IMC 046 - One in 45,000

We get a reality check when we look up some troubling stats.
We also read over a list of steps to becoming a successful filmmaker.

Dominic returns to talk about his experiences directing his new short film Anomaly .
He also tells his side of the story concerning this year's "48 Hour Film Project."

Schmollywood:
We voice our opinions about BATfleck
We complain about reboots for Robocop, Terminator, and Poltergeist
We look forward to the most anticipated movies coming out this fall.

Jay's Hobbit Update of the Week:  We can only talk about how there is nothing to talk about.

Think How I Think:
Quick reviews for:
Elysium
Riddick

Before the show ends we have a quick discussion regarding the "48 Hour Horror Film Project."

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IMC SPECIAL - The Making of The Sages of Eidolon

Ultimatum participated in the 48 Go Green, and the result is our first fantasy The Sages of Eidolon.
Listen in as we detail out our strangest 48 weekend yet.
But before you do anything else, please VIEW and RATE The Sages of Eidolon here. We need your votes so please help us out. Voting is over March 4, 2011.

Thanks, friends!

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 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!

...and leave comments!

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 005 - Seeing RED about cameras, 2009 money and hype, and Sherlock Holmes is afoot

We talk all about cameras. We discuss the RED camera and all its glory (and how to get help using it), the Panasonic camera that we often use, and its notorious 'M2 adapter.' More Doorpost rumblings, our guest host, Joey mentions his entry last year Do Not Disturb. Schmollywood: We go over the top grossing films of 2009, as well as the most viewed trailers. Trailer reactions for Hot Tub Time Machine and Inception. Think How I Think: Sherlock Holmes brings a good movie afoot.

IMC 004 - Casting Your Indie Movie, Dead Celebrities, and 9 reasons NOT to see Avatar

This weeks episode focuses on casting your indie movie. Our friend, Hannah guests hosts, and tells us a great deal about her life as a casting director for movies and TV. She also mentions her award winning film Birthday, and about her experiences directing music videos. Reels are important for actors and directors, you can see Jay's here. Schmollywood: Brittany Murphy passes on. Trailer reactions for Clash of the Titans, Shrek Forever After, and Iron Man 2. Think How I Think: Avatar blows some of us away, but not all. Alex presents his "Top 9 Reasons Avatar is a Horrible Movie."

IMC 003 - Arguments about Animation, Hobbits, Rugby & Frogs

Our friend BSJ pays us a visit to talk about indie animation, and his new short Orange Barrels from the Phobosphere. Coming up with ideas for the Doorpost Film Project. Schmollywood: Golden Globe nominees are glanced at. Tobey Baggins is a terrible idea. First reactions to Ridley Scott's Robin Hood trailer. Think How I Think: Invictus introduces us to rugby. The Princess and the Frog inspires a lively discussion about Disney's journey from good, to suck, and back up to good again.

IMC 002 - Screaming for Heaven, Harry Potter, and Brothers

In this week's show we discuss the making of our new movie Heaven, and the difficulties of making a movie in 72 hours. Please RATE Heaven here. Schmollywood: Harry Potter 7 sneak peak. McG still wants to make two more Terminators but nobody else does. Initial thoughts of the Sorcerer's Apprentice trailer. Think How I Think: Tobey Maguire screams in our face for two hours in Brothers. Brian guests hosts.