Michael Knox

1. BEATLES STORIES documentary coming to Modern Film Fest

   Posted April 1, 2012 at 2:39pm by Michael Knox

   Modern Film Fest is proud to announce we will be screening Seth Swirsky's fantastic documentary, "Beatles Stories" at this year's Modern Film Fest, held Oct. 5 through Oct. 7 at the …

2. Ryan Burke's brutal character makes for great fun in, "The Academy"

   Posted November 25, 2011 at 8:32pm by Michael Knox

   Ryan Burke plays the vile villian Stoker in, "The Academy" with a brutal energy. In the movie, he and others are forced to fight for their survival. But unlike others forced into the…

3. GEORGE LUCAS INTERVIEWS book review

   Posted October 12, 2011 at 11:08pm by Michael Knox

   Now that we have gotten through this year's film festival the Modern Film Fest web site is going to change gears, with us writing reviews of books about film and filmmaking as well a…

4. Former Kannapolis resident stirs up zombie fun

   Posted September 29, 2011 at 11:23pm by Michael Knox

   For some it might be a strange image to see a flock of zombies shuffle past the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, N.C.    Even for Tony Spears, the coordinator …

5. Dead Ed's and Graveyard Boulevard member Scott Cannon to attend fest

   Posted September 26, 2011 at 11:35pm by Michael Knox

   Scott Cannon's love of monsters and the macabre has served him well.   He has been working for years in the music industry and now handles bass guitar and vocals for Graveyard…

6. REDNECK ROOTS director discusses southern romantic comedy

   Posted September 21, 2011 at 5:10pm by Michael Knox

   Let's face it... with the economy in the trash and movies coming out to talk about layoffs, there is a definite a spot in people's hearts for a light hearted, farcical comedy. T…

7. A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ENDINGS is one of the best movies you can see

   Posted September 5, 2011 at 9:56pm by Michael Knox

   "A Beginner's Guide to Endings"  7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Gem Theatre, Kannapolis PRICE: $4 a ticket   The striking image of Harvey Keitel with a noose around his neck …

8. Paul Barrett talks about his psychological thriller COLD STORAGE

   Posted September 2, 2011 at 6:58pm by Michael Knox

   Some producers may shy away from the horror and thriller genre, unable to stomach some of the scenes required for filming. But producer Paul Barrett has taken it as a fun learning ex…

9. WITNESS INSECURITY actor Patrick Keenan talks about the Charlotte movie scene

   Posted August 30, 2011 at 11:53pm by Michael Knox

   Patrick Keenan has been building his acting career up for years and as a result of steady work has had a chance to work on some major projects which have included the acting tal…

10. Have samurai sword, will travel-- Neil Chase talks about THE ACADEMY

    Posted August 26, 2011 at 11:06am by Michael Knox

    One of the best sequences in, "The Academy" is a show down between two military soldiers, each yielding a samurai sword and standing before a gorgeous sunrise. The shot is so beautif…