We Made Sonic Cinema's End of Year Movie Review!

Brian Skutle at Sonic Cinema calls "Zorg and Andy:" "a goofy and hilarious indie comedy about phallic statues and ancient occults that is like a Matt Groening cartoon done in live-action…as zany as a "Simpsons" episode with the production values of an Ed Wood film- the result is the type of high-concept comedy we don't see much anymore."

Many thanks, Brian! Check out the other films on his list here!

You can order your "Zorg" DVD or digital downloads here or here!

The All-mighty, Yet Benevolent Zorg ™ wishes you all a very happy New Year! All hail me!

Nothing Says "Happy Holidays" Like...

An official "Zorg and Andy" thong! Celebrate the season in style!

And be sure to visit the "Zorg and Andy" Store for all of your other fine clothing and accessories needs!

Happy holidays from all of us here at Zorg Central!

Pants and Kidneys: Film Festival Report

Thanks again to the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival for showing "Zorg." We had a great time, we met some nifty people and we hopefully helped some kidneys. We do so love the kidneys.

Also, they gave us a gift bag. And snacks. As independent filmmakers, we consider it a good day when we don't get slapped. So to receive not only approval but swag? Well, we're going to be friends forever.

In addition, people finally got the "Baal State University" joke. Hard to ask for more than that.

Don't forget, people: love your kidneys. Because they love you.

"Zorg" on Amazon!

We're excited to announce that "Zorg and Andy" is now available for digital download or rental on Amazon's Video On Demand! For the low, low price of only $4.99, you can watch "Zorg" online, or download it to your computer, TiVo, or iPhone!

And for those afraid of long-term commitment, we offer the "Zorg" rental for only $1.99! After which, no doubt, you'll fall madly in love with the movie and wonder how you've managed to live all these years without a "Zorg" DVD, and you'll rush furiously to Film Baby to add it to your collection! Trust us, it'll happen just like that.

And don't forget that if you rush furiously to Film Baby before the end of the year, you can take 10% off the already incredible how-can-we-go-that-low-volume-volume-volume price of $9.99, by using the discount code "thatsalotofbeetles")!

We're all about offering choices here at Zorg Central. And now there's a "Zorg" to fit every budget! So, see "Zorg" today! Or tomorrow! Just see it and keep Zorg happy!

See "Zorg" on the Big Screen!

Just a reminder that "Zorg and Andy" is playing in the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival tomorrow, Saturday, November 21st, at high noon. Tickets start at $8. Come out and see "Zorg" and a lot of other great comedies, all in support of the National Kidney Foundation. Nuvo has a great article about the festival's history--check it out!

Nothing says "Happy Holidays!" like Zorg!

Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Look no further, Zorg fans! How about copies of your favorite cult movie for friends, family, acquaintances and complete strangers?



Through the end of the year, we're offering 10% off all "Zorg and Andy" DVD sales, and 20% off digital downloads, both through our partners at Film Baby.

To get your discount, at checkout just enter the code:

thatsalotofbeetles

Beat the holiday rush and order yours today!

"Zorg and Andy:" satisfying all of your gift-giving needs since 1973!

"Zorg" on Demand!

We're happy to announce that "Zorg and Andy" will be available for digital download and rental through Amazon Video On Demand, beginning November 30th! A digital download will be priced at $4.99; a price has yet to be set by Amazon for the rental.

More details to come!

Festival Update!

Just wanted to let you know that "Zorg" will be showing at Noon on Saturday, November 21st. Tickets start at $8, and an all-day pass goes for $20.

Come out and see some great films and support a wonderful cause!

"Zorg" - Kitschy Goodness!

Fatally Yours says, "'Zorg and Andy' is remarkably fun...a film reminiscent of the drive-in creature features of the 1950s: A little over the top, a little silly, and that time tested formula of idyllic Americana up against something truly arcane... With more than a few laughs, a lovable cast, and a brand new reason to fear your college economics professor, Zorg and Andy gets my seal of approval."

Many thanks to Michael Varrati!

Order your copy of "Zorg" here!

Another Festival for "Zorg!"

We're pleased to announce that "Zorg and Andy" will be shown at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, showcasing the best independent film comedies from around the country, while raising money for the National Kidney Foundation.

The festival is being held on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at the Carmel Community Playhouse in Carmel, IN, show times and ticket prices still to be announced.

Come out to see "Zorg" on the big screen and help support a great cause!

Another Great Review!

This one from Sonic Cinema:

"Writer V.Z. Montengo and director Guy Davis take 62 minutes to do what some filmmakers can’t do with 92 minutes- make a high-concept comedy that’s funny and engaging, not to mention original."

See for yourself--buy a copy today!

Read the rest at the Sonic Cinema site. Many thanks to Brian Skutle!

Three Out of Four Cigars!

Rogue Cinema's review of "Zorg and Andy" says, "'Zorg and Andy' is one of the most innovative indie comedies I've seen in quite some time." And, "It's quirky and odd and laugh out loud funny...and, in the end, I'm pretty anxious to see if Andy has another adventure in him."

Many thanks to Brian at Rogue Cinema! Sequel anyone?

Latest "Zorg" Review -- Rated 8/10!

Here's a sample:

"'Zorg and Andy' is a fantastic microbudget comedy, a perfect marriage of cheesy exploitation, silly science fiction, and brainy humor. Davis and crew should be extremely proud of their accomplishment; these insanely talented individuals have somehow managed to pack an absurd amount of fresh, well-executed material into a breezy 60-minute package, a feat that's even more astounding when you take into consideration their complete lack of funding. Which just goes to show that the only tools required to craft an entertaining motion picture are talent and dedication, plain and simple. Imagine that."

Read the rest of the review at Bloody Good Horror (many, many thanks, Todd)! And then consider going here to buy a DVD!

Zorg will be pleased if you do (and you really, really want to please Zorg)!

Kudos to "Zorg" Musicians!

From The Movies Made Me Do It review: "The "soundtrack music" was what really stood out, though. Several... bands were used, and all put in great performances. I'd recommend looking into the works of Kevin MacLeod, Twizzle, Coconut Monkeyrocket, and Otis Fodder."

We recommend it, too! Many, many thanks to our fantastic musicians for letting us use their tunes!

"Zorg" Reviews Spreading Like California Wildfires!

Cinematronica's excellent review of "Zorg and Andy" has been posted to 366 Weird Movies, a site that celebrates "the cinematically surreal, bizarre, cult, oddball, fantastique, psychotronic, and the just plain WEIRD!!" We're honored!

"Zorg" Now Available on Film Baby!

"Zorg and Andy" is now available for purchase through Film Baby! DVD's are only $9.99 plus s/h. And a soon-to-be-available digital download will be a mere $4.99.

Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, email everyone in your contacts list--"Zorg" has arrived and you should buy a copy! Maybe two copies! Maybe...well, you get the idea.

Another Review!

"Zorg and Andy is a low-budget feature with a lot of what makes independent movies so intriguing; the glorious smacking of ambition."

"Run, don’t walk! to the internet to catch this light and fast b-movie surprise!"

Read the entire review here and remember, "Zorg" will soon be available through Film Baby on DVD and digital download. But in the meantime, just send us an email and we'd be happy to ship you out a pre-release copy for the low, low price of only $12! You can't beat that with a fertility idol! So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy today and don't anger Zorg!

Many, many thanks to the fine folks at Cinematronica and 366 Weird Movies for taking the time to review our movie!

"Zorg" DVD Sales!

We're extremely excited to announce that "Zorg and Andy" DVD's and digital downloads will be available for purchase soon, thanks to our friends at Film Baby!

Unfortunately, "Zorg" probably won't be live on the site until near the end of October, and it's come to our attention that quite a few people (with, it must be pointed out, extraordinary taste in cinema) would like to have a copy of the movie in time for Halloween (in one lovely case, in order to be able to replace "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" with "Zorg" as the featured movie of the evening).

On so many levels, we can't begin to tell you how happy this makes us.

Fear not, "Zorg" fans! We have DVD's available for purchase right now, in plenty of time for all of your October festivities!

Just send an email to northanger@cox.net and let us know where you'd like us to ship your order, and we'll get it right out to you. The only downside is that we can't take credit card orders until our Film Baby account is up and running, so you'll have to pay for it the old-fashioned way and send us a check for $12 per copy ($10.00 for the DVD, plus $2.00 for shipping and the requisite handling) to:

Guy Davis
5415 E. McKellips Rd, #67
Mesa, AZ 85215

We know you're good for it, so as soon as we get your email, we'll send Zorg on his way to you.

Because no one should have to celebrate Halloween, or Leif Ericson Day (or any other day in October, for that matter), without a copy of "Zorg" close at hand.

Get yours today!

A View from the Inside

As you can see, the audience is clearly not rioting. If there's another definition of a successful screening, I don't know what it is.

A few observations: The audience actually laughed quite a lot. Even the ones who weren't directly related to the production. A couple of rows in front of us, there were two women who were clearly there in some professional capacity and as the movie unspooled I could see them getting more and more into the story. It was gratifying.

The biggest laugh of the night? Guy's sound design during the final chase sequence, where the soundtrack music is synced up with the opening and closing of the stairway door. Guy, who cut enough jokes in post-production to make the writer weep tears of blood, got the biggest laugh of the night with his editing.

Thanks, Guy.

And congratulations, you big lug. It was awesome.

Zorg Has Arrived!

Our deepest thanks to everyone who turned out for today's screening at Tromadance! We had a great turnout and no one was seriously injured as a result of watching the movie!

And many thanks to our new friends at the historic Strand Theatre for their wonderful hospitality, and of course, to the fine people at Tromadance and The B-Movie Celebration!

This handsome lad is Ev, Ben Weatherston's son, who obviously has exceptional taste in films. You can check out some more photos from today's screening on our Facebook page.

Thanks again, everybody!

Quentin Dodd Interview!

Check it out here!

"Zorg" Arrives Tomorrow! Finally!

You've grown to love them! You'll miss them when they're gone! It's the final "'Zorg' at Tromadance Film Festival tomorrow, September 26th, 12:35p, at the Strand Theatre, showing for FREE!" reminder message! Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors!

We also want to let you know that we'll be selling factory-fresh "Zorg" DVD's after the screening. Hell, just ask us and we'll even sell them before and during the screening! For the shockingly low, low price of only $10 a piece, you, too, can take a little Zorg home with you! And don't forget--they make wonderful presents! Buy two! They're small!

Tickets? We don't need no stinking tickets!

Two days until Tromadance! Free admission to all screenings and panels (and "Zorg!"). But, it's first-come, first-served, so remember to get there early!

Meet Lloyd Kaufman! Maybe! Tell him about "Zorg!"

Tromadance Update--Free Admission!

Apparently, admission to all Tromadance films, panels, parties, and events is strictly on a first come, first served basis.

So, what are you waiting for? Get to the Strand Theatre early to see "Zorg and Andy" FOR FREE on Saturday, September 26th, at 12:35pm!

And be sure to say "Hi" to The Pig for me!

Our First Review!

"Gleefully Silly!"

"Utterly Ridiculous!"

"It's 'Scooby Doo' Without the Speech-Impeded Great Dane!"

Read more at The Film Yap!

The review starts off a little rough, but in the end, "Zorg" wins over even the coldest reviewer's heart!

"Zorg" Screening Information!

"Zorg and Andy" will be showing at the Summer Tromadance Film Festival (part of The 3rd Annual B-Movie Celebration) in beautiful Shelbyville, IN, the new Mecca of independent film!

When: Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Time: 12:35 pm

Where: The Strand Theatre, Shelbyville, IN

Tickets: $6, available at the door and here.

Come out and support "Zorg!" He'll know if you don't!

"Zorg" Gets a Facelift!

Stop by the newly-redesigned "Zorg and Andy" site. Revel in that new website smell!

For cast and crew, let us know if you have any updated bios, pics, projects or links you'd like us to include. Thanks!

And many, many thanks to Quentin for doing an incredible job putting all this together! Zorg won't forget all of your many sacrifices, Quentin!

B-Movie Celebration Guests Announced!

The B-Movie Celebration has announced its lineup of guests (their website hasn't been updated yet, but we wanted to give you a preview). Come out and meet the man who made (at least part of) "Monster A Go-Go!"

We also wanted to let you know that we're scheduled for a Q&A session after "Zorg" screens. More details to come!










B-MOVIE CELEBRATION SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUESTS:

Legendary Troma founder LLOYD KAUFMAN

B movie maven JIM WYNORSKI

Cult movie king FRED OLEN RAY

Iconic scream queen KAREN BLACK

The Godfather of Gore, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS

"Zorg" Preview!

Watch the first three minutes of the movie!

Zorg commands it!

What to Wear, What to Wear...

May we suggest the Zorg and Andy Store--for all of your fine clothing and accessories needs.

Nothing says style like Zorg!

The Official "Zorg and Andy" Trailer!

Enjoy!

"Zorg" at B-Movie Celebration!

We're pleased to announce that "Zorg and Andy" will be shown as part of the 3rd Annual B-Movie Celebration, running from September 25th through the 27th at the historic Artcraft Theater in Franklin, IN, and at the Strand Theater in Shelbyville. Advance tickets are available here.

As soon as we get more information about when and where we'll be screening, we'll pass it on. In the meantime, please help us get the word out about this amazing festival and check out the incredible lineup of classic films below.







From their press release:

"The B Movie Celebration is an event unlike any other. Part film festival, part educational symposium and part circus. Over sixty classic B feature film films will be shown, including 'Forbidden Planet", "Night of The Living Dead" and "Death Race 2000". Appearing at The Celebration will be Troma Studio founder Lloyd Kaufman, B Film Legend Jim Wynorski, Director Fred Olen Ray, Herschel Gordon Lewis and numerous other practitioners of the B movie art form."

FEATURED FILMS:

Abby
Black Christmas
Black Horizon
Blacula
Chopping Mall
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Cyclone
Dark Star
Dire Wolf
Dr. Goldfoot and the The Bikini Machine
Forbidden Planet
Gas!
Godzilla King of the Monsters
Grand Theft Auto
Halloween
The Hideous Sun Demon
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Horror of Dracula
I Was A Teenage Frankenstein
Ilsa She Wolf of The SS
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Journey to The Sevenh Planet
Knightriders
Leeches
Lost Empire
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki
Meteor
My Bloody Valentine
Night of the Comet
Night of The Grizzly
Phantom Empire
Piranha
Planet of The Apes
Puppetmaster Toulon’s Revenge
Q
Quatermass and the Pit
Sorority House Massacre
Surf Nazis Must Die
Tales of Terror
The Birds
The Crazies
The Day of the Triffids
The Dunwich Horror
The Fly
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
The Raven
The Silencers
The Thing from Another World
The War of the Worlds
Them
They Saved Hitler’s Brain
This Island Earth
To Sleep with a Vampire
Toxic Avenger
Tromeo and Juliet
Westworld
Zombie

And Zorg and Andy!

The Latest in Teaser Trailer Technology!

Ladies and Gentlemen...Andy and the Beetles!

A New Trailer!

Because you can never have enough trailers.

The Post You Were Wondering if You'd Live Long Enough to See!

After only a mere three years in post, "Zorg and Andy" is finally complete! Hard to believe, I know, but it's true (check us out here, it's right there in black and white).

We've got a lot going on right now, including a website redesign that will be up soon (check back often!), and the creation of a press kit and promotional materials.

We also have a new Facebook page, thanks to Scott. Drop by and say hello!

And I want to let you know that we have a new teaser trailer up, both on Facebook and Youtube. More trailers are in the works. Let us know what you think!

See? I told you there was a lot going on.

Our plan in the coming months is to continue to submit the movie to festivals, as well as begin sending it out for review. Assuming said reviews are spectacular, we'll be posting links to them soon! Unspectacular reviews will be rewritten and then posted.

Regarding DVD's, initially they'll only be available for sale at festival screenings, but I imagine we'll start self-distribution sometime later this year. And once that happens, we'll need everyone's help to get the word out.

Of course, all cast and crew members will receive a free copy of the movie, so we'll be sending out an email soon to make sure we have everyone's most recent address. Timeframe to get those out should probably be in the next month or so. But, I appear to be timeframe-challenged, so bear that in mind.

And finally, we want to start planning for that long-awaited premiere! Details to come (and we'd love to hear any of your ideas, too)!

All for now. Thank you all for your patience and continued support!

Guy