Art teacher Julie West stumbles upon Susan's corpse when she is with some other students and glimpses the killer, who has glowing eyes and demonic appearance. Julie decides in conjunction with a reporter to offer herself up as bait for the killer. Sgt Milton is assigned to be Julie's bodyguard.
The Guardian called it "a straightforward British thriller whose only concession to modernity is nice colour and a bit more bra-tearing than was once permissible. Otherwise, it remains firmly rooted in the B picture traditions of the fifties."[8]
Variety called it an "unpretentious action offering ... which, with the right companion film, should make a successful double-bill ... the type of film which used to fulfil a useful function in earlier screen days and can well do nowadays."[1]
The Radio Times Guide to Films gave the film 2/5 stars, writing: "Apart from its rather leery approach to the subject matter, this is a resolutely old-fashioned whodunnit, complete with a gallery of not-so-likely suspects, a series of mini-skirted would-be victims and a baffled cop played by Frank Finlay."[10]
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this seminal film, Second Sight is delighted to announce the release of a newly restored high definition version from a 1080p transfer. It will be will be presented in a stunning limited edition Blu-ray box set, packed full of brand new special features including an early John Carpenter student short, as well as the original soundtrack CD and art cards, and is set for release on 28 November 2016, alongside a DVD version.
A Ukrainian model has filed a legal complaint against the organisers of the Cannes Film Festival after alleging she was "brutally restrained" by a security guard on the red carpet. Sawa Pontyjska, a model and presenter for FashionTV, was one of the several guests who were filmed being challenged by the same security guard at the event. Speaking to the BBC, Ms Pontyjska claimed she was "brutally" restrained as she tried to enter the cinema with a legitimate ticket for the premiere of Marcello Mio.
Taking to Instagram, the model shared a video which shows she was physically restrained by the security guard and almost fell to the ground during their contact. She also shared pictures of documents accusing the Cannes Film Festival of "physical assault and psychological damage". She said her reputation had also been harmed and is seeking 100,000 euros in damages.
The video shows Ms Pontyjska at the top of the steps to the Palais des Festivals apparently being ushered in by the female guard, who then puts both arms around her. The duo briefly struggled, before Ms Pontyjska almost dropped to the ground. The model then tried to go back down the steps and was stopped by more security personnel and taken inside.
Speaking to the BBC, Ms Pontyjska said she was put in a "bear hug" and felt scared. "I was trying to escape from this lock. I went down and I started to run away on the stairs because it was the way back [out]," she said. "She was trying to push me in[side], so nobody can see what she's doing with me. Then she kicked me out through the back door," the model continued.
In her lawsuit, the Ukrainian model said she was "violently challenged by one of a group of security guards" in front of "thousands of people". She claimed that the use of physical force caused "acute pain", and she also suffered "psychological trauma".
Meanwhile, along with Ms Pontyjska, other guests such as singer Kelly Rowland also complained about being challenged by the same security guard, while videos of South Korean actor Yoona and Dominican actor Massiel Taveras went viral.
The documentary film "Victim/Suspect," will be screened at the National Press tonight (April 11) at 6 p.m. The film shows how women who report sexual assault to the police instead are arrested for filing false reports.
But why was the film controversial? Well it purports to tell the story of a desperate battle in late November 1941 between soldiers of General Ivan Panfilovs 316th Rifle Divison and tanks of the 11th Panzer Divison near Dubosekovo, in which a heroic last stand by 28 Soviet soldiers turns the tide and saves Moscow from the advancing Nazis
The film starts with the Company commander instructing his men how to assault tanks with makeshift anti-tank grenades and Molotov cocktails using a wooden replica that he instructs the soldiers to make. As they move to the front, the film concentrates on the role of Commissar Vassily Klochkov (played by Alexsey Morozov, who only appeared on set on the first day of filming). The Company digs false positions and constructs dummy guns to fool the soon to arrive Germans.
Using models rather than CGI the film depicts the advance of the German tanks (mostly short barrelled Pzkfw IIIs and Pzkfw IVs), and the slow attrition of the Soviet troops and their supporting heavy weapons (some Maxim HMGs and a battery of 45mm guns). The combat scenes are gritty and realistic, and whilst the dwindling band of Soviets is shown as heroic they are clearly not supermen. One by one the Guardsmen are killed or wounded as they repulse a number of German attacks.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas-The gender studies, military science and student affairs programs at Stephen F. Austin State University will host an event to bring awareness about sexual assault on Monday, March 4, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater.
At 6 p.m., former Navy servicewoman Rebecca Blumer will share her personal story of sexual assault while serving in the military. A recent expos in Rolling Stone magazine titled "The Rape of Petty Officer Blumer" details Blumer's experience of being drugged and sexually assaulted.
Following Blumer's talk and a brief Q-and-A session, Lt. Col. David Miller, chair of SFA's military science department, will speak about his commitment to combating this issue. Afterward, there will be a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Invisible War," which highlights sexual assault in the military. A representative from counseling services will be available to talk with individuals during or after the film.
"This film clearly demonstrates that sexual assault, and its subsequent handling, is a problem in the military. The same can be said throughout society," said Dr. Dana Cooper, assistant professor of history and coordinator of gender studies at SFA.
"Rape often goes unreported because of the attached stigma. Those victims that are brave enough to report such a horrific experience are often blamed for the incident and thus victimized again," Cooper said. "Specific to a university setting, I want students to be aware of the prevalence of such occurrences. The sponsors of this program are committed to preventing future incidents any way we can."
Additionally, the program will sponsor a bra drive for the organization Free The Girls. The organization provides an opportunity for women rescued from sex trafficking to earn a living selling second-hand clothing. "Sexual assault is wrong whether it takes place in a military setting or university setting or as the product of a business transaction," Cooper said.
Donations of new and gently used bras, as well as a $1 donation to be used toward shipping, will be accepted at the film Monday evening and continue through Friday, March 8, at the following locations on campus: Dugas Liberal Arts North, Room 359; Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 130; and the Involvement Center in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the film and charitable organization, visit invisiblewarmovie.com and freethegirls.org. For more information about the event, call Cooper at (936) 468-2224 or email coop...@sfasu.edu.
Had FSU been given the opportunity to reply, we would have made it clear the University went to extraordinary lengths to support Ms. Kinsman and to initiate an impartial, independent Title IX investigation of her allegations against Mr. Winston. Our efforts included arranging an independent investigation by a former Florida Supreme Court justice. He reviewed more than 1,000 pages of documents and took testimony from Mr. Winston, Ms. Kinsman and 10 witnesses before ruling there was not a preponderance of evidence to support her allegations. This was not mentioned in the film, although it received ample press coverage.
Two years ago, Thompson Coburn partners Elizabeth Myers and Jennifer Ecklund celebrated the achievement of a historic settlement for the 15 sexual assault survivors they represented in a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit sparked sweeping changes for the city of Austin, Texas, and paved the way for survivors to fight for meaningful new policies and procedures. Now, Elizabeth and Jenny are ready for an even wider audience to learn about those impactful results through a documentary film premiering at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
Laura Farrell, my podcast co-host, is also a survivor of university sexual assault. Both Laura and Kamilah are survivors in the truest sense of the word because, in spite of the traumas they endured, these women still connect deeply with life.
According to a 2007 study prepared for the US Department of Justice, 19% of women will be sexually assaulted during their time in college. That statistic should alarm you, sicken you, and be unacceptable to you. Kamilah Willingham is not a statistic; she is someone with a story to tell, and we are proud to bring that story to you.
A groundbreaking case led by two Dallas lawyers on behalf of victims of sexual assault in Travis County is the subject of a documentary film premiering Friday at the South by Southwest Conference in Austin.
After three years of litigation in state and federal court, the litigation was finally settled in January 2022 with the City of Austin formally apologizing to the women, who contended that their cases did not receive proper attention by the authorities because sexual violence disproportionately affects women.
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