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Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Kids at 30: the most controversial movie of the Nineties still has the power to disgust
Audiences, critics and politicians the world over were horrified by Larry Clark and Harmony Korine's dramatisation of wayward Manhattan youth. Three decades on, writes Adam White, its provocations remain jolting – and desperate 'This is disgusting material that panders to paedophile fantasies,' went one prominent Liberal Democrat MP in 1996, amid the UK release of Kids, an artful bit of pubescent scuzz that had already horrified its fans and its detractors on the other side of the Atlantic one year earlier. Britain loves an opportunity for performative outrage — even more so back then. This was the same year, it's worth noting, that the Daily Mail reacted to the release of David Cronenberg's kinky thriller Crash with trademark composure: 'Ban This Car Crash Sex Film', its front page blared. But the Kids controversy isn't one we can look back on now, heads in collective hands, mortified that we took it all quite so seriously. For Kids was, is and (hopefully, at least) always will be a pungent provocation; a grimly nihilistic portrait of wayward youth that revels in its own eagerness to disgust. On this occasion, the Lib Dems may have had a point.
Al Bawaba
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Tamashika: New indie game sparks backlash amid links to Israel
ALBAWABA - Tamashika, an upcoming indie game developed by quicktequila and published by Harmony Korine's EDGLRD, recently sparked controversy after social media users linked both parties to supporting Israel, Zionism, and the IDF. However, while many gamers expressed their interest in Tamashika for its unique visuals, the game's popularity started plummeting after social media users discovered the publisher and developer's political views on the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. According to the pro-Palestine organization Reverse Canary Mission, EDGLRD's Harmony Korine and his wife Rachel Korine allegedly raised over $10 million for Israel's IDF. Kinda funny how everyone stopped pretending that this game looked good the moment they learned it had ties to the IDF — H20: 2nd Impact (@I__HATE_SOCCER) June 15, 2025 On the contrary, while there is no evidence of quicktequila's financial support for Israel, the indie developer revealed on their official X account (formerly known as Twitter) that they support Zionism. In a now-deleted post, the developer wrote, "Plot twist: I was always a Ziosnist!" This sparked widespread debate on Musk's platform with pro-Palestinian social media users urging gamers not to promote Tamashika or wishlist it. EDGLRD describes the game as a spiritual version of Doom, a cuter take on the popular indie game Post Void, with meditative FPS gameplay that cleanses your brain. The unusual anime-themed FPS, currently planned for a 2025 release date, has a demo available for players to try out, according to its official Steam store page.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Spring Breakers 2 sparks backlash as first look at cast is revealed
A sequel to the controversial 2012 film Spring Breakers is on the way and it is set to star Bella Thorne. The original, directed by transgressive filmmaker Harmony Korine, follows four college girls as they rob a diner to fund a trip to Florida for Spring Break. The R-rated flick starred James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens. Now, more than a decade later, a sequel titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, will be directed by Harmony Korine and heading up the cast is former child star Thorne. She is joined by social media star Baby Ariel and Netflix star Grace Van Dien, best known for Greenhouse Academy and Stranger Things. Several social media users have reacted negatively to the news, with one commenting: 'We don't need this.' Another wrote: 'It's giving straight to dvd.' A third said: 'Why? Nobody even remembers this movie. It's not Mean Girls!' Despite Korine and the original cast not returning for the sequel, the producers of the original feature, Muse Production's Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner, are back. In a statement they said: 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever dream of youth. 'The desire for spring break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' The original Spring Breakers premiered at film festivals in 2012 before receiving a wide release the following year. It grossed over $30million on a $5million budget, making it a huge financial success. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time, the film went on to achieve cult status and was credited for establishing Gomez as an adult actress. Gomez had the role of Faith, a young woman who tries to devote her life to Christianity but at the same time is also friends with the three party girls.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Long-awaited Spring Breakers 2 sparks backlash as shock cast is revealed
A sequel to the controversial 2012 film Spring Breakers is on the way. The original, directed by transgressive filmmaker Harmony Korine, follows four college girls as they rob a diner to fund a trip to Florida for Spring Break. The R-rated arthouse flick starred James Franco, along with Disney darlings Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens in their first adult roles. Now, more than a decade later, a sequel has been greenlit with a new cast and director. News of the latest instalment has received a mixed reception from cinephiles so far, with many stating that a Spring Breakers sequel is unnecessary. Titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, the sequel is being helmed by Harmony Korine, best known for the edgy 1999 cult classic Freeway starring a young Reese Witherspoon. Heading up the cast is former child star Bella Thorne, who got her break on Disney before shedding her squeaky clean image with a series of gritty roles, X-rated fashion choices, and even a stint on OnlyFans. She is joined by social media star Baby Ariel and Netflix star Grace Van Dien, best known for Greenhouse Academy and Stranger Things. A lot of fans have reacted negatively to the news so far, with one commenting, 'We don't need this.' Another commented, 'It's giving straight to dvd,' while a third added, 'We don't need this - this is going to be worse than American Psycho 2.' A fourth wrote, 'Why? Nobody even remembers this movie. It's not Mean Girls!' Despite Korine and the original cast not returning for the sequel, the producers of the original feature, Muse Production's Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner, are back. 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever dream of youth,' they said in a statement. 'The desire for spring break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' The original Spring Breakers premiered at film festivals in 2012 before receiving a wide release the following year. It grossed over $30 million on a $5 million budget, making it a huge financial success. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time, the film has gone to achieve cult status and was credited for establishing Gomez as a credible adult actress. Gomez had the role of Faith, a young women who tries to devote her life to Christianity but at the same time is also friends with the three party girls. The news comes after Spring Breakers star and former actress Rachel Korine looked nearly unrecognizable during a rare public outing. The mother of three, 38, who played rebellious Cotty in the film, cut a low-key figure during a stroll in New York City. Korine sported dyed pink hair and donned revealing bikinis for her turn in the film alongside Gomez, Hudgens, and Ashley Benson. The actresses portrayed four college-aged girls who go on spring break in St. Petersburg, Florida and meet an eccentric local drug dealer who helps them out when they find themselves in a desperate situation. Ultimately, they descend into a world of drugs, crime, and violence in a film that was actually written and directed by Korine's husband Harmony, 52.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Spring Breakers 2: Bella Thorne to star in sequel for cult classic
Spring Breakers 2 is officially a go! The sequel to Harmony Korine's 2012 film starring Bella Thorne was first reported by Variety on Wednesday. The producers of the original feature have teamed up for the upcoming movie, which will be directed by Matthew Bright. Titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, the film will revolve around a new generation of young partygoers and is described as 'a bold new ride for Gen Z.' Alongside Thorne, Ariel Martin, Grace Van Dien, and True Whitaker will be part of the lead cast. Meanwhile, the cast for the original film included James Franco, Selena Gomez, and Vanessa Hudgens. Also Read: Tom Cruise addresses dangerous Mission: Impossible stunts, says he's 'never' feared 'the unknown' 'When their trip explodes out of control, they're forced to outrun the chaos they've created,' the synopsis for the film reads, per the outlet. Capstone Studios will be serving as financiers, while Capture's Ella Field, Asia Muci, Emilie Barra and Nathan Wang will head the global sales. 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers – Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever-dream of youth,' producers Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner told the outlet. 'The desire for Spring Break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' Also Read: Demi Moore had this unusual demand before filming bikini scene in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Shortly after the sequel was confirmed, fans flocked to social media to share their reactions. 'Spicy sequel incoming, can't wait for the chaos!,' one fan wrote on X. 'bella thorne and grace van dien!!! the best cast frfr,' a second user added, while another fan chimed in, 'Winning cast.'
