we even get the directors opinion.

Think How I Think: Clash of the Titans

IMC 016 - Future Challenges

Indie Movie Cast: What is in store for the future of Ultimatum Pictures? Discussions about the Duke City Shootout. Plans for a feature film written as part of Script Frenzy, that may or may not have been pitched to Dan Aykroyd. First rumbling of the 2010 48 Hour Film Project.

Schmollywood: 3D prices are on the rise, despite Michael Bay still not being convinced. Bryan Singer pulls a Jay Leno. Trailer reaction to Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World.

Think How I Think: Hut Tub Time Machine.

IMC 015 - Indie Production Design, Predators, and Green Zone

We talk about production design and art direction in an indie movie with our guest host Katie. We sneak peek into Paramount's new Insurge Pictures studio for micro budget indie-ish movies.

Schmollywood: Da Vinci fights some demons, Zemekis gets shut down, and Predators are coming.

Think How I Think: We review Greengrass' Green Zone.

IMC 014 - What does a Producer do? Oscar reactions, and Alice

This week Ultimatum's producer Kellie, talks to us about what exactly a producer does, from indie's to Erik Estrada commercials for Southwest Productions, to major motion pictures.

Schmollywood: We have Razzie fever... and we watched the Oscars too, even the lame parts and crazy parts.

Think How I Think: Alice in Wonderland makes us wonder about Tim Burton.

PLEASE log onto TheDoorpost.com and vote for our new movie The Proxy!

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IMC SPECIAL - Voice Over premiere, and Proxy stress

We had a fantastic premiere for our new movie Voice Over, at the Cell Theater in Albuquerque. A quick review of the 70's Japanese movie House. Then, a play by play of the drama we experienced with receiving the results to our Doorpost Film Project entry The Proxy. Please rate our movie at http://www.thedoorpost.com/authenticity/proxy/. Then bonus live reactions to us thinking we lost the competition. Tokyo Police Club - Your English is Good.

IMC 013 - DUMPS List, Lucas vs Tarantino, Instant Reactions to Shutter Island

We learn how to "Direct Unsuccessful Motion Picture Shorts" when we go through Filmmaker.com's D.U.M.P.S. list, and we discover that our own movies might have some no-no's in them.

Schmollywood: George Lucas sabotages his own movie... again. Quentin Tarantino buys an indie theater. Trailer reactions for Kick Ass, and Waking Sleeping Beauty.

Think How I Think: Instant reactions to Shutter Island.

Dennis guests hosts.

IMC 012 - Making Webisodes, More Reboots, and Wolfman

We talk about webisodes and web series' with our guest host Hannah. She details her experiences in making her new web series Date Doctor. We also mention the Streamy Awards, and many other successful web series, Prom Queen, The Guild, LonelyGirl15, Dr. Horrible, BSG Face of the Enemy, and web channels like Revision3.

Schmollywood: Reboot coming for The Three Musketeers, Arthur, Taxi Drier, and True Grit. Quentin's next, and Spice gets bought. Trailer reactions for Toy Story 3, and The Last Airbender.

Think How I Think: The Wolfman sparks an argument about whether or not stupid people like stupid movies.

IMC 011 - Can Indie Movies Survive? The Oscars, and Trolling Along

Film economist Edward Epstein says that indie movies are going to die. We chat with our guest host Chad about acting in indies versus major movies. We are finally done with our Doorpost entry The Proxy.

Schmollywood: The Oscar nominations are in, and they seem to be selling out right before our eyes.

Troll Talk: New segment where we give 'troll ratings' to absurd news in pop culture. Mr. & Mrs. Smith reboot, Stretch Armstrong news, Daredevil reboot, Smurfs movie, Sarah Marshall spinoff, Battleship movie, Fast 5, the iPad, Joe Dirt the show, New Years Day, Ghostbusters 3, Watchmen 2, and the Bourne prequel.

IMC 010 - Editing, Razzies, and Mel Gibson

Editing your indie movie. We talk about everything from iMovie, to Adobe Premiere, to Final Cut Pro, to Avid. Advice for the novice editor, and a look into visual effects. Our Doorpost entry is almost finished!

Schmollywood: Disagreements with the Razzie nominations, and has 3D gone too far?

Think How I Think: We see Mel Gibson dead daughter movie, Edge of Darkness.

IMC 009 - Filmmaking in Albuquerque, Sundance, and Eli

Albuquerque is number 1! We talk about making movies in MovieMaker magazine's number one city to live in and work in the movies... and St. Louis sure is jealous. Michelle from our movie CannaBless talks about acting here in the 'bood as well. Schmollywood: Sundance's most anticipated movies are discussed. Reboots coming up including Gremlins, Planet of the Apes, and Mortal Kombat. Think How I Think: We review a cool ABQ movie, The Book of Eli, and a horrible ABQ movie Legion.

IMC 008 - Writing for Hollywood, Lovely Bones, and the Golden Globe scam

Our friend Scotty from Trifecta+ tells us about writing a Hollywood screenplay, and his award winning short Sweetie. Think How I Think: We talk about Peter Jackson's perplexing Lovely Bones, and Ebert even weighs in. Schmollywood: Are the Golden Globes even the slightest bit legitimate? Lots of sequel news; Paranormal Activity, Spider-man, Scream, and even Sleeping Beauty. MacGruber trailer reactions.

IMC SPECIAL - The Making of The Proxy

Special short edition. We finished shooting The Proxy, our entry for the 2010 Doorpost Film Project, right as we get the results of the NFC (they ain't good). We tell all about Ultimatum's very eventful weekend.

IMC 007 - Our Movie is FUBAR, Spider-man is a mess, and Parnassus FTW

Ultimatum's newest movie falls apart before it was even able to shoot. This episode follows all of our emotions from anger, to despair, and back up to inspired. (Don't forget to rate us on Podcast Alley). Schmollywood: We talk about Spider-man's alleged re-boot. Phantom Menace get an amazing 70 minute review, and George Lucas is delusional. Trailer reaction for The A-Team. Think How I Think: We review The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and get inspired by Terry Gilliam's persistence (and his advice).

IMC 006 - Writing an Indie Script, Bond 23, and our Top Movies of 2009 and the Decade

We talk about scripts and writing because the script for Ultimatum Pictures' upcoming movie The Sentinel is done, written for the Doorpost Film Project. There's just a few days to rate our movie Heaven for the National Film Challenge, so please check it out. Schmollywood: Sam Mendes takes on the role of Bond director. 2010 is being previewed at Aint It Cool and JoBlo. It seems that 'Lost' may take over Disneyland. Think How I Think: We all give our Top 5 movies of the decade, which ones are agreed upon, and which are RiffTrax'd. Alex presents his Top 9 Movies of 2009 and the ones he hated.