Official Trailer for Queer Psychological Thriller / Slasher 'Bad Things'

"Bad Things answers the call for female Jack Torrance types to air their rage." Shudder has revealed the official trailer for indie horror film called Bad Things, the second feature made by queer American indie filmmaker Stewart Thorndike. After first premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier in the summer, the film is now set to debut on Shudder streaming in August if anyone is curious. A group of female friends end up at an old hotel for a weekend getaway and soon discover that "women do bad things here." This hotel trip for a weekend getaway might not turn out as this group of friends thought it would... The film is described in reviews as a "queer take on The Shining" and "a refreshing twist on slashers." This chilling psychological thriller stars Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Rad Pereira, and Molly Ringwald. This certainly looks like a low budget indie, though it has plenty of unique quirks and horror twists anyway. // Continue Reading ›

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New Featurette for André Øvredal's 'The Last Voyage of the Demeter'

"I wanted this to be the scariest depiction of Dracula... ever." Universal has revealed a new 2-minute promo featurette for André Øvredal's long-awaited horror movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter, arriving in theaters in a few weeks. We've still only posted one trailer for this before, even though it opens soon (after being delayed by a year already) and looks super gnarly. Inspired by one chapter in Bram Stoker's Dracula, the story is set aboard the Russian schooner Demeter, chartered to carry private cargo – unmarked wooden crates – from Carpathia to London. The film stars Corey Hawkins as Clemens, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian, with Jon Jon Briones, Stefan Kapicic, and Nikolai Nikolaeff. Everything Øvredal says in his video sounds great, this seems right up is alley. He also confirms it definitely is Alien – but on a ship with Drac. Spanish actor Javier Botet stars as Dracula / Nosferatu, which is why there are so many cool shots of him in make-up in here. This looks damn good!! I'll be watching in theaters. // Continue Reading ›

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First Look at Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' from Netflix

"We have to find Mom and Dad, stop the bad guys, and save the world." (Again.) Netflix has revealed an announcement first look teaser for Spy Kids: Armageddon, the Netflix reboot of this movie franchise. Director Robert Rodriguez is back to re-launch the Spy Kids series for Netflix. The film serves as a reboot to the original Spy Kids franchise. All of the original movies are also directed by Rodriguez: Spy Kids in 2001, Spy Kids 2 in 2002, Spy Kids 3-D in 2003, (plus Sharkboy & Lavagirl in 2005), and then the oddball sequel Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 2011. A new family of spies arrives this September. Rodriguez reboots the beloved Spy Kids franchise, inspiring a new generation of young heroes and taking the spy game to the next level. When the children of the world's greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful Game Developer unleash a computer virus that gives him control of all technology, they must also become spies themselves to save their parents & the world. With Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Everly Carganilla, Connor Esterson, Billy Magnussen, and D.J. Cotrona. This looks fun, doesn't it? How could it not...? // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Australian Indie Crime Thriller 'Limbo' from Ivan Sen

"As hard boiled as the ground is hard-baked." Madman Films in Australia has released an official trailer for an indie crime thriller titled Limbo, from filmmaker Ivan Sen. This initially premiered at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year in the Main Competition section, but it didn't win any awards; it also played at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival this summer. In a small Australian outback town Travis Hurley, a detective, arrives to review a 20-year-old unsolved homicide of a young Indigenous girl. Travis discovers a collection of unpleasant truths hiding around this dusty town, highlighting the intricacies of loss and injustice faced by Indigenous Australians. Limbo is an Australian indie mystery-crime film directed by Ivan Sen (of Mystery Road, Goldstone, Expired), starring Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen, and Nicholas Hope. This is a very sleek dialogue-free trailer, relying entirely on critics' quotes and the vivid B&W images to sell this film. This tricky tease should at least get the attention of die-hard cinephiles. Check it out below. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for 4K Restoration of 'The Others' Starring Nicole Kidman

"The haunted house movie that reinvigorated the genre..." StudioCanal UK has revealed their new official trailer for a 4K restoration re-release of the 2001 haunted house thriller The Others. This was released in late 2001, ending up with two BAFTA nominations. During World War II, a woman who lives with her two children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands (Google Maps) becomes convinced that the home is haunted. StudioCanal UK is "thrilled to announce a special release and 4K restoration of one of the most critically acclaimed horror films of the 21st Century, Alejandro Amenábar's The Others. Starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, and Fionnula Flannagan, the film opened to both critical and box office success upon original release, winning 8 Goya Awards including Best Film and Best Director, and has since been heralded as one of the best psychological horror films of all time." The original 35mm negative was scanned in 4K, and the restoration was supervised by Amenábar. Kidman screaming all day. // Continue Reading ›

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Tom Hiddleston is Back First Trailer for Marvel's Series 'Loki' Season 2

"C'mon, you're the God of Mischief!" "Always have been, always will be." Yes! Finally! Disney has revealed an official trailer for Loki - Season 2, the long-awaited continuation of (one of) the best Marvel streaming series. The first season arrived in 2021 and won everyone over with it's remarkably intelligent journey with Loki through many multiverses and the TVA (Time Variance Authority). This picks up where Season 1 left off and follows Loki & Morbius as they try to figure out why Loki is time slipping. Tom Hiddleston stars as Loki, joined by Sophia Di Martino (Sylvie), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Renslayer), Wunmi Mosaku (Hunter B-15), Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong (Miss Minutes), Neil Ellice, Jonathan Majors (Victor Timely), and Owen Wilson (Mobius), alongside newcomers in Season 2: Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan (!!). This new season is part of Phase Five of the MCU (if anyone still cares?) and will launch streaming worldwide this October. Can't wait! So excited for this to continue. And with Benson / Moorhead (Something in the Dirt) directing some eps, this looks like it's going be worth the wait. Let's rock. // Continue Reading ›

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FX Doc Series 'Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur' Trailer

"My mother taught me to analyze society, and not be quiet. If there's something on my mind – speak it!" Yes! Earlier this year, Hulu & FX released this documentary series titled Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur streaming online. We posted the original teaser when it debuted last year, and now want to feature this main trailer as well. "Afeni had a revolutionary story, Tupac helped her tell it to the world." From award-winning director Allen Hughes comes FX's Dear Mama, a deeply personal 5-part doc series that defies the conventions of traditional storytelling to share an illuminating saga of mother and son: Black Panther activist Afeni and famous slain rapper Tupac Shakur. Their story chronicles the possibilities and contradictions of America from a time of revolutionary fervor in the 60s right into Hip Hop culture's most ostentatious decade. Tupac was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, only the year after releasing his track "Dear Mama", and Afeni Shakur passed away in 2016 after carrying on his legacy for all of these years. This looks like a compelling and inspiring look at the lives of both of these revolutionaries. // Continue Reading ›

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Tobin Bell Returns as Jigsaw in First Official Trailer for 'Saw X' Sequel

"The only thing I have not provided is your anesthetic - but trust me, you will want to remain alert." Uh oh. Lionsgate has revealed the first trailer for Saw X, the next highly anticipated sequel in the seemingly never-ending Saw franchise of gruesome, gory, horror movies. Of course they had to bring back the original Jigsaw, played by actor Tobin Bell, who died of cancer at the end of Saw III (though still played in part in many other sequels). They found a way to bring him back! Set between the events of Saw I + II, Jigsaw travels to Mexico in hopes of trying an experimental procedure that may cure him. He later discovers that it was all a big hoax, leading him to set another elaborately grotesque series of fatal games for the scammers. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way with deranged, and ingenious, traps. In addition to Bell, this also stars Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Michael Beach, & Renata Vaca. The trailer shows quite a bit of the story, but I think it'll still get people out to the theater to see this gore-fest. Jigsaw is really pissed off. // Continue Reading ›

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Meet the 'Pillars of Foundation' in a Promo Featurette for This Series

"Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what's right." Apple has debuted a four-minute promo featurette for their epic sci-fi series Foundation, which is now in its Second Season streaming right now on Apple TV+. Even though I've posted many other trailers for this already, I'm happy to keep talking about it because Foundation is awesome. I've been watching episodes this summer and it continues to keep me captivated and invigorated - so many big sci-fi ideas in it. This promo video focuses on the many women of the Foundation series: Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick; Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin; Laura Birn as Demerzel, an android; Ella-Rae Smith as Queen Sareth; Isabella Laughland as Brother Constant; and Rachel House as Tellem Bond. The video also features commentary from the series' producers David S. Goyer along with director Alex Graves. It's nice to see them putting so many of these unique characters at the forefront of the story, as there's much more going on beyond the plotlines with Hari Seldon and Brother Day. Adapted from the iconic novels by Isaac Asimov, Apple TV+'s Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity & rebuild civilization amid the fall of the "Galactic Empire". // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Dark Comedy Short Film 'Never Fuggedaboutit' About Editors

"Honor and loyalty!" A must see new short film is available online. Never Fuggedaboutit is both written and directed by the filmmaker / editor Dustin Waldman, who has also worked as an editor on a few other feature film projects - including the doc Faya Dayi. This premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year. Never Fuggedaboutit goes back to the early days right after 9/11 and how frayed everyone's nerves were back then. A struggling post-production house is hired to remove a shot of the Twin Towers from the intro to a hit TV show - putting pressure on two editors, one of whom questions if it's the right thing to do. They don't say it, but clearly the show is "The Sopranos", which makes me wonder if this was a real story? The short stars Nicholas Nazmi, Jonathan Dauermann, and Tara Bopp. It's a smart film that cleverly uses editing (of course) to say much more than what the dialogue says. Do you think it was the right choice? // Continue Reading ›

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Korean Indie Sci-Fi Film About Aliens Among Us - 'Unidentified' Trailer

"Do you know why the UFOs are here?" Buffalo 8 has revealed an official US trailer for an indie Korean sci-fi film titled Unidentified, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Jude Chun. This little indie premiered at the 2022 BendFilm Festival last year, and it also played at the 2023 Rotterdam Film Festival earlier this year. It's now set to open in September. In 1993, planet-like spheres descended from space, hovering above every major city on earth. 29 years later, the UFOs remain, having become a part of the landscape of modern life. In the hustle and bustle of Seoul, people go to coffee shops, they work dull and repetitive office jobs, riding public transportation and visiting psychics. A man walks the streets wearing a sandwich board that reads "UFO's are not real". But paranoia is growing: some of these people may, in fact, be aliens. Described as a mockumentary / extra dry comedy, the film is a "hilarious, moving and whimsical speculative fiction about our yearning for belonging and connection in a world that looks increasingly less like home." Starring Jang Sun, Kim Hyo-in, and Jeon Ho-hyun. I really like the spherical ships in here. // Continue Reading ›

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Whoa! First Look Trailer for Epic Sci-Fi Film 'Kalki 2898-AD' from India

"What is Project K?" Awesome!! A first look trailer has debuted for an epic Indian sci-fi movie called Kalki 2898-AD, originally revealed during a big San Diego Comic-Con panel last weekend. After all the hype over RRR last year, it looks like India is about to drop their own Dune / Star Wars epic in theaters in early 2024. Plot details are sparse so far, but it's a Hindu religion inspired epic story with imagery that is reminiscent of Villeneuve's Dune. In Kalki 2898 AD, Indian mega star Prabhas plays a modern-day embodiment of Lord Vishnu who arrives to help save Earth. Directed By Nag Ashwin, the film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, & Disha Patani. The big tease involves the question of who/what "Project K" is and will he save the world? This is quite an impressive teaser, with some imagery that should get every sci-fi fan's attention. I'm certainly intrigued! I'll be watching closely for any updates on this movie. // Continue Reading ›

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Soi Cheang's Hong Kong Murderer Thriller 'Mad Fate' Official Trailer

"Red eyes are an ominous sign. It's when you will kill." Illume Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie Hong Kong mystery thriller film titled Mad Fate, from filmmaker Soi Cheang. This first premiered at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, and also played at the Hong Kong Film Festival in March. It's now set to open in the US this August. The film stars Gordon Lam as a fortune-teller who crosses paths with a young man with a strong desire to commit murder and tries to change the latter's destiny in various ways. It's a stylish genre film with a few twists & turns. Also starring Lokman Yeung, Berg Ng, Ng Wing Sze, and Peter Chan. Reviews describe this one as: "Part grisly murder mystery, part pitch-black absurdist comedy feverishly musing on destiny and free will, Soi Cheang’s follow-up to Limbo sees the director again mining his flair for genre experiments in this nightmarish roller coaster ride." This is a very strange trailer, it plays more like a teaser without much action footage. Still seems like it might be crazy enough to watch? // Continue Reading ›

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'Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in the Service of Mind' Documentary Trailer

"I always felt that I could tell stories that other people were not telling." Greenwich Ent. has unveiled their official trailer for a documentary film titled Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in the Service of Mind, a comprehensive biopic film about the life of and books by the famed author Joyce Carol Oates. Swedish director Stig Björkman approached JCO with his idea to make a portrait film of her for over 9 years before she finally agreed. The doc film takes us behind the genius of one of the most read contemporary American writers. The now 83-year-old writer’s life story is one of a changing society. With her work as a navigator the movie takes us back to her childhood and university years. We learn about societal events that affected her deeply and are evident in her writing, like the 1960’s riots in Detroit, to the tragic Chappaquiddick incident and the life of Marilyn Monroe. Love her or hate her writing, she is a fascinating and curious individual with plenty to say - about society, love, life, and the experiences of women of all kinds. This doc is worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: First 3 Music Videos for Sigur Rós' New ÁTTA Film Experiment

"I wished to show how Sigur Rós is the soundtrack of our lives through happiness, pain, hope, grief, and love. The short documentary, Andrá, celebrates the way in which Sigur Rós captures and channels the humanity that unites us all." The iconic Icelandic band Sigur Ros has announced a new "film experiment" as part of a unique promotion for their latest album called ÁTTA (buy it here via Amazon). The band has asked ten different filmmakers to create music videos / short films / visual interpretations of each of the 10 tracks from the new album (their eighth studio album so far). The first three are out now, with more arriving soon, and they're mostly from Icelandic artists - featuring some very abstract and mesmerizing visuals. As a huge fan of Sigur Ros (I once flew to Stockholm to see them play live) I am very curious to see all of these. These first three are so different, yet speak powerfully to the exhilarating experience of listening to this music. The Andrá one is exquisite, showing how people respond emotionally while they listen to the song. It's beautiful. // Continue Reading ›

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A Scientific Look Featurette at Freediving for 'The Deepest Breath' Doc

"Think about the Mammalian Diving Reflex and what it does for you." Netflix released a 7-min featurette looking at "The Science of Freediving," considered one of the most dangerous sports on Earth. It's just a promotion for the doc film The Deepest Breath, but it's worth sharing - especially because it's another opportunity to talk about how amazing this documentary is. I have been recommending The Deepest Breath ever since it premiered at Sundance (here's my full review), as I was completely blown away by it and moved to tears by my emotions while watching it with a crowd at the festival. It's now playing on Netflix. The film focuses on two of the world's best free divers - people who dive down as deep as they can simply by holding their breath (also see: The Big Blue). As Italian champion Alessia Zecchini trains to break a free diving record with expert safety diver Stephen Keenan's help, the two form a strong emotional bond. The doc explains a lot about how freediving works, however this is a fascinating featurette that plays like a short film - with info about the history of the sport, biology of diving, and more. Its worth a watch - along with the doc. // Continue Reading ›

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Unnecessary Netflix Doc 'Depp v. Heard' Trailer on Public Perception

"Where does it end??" Indeed, the right question to ask. Netflix has unveiled their trailer for a documentary series called simply Depp v. Heard about the infamous Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial from 2022. Everyone was expecting Netflix to create a doc about this event, they always have to create some "content" around popular events, always chasing that popularity, and here it is already - as fast as ever. Directed by Emma Cooper (of The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes), Depp v Heard is a three-part series examining the infamous defamation case that captured the world’s attention and became the world's first trial by TikTok. Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores this global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society. I don't think being this obsessed with celebrities and their personal lives is healthy at all. Have we learned nothing from other docs like those about Britney Spears, reminding us this is not good? Perhaps it's all unstoppable. // Continue Reading ›

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Pizza Party! One Final Trailer for Animated 'TMNT: Mutant Mayhem'

"We're brothers - we fight together!!" Paramount has revealed a final trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem animated movie, landing in theaters next week!! Get the pizza ready. I'm looking forward to this so much!! It's going to be a blast. After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through their heroic acts. We've featured two excellent trailers for it before, along with a cast featurette and Barbie spot. The massive voice cast in here includes Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, & Brady Noon as the four teens, Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, plus Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph. I've seen more than enough footage, now I just want to go watch this in theaters and have a great time with the Turtles in NYC! And it's not just for kids - looks good enough for anyone to enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Fun Trailer for Coming-of-Age Comedy 'Miguel Wants To Fight' on Hulu

"The best fighters see themselves winning – so they win!" Hulu has launched an official trailer for an indie film titled Miguel Wants To Fight, a coming-of-age comedy from filmmaker Oz Rodriguez (of Vampires. vs the Bronx previously). It will be streaming on Hulu starting in the middle of August. The film is about a 17-year-old in who asks his three best friends to help him get in his first fight ever before he moves to a new city. "Haven't you ever seen a kid learn to fight?" Tyler Dean Flores (known for "Reefa") stars as Miguel, who tries to figure out how to properly get into a real fight, utilizing training and encouragement from his friends. It also co-stars Imani Lewis, Christian Vunipola, and Suraj Partha as his friends, plus Raul Castillo, Dascha Polanco, and Andrea Navedo. This looks heavily inspired by the great Scott Pilgrim vs the World (which still kicks ass) but with its own quirks and distinct jokes. Seems like good fun! I dig it. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Stop-Motion Animated 'The Inventor' About Da Vinci

"Why can't you just be satisfied with painting pretty things?" Blue Fox Entertainment has revealed the first official trailer for a stop-motion animation creation called The Inventor, co-directed by Jim Capobianco & Pierre-Luc Granjon. This just premiered at the 2023 Annecy Film Festival, and reviews say it invokes the "Rankin/Bass animation that came before." The insatiably curious, headstrong inventor / artist Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court where he can freely experiment, invent flying contraptions & incredible machines, and study the human body. Joined on his adventure by Princess Marguerite, Leonardo attempts to uncover the answer to the ultimate question: "What is the meaning of life?" Starring the voices of Stephen Fry as Da Vinci, Daisy Ridley, Marion Cotillard, Gauthier Battoue, and Matt Berry. The stop-motion adventure looks like a whimsical, mainly-for-kids story about imagination and the freedom to think. It's a passion project, utilizing 2D animation & stop-motion to tell this delightfully uplifting story. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Alien Puppet Short Film 'Myrna the Monster' About Loneliness

"I've been trying to get out more, and put myself out more." This short film premiered years ago but it's just now showing up online and it's worth a watch - it's just under 15 minutes. Some really impressive puppet work for the main character. Myrna the Monster is written and directed by Ian Samuels, who went on to make the feature films The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (which I really enjoyed) for Amazon, and Sierra Burgess Is a Loser for Netflix. Myrna first premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and it also played at the SXSW, Dallas, Nashville, and Montclair Film Festivals. A heart-broken alien dreamer from the moon named Myrna transitions into adult life in Los Angeles like any other 20-something. It's actually a touching little story about loneliness and connection. With the voice of Kathleen Hanna and Victor Yerrid as the puppeteer for Myrna, and animation by Ethan Clarke. It also reminds me of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. // Continue Reading ›

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Second Trailer for Rowdy Talking Dogs Movie 'Strays' with Will Ferrell

"You're a stray now - you can do anything you want!" Universal Pictures has revealed a second trailer for the raunchy, foul-mouthed new doggie comedy titled Strays - definitely not a "family friendly" dog movie. This trailer is all about getting into trouble. "They say a dog is a man's best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style." An abandoned dog teams up with other strays to get revenge on his former owner, Doug, played by Will Forte. A subversion of the dog movies we know and love, Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) is a hilarious, R-rated comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping. This stars Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Josh Gad, Harvey Guillén, Brett Gelman, Rob Riggle, Jamie Demetriou, and Sofia Vergara. They delayed this and it's now opening in theaters in August in just a few more weeks. Will it be any good? Is this humor even funny? Is it all just curse words & doggie jokes? Might be fun to watch with some friends. // Continue Reading ›

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Thrilling First Trailer for Sci-Fi Series 'Invasion' Season 2 - Aliens Attack

"The aliens adapted. Humanity will too." Apple TV has revealed the first look official trailer for Season 2 of their epic sci-fi alien invasion series titled simply Invasion, from TV creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil. We posted the trailers for the first season back in 2021, and considering sci-fi always has a home on FS, we're happy to share this new trailer as well. The series is inspired by the classic "War of the Worlds". The action-packed second season of Invasion picks up just months later (after the ending of Season 1) with the aliens escalating their attacks in an all-out war against the humans. The trailer gives a suspenseful sneak peek into the new season, as aliens and destruction abound, answers are relentlessly pursued and the fight for humanity's survival continues. With Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Billy Barratt, Azhy Robertson, Paddy Holland, and Tara Moayedi. Joining season two: Enver Gjokaj, Nedra Marie Taylor, and Naian González Norvind. Wow this looks spectacular! Also noticed a few fun Independence Day and District 9 references. Looks like it's worth a watch! Fire it up. // Continue Reading ›

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Quantum Mechanical Thriller 'The Theory of Everything' German Trailer

This looks unique. German distributor Neue Visionen Filmverleih has revealed a first look trailer for the indie film Die Theorie von Allem, which translates directly to The Theory of Everything. Yep, it's the same title as the Stephen Hawking film from 2014, and it's also about theoretical physics and scientists. But with a more mysterious, Hitchcockian twist. Set in 1962. A physics congress in the Alps. An Iranian guest. A mysterious pianist. A bizarre cloud in the sky and a booming mystery under the mountain. It's "a quantum mechanical thriller in black & white." The distributor also adds more buzz: with "Timm Kröger, everything is there that makes for great cinematic art in the best Hitchcock tradition. Cast with a fantastic ensemble and interspersed with a phenomenal soundtrack, The Theory of Everything is a brilliant film noir about the contingency of our world, in which much is possible and hardly anything is necessary." Starring Jan Bülow, Olivia Ross, Hanns Zischler, Gottfried Breitfuss, David Bennent, and Philippe Graber. I'm all about this! Mountains and mystery and sci-fi and theoretical ideas and much more. Will be watching. // Continue Reading ›

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Final Trailers for Animated Doc Film 'Aurora's Sunrise' About Armenia

"Her story shouldn't be forgotten." Two official trailers are available for this indie documentary film titled Aurora's Sunrise, which will be out in select US theaters in August. Starting on Aug. 11 in NY, Aug. 18 in LA, 9/1 in Toronto, with other cities across the US / Canada later on. A film about the incredible true story of how a fourteen-year-old girl narrowly escaped the slaughter of the Armenian Genocide and embarked upon an odyssey that took her to the heights of Hollywood stardom. The film examines how this survivor became a silent movie star: Aurora Mardiganian's odyssey is almost unreal. After losing her family, escaping slavery, and enduring Hollywood greed – she journeys far to tell the world of the Armenian Genocide. But even then her story does come to an end with much joy. Aurora's Sunrise is an acclaimed animated doc, similar to the award-winning doc Flee, and was submitted to the 95th Academy Awards as Armenia's official pick. It didn't end up getting nominated, though it has received plenty of other accolades. It's a harrowing, fascinating, eye-opening film shining new light on the Armenian genocide & how terrible it was. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Time-Altering Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds' Trailer with Morgan Freeman

"This is not about your sister, this is about power." Highland Film Group has revealed an official trailer for an intriguing indie sci-fi thriller film titled 57 Seconds, from a filmmaker named Rusty Cundieff. He has mostly done lots of TV work, and some strange genre films, but this is one of his first major feature films in years. Here's the logline pitch: When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past. The ring gimmick is a bit cheesy, and the script is a time travel concept to explore the idea of "going back and redoing things" until you get them right. Which seems to a big way for him to learn some lessons in this, along with realizing 57 seconds is not a long time... Josh Hutcherson co-stars with Morgan Freeman, Greg Germann, Lovie Simone, Bevin Bru, Sammi Rotibi, Marcus Brown. That other plot about stopping this pill baron is oddly shoehorned in, but I guess it's a hot topic nowadays. It's heading to VOD right away, not a great sign. // Continue Reading ›

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Scary First Trailer for 'The Exorcist Believer' Sequel with Ellen Burstyn

"Wherever those girls went, they brought something back with them." This looks terrifying! Universal + Blumhouse have revealed the first official trailer for the horror sequel The Exorcist Believer. This is the next horror franchise revived by David Gordon Green after his Halloween trilogy. "The Exorcist: Believer is a throwback to early psychological horror movies that I watched as a kid and inspired me. I can't wait for you all to watch in theaters." Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 13th, a new chapter begins. Instead of a remake, it's another sequel to the 1973 film about two girls possessed by a mysterious demonic entity, forcing their parents to seek the help of priests to save her. The film stars Leslie Odom, Jr., Lidya Jewett, Olivia Marcum, Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, as well as Ellen Burstyn reprising her role as Chris MacNeil. Even though I'm not sure DGG can pull off more horror, this does really look scary. And this modern update involves two girls being possessed, not only one. Meet them both below. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for Amusing 'Strange Planet' Series Based on the Comics

"The bad moments will pass. Even the good moments will pass." Meet some funny little blue aliens! Apple has unveiled the first official trailer for Strange Planet, an animated series based on the beloved, uber-popular web comic series created by Nathan W. Pyle. He first started drawing and posting these fun little one-or-two frame comics on Instagram (via @nathanwpylestrangeplanet) before turning them into an entire series and graphic novel. Now it has become an animated series for everyone to enjoy! Strange Planet is a hilarious and perceptive look at a distant world not unlike our own. Set in a whimsical world of cotton candy pinks and purples, relatable blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions. Voicing this world of beings are the Emmy nominee Hannah Einbinder, Gotham Award nominee Tunde Adebimpe, Emmy nominee Demi Adejuyigbe, Lori Tan Chinn, and Danny Pudi. This looks quite fun, though the voices seem just a bit off. Not the same as reading the text in the comic, but this still has all the same humor. // Continue Reading ›

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80th Venice Film Festival Selection with Fincher, Lanthimos, DuVernay

The Venice Film Festival, known officially in Italian as Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica della Biennale di Venezia, has officially announced its selection of films playing at the historic film festival in 2023. Celebrating their 80th year (the oldest film festival in the world), Venezia 2023 is returning with strong line-up and great selection of films from around the world. Venice 2023 runs from August 30th to September 9th in just a few months. The biggest highlights are a bountiful line-up of competition films: David Fincher's The Killer, Michel Franco's Memory, Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things (watch the trailer), Ava DuVernay's Origin (!!), Matteo Garrone's Io Capitano, Bertrand Bonello's The Beast, Pablo Larrain's El Conde, Michael Mann's Ferrari. And, of course, plenty of other films to encounter when they premiere on the Lido in Venice in a few months. I'll be back again as always for this fall festival. Full list for 2023 below. // Continue Reading ›

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Michael Caine & Glenda Jackson in 'The Great Escaper' Dramedy Trailer

"If you want to honor your friend, Bernie... You've spent 70 years loving me. We have never wasted one second of our time together." Pathe has revealed a trailer for a British dramedy titled The Great Escaper, based on a true story from a few years ago. The feel-good film will open in UK cinemas this fall, but there's still no US release date set yet. In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan staged a "great escape" from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, France, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. The legendary Michael Caine stars as Bernie, which is pretty much perfect casting. Bernie's adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene – The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation. Also starring Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Danielle Vitalis, Donald Sage Mackay, Laura Marcus, and Ian Conningham. Well this looks wonderful, with another excellent performance from Caine, even though he's 90 years old as well. This one is worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Making Sense of Life - On the Philosophy of 'Barbie' & 'Oppenheimer'

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes." –Proust. Two of the best movies of 2023 are now playing in theaters worldwide: Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Yep – they're both outstanding movies deserving of all the praise, both ambitious and unique and creative, both made by exceptionally talented filmmakers who understand the terrific power of visual storytelling. They may differ in many ways, especially in tone, but they're actually quite similar in many other ways. I am in awe and delighted that we have two of the most philosophical movies I've seen in years, both big budget studio projects, both intellectually stimulating, showing on big screens and drawing big crowds. This is an invigorating moment for cinema that we should relish. What I appreciate the most is how much each film relies on intellectual storytelling, with no desire to pander to audiences or be accessible to everyone. There is so much to discuss about each, and I want to dig into the philosophy present in both films. To borrow a quote on Twitter: "It's not Barbie and Oppenheimer. It's Barbie, and it's Oppenheimer." // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Stronghold' Indie Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller

"Had a dream last night..." "Dreams don't always make sense." Gravitas Ventures has revealed an official trailer for Stronghold, an indie post-apocalyptic thriller made by Brazilian filmmaker Julia Camara. This will be available to watch on VOD in August - doesn't look like good enough for theaters anyway. Stronghold is a dystopian tale of resilience in which a young survivalist and her mother live completely isolated in the woods. When a distressed stranger appears, their lives are disrupted and their future threatened. The film stars Bianca A. Santos and Jaqueline Fleming as the familial pair in peril, and Oliver Rayón as the stranger who shows up, plus Keith Allen West and Narineh Tahmasebian. The film premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in LA this year. The dialogue is rough, the plot is derivative - you've been warned. // Continue Reading ›

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Review: Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' is Both Hilarious & Thought-Provoking

The Barbenheimer phenomenon has marked the last few months leading up to this opening weekend in July with exponentially intense levels of excitement. After watching a heavy, haunting Oppenheimer (my review here), nothing like a light, fun Barbie to restore the standard mood... that is, if Greta Gerwig had, in fact, chosen to create a film without any substance. With the help of filmmaker Noah Baumbach (director of Gerwig's Frances Ha and Mistress America) as a co-writer on the script, the filmmaker responsible for memorable movies such as Lady Bird and Little Women takes advantage of the worldwide reach of the most popular doll in history, as well as a packed cast, to deliver one of the most surprising stories of the year. // Continue Reading ›

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Animated 80s Throwback 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match' Trailer

"Kick first, be awesome, make money." Warner Bros unveiled the official trailer at San Diego Comic-Con for the latest direct-to-video animated Mortal Kombat movie. This one is called Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, and it's the fourth animated Mortal Kombat Legends movie so far, after Battle of the Realms, Scorpion's Revenge, Snow Blind already. Neon lights, suits with shoulder pads, jumping from explosions in slow motion... In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage (voiced by Joel McHale) is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his co-star, Jennifer, goes missing from the set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He must face off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning. Also with Gilbert Gottfried (in his final role), Dusan Brown, Grey DeLisle, Robin Atkin Downes, Zehra Fazal, Kelly Hu, Phil LaMarr, & Jennifer Grey as herself. It is definitely not for kids. // Continue Reading ›

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International Trailer for Kensuke Sonomura's Action Thriller 'Bad City'

"Beating up a good guy is violence, but beating up a bad guy is justice." Well Go has revealed a new official trailer for the Japanese action thriller film titled Bad City, from filmmaker Kensuke Sonomura. This looks DAMN good!! It initially premiered at the 2022 Neuchâtel Fantastic Film Festival in Switzerland, and it also played at Fantastic Fest last year, arriving in the US this August to watch. Kaiko City is plagued with poverty and crime. When a corrupt businessman decides to run for mayor and starts eliminating opponents from the rival mafia, a former police captain serving time for murder is secretly released and put in charge of a task force to find & arrest him. Starring Hitoshi Ozawa, Akane Sakanoue, Katsuya, Masanori Mimoto, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Yasukaze Motomiya, Tak Sakaguchi, Kazuki Namioka, Lily Franky, and Mitsu Dan. Bad City is an homage to V-Cinema (non-theatrical, direct-to-video titles that dominated the genre film market in Japan in the 80s). Reviews are god, saying "Ozawa just turned 60, but has lost none of his speed, agility, or skill for taking out swathes of yakuza goons with a single bloodied fist." Oh yes, let's go. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for 'Legend of the White Dragon' with Jason David Frank

"We must join together to prevent the schemes of evil men." Falling Forward Films has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a long-awaited independent superhero movie called Legend of the White Dragon, the feature directorial debut of "Super Power Beat Down" filmmaker Aaron Schoenke. This trailer comes from this year's San Diego Comic Con - the project was crowdfunded through Kickstarter and was initially set for 2023. Now it's aiming to open sometime in early 2024. In the film, three years after a tragic battle, Erik Reed returns to his city to protect his wife and daughter from a new threat. It's described as a "mature take on the Power Rangers franchise" and introduces a new universe. The film stars Jason David Frank (in his final role before he passed away late 2022), Aaron Schoenke, Mayling Ng, David Ramsey, Andrew Bachelor, Jason Faunt, Ciara Hanna, Mark Dacascos, and Michael Madsen. The dialogue in this is rough, the footage is cheesy, but it doesn't look as bad as other Power Rangers films. Might be entertaining. // Continue Reading ›

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First Look Trailer for 'Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire' Season 2

"Who's that handsome man on the wall?" Another new San Diego Comic-Con trailer debut. Even though the ongoing Writers & Actors Strikes have shut down production on the new season, and cancelled the panel at SDCC this year, AMC is still continuing to promote this series anyway. AMC dropped this first look official trailer for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire series Season 2, arriving sometime in 2024. We posted trailers for the original debut of this series last year, which also kicked off with trailers from Comic-Con. This new season continues where the first left off, following a young new vampire in the early 1900s and his life with other vampires. The cast features Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac, Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles as Claudia, Assad Zaman, and Ben Daniels; plus newcomer Roxane Duran as Madeleine. Daniels plays Santiago, the leading vamp thespian of the Theatre des Vampires who grows increasingly suspicious of the American vampires Louis and Claudia. The second season is supposedly set in Prague - though it's hard to tell from this trailer. Feast your eyes on this. // Continue Reading ›

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Crazy Fun Official Trailer for Live-Action 'One Piece' Series from Netflix

"Luffy - they are hunting you!!" Netflix has debuted the full-length trailer for their One Piece series, based on the super popular anime series (and manga) of the same name. This launched at the San Diego Comic-Con this week, and it will be streaming at the end of August. The seafaring story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who can turn rubber after eating a Devil Fruit. With his crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the world's ultimate treasure known as "One Piece" in order to become the next Pirate King. The manga by Eiichirô Oda was turned into an anime series, originally in 1999, with a total of 20 seasons available so far. This version stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji; plus an ensemble cast with Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, and many more. This still doesn't look that good, but it absolutely looks crazy fun. Check out all the fresh footage below. What do you think of this? // Continue Reading ›

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Listen Closely: 'The Sounds of Christopher Nolan' Supercut of Sound FX

Now playing in theaters is Oppenheimer, the 12th movie from the iconic filmmaker Christopher Nolan. In honor of the movie's release worldwide, editor Luís Azevedo has created a new supercut video called The Sounds of Christopher Nolan - also known as "Hearing Nolan". The two-minute video features nothing but sound FX shots from Nolan's movies, all 12 of them he has made so far, edited together to show us how important sound design is. It's a mesmerizing watch, even without any dialogue. Our own critic MSB talked about the outstanding sound work in his Oppenheimer review from yesterday: "In the first few seconds, I could feel the ground shaking, my body vibrating, and my heart pounding." It's so integral to the cinematic experience. There's also a really beautiful moment in this video of silence, reiterating how important silence is in the right scenes. And yes there's a riveting moment of silence in Oppenheimer as well. Listen in below. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Sharksploitation' Doc About the Shark Movie Craze

"Suddenly society developed this massive fear of sharks!" Now available to watch - Shudder has debuted their official trailer for a documentary film titled Sharksploitation, a geeky cinematic examination of the Hollywood obsession with shark movies. Of course, it all began with Jaws, but that's only the start. The last decade has seen a ton of shark movies being made & released. In 2023 alone, we have: Meg 2: The Trench, Big Shark, The Black Demon, and Ninja vs Shark. The documentary explores the subgenre of shark horror films and humanity’s continued interest in the wild cinematic legacy of sharks. Featuring interviews with Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Johannes Roberts, Mario Van Pebbles, and many others. Are you getting tired of shark movies? Are they still as good as they have been before, or are they getting worse? Do all these evil sharks make you afraid of swimming in the sea? Always so much to discuss with shark movies. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for Cult 70s Comedy Thriller 'Winter Kills' with Jeff Bridges

"I met the true assassin of my brother." This restoration and re-release of Winter Kills is presented by author/filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, a longtime fan and champion of the movie. Film Forum will play a 35mm restoration of the 70s comedy thriller Winter Kills in August. It's a spin on JFK: the younger brother of an assassinated US President is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter. There's also more: "the story behind Winter Kills is as convoluted, mysterious and downright incredulous as the movie itself. The two main producers went bankrupt – one was later sent to a federal prison for drug trafficking, the other tied to his bed by a creditor and shot in the head – and production was suspended for two years while" the director found more money. Camera op John Bailey, who oversaw the restoration, says nowadays: "I see it as not only very relevant but eerily prescient." Jeff Bridges stars with John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Sterling Hayden, Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, and many others. This looks crazy good, and reminds me of The Parallax View. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for 'Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance' British Action Film

"You're making too much noise, Patrick." Signature Entertainment in the UK has revealed an official trailer for a British action thriller titled Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance, arriving in UK cinemas this September. It's actually a sequel to Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins, a crime thriller telling the "origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie, and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm." In this sequel, Tate goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal & trusted foot soldier's violent death. To track down the villain responsible, Tate ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho. He squares up against violent kingpins and negotiates his way through treacherous backstreets with sheer brutal force. He will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode. Craig Fairbrass returns to star as Pat Tate, joined by Jamie Foreman, George Russo, Ben Wilson, Stephen McCole, Sadie Frost, Tara Fitzgerald, ArrDee, and Josh Myers. This looks so bland and generic, just another angry guy out to kill a bunch of other guys. // Continue Reading ›

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Brie Larson & Teyonah Parris in Marvel Sequel 'The Marvels' Full Trailer

"She's entangled our light-based powers." This fall, The Marvels take flight. Marvel Studios has revealed the full official trailer for The Marvels, the highly anticipated sequel to the hit Captain Marvel (from 2019) and also a continuation of the series Ms. Marvel and Secret Invasion. The story follows three superheroes: Carol Danvers played by Brie Larson, Kamala Khan played by Iman Vellani, Monica Rambeau played by Teyonah Parris (recast from Lashana Lynch in the original). When they begin swapping places with each other every time they use their powers, the trio must team up to determine why and stop whoever did this. Sounds like fun! Though this trailer is much more serious than comical. The full cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Zawe Ashton, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Zenobia Shroff, Gary Lewis, and Park Seo-joon. The Flerken cat Goose is back, along with a bunch of other space kitties. Nice use of the Beastie Boys' "Intergalactic" song. Seems like it could be good. Is anyone still excited for Marvel movies? // Continue Reading ›

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Review: Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' is a Harrowing Tale of One Man's Life

Christopher Nolan is undoubtedly one of the most influential filmmakers of this century. His movies are regularly featured in articles about the best films of each year, of each decade, and even some of the best in the history of cinema. For me personally, he's a director whose name alone gets me into the theater every time. Nolan brought narrative complexity to blockbusters, transforming them into impactful stories that left viewers profoundly thinking about what they saw and what happened. The writer / director made audiences all around the world look at the theater experience as something more than an excuse to stuff themselves with popcorn. And he does it once again with Oppenheimer, his 12th feature film since Following in 1998. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Lakers Basketball Series 'Winning Time' Season 2

"They're the dynasty, we're the flash in the pan." HBO has unveiled their full trailer for Season 2 of their sports series Winning Time, about the iconic Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in their prime-time. We also posted the first teaser a month ago. This grainy series is a fictional version of the actual story of the Lakers and their rise to prominence, kicking things off (in Season 1) on the end of the 1970s to their big NBA World Champion win in 1980. In Season 2, the story continues with their years from 1980 to 1984, and the ongoing rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird (from the Boston Celtics). Adrien Brody, Jason Clarke (as Jerry West), Gaby Hoffmann, Jason Segel (as Paul Westhead), John C. Reilly (as Jerry Buss), Quincy Isaiah (as Magic Johnson), and Hadley Robinson all reprise their roles, with DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughes, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett, Molly Gordon, Thomas Mann, Gillian Jacobs, Michael Chiklis, Rob Morgan, plus Sean Patrick Small as Larry Bird. This is a better trailer & makes me want to start watching. Hilarious ending with the "f&!k Boston" bit. // Continue Reading ›

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A Peculiar Mystery - 'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' Trailer

"This is an inexplicable farce!" Saban Films + Paramount have revealed an official trailer for an adventure thriller titled Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, arriving in US theaters to watch starting this September. A (possibly?) true tale set in 1935 , Hungarian-American para-psychologist Nandor Fodor began his investigation of a strange occurrence on the Isle of Man. An average British family, the Irvings, claimed to have been contacted by a mysterious entity at their farm – a talking mongoose named Gef (pronounced "Jeff"). Huh, okay, this is peculiar... Simon Pegg stars as the titular Nandor Fodor, with a cast including Christopher Lloyd, Minnie Driver, Paul Kaye, Ruth Connell, Tim Downie, Gary Beadle, plus Edmund Kingsley as Houdini and Neil Gaiman as the voice of Gef. It seems like a clever parable about "faith" and religion, at least from what I can glean from this trailer. Are these people lying? Is there really a talking mongoose? Or is something else mysterious and nefarious going on here? What do make of all this? // Continue Reading ›

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Second Official Trailer for Blomkamp's 'Gran Turismo' Racing Thriller

"If I lose, I lose more than just the race..." Sony Pictures has debuted a second official trailer for the Gran Turismo movie, based on the Playstation video game series. Opening in theaters in just a few more weeks in August. Early word is this is good, as entertaining as it's expected to be from this footage! Gran Turismo stars Archie Madekwe as a teenage gamer aspiring to be a race car driver, who gets his chance to drive for real after winning a Nissan competition. The cast features David Harbour, Darren Barnet, Thomas Kretschmann, Djimon Hounsou, and Orlando Bloom. Based on a true story, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver. Yes this might be damn good! Blomkamp might've pulled off making one of the few good video game movies - I dig the way he integrates the video game experience into the real world experience. This features some really clever VFX shots in it. Check out the new trailer below. // Continue Reading ›

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John McPhail's Viral Twitter Thread Horror Movie 'Dear David' Trailer

"The deeper you search, the darker the truth." Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for an indie horror film called Dear David, inspired by / based on the Twitter thread from 2017. "Going Viral is a Nightmare." It's based on the made-up story by artist Adam Ellis, about a boy who begins haunting him at his apartment. After responding to Internet trolls, a man becomes haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David. Ellis originally tweeted, "My apartment is currently being haunted by the ghost of a dead child and he's trying to kill me." The thread then follows his encounters with this freaky haunting. The film stars Augustus Prew, Andrea Bang, Rachel Wilson, Rene Escobar Jr., Cameron Nicoll, and Justin Long (sneaking into even more horror). It's from the same director behind the horror comedy cult hit Anna and the Apocalypse a few years ago. This looks properly scary, with great meta horror chills. Much more than another haunting. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Vibrant Animated Short 'Horacio' Created by Caroline Cherrier

"I was thinking, be careful or I'll send my son!" Whoa. This short is unexpectedly unsettling, with a dark side to it that plays against the bright colors. Horacio is an animated short film from France, running just over 10 mins, made by filmmaker Caroline Cherrier. It premiered at the Annecy Film Festival and first debuted in France in 2020, and is now online to watch thanks to Short of the Week. The film follows a boy who kills another boy, and goes to prison for it. Years ago, Guillaume killed his friend Horacio. During his long prison sentence, Guillaume gradually forgets why he killed him. Then he is released... With the voice of Spider Zed as Guillaume. It's crazy bold and especially striking to make a film about a murderer and make it look this beautiful. The hand-painted style reminds me of Ghibli's films, so vibrant. This is worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Bloody High School Indie Horror Film 'Perpetrator'

"You have to be okay with the pain and the blood." Shudder has revealed a trailer for an indie horror film titled Perpetrator, the latest from genre director Jennifer Reeder. This is her fourth feature, and she's also known for tons of horror shorts as well. After first premiering at the Berlin + Tribeca Film Festivals earlier this year, it's now set for release at the end of the summer. Streaming on Shudder in September, and in theaters a week before. Jonny Baptiste is a reckless teen sent to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie. On the event of her 18th birthday, she experiences a radical metamorphosis: a family spell that redefines her. When several teen girls go missing at her new school, a mythically feral Jonny goes after the Perpetrator. Brace for a birthday surprise with a twist as Jonny unravels her family's feral secret. Ready to join the hunt? Starring Kiah McKirnan, Alicia SIlverstone, Christopher Lowell, Melanie Liburd, and Ireon Roach. I saw this during Berlinale and it's one of the worst films I've seen this year - but that's just how I feel. Get a look. // Continue Reading ›

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