Inspirational Music Doc 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' Teaser Trailer

"Orin is one of the boys." Netflix has revealed a quick clip trailer for a documentary film called The Only Girl in the Orchestra, made by filmmaker Molly O'Brien. This 34-minute short film originally premiered at the 2023 DOC NYC Film Festival last year. It's getting a global release on Netflix starting in December. Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien was never one to seek the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic, she inevitably became the focus of media attention and, ultimately, one of the most renowned musicians of a generation. Remarkable. Somehow this story didn't make it into Bradley Cooper's Maestro film about Leonard Bernstein though it should've been in there. It's also shocking / amazing that even in 1966 there was not a single woman in the entire NY Philharmonic orchestra aside from her. Glad it's not like this anymore, and glad she made history. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: 'Over the Garden Wall' 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Tribute

"Perhaps were all just playthings in the hands of fate... Alone, cast adrift..." Cartoon Network has debuted a fantastic 3-minute stop motion animated short film tribute to the cult classic animated series Over the Garden Wall. This original series debuted in 2014 and ran only 10 episodes for one season. It has since become a fan favorite and while they haven't ever continued with more episodes, they do recognize the love for it anyway and made this short to honor the fans. And let them know they appreciate their love. Created and animated by the legendary Aardman Animations in the UK (known for Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep) this 3-minute short features Wirt, Greg and Beatrice reminiscing about the good ol' days. They got the original three voice actors back for this: Elijah Wood as Wirt, Melanie Lynskey as Beatrice, and Collin Dean as Greg, plus Frank Fairfield as the narrator. All of the little details in the forest are gorgeous, and even though it's barely 3 minutes, this is pretty much as wonderful as any short can be. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Samson' Dark Comedy Crime Thriller with Alice Lee

"We're in this together!" Freestyle Digital Media has posted the trailer for Samson, a dark comedy crime thriller from filmmaker Ruth Du as her second feature film. This one orignially premiered at the 2023 Asian American International Film Festival last year, and will be out on VOD to watch later this month. The film tells the story of a broken up couple who are forced to work together when they are kidnapped by masked men. Director Ruth Du explains further her idea behind this: "Samson is like that sour piece of candy that has that surprise sweetness in the center, all while being wrapped in a shiny foil of a break-up story... I love exploring characters who are not what they-seem & unraveling relationships that are complex yet universal. I wanted to make a movie about race without making a movie about race." The indie film stars Alice Lee (from My Adventures with Superman, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Ryan Dance, Will Brittain, and Emilio Garcia-Sanchez. This looks like it has some wacky humor that might just get a few laughs at least. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Hitchhiker Drama 'Wayward' Starring Chloe Guidry

"We just drop her off and go..." Abramorama has released the main official trailer for an indie film called Wayward, marking the feature directorial debut of writer / filmmaker Jacquelyn Frohlich. This one first premiered at the 2023 Deauville Film Festival last year, but is only now getting released - starting in a very select number of theaters this fall. Wayward follows eleven-year-old Cleo who becomes enchanted with the charismatic female hitchhiker who her mother picks up as they drive to their new home in Los Angeles from Idaho. When Cleo and the hitchhiker form an unlikely bond, the line between kidnapping and running away becomes dangerously blurred. The mom is played by Jess Weixler, along with Chloe Guidry as Cleo, plus Jessica Sula, Rob Morrow, Will Brittian, and Colleen Camp. An intriguing little story showing both sides of a kidnapping situation, along with this tale of a young girl feeling the need to escape her own mom. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Western Action Thriller Film 'Ghosts of Red Ridge'

"This town done nothing but take from me! This world is dog eat dog!" Well Go USA revealed the trailer for a western action thriller called Ghosts of Red Ridge, another one of these dime-a-dozen westerns being churned out these days. Like all the other indie westerns this is being dumped to VOD without much buzz. Described as a "gritty, action-packed western with themes of redemption, justice and the supernatural." The first feature film by award-winning short film director / cinematographer Stefan Colson, the story follows a sheriff who begins uncovering the identities of the outlaws terrorizing residents when ghosts of murdered townspeople begin appearing at his door, leaving him to question whether the spirits are warning him... or seeking vengeance. The film stars Owen Williams, Trent Culkin, Griffin Wade, Mercedes Peterson, John Marrs, Mario Rocha, and Lena Wilcox. Looks like another generic western not worth your time. // Continue Reading ›

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Haunted House Vlogger Horror 'Chateau' Trailer Starring Cathy Marks

"Do you want us here?" Quiver Distribution has posted the trailer for an indie horror called Chateau, the second feature from filmmaker Luke Genton. This first premiered at the 2024 Popcorn Frights Film Festival this year and will be out on VOD to watch at home in December. "Vacation is all about escape." While on a French vacation funded by odd jobs, an aspiring influencer covertly films a vlog in a reportedly haunted chateau she's been hired to clean. This found footage horror follows two influencer idiots getting a real scare when they discover this chateau is actually, really haunted. Starring Cathy Marks and Coltron Tran as the main duo. This isn't a particularity original concept - there's also Deadstream which this film seems to be borrowing from, not to mention Rob Savage's Dashcam, and other horror that is about people going into a haunted house that they think isn't real and nothing will be there. But oh yes there is something in there... // Continue Reading ›

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Netflix's True Crime 'Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey' Trailer

"How low can you go?" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for yet another true crime doc series called Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which will be available late this month on Netflix. From the Oscar-nominated director Joe Berlinger, this three-part docuseries investigates the mishandling of the case by law enforcement and the media. Everyone who was around in the late 1990s knows this story about JonBenét Ramsey - it was major news for a long time. And still is something that people will get all riled up about. There was also another provocative doc film about it called Casting JonBenet a few years ago. This new Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey series scrutinizes the missteps of law enforcement in Boulder, CO, and the media, highlighting the relatively straightforward measures that just could have potentially solve this haunting mystery. As the series unfolds, it poses a critical question: Will Colorado authorities finally take the necessary actions to bring JonBenét Ramsey’s killer to justice and offer her family the peace they’ve long sought? An interesting question to ask before it has even debuted. Another series made for true crime fans. // Continue Reading ›

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