China's Crazy Remake of Giant Snake Movie 'Anaconda' Official Trailer

"This isn't your territory. It's their territory." Another international remake of a Hollywood classic! China has already remade the 1997 action-horror film about giant snakes called Anaconda, which was a huge hit when it debuted in the 90s. This new version is similar but follows a group of circus performers stranded in a rainforest. They must figure out how to survive when they discover they're marked as bait for the snakes. This Chinese remake stars Terence Yin, Nita Xia, Paul Che, Jiu Kong, Ken Lok, Wang Xing Chen, Wang Gang, Wang Zi Run, Xu Shao Hang, and Wu Hao. The original movie ended up with a few bad direct-to-video sequels (including Lake Placid vs. Anaconda in 2015) and Hollywood has also been trying to reboot it with screenwriter Evan Daugherty (of Snow White and the Huntsman, Killing Season, Divergent) hired to write a new script. Until then, this Chinese version might be just as ridiculously entertaining as the original, which infamously had a dead Jon Voight winking. Yes, this trailer does have English subtitles in it. // Continue Reading ›

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Freaky Trailer for Netflix's 'Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp' Movie

"This might hurt a little..." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a movie called Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp, another strange hybrid-CGI creation involving the classic animated character Woody Woodpecker (first created in 1940). This looks as weird and wacky as anything can, almost freaky, because it's so absurd and dumb. There was another really bad Woody Woodpecker: The Movie in 2017 as well, now Netflix has their own for everyone to laugh at. Technically this is a sequel to that direct-to-video movie. In Woody Woodpecker Goes To Camp, Woody Woodpecker must find a new home after being kicked out of the forest. At Camp Woo Hoo, he thinks he's found a forever home, but there's an inspector on the loose who wants to shut down the camp. Starring Eric Bauza as the voice of Woody, with Mary-Louise Parker, Josh Lawson, Chloe De Los Santos, Esther Son, Evan Stanhope, Kevin Michael Richardson as Buzz Buzzard + Tom Kenny as Wally Walrus. Will this even be fun to watch? Or just painful? Hard to tell. // Continue Reading ›

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Official US Trailer for Jérémie Périn's 'Mars Express' Animated Sci-Fi

"Humans have always deceived us." GKids has finally revealed the full US trailer for the awesome animated sci-fi film Mars Express from France. It's now set to open in theaters this May - check your local listings. A must watch on the big screen! I've been raving about this film ever since its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival last year - thrilling sci-fi that is kind of an update on Ghost in the Shell. In the future, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet's capital city where they uncover a much darker story of brain farms, corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threaten to change the face of the universe. "Combining 2D & 3D animation, this stylish, smart, futuristic film noir is an adrenaline-fueled, cinematic adventure, packed with humor and exhilarating action sequences." With the voices of Léa Drucker, Mathieu Amalric, Daniel Njo Lobé, Marie Bouvet, and Sébastien Chassagne. This film rocks (my full review) and I'm happy to support it all the way through its opening. It's pretty much the same trailer as last year, but worth sharing to bring more attention to the film. // Continue Reading ›

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Rock History Doc 'Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg' Trailer

"She demanded that people follow on her terms..." "We're talking about a 'one-off' here." Magnolia Pictures has revealed the full trailer for documentary film titled Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, not to be confused with 2013's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This intimate doc reveals the story of a fierce rock 'n' roller, actress, muse and mother who rose to prominence in the 60s & 70s. It first premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and also played at the London Film Festival lat year. Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg is a vital portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock n' roller, actress, muse, and mother who became famous after a chance encounter with the Rolling Stones. Scarlett Johansson voices Anita (based on the words of her unpublished memoir) and the film includes her children, Marlon & Angela Richards, and their father, Keith Richards. Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time. // Continue Reading ›

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Full UK Trailer for Luna Carmoon's Odd Psychological Thriller 'Hoard'

"You're a funny little biscuit." Vertigo Releasing has debuted the full official UK trailer for Hoard, an indie film creation from newcomer writer / director Luna Carmoon, making her feature directorial debut. This premiered in the Critics Week sidebar at the 2023 Venice Film Festival last year, with stops at the Athens and London Film Festivals. Not to be confused with the 2018 horror movie The Hoard, or any other horror films. In a fearlessly strange and intense psychological drama a troubled teenager forms an obsessive bond with a mysterious young man at her foster home. Starring Saura Lightfoot Leon as Maria, with Hayley Squires, Joseph Quinn, Lily-Beau Leach, and Samantha Spiro. It's hard to describe this very strange film, which is exceptionally odd and icky at times. Most reviews at festivals last year were positive, saying: "this is unfiltered filmmaking that indulges every storytelling whim, however uncomfortable it might turn out to be." This trailer plays like it is a horror film, though it's a bit more sentimental and bizarre than that. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for 'Dinosaur' Hulu Series with Ashley Storrie & Kat Ronney

"People we love won't ever understand how hard it can be to do these things. But we do them anyway." Hulu has unveiled an official trailer and poster for the upcoming British comedy series titled Dinosaur, set for streaming starting in April. This is made by BBC Scotland and is set in Glasgow as a comedy series for the UK, yet Hulu is getting first dibs on unveiling it before it's launched in the UK. Co-created by Matilda Curtis and Ashley Storrie. "Everything is about to change - their sisterhood is about to evolve." Nina, a 30-something woman with autism, has her entire world shaken up when her sister Evie, also her best friend, hastily decides to get engaged, threatening to upend the dynamics of their close relationship. The comedy series stars Ashley Storrie as Nina and Kat Ronney as Evie, and it also features David Carlyle, Lorn Macdonald, Danny Ashok, Greg Hemphill, Sabrina Sandhu, Ben Rufus Green. Not only a joyful comedy about the complications of life but it's also about autism and a few of the struggles that come with it. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Animated Short Film 'Snif & Snüf' - Two Goofs Discover Shapes

Sometimes simple is better. You don't even need any dialogue to tell a story! This amusing new short film is once again an example of the great power of visual storytelling. Snif & Snüf is a 5-minute animated short created by filmmaker / animator Michael Ruocco. He works in the animation industry in Los Angeles as a storyboard artist / animator and dabbles in filmmaking every once in a while with his own shorts (like this one!). This clever Looney Tunes-esque film is about two goofball characters who discover an interesting new object, and learn about what it means to share. It premiered last year and played at a few film festivals and is now online for everyone to enjoy. A nice review on YouTube really says it best: "This feels like it could've come out 60 years ago and stood with the giants, but feels just as fun and relevant coming out today." Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story' Official Short Film

"Everyone is going through something." Sony Pictures Animation has just launched their new 7-minute short film titled The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story, an official creation from the Spider-Verse team and animators at the studio. While waiting as they keep working on the sequel to Across the Spider-Verse there's this to watch to help hold everyone over. Miles Morales experiences a panic attack that forces him to confront the manifestations of his anxiety and learn that reaching out for help can be just as brave an act as protecting his city from evil. Catch the entire short film in full below. Sony: "We are proud to officially debut The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story, in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund." This follow-up features Shameik Moore back as the voice of Miles, with Brian Tyree Henry as his father Jeff. The Spider Within was developed & produced in the inaugural year of Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks' (SPI) Leading & Empowering New Storytellers (LENS) program. It turned out superb. Even if it is a bit different from the movies, this is still an important story to tell with Miles - worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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A Wild Tale of an Off-Grid Retiree Community - 'La Cha Cha' Trailer

"Sex 'n bugs 'n sausage rolls." ShineHouse has revealed a new official US trailer for a British indie comedy called La Cha Cha, directed by filmmaker Kevin Allen. After first premiering in the UK in 2021 during the pandemic, the film is set for a VOD release in the US this April a few years later. Liam Hourican stars as Solti Buttering, who is on a road trip to scatter his grandfather's ashes. Along the way he stumbles upon "La Cha Cha", a closed holiday park with a lively off-grid retiree community. Struggling to keep the place going, feisty owner Libby and brother Damien unveil an unconventional plan to sustain it and the residents. This also stars Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Sonny Ashbourne Serkis, Dougray Scott, Alfie Allen, Keith Allen, Llyr Ifans, with Rhys Ifans & Melanie Waters. Even with an impressive cast, looks as kooky and as strange as they come. Not sure it'll appeal to many! You never know who might need a trip to La Cha Cha. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Hamish Linklater & Lily Rabe's 'Downtown Owl' Film

"You just moved to another town and pretend to be somebody you're not?" Sony Pictures Ent. has revealed an official trailer for a indie film titled Downtown Owl, set for a direct-to-VOD / digital release later this April. This originally premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival last year and marks the directorial debut of the two actors Hamish Linklater & Lily Rabe. "Getting away from home to try and find it." Based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Klosterman, Downtown Owl is a sparkle dark Reagan Era comedy set in the fictional town of Owl, North Dakota in the leading days up to the region's most intense whiteout blizzard in a century in Minnesota. Lily Rabe stars as Julia, who escapes to this Reagan-era town of Owl for a temporary high school teaching job. Ed Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, Henry Golding, August Blanco Rosenstein, Jack Dylan Grazer, Arianna Jaffier, and Finn Wittrock also appear in this Great Plains dark dramedy. Looks like it has some sweet Americana moments in it, along with tons of fun performances. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' Comedy Remake

"You're having parties without me?!" Call everyone - it's time to go wild. Iconic Events Releasing and BET+ have debuted the full official trailer for the Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead remake, arriving in theaters nationwide starting this April. The original Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is an early 90s comedy cult classic featuring Christina Applegate. Produced by BET+, this fresh and sharp reimagining of the 90s wacky comedy is directed by Wade Allain-Marcus (French Dirty) and it will be in theaters before it's streaming. Simone Joy Jones leads in the iconic Christina Applegate role with an ensemble cast including Nicole Richie, June Squibb (playing the titular babysitter), Donielle Tremaine Hensley, Jermaine Fowler, and Ms. Pat, with newcomers Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson, Gus Kenworthy, Tyriq Withers rounding out the cast. This plays better than the very short teaser, at least, and June Squibb looks hilarious. The rest of it just looks like a gigantic house party movie with all the typical, cheesy kids-go-wild shenanigans you'd expect. Didn't Ritchie Rich already do this better? I wish this looked funnier than it does. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Little Empty Boxes' Personal Doc About Dementia

"Diseases like Alzheimer's start long before the symptoms are seen. The question is, what are you going to do about it?" Abramorama is soon releasing this powerful documentary film called Little Empty Boxes, a very personal film about dementia made by author Max Lugavere. It's now set for release in limited theaters starting in April - in NYC on 4/19 and LA on 4/26. Best-selling author Max Lugavere makes his directorial debut with Little Empty Boxes - he is the author of Genius Foods and Genius Kitchen, a health journalist, and a diet expert who also hosts The Genius Life podcast. The deeply personal film focuses on Max's mother Kathy as she begins to struggle with her memory. In a quest to find his mother the best care possible, Max moves back to New York and begins to consult with health experts to investigate the origins of Dementia, an awful disease that now affects a staggering 55 million people globally. The doc chronicles Kathy's experience with Dementia as Max explores methods outside of prescription medication to slow her progress. It seems like a heartfelt film that is informative & inspiring in addition to being humbling & emotional. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Strange Stop-Motion Short Film 'Ashkasha' About a Lost Head

Curiosity might get the best of us sometimes. Will you find your way out if you become too lost in curiosity? This fantastic, funky stop-motion animated short called Ashkasha follows a "being guided by curiosity" who loses her head. It's directed by an Argentinian stop-motion filmmaker named Lara Maltz who now works out of Barcelona. The film has been playing at festivals around the world throughout late 2022 and all of 2023 (including at Sitges and SXSW), finally ending up online for everyone to watch now. Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where she is submerged on a discovery journey. The stop-motion creations in this are built from fabric, clay, beads, and other materials and they're all incredibly imaginative. Yet another intriguing metaphorical tale about being too curious and making sure you don't lose your sense of self along the way. It is entrancing to watch this person without their head encounter so many other unique creatures. Enjoy the 6 minute short in full below. // Continue Reading ›

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When the Cure Became a Cult - 'The Synanon Fix' Documentary Trailer

"There were rules on which Synanon was founded, and those were solid, until they weren't." Another cult story. Max has revealed an official trailer for a fascinating documentary series called The Synanon Fix, from acclaimed doc filmmaker Rory Kennedy (of Take Every Wave, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari). This is the latest in the true crime doc subgenre about cults, which I will dub the "true cult" genre. This 4-episode doc series explores the rise & fall of the Synanon organization through the eyes of the members who lived it, from its early days as a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program to its later descent into what many consider a cult. Obvious that it definitely was one. It recalls the story of a controversial heroin addiction program turned communal living center. Told through first person accounts of former members, this series is about the California rehab center called "Synanon", which grew from a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program in the 1950s into a communal living experiment that would later be accused of abuse and worse. Of course it was a cult! Another story of a power-hungry maniac. // Continue Reading ›

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Van Damme Protects a Kid in Action Thriller 'Darkness of Man' Trailer

"I made a promise to your mother to protect you for the rest of my life." But how much longer will his life be? Saban Films has revealed an official trailer for the action thriller titled Darkness of Man, another film by filmmaker James Cullen Bressack in partnership with JCVD. It's set for a direct-to-digital debut in May, another of these junk action films being dropped into the streaming cloud. The film comes from a story co-written by JCVD. Russell Hatch (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a washed-up, former Interpol agent who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone wrong. Years later, Hatch finds himself having to protect Jayden as well as his grandfather from a group of merciless gangs in an all-out turf war, stopping at nothing to defend Jayden and fight anyone getting in his way. This also stars Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Spencer Breslin, with Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones and Shannen Doherty. One more of these junk action films that not many people will ever watch. // Continue Reading ›

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UK Trailer for 'Once More with Ealing' Classic Film Retrospective Series

"How very delightful!" Studiocanal UK & Park Circus have unveiled an official trailer dubbed Once More with Ealing, celebrating classic films made by the UK's iconic vintage production company Ealing Studios. 1949 saw the release of a trio of classic British comedies that really cemented Ealing’s place in history as this country’s finest film studios: Passport to Pimlico, Kind Hearts & Coronets and Whiskey Galore! (And many, many other films...) 75 years later, these films still seem as fresh, innovative and, above all, as funny as ever. To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of these landmark films, and to compliment the theatrical reissue of a new 4K restoration of Ealing's sweetest crime caper film The Lavender Hill Mob (out 29 March), cinemas nationwide will be offering a selection of Ealing classics, both comedy and drama. The trailer below includes clips from a various selection of these classic films, and it's a nice reminder to book tickets and enjoy. Other great classics include: Pool of London, The Captive Heart, Dunkirk, The Goose Steps Out, & The Cruel Sea. // Continue Reading ›

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Lily Gladstone & Riley Keough in 'Under the Bridge' Crime Series Trailer

"There's a darkness in those girls..." Hulu has revealed the full trailer for a true crime series titled Under the Bridge, arriving for streaming in a few weeks in April this spring. While it is a "true crime" story, it's being adapted into a fictional series, so not everything may be as it was in real life. Reena Virk, a fourteen-year-old girl, went to join friends at a party and never returned. Seven teenage girls and a boy were accused of the savage murder on Vancouver Island up in Canada. This Under the Bridge crime series is based on the late Rebecca Godfrey's bestselling book about the 1997 true story of Reena Virk (played by Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Through the eyes of Godfrey and a local police officer, the series takes us deep into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer. Hulu's new series stars Lily Gladstone as Officer Bentland, with Chloe Guidry, Javon "Wanna" Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough co-starring as the writer Rebecca Godfrey. This looks eerie and unsettling, and the voiceover sets up a "you've gotta watch it and find out" premise about what is happening on this island. // Continue Reading ›

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Doc Film 'Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story' Official Trailer

"I don't think people need to remember who I am, it's [more] important that they remember the images." An official trailer is available for a documentary titled Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story, made by journalist Jennifer Takaki. This film is an intimate portrait of a Chinese-American photographer named Corky Lee, whose pioneering work documented the richness and complexity of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) experience for half a century. Lee's fascinating photographs of daily life, culture, and social justice movements reveal a rare record of a community often overlooked by mainstream media – and demonstrate the power of photography as a tool for advocacy and social change. Corky Lee was born in 1947 in New York City to Chinese immigrants who owned a laundry in Queens. Lee's photographs over 50 years documented the birth & growth of the Asian American movement for social justice and he became known as "The Undisputed, Unofficial, Asian American Photographer Laureate." His passing in 2021 at the age of 73 due to Covid was mourned in the press worldwide. This fascinating doc is set to debut in theaters this April. // Continue Reading ›

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New US Teaser Trailer for 'Mars Express' Animated Sci-Fi Sensation

"Humans have always deceived us." GKids has uploaded a new 30-sec US teaser trailer for the acclaimed, incredible animated sci-fi film Mars Express from France. They're gearing up to give this a full theatrical release this summer. I've been raving about this film ever since its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival last year - it's an awesome sci-fi sensation that is kind of a 2023 update on Ghost in the Shell. In the future, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet's capital city where they uncover a much darker story of brain farms, corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threaten to change the face of the universe. "Combining 2D & 3D animation, this stylish, smart, futuristic film noir is an adrenaline-fueled, cinematic adventure, packed with humor and exhilarating action sequences." Featuring the voices of Léa Drucker, Mathieu Amalric, Daniel Njo Lobé, Marie Bouvet, and Sébastien Chassagne. I'm a huge fan of this film (my full review) and I am glad that it will play in US theaters soon. Stay tuned for more updates on the release, since this is only a quick tease to begin the buzz. // Continue Reading ›

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Zoe Saldana & Adria Arjona in Border Drama 'The Absence of Eden'

"Your crops, your children, your future. We make it all grow. And what do you do...?" Roadside Attractions has revealed an official trailer for an indie border drama titled The Absence of Eden, made by filmmaker Marco Perego. This premiered at a few festivals last year including the Newport Beach Film Festival and is now set for a US release in limited theaters this April. The Absence of Eden traces the sprawling romance of a man and a woman whose love for each other struggles to prevail amid the divisiveness of life on America’s southern border. The film explores the humanity of immigration and the fragility of life as an immigration agent unknowingly dooms a former lover and a woman struggles to escape her past. Zoe Saldana stars as a woman who flees across the border, and helps protect a young girl. The cast includes Garrett Hedlund, Adria Arjona, Tom Waits, and Chris Coy. As vitally important as it is to tell stories about what's really happening on the US-Mexico border, this doesn't seem like the kind of film that will change anyone's mind. // Continue Reading ›

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One Final 'Holy Hell' Trailer for Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' Horror

"The final scene has to be seen to be believed." Now playing in theaters! Neon has debuted one final trailer dubbed the "Holy Hell" trailer for the nun horror movie Immaculate, made by filmmaker Michael Mohan. The religious horror stars (and is produced by) Sydney Sweeney as an American nun (first trailer here). Cecilia, a woman of devout faith, is welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets. The cast also includes Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli, and Simona Tabasco. It was filmed mostly in and around Rome, Italy last year. "How can we trust what's inside you?" The horror movie just opened this weekend and this trailer (and the poster) are full of quotes from critics talking about the finale and that's it. Not even any footage! Go see this in theaters. // Continue Reading ›

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Colin Farrell is Back as Oz in Max's 'The Penguin' Series Teaser Trailer

"Can you imagine to be remembered like that?" Max has unveiled the first real teaser trailer for the spin-off series The Penguin, set to debut in the fall this year. This streaming series will follow the transformation of Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to the noted Gotham gangster, after the events of The Batman movie. Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell returns from The Batman (loved him in it) as Oz, bringing us his full transformation into the infamous DC Comics villain who gives Batman quite a fright. The first episodes are being directed by Craig Zobel (of Compliance, Z for Zachariah, The Hunt) who seems like a perfect choice for this. We featured an early production teaser last year. The full ensemble cast also has Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Clancy Brown, Michael Zegen, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Deirdre O'Connell, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Theo Rossi, Carmen Ejogo, and François Chau. Ohhhhhhh this looks SO damn good. What a killer teaser. Perfect setup, the way it all plays out, his dialogue, it's all so dark. This is going to be worth the wait. Check it out + stay tuned for more. // Continue Reading ›

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Netflix Trailer for 'Baby Reindeer' Awkward Stalker Dark Comedy Series

"Martha can you let go of my hand now, please??" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a dark comedy series titled Baby Reindeer, arriving for streaming on Netflix starting in early April. The series is created and written by the Scottish comedian & actor Richard Gadd, telling his own story once again. This story about his stalker and his relationship with her was already turned into a play that he debuted at Edinburgh Fringe a few years ago. Now it's being turned into a Netflix series, expanded into eight 30-minute episodes. In Baby Reindeer, when a struggling comedian shows an act of kindness to a vulnerable woman stalking him, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives. Starring Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn, along with Jessica Gunning as Martha, Danny Kirrane as Gino, Nava Mau as Teri, plus Hugh Coles, Tom Goodman-Hill, Jamie Michie, and Chloe Driver. Well, well, this looks damn good! An impressive dark comedy twist on a very uncomfortable, unsettling real life situation. This is worth a look. // Continue Reading ›

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First Teaser for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Sequel with Michael Keaton

"The juice is loose!" He's back!! Warner Bros has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the legacy sequel titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, reuniting mastermind filmmaker Tim Burton with actor Michael Keaton for a long-awaited follow-up 36 (!!) years later. Long enough? Did anyone see the original in theaters? The first Beetlejuice movie opened in 1988 (right before Burton's Batman in 1989) and ended up as a modest success and cult favorite for many fans. The sequel continues the story with the very same family. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. Michael Keaton returns as Betelgeuse again, along with Winona Ryder back as Lydia Deetz, plus a cast including Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Catherine O'Hara, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, Burn Gorman, and Filipe Cates; plus Willem Dafoe as a ghost detective who, in his life, was a B movie action star. Barely 60 seconds of footage in this! I'll wait to see more – for now this is an amusing re-introduction. // Continue Reading ›

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Action-Packed Full Trailer for 'Parasyte: The Grey' Korean Horror Series

"Your life's been brutal, just like the one inside of you." Parasite mania! Netflix has debuted the official trailer for the Korean horror sci-fi thriller series titled Parasyte: The Grey, arriving for streaming in early April. When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat. Parasyte: The Grey draws inspiration from the acclaimed manga "Parasyte" written by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Set in a new locale with fresh characters, the series charts its own unique course while maintaining the imaginative world & profound message of the beloved original manga. At the center of the story is Su-in, portrayed by Jeon So-nee, as she grapples with her newfound coexistence with one of these parasites. The series also tracks the efforts of "Team Grey," a group dedicated to fighting mysterious parasites that live off humans. This also stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-ho, Kim In-kwon, and many others. This looks crazy cool! The parasite tentacles & eyes designs are pretty funky, with so much CGI in every shot. Lots of exciting action - the fight in the car at the end looks fun. Fire it up below. // Continue Reading ›

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Eerie Trailer for Folk Horror Film 'All You Need is Death' from Ireland

"Not for public consumption." "Just for us to hear..." Some spook new Irish horror! XYZ Films has revealed an official trailer for a folk horror indie film titled All You Need is Death made in Ireland. This initially premiered at Beyond Fest last year, and it also played at the Cork & Sitges Film Festivals. It's opening in the US in April available on VOD to watch at home. A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past. They find an elderly, mysterious woman who sings songs that have never been heard before, though they also open the door to ancient evil and madness. All You Need is Death is the narrative feature debut from Dublin-based writer/director Paul Duane and stars Olwen Fouéré, Charlie Maher, Simone Collins, and Gary Whelan. Plenty of creepy shots in here, not even sure what's going on. Beware the song. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Comedy Short 'Jimmy Boden' - Snack Size Tester Breaks Down

"That's 8. Mark it down. Let's continue..." Have you ever looked at a bag of snacks and wondered, how do they come up with the "serving size" count on the nutrition label? There is technically a real answer to this question, but I like the concept in this short much more. Jimmy Boden is a clever short made by a young filmmaker named Chris Pickering. After premiering at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and playing at other fests last year, it's available to watch online. An imprisoned government asset, whose sole purpose is determining the serving sizes of snacks, has finally reached his breaking point. "I came up with the idea for Jimmy Boden as I was eating a bag of chips. I looked at the back and noticed the serving size: seven chips. Who ever just eats seven chips?" Indeed. Pickering's friend Andrew Simmons stars as Jimmy. They really got this just right - from the slick set design to the snack "props" to Jimmy's hilarious performance. Aced it. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for True Story 'The Hijacking of Flight 601' from Colombia

"Revolution or death!" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a "true crime" series from Colombia titled The Hijacking of Flight 601, based on the true story of a similar flight. Directed by C.S. Prince & Pablo González (The Great Heist), the series is inspired by the longest aerial hijacking in Latin American history, which occurred on May 30th, 1973. SAM Colombia flight HK-1274 with 84 passengers was hijacked between Pereira and Medellin. The hijackers were two former Paraguayan football players who disguised themselves as guerrillas in order to get the ransom and had no political affiliation. The hijack lasted for more than 60 hours and was one of the lengthiest airline hijackings at the time and the longest in distance traveled. Starring Mónica Lopera, Christian Tappan, Enrique Carriazo, Ángela Cano, Marcela Benjumea - among other national & international talent - Hijacking of Flight 601 seeks to keep its audience at the edge of their seats as they discover how this event, that might seem like fiction, actually happened. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Looking Back: Nguyen Le's Wonderful 'Cinema Montage 2023' Video

One more video recap to enjoy as a last look back at the movies of 2023. Vietnamese film critic Nguyên Lê has revealed his Cinema Montage 2023 video, featuring a look at his Top 25 Best Films from last year (+ 2 extras). Oppenheimer won the Academy Award for Best Picture a few weeks ago, ending the 2023 awards season. Though that doesn't mean we can't still continue to celebrate all the great movies from last year. His video features many of my personal 2023 favorites as well, including: A Thousand and One, American Fiction, Godzilla: Minus One, Past Lives, Perfect Days, The Promised Land, and The Taste of Things. Plus other underrated gems like Polite Society, Sleep, Monster, Knock at the Cabin, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. The video comes in under 3 minutes and is a wonderfully short and sweet reminder of all the beauty cinema offers us every year. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Netflix's First Look Teaser for Rapman's 'Supacell' Super Powers Series

"You can save her..." "How?" "You need all four. One dies, she dies." Netflix has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for a thriller series titled Supacell, arriving for streaming this summer. It's the next creation by the Blue Story director who goes under the moniker "Rapman", an urban London story about people with super powers who have to join together. "Find them, before it's too late." When a regular group of ordinary people from South London are gifted with superpowers, they find their new abilities have made them targets for a powerful entity. The series stars Tosin Cole as Michael, Nadine Mills as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre, Calvin Demba as Rodney, Josh Tedeku as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen, and Giacomo Mancini as Spud. There's only a little bit of footage in this first teaser, but enough to make me intrigued. Looks pretty cool. Might be worth a watch - keep an eye out for the next trailer soon. // Continue Reading ›

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Featurette for 'Monkey Man' Includes Jordan Peele Raving About It

"What I'm really drawn to in this film is theme of: revenger becoming an avenger." Let's rock!! Universal has debuted a promo featurette for Monkey Man, the badass action movie from Dev Patel. It's directed by Patel, and produced by Jordan Peele and his company Monkeypaw. The first trailer dropped in earlier in the year, it just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to rave reviews, and hits theaters worldwide in April. Acclaimed British actor Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor & powerless. Packed with thrilling & spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. The cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher. This featurette includes Jordan Peele talking about how much this movie blew him away and how watching it in theaters kicks ass. Cannot wait for it! So excited! The hype is through the roof now. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Jim Cummings' Awkward New Comedy Short 'The Last Brunch'

"I will never not be myself for nobody." Is that some wisdom... or a threat? There's nothing like an awkward brunch with someone you don't like. Indie filmmaker Jim Cummings has unveiled his brand new short film called The Last Bunch online - it's available to watch now. The 11-minute short just premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival earlier this month, and he's launched it on the web without any delay after the fest. The short is about two couple getting brunch at a nice restaurant in Los Angeles, and their conversation gets more and more awkward as it goes on. Starring Bridge Stuart, Dustin Hahn, Taylor Misiak, Julia Bales, Hailey Rose, and Max Fillss. It's best to enjoy this film without knowing anything about where this conversation is going or what will be going down at this lovely brunch. This short quite similar to Julia Bales' short Followers, also about awkward moments. That line about "being thirsty" really does sum it up. // Continue Reading ›

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Sarah Alexandra Marks in Bad Survival Thriller 'Escape' Official Trailer

Well Go USA is releasing this direct-to-video survival thriller titled Escape, which is not the most original or interesting title. It's already available on VOD now after premiering last year. After being taken from an island resort by a criminal gang, ten young women hatch an escape plan through the deset as they fight for survival against their ruthless kidnappers. They're caught off-guard when some of the women break free and fight back. his trash action thriller film stars Sarah Alexandra Marks, Sophie Rankin, Sean Cronin, Angela Dixon, Glenn Salvage, Jon-Paul Gates, Ksenia Islamova, Megan Lockhurst, and Tiffany Hannam-Daniels. "I really wanted the film to be a total blast and an epic journey... It's outlandish and larger than life. The action & violence are visceral and the landscapes striking. When the women fight back, they fight back hard," the director explains. This really looks as terrible as any movie can - avoid at all costs. // Continue Reading ›

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Sony Announces 'Spider-Mondays' - All 8 'Spider-Man' Movies Back

"Go get 'em, tiger." Spider-Man is back! Er, the Spider-Men are back! All the Spideys you can handle! Sony has announced as part of their 100 Years of Columbia Pictures celebration they're re-releasing all 8 of the live-action Spider-Man movies in theaters again this summer movie season. From the original Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man from 2002 all the way through the most recent multiverse team-up movie Spider-Man: No Way Home from 2021. Each movie will be playing on Monday and ONLY on Monday starting in April all the way through June. Only in select theaters, so check your local listings. This seems like such a corporate "we don't have a new Spider-Man movie this year, so we'll just replay all of them" move. And none of the animated movies are included (unfortunately). If you love the original two Sam Raimi movies, like I do, this is a chance to enjoy them again on the big screen. Catch the fun preview below for Spider-Mondays. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for Mysterious 'The King Tide' Film About a Kid with Powers

"She was delivered to us..." VVS Films has revealed the full official trailer for a mysterious religious drama titled The King Tide, set in a struggling East Coast island community in Canada. This indie thriller first premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year, and it also played at the Atlantic & Cinéfest Sudbury Film Fests. After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community is divided by conflict, torn over the belief the child is the next savior. Isla's adoptive parents must decide whether her safety takes precedence over what the community believes. The cast features Frances Fisher, Clayne Crawford, Aden Young, Michael Greyeyes, Lara Jean Chorostecki, and Kathryn Greenwood, with Alix West Lefler starring as 10-year-old Isla. TIFF describes it further: "It’s a story about an insular community refusing to accept a much larger world beyond its shores, mirroring our specific cultural circumstance while serving as a timeless meditation on faith and fundamentalism." This looks like a clever, chilling, modern re-imagining of The Wicker Man. Worth a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Animated Short Doc 'My Parent, Neal' - A Heartfelt Conversation

"I really wish I had done this sooner... As I get older, I'm a little more braver." This wholesome and honest short film features a heartfelt conversation turned into beautiful animation. My Parent, Neal is a 8-min short doc created by filmmaker Hannah Saidiner as a CalArts thesis project. It premiered in late 2021 / early 2022 and is available online now. Created for The New Yorker (here's the article), the film is about Hannah's conversation with her father - discussing his late-in-life transition to become who they really are. For most of his life, Neal, a man with a beard and tattoos now, was known as Nina, a schoolteacher and self-described 'mama' to two kids. Hannah explains: "Beginning on our shared birthday, my dad has always been a big and wonderful presence in my life - I'm so happy I get to share him, his story, and our relationship with the world through this film." I would like to see this doc with the real footage, but I like how intimate & personal it is, and all the animation also feels very personal as well. These stories are so important to share. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'The Brink Of' Indie Pop Duo Musical Romance Film

"Fans haven't just fallen in love with the band's songs, they've fallen in love with the band." 4Digital Media has revealed an official trailer for an indie romance film / musical titled The Brink Of, from filmmaker Patrick Meaney. This already premiered at a few regional film festivals recently, winning Audience Awards at the Golden State and Vero Beach Film Festivals. Indie pop due Lena and James are rising artists whose emotional songs connect with listeners and leave fans wondering if the two are more than just bandmates. Working on their first album leads them to reflect on how deep their relationship really runs, as they work through many challenges. Starring Nicolette Norgaard as Lena & Tim Hoffmann as James, along with Mina Tobias, Sara Silva, Athena Demos, and Daniel Kim. You can listen to a few songs from the film here. Described as similar in vibes to Once, A Star Is Born, Normal People, and Before Sunrise. Though also reminds of Begin Again and Song to Song - plenty of good films about musicians falling in love. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Trailer for Short Fan-Film 'The Spider' - A Horror Take on Spider-Man

Watch out for this Spidey. There's a new fan film in the works launching soon titled The Spider, described as a "horror take on Spider-Man." Not to be confused with the other two actual spider horror films opening soon - Sting and Infested. Written and directed by Andy Chen, an up-and-coming young filmmaker who goes under the name "Locust Garden" on social media, the short film features a legit cast. Chandler Riggs (seen in "The Walking Dead" & "A Million Little Things") stars as Spider-Man, along with Caylee Cowan, Matthew Vorce, Kyra Gardner, Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, David Rice, Andrew Hernon, Kealani Kitaura, Ronan Arthur & Ben Thomas. With a score by Alexander Taylor. It is an entirely fan-made, non-profit film inspired by Spider-Man. Our pals over at Live for Film also point out that there is actually a "fully mutated Man-Spider" from the comics, and this short also seems similar to the Truth In Journalism Venom fan film from 2013. Some cool shots in this quick teaser - from the looks of it he's going to go full The Fly. Chen's hype: "Look out for this one!!! It's going to be the most insane one yet!!!" Be ready. // Continue Reading ›

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Heartfelt Autism Movie 'Ezra' Trailer with Bobby Cannavale & De Niro

"I don't want him in his own world, I want him in *this* world." Bleecker Street has finally unveiled the full official trailer for the heartfelt comedy film titled Ezra, an autism story about parents and their autistic child. This initially premiered at last year's Toronto Film Festival, with stops at the Sun Valley and Boulder Film Festivals earlier this year. Ezra centers on comedian Max co-parenting autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra's future, Max and Ezra decide to go on a life-changing cross-country road trip. Robert De Niro plays the father of the main character Max, a stand-up comic who is struggling with the situation & his family. Ezra stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Tony Goldwyn; and introducing William A. Fitzgerald as Ezra with De Niro as Stan. Reviews from the fests praise the film, stating it's "warm, wise and wonderful. It's a captivating, funny and heartfelt journey well worth taking." Looks like a charming, right-in-the-heart movie. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Veselka' Doc Film About the Ukrainian Diner in NYC

"With food you can connect anybody." Catch the officiail trailer for a documentary titled Veselka about a restaurant called Veselka. The full title is Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World. This premiered earlier in 2024 and already opened in limited theaters a few weeks ago. We're just catching up with it now and happy to feature the trailer anyway (I've been to this place a few times when I lived in NYC!). As the second generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka (see Google Maps) reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressure of stepping into his father's shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family & staff. It documents Veselka following the pandemic when it becomes one of the main hubs in the city for supporting Ukrainians after the war breaks out in 2022. The doc is narrated by David Duchovny, and features saxophone solos by David Sanborn. It looks uplifting and charming, not only a good story about a NYC staple, also a story about how to really make a difference. // Continue Reading ›

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Funky Trailer #3 for WB Japan's 'Suicide Squad Isekai' Anime Series

"So, shall we kick it off?" Warner Bros Japan + DC have unveiled yet another new trailer for the Japanese anime series Suicide Squad Isekai. The final release date is now confirmed for July 2024 this summer - though only in Japan to start. Who's ready for this series to drop?! The term "isekai" is a Japanese word for "another world" – which is also what the plot is about, with a ragtag team of DC villains landing in "another world." Super-Villains sent to ISEKAI!? The most dangerous and bizarre fantasy adventure unveiled!! The anime is produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it's animated by Wit Studio, directed by Eri Osada. The voice cast features Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn, Yūichirō Umehara as The Joker, Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot, Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker, Jun Fukuyama as Clayface, and Subaru Kimura as the indomitable King Shark 🦈. With lethal explosives planted in their necks, there's no running or hiding, and failing the mission means a one-way ticket to the afterlife! This looks totally bonkers - the best trailer so far after the other two previews before this. The super villains' pulse-pounding adventure begins (soon)!! Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Funny Teaser Trailer for Chris Pine's 'Poolman' Wacky Stoner Comedy

"Dear Moviegoer, thanks for watching my trailer." You're welcome, Mister Poolman. Vertical has unveiled a teaser trailer for the wacky stoner comedy titled Poolman, marking the directorial debut of actor Chris Pine. He shot this film in 2022 when the pandemic was still on, and now it's set for release starting in May in theaters around the country. It originally premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year, but got terrible reviews (and even a few walk outs) from most critics. Poolman is described a stoner riff on the noir classic Chinatown. It's about a hapless dreamer and would-be philosopher who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block in sunny LA. When he uncovers the greatest water heist, he does what he can to protect his precious city. Chris Pine also stars as Darren Barrenman, the titular "poolman", with Annette Being, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh, DeWanda Wise, Stephen Tobolowsky, Clancy Brown, John Ortiz, & Ray Wise. Definitely a wacky trailer, sure I'm still curious. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Girls State' Doc Film - The Follow-Up to 'Boys State'

"Often when women start talking politics we get shut down." Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for the documentary film Girls State, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2020 doc film Boys State by the same filmmakers - Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss. This premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, just as Boys State did, and it will be streaming on Apple TV+ this April. "There's something in the air—it’s politics." What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A political coming-of-age story and stirring reimagination of what it means to govern, Girls State follows young female leaders — from wildly different backgrounds across Missouri — as they navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. Sundance also adds: "McBaine and Moss stay embedded in Girls State, following several charismatic candidates, but these aspiring change-makers keenly take note of the Boys State program, and the differences between the programs, sparking outcry and awakening." I caught this at Sundance - great film, even better than Boys State, with so much to offer with its vérité filmmaking. // Continue Reading ›

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Softball Coach Comedy 'Sweet Dreams' Trailer with Johnny Knoxville

"You got 10 guys that need this place." Paramount has revealed an official trailer for a sports comedy called Sweet Dreams, a new film directed by the producer of sleeper hit The Peanut Butter Falcon previously. Opening in theaters in April this spring to enjoy. This fresh new comedy is a wild journey of second chances. Forced into rehab, Morris agrees to coach a misfit softball team of recovering addicts from his own house to prove that everyone, despite their past, can hit a home run. And maybe he will get his own life back on track, too. Johnny Knoxville stars as Morris, with an ensemble cast featuring Mo Amer, GaTa, Bobby Lee, Theo Von, Brian Van Holt, Jonnie Park, Shakewell, Adam Faison, plus Jay Mohr & Kate Upton. This doesn't look like it has the most original script, but it still does seem quite wholesome and amusing in an obnoxiously entertaining way. This trailer comes across much more sentimental than all-out humorous. // Continue Reading ›

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Outlaws on the Run in Neo-Western Thriller 'The Stolen Valley' Trailer

"I'm sorry Lupe, but this is the only way to save her." Lightbulb Film Distribution has unveiled an official trailer for the UK release soon of a modern western film titled The Stolen Valley, formerly known as Alta Valley when it premiered at a few small film festivals lat year. The debut feature from Jesse Edwards, the movie stars Briza Covarrubias and Allee Sutton Hethcoat as two outlaws, attempting to outrun those hunting them. To save her dying mother, Lupe, a Mexican-Navajo mechanic bands together with an outlaw cowgirl. In order to safely reach Alta Valley, they must venture together across the desert, outrun criminals, & confront a corrupt landowner. "The relentless action and stunning cinematography will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. And who doesn’t love a gruffly-voiced baddie?!" It also stars Micah Fitzgerald, Paula Miranda, Paulette Lamori, Oscar Balderrama, Ricardo Herranz, & Danny Arroyo. Looks solid, though obviously it's rather cliche and derivative, but it has some intense action at least. Check it out. // Continue Reading ›

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Jennifer Lopez in A.I. Sci-Fi Thriller 'Atlas' Official Trailer from Netflix

"The future of humanity is in her hands." Netflix has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for a sci-fi movie called Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez – making it another star-driven expensive spectacle that will release this summer streaming on Netflix. Yet another artificial intelligence-related sci-fi movie, since it's the big tech trend of the moment, everyone has to make movies about it. Atlas is set in a bleak future, where an A.I. soldier has determined that the only way to end war is to end humanity. Lopez plays a data analyst with a deep distrust of A.I., who joins a mission to capture a renegade robot. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Along with Lopez, this stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla, & Mark Strong. From the looks of it, this is almost a pro-A.I. propaganda piece disguised as a sci-fi movie. The Creator is a bit different, but this seems rather blatant in its message where she must learn to "trust it." Huh. This is a nice teaser, with some awesome VFX shots, but will the rest of it be any good? Only time will tell. Check out the teaser below. // Continue Reading ›

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VHS Camera Coming-of-Age Comedy Film 'The Moon & Back' Trailer

"Direct engagement with the camera can add a lot." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie comedy titled The Moon and Back, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Leah Bleich. This initially premiered in 2022 at a few small regional film festivals, and is finally set for a VOD release in April this spring after a two year wait. A year after her father's death, high schooler Lydia Gilbert feels completely lost - until she discovers something: a space opera script in need of a blockbuster budget, written by her father. She picks up an old VHS camcorder and whatever else she can find to try & actually make the movie. A nerdy coming-of-age comedy starring Isabel May as Lydia, along with Nat Faxon, Missi Pyle, P.J. Byrne, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. Despite the heartfelt story, this film looks rather messy & forgettable. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Chilling Kafkaesque Horror 'In Flames' from Pakistan

"No one will find out...?" Game Theory Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror film titled In Flames, made by the Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker Zarrar Kahn. He's making his feature directorial debut with this film after a few other shorts. Described mainly as a psychological thriller, In Flames is a ghostly parable about Pakistan's insidious patriarchal order. It was the first Pakistani film to premiere in Director's Fortnight at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in nearly half a century, and was submitted as Pakistan's entry to this year's Academy Awards. After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart by figures from their past. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them. That sounds unsettling. Set mostly in Karachi, In Flames stars Ramesha Nawal, Omar Javaid, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Adnan Shah Tipu, Mohammad Ali Hashmi, and Jibran Khan. There are some really nicely framed shots in this trailer - it's worth a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Swedish Adventure Series 'Ronja the Robber's Daughter' Official Trailer

"It's not only things out there in the woods that could hurt you." Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an adventure series from Sweden titled Ronja the Robber's Daughter, based on the book written by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (creator of Pippi Longstocking). The live-action adaptation is a 6 episode limited series for Netflix, debuting in two parts starting this spring. Ronja the Robber’s Daughter follows the adventures of a spirited and rebellious girl born into a gang of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian castle. As Ronja grows up, she discovers the magical, but dangerous forest with its strange and mysterious creatures. Yet she feels more at home in the forest than behind the walls of the huge castle. When Ronja meets the young boy Birk from a rival gang, it marks the beginning of a dark family feud and a forbidden friendship emerges, all while a notorious bailiff arrives to rid the forest of robbers. Starring Kerstin Linden as Ronja, with Jack Bergenholtz-Henriksson, Christopher Wagelin, Krista Kosonen, Sverrir Gudnason, Maria Nohra, Pernilla August, Vera Vitali, and Johan Ulveson. This really looks like Netflix wants a Swedish Game of Thrones but for kids to enjoy & learn some lessons from. Check out the new footage below. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for Wes Anderson's 'Henry Sugar' & Three More Stories

"You should be able to make a scene come alive in the reader's mind." Huzzah! Now that Wes Anderson is a certified Oscar winner, Netflix has released a brand new trailer for his four shorts streaming on Netflix. Anderson's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar won the Oscar yesterday for Best Live-Action Short. Adapted from the Roald Dahl story, the film originally premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival last fall. Netflix also commissioned Anderson to make three other shorts based on Roald Dahl stories - each one an intriguing little tale with just a few characters. The most famous one (and the Oscar winner), Henry Sugar, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, and Saif Mohsen. The Swan stars Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, and Asa Jennings. Poison stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. The Rat Catcher stars Ralph Fiennes, Richard Ayoade, and Rupert Friend. If you haven't watched the other three, now is a perfect time to catch up. The Rat Catcher is my personal fave from all four, though they're all worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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