Chris Gore
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Christopher Patrick "Chris" Gore is an acclaimed speaker and writer
on the topic of independent film
.
Gore was born September 5, 1965 in Big Rapids, Michigan
. He is the main writer and the founder of Film Threat
, a project dedicated to covering independent and underground movie
s which he started in 1985. He was also the editor in chief of Videogames Magazine from 1993-1995. During this time, he also made his first television appearances on the Jones Computer Network, the network television precursor to ZDTV, as an editorialist and commentator on the state of video games and society.
He appears on the G4 television program
Attack of the Show. Previously, he did a film-related segment on a the weekly FX
series, The X Show
, and was the host and moderator of The New Movie Show with Chris Gore
, also on FX, in 2000, where a panel mixed between critics and celebrity guests reviewed movies. G4 then based a recurring gag in an August 2010 episode of Attack of the Show on the murder of Chris Gore, bringing up three potential murderers each furthering the idea that his movies are horrible and that everyone wanted to kill him.
Gore attended Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan
(now renamed Royal Oak High School
after the closing of Dondero High School
).
Gore co-wrote and produced the film My Big Fat Independent Movie
, a parody of other indie films.
His books include The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made, The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and The Complete DVD Book: Designing, Producing and Marketing Your Independent Film on DVD. Gore also created the defunct Wild Cartoon Kingdom
magazine and co-created Sci-Fi Universe magazine.
In 2009 Gore signed on to host a reality talk show called Hollywood on the Rocks
produced by Mini Movie Channel
and distributed by Ovation TV
.
Gore currently resides in Los Angeles
, California
.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
on the topic of independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
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Gore was born September 5, 1965 in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,849. It is the county seat of Mecosta County. The city is located within Big Rapids Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:...
. He is the main writer and the founder of Film Threat
Film Threat
Film Threat is a former print magazine and, now, webzine which focuses primarily on independent film, although it also reviews DVDs of mainstream films and Hollywood movies in theaters. It first appeared as a photocopied zine in 1985, created by Wayne State University students Chris Gore and André...
, a project dedicated to covering independent and underground movie
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
s which he started in 1985. He was also the editor in chief of Videogames Magazine from 1993-1995. During this time, he also made his first television appearances on the Jones Computer Network, the network television precursor to ZDTV, as an editorialist and commentator on the state of video games and society.
He appears on the G4 television program
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
Attack of the Show. Previously, he did a film-related segment on a the weekly FX
FX Networks
FX is the name of a number of related pay television channels owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group...
series, The X Show
The X Show
The X Show was a magazine, variety, and interview/talk program that aired on FX Network in the US from May 1999 to April 2001. Running time was originally one hour, but this was later reduced to a half-hour. The show was 'guy-themed' much like a TV equivalent of Maxim magazine , though seldom as...
, and was the host and moderator of The New Movie Show with Chris Gore
The New Movie Show with Chris Gore
The New Movie Show with Chris Gore was a movie review television program hosted by Chris Gore and aired on FX in which a panel of critics shared opinions of newly released films.-References:...
, also on FX, in 2000, where a panel mixed between critics and celebrity guests reviewed movies. G4 then based a recurring gag in an August 2010 episode of Attack of the Show on the murder of Chris Gore, bringing up three potential murderers each furthering the idea that his movies are horrible and that everyone wanted to kill him.
Gore attended Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 57,236. It should not be confused with Royal Oak Charter Township, a separate community located nearby....
(now renamed Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak High School is a secondary educational facility located in Royal Oak, Michigan. The current principal is Michael Greening.-History:ROHS is a 2006 consolidation of former intra-city rivals Royal Oak George A. Dondero High School and...
after the closing of Dondero High School
Dondero High School
George A. Dondero High School was opened in 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was named after former United States congressman and Royal Oak School Board President George A. Dondero.- Overview :...
).
Gore co-wrote and produced the film My Big Fat Independent Movie
My Big Fat Independent Movie
My Big Fat Independent Movie is a 2005 independent film produced and written by film journalist Chris Gore spoofing well-known independent films, such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Memento, Swingers, Pulp Fiction, Magnolia, Amelie, Reservoir Dogs, Pi, The Good Girl, Run Lola Run, and El Mariachi...
, a parody of other indie films.
His books include The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made, The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and The Complete DVD Book: Designing, Producing and Marketing Your Independent Film on DVD. Gore also created the defunct Wild Cartoon Kingdom
Wild Cartoon Kingdom
Wild Cartoon Kingdom was an animation magazine published from 1993-1994 by Larry Flynt Publications.-History:The magazine was created by Film Threat founder Chris Gore. It was edited by a number of people during its run, including Kevin Burke, Andrew J...
magazine and co-created Sci-Fi Universe magazine.
In 2009 Gore signed on to host a reality talk show called Hollywood on the Rocks
Hollywood on the Rocks
Hollywood on the Rocks is a television series hosted by Chris Gore, produced by Mini Movie Channel and distributed by Ovation TV.Nestle's Nespresso is set to be one of the partnering sponsors....
produced by Mini Movie Channel
Mini Movie Channel
Mini Movie Channel is an online video portal, production company and distribution company affiliated with Russia-based REN Media Group, and established by Dmitry Lesnevsky...
and distributed by Ovation TV
Ovation TV
Ovation is an American television channel that airs programming dedicated to the arts and contemporary culture. It features programming devoted to performance, people, art, music and film. In addition, Ovation features in-depth profiles on various artists and performers, Arts news from the U.S and...
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Gore currently resides in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.