Watch: A 'Christmas Movies Through the Years' Supercut of Favorites

"Treat every day like Christmas... There's room for everyone on the nice list..." 🎄 Take a fascinating trip through cinema history in these enchanting supercut video created by editor Luís Azevedo for Little White Lies. His latest video is called Christmas Movies Through the Years – it begins with Santa Claus (from 1898) and ends with this year's indie film Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (from 2024). Covering more than 100 years! So many B&W classics, and so many modern comedies. There is nothing like a warm & joyful & funny Christmas movie - they've been a part of movie history since the start and will continue to be there for many more decades to come. This supercut also includes some forgotten classics like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) and 🥁 Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) and Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) and Mixed Nuts (1994). If you want something weird & funky – watch one of these sometime. Or any of the films included in this video. May your holidays be especially relaxing and cozy as you enjoy plenty of movies. // Continue Reading ›

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First Teaser for Turkish Romance Series 'Lovers Anonymous' on Netflix

"Love is not to be blamed, people are. That's the miracle of life." Ain't that the truth! 💔 Don't blame love for everyone's craziness – it's just them. Netflix has revealed the first look teaser trailer for a new streaming series called Lovers Anonymous, about the kooky guy who runs a Love Hospital in Turkey. This isn't a reality series nor is it a schmaltzy Hallmark romantic comedy, thankfully. From the footage in this teaser, it looks like something along the lines of The Lobster or Fingernails or Equals. Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital" (to cure those suffering from the "love disease") – until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life. Will they both change each other? Will Cem learn to appreciate the power of love? This stars Halit Ergenc, Funda Eryiğit, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Zerrin Nişancı, Selcuk Borak, İdil Fırat, Ceren Benderlioğlu, & Seda Akman. Actually seems like it might be good, with some sly commentary on modern romance and ideas on how to overcome romantic troubles. // Continue Reading ›

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A Final Trailer for 'A Complete Unknown' Starring Chalamet & Norton

"If you could just get up there one more time, use that music in the right way..." Searchlight Pictures has revealed one final trailer for A Complete Unknown, the fantastic Bob Dylan flick arriving in theaters this holiday season. It'll be playing in cinemas nationwide starting December 25th, Christmas Day, this week. At the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, a young Bob Dylan shakes up his act on the folk music scene by going electric and siring rock as the voice of a generation - defining one of the most transformative moments in 20th century music. Timothée Chalamet stars as a young Bob Dylan in this film written and directed by James Mangold, coming off of the Indiana Jones movie. It also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger (one of the best supporting performances of the year), Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie. I finally had a chance to see this and it's exceptional - earning a spot on my Top 10 list just before the end of the year. Now is your chance to catch it on the big screen and enjoy a blast to the past with Bobby. // Continue Reading ›

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First Look Teaser for 'Zero Day' - A Cyber Attack Conspiracy Thriller

"People will believe what they need to believe. The truth is the truth, but it's not always the most important thing." Netflix has revealed a first look teaser trailer for an intense new upcoming thriller series called Zero Day, debuting to watch on Netflix streaming starting in late February (this teaser will also air during NFL games). This highly anticipated Netflix conspiracy series is about finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack (known as "Zero Day") that has caused chaos around the country. In the midst of crisis: how can we discover the truth when it seems that the world is being destroyed by uncontrollable forces? Also, to what extent are conspiracy theories our own inventions or products of our imagination? For those curious to learn more, you can watch Alex Gibney's doc film also titled Zero Days about the realities of a cyber attack like this. Starring Robert De Niro as a former President, Angela Bassett as the current President, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, and Clark Gregg. This certainly looks like a zeitgeist thriller – not only about the age of misinformation we're in now, but also criticism of America's response to 9/11 and many bad things they did. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Columbia Pictures Celebrates 100 Years of Film in Video Tribute

"It's showtime, folks!" Columbia Pictures celebrated its 100th birthday in 2024. As the year comes to an end, Sony Pictures (who now owns Columbia) released a tribute video celebrating the movie studios' 100 years. "For our 100th birthday, we celebrate you." The video features various filmmakers, actors, and many other workers at Columbia talking about why they love Columbia movies, some of their favorite movies and moments, and the legacy of the studio. Disney and Warner Bros celebrated their 100th birthday last year, as both of these studios were founded in 1923. Columbia Pictures, at least this iconic Hollywood name, was created in 1924 by Harry & Jack Cohn and Joe Brandt (originally called Cohn-Brandt-Cohn CBC Film Sales Corporation until they changed this name in Jan 1924). Columbia's most commercially successful franchises include Spider-Man, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Men in Black, The Karate Kid, Robert Langdon, & Ghostbusters, and the studio's highest-grossing movie worldwide is Spider-Man: No Way Home earning $1.92 billion. The last time they won Best Picture was for 1987's The Last Emperor. Enjoy this warm-hearted tribute below. If you're looking for more to watch, they released this live-stream with 100 trailers from 100 years right here. // Continue Reading ›

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Super Creepy Teaser Trailer for 'Stalker' - A Horror Short Set in Paris

This isn't your typical stalker horror. It's something else. A freaky new teaser trailer has debuted for an indie horror thriller called Stalker made by French filmmaker David Cholewa. This 20 minute horror short has played a few small film festivals already but has not been released online yet. A young woman must confront her deepest fears if she hopes to survive the night. As she walks back home on a gloomy, threatening Paris night, she can't shake the feeling that she's being followed. As she gets closer to her residence, the presence becomes more and more bold and aggressive. And it is only by confronting her deepest inner fears that she can survive this ominous threat. This weird stalker looks like a giant spider which is scary as hell! Sandra Hohenadel stars as Sarah. Get a look at footage below and keep an eye out for this short dropping online. That shot of whatever is coming out of her mouth is gross. An effective, unsettling teaser for a horror short. // Continue Reading ›

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Beauty Body Horror Film 'Grafted' Official Trailer from New Zealand

"A malicious cosmetic cocktail." Yowza! What a quote. Shudder has revealed an offiical trailer for an indie horror film called Grafted, which has been playing at festivals the last few months. It premiered at the New Zealand Film Festival, Monster Fest, Sitges, and stopped by the Chicago Film Festival. "Re-Animator meets Mean Girls." A bright but socially awkward exchange student takes her craving for popularity to horrifying heights. A Chinese university student arrives in New Zealand thanks to an exchange program to finish the work started by her father, a renowned biologist. When she begins her research, she discovers that she needs human bodies to conduct bloody experiments. Sitges describes it as "a new example of body horror with nods to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein that brings new freshness to this subgenre." Scary! Grafted stars Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, Eden Hart, Jared Turner, Sepi To'a, & Xiao Hu. Yep this looks horrifying and extremely gross - with blood and craziness all over the place. Definitely not for anyone queasy for sure. // Continue Reading ›

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Autism Story 'The Unbreakable Boy' Official Trailer with Zachary Levi

"I wish I could enjoy anything as much as my son enjoys everything." Lionsgate has finally revealed the trailer for the movie titled The Unbreakable Boy, an adaptation of the book of the same name. From the same director as Ordinary Angels come an uplifting story about a young boy overcoming bullies and finding happiness every day. Intro from the book: "The Unbreakable Boy is the raucously tender story of the life of a teenage boy with a rare brittle-bone disease who joyfully embraces life’s tragedies and triumphs. Like any other teenage boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, dancing, and girls. But unlike most other 18-year-olds, he has a rare brittle-bone disease, was locked in a mental ward as a child, and is autistic. Yet Austin doesn’t let any of that stop him." What makes him unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming world view that transforms & unites everyone around him. Starring Zachary Levi and Meghann Fahy as his parents, along with Jacob Laval as Austin. This is set to open in February 2025 early next year right after Valentine's Day. This film reminds me of Wonder, with a similar concept about a kid trying to make the best of his life no matter what. // Continue Reading ›

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First Look Teaser for 'Queen of the Ring' Starring Emily Bett Rickards

"What's best for business?" "Give the audience what they deserve!" An impressive first look teaser trailer has debuted for a film called Queen of the Ring, about one of the pioneering women wrestlers in the early days of wrestling. This premiered at the 2024 Buffalo Film Festival a few months ago and has been touring around festivals this fall, with a release set for March 2025. This is the true story of Mildred Burke, the first ever million dollar female athlete and champion pro-wrestler who pioneered the sport in a time when all girl wrestling was banned in most of America. Emily Bett Rickards stars in this as Mildred - a small town single mother who embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history. The ensemble cast includes Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood, Tyler Posey, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adam Demos, Kelli Berglund, Damaris Lewis, and many others. So far so good – this looks like a legit fun time and a properly inspirational story. // Continue Reading ›

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Trailer for 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever' Netflix Doc

"It's just these rich Silicon Valley-types chasing the fountain of youth..." Indeed. Netflix has revealed the trailer for a documentary film called Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, focusing on the maniac who is trying to "live forever." Yet another doc about a hot topic from the news recently. How far would you go to live forever - or even just slow down the aging process? This new doc by filmmaker Chris Smith (also of Fyre, 100 Foot Wave, Sr., Bitconned, Wham!, Operation Varsity Blues, Jim & Andy) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging. Don't Die the doc examines the strange wellness practices one man is using to maintain youth & vitality, and the effect this journey has on himself & those around him. For the record I think this guy is totally nuts - he is just a performative narcissist who thinks he can crack the aging problem, rather than accepting the limits of life itself. This trailer makes it seem like it will glorify him, but I'm sure it'll also show those critical of him, too. // Continue Reading ›

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Epic First Trailer for 'Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation'

Get ready for an epic showdown amongst God and Men! The epic first trailer for the Chinese action fantasy sequel Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation has debuted online. It's worth a watch just to see some gigantic Gods involved in an epic battle. This is a follow-up to Wuershan's Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms film from 2023. This next one was originally supposed to open earlier this year, but was delayed because (as the director states): "they needed more time for postproduction work due to the huge number of special effects required for the film." Now set for release on/around Lunar New Year in 2025 in China (no info on the US release yet). So what is this next one about? Here's the brief intro: Taishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa leads the army & the civilians of Xiqi to defend their homeland. Featuring Yosh Yu, Huang Bo, Kris Phillips, Xuejian Li, Shaofeng Feng, and Kun Chen. Still not entirely sure who is fighting who or why, but this does have some giant fights. Check it out. // Continue Reading ›

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Trailer for Doc Film 'Half-Life of Memory' About the Rocky Flats Plant

"That place should never, ever be inhabited by human beings." Freestyle Digital Media debuted the official trailer for a documentary titled Half-Life of Memory: America's Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory. As much as it may seem like some conspiracy theory doc, it's anything but – it's the true story of an atomic bomb facility. The film tells the story of how the U.S. secretly manufactured thousands of atomic weapons in the suburbs of Denver, leaving behind a toxic legacy that will persist for many generations. Colorado's Rocky Flats plant produced a staggering 70K atomic bombs, each serving as a "trigger" for thermonuclear warheads. Concealed by U.S. government secrecy, the plant's fires, leaks, & illicit dumping of nuclear waste contaminated the Denver area with long-lived radioactive toxins. A major and highly visible plutonium fire sparked a decade of mass protests, culminating in an unprecedented FBI raid that ultimately shuttered the plant. Today, the radioactive legacy of Rocky Flats continues to threaten public health, yet surprisingly few people are aware the plant ever existed. Me either! As someone who grew up in Colorado, I'm fascinated by this harrowing true story (the plant was shut down for good in 1992). Scary they got away with it for so long. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for Indie Thriller Film 'Gazer' Starring Ariella Mastroianni

"Focus. What do you see?" NYC's Metrograph Pictures has revealed the official trailer for an indie mystery thriller titled Gazer, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Ryan J. Sloan. Now set for release in February 2025 in limited theaters if anyone's intrigued. This very grainy, old school, lo-fi thriller follows a young mother who, due to a unique condition that progressively affects her perception of time, is trying to save money for her daughter’s future before it's too late. Ariella Mastroianni stars as Frankie, a young mother with dyschronometria, who struggles to perceive time but is also a keen observer. She uses cassette tapes for guidance on a daily basis. She takes a risky job from a mysterious woman with a dark past, which leads her to become entangled in a tense web of revenge, deceit, and murder... The film stars Mastroianni with Marcia Debonis, Renee Gagner, Jack Alberts, and Tommy Kang. I watched this one in Cannes and did not care for it at all. Nothing interesting or unique about it, so dull, but that is just my own opinion. // Continue Reading ›

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Netflix's 'The Electric State' Trailer #2 - A Glimpse of Our Robo Future

"They're not us. How could they possibly understand our best interests..." 🤖 Netflix has debuted a second trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film called The Electric State, the next big project from The Russo Brothers after making The Gray Man for Netflix. Set for release streaming in March 2025 (not in theaters). This is adapted from the spectacular graphic novel by Simon Stålenhag featuring an alternate-world future where machines and humans co-exist. Let the robots run free! A teen girl and her robot embark on a cross-country mission in this science fiction action thriller reminiscent of Stranger Things and Black Mirror. This movie stars Millie Bobby Brown as Michelle, Chris Pratt as Keats, along with Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Giancarlo Esposito, Stanley Tucci, and Woody Norman. Plus Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, and Alan Tudyk are providing their voices to the robots. This is a very short trailer with even less footage than the teaser, setting up the concept of the story and why the robots are being kept in this "electric state". Still hard to tell if this will be any good. What do you think? // Continue Reading ›

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David Wenham Stars as John Spitieri in Australia's 'Spit' Main Trailer

"I'm gonna get outta here, and when I do I'm gonna look after ya..." Transmission Films has revealed the main official trailer for the film Spit – yes that's the actual title for it. David Wenham stars as infamous criminal John Francis "Spit" Spitieri in Jonathan Teplitzky's film Spit - debuting in Australia next March. In the sequel to the award-winning crime comedy, Gettin' Square, ex-junkie John Spitieri returns to Australia, only to find himself locked up in an Immigration Detention Centre with a massive target on his back, as old enemies come looking for him, determined to settle old scores. As Johnny talks up a storm without saying anything at all, he makes new friends amongst the detainees, and teaches them his version of mateship. The full cast also includes Helen Thomson, David Field, David Roberts, Gary Sweet, Arlo Green, Ayik Daniel Chut Deng, Sam & Teagan Rybka, & Sami Afuni. Not sure this will appeal to many outside of Australia, but it does look like a quirky, wonky, peculiar crime story similar to Trainspotting. Give it a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Horror Anthology Film 'The Night Time World' Trailer with a Vampire

"You talk about it... but I live in the nighttime world." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror anthology feature film called The Night Time World, which will be ready to watch on VOD at the end of January 2025. This is the first time we've heard of this, and it hasn't popped up at any other festivals from what we can tell. Experience four spine-chilling stories woven into one dark and seductive fantasy. A late-night podcaster reveals his own tales of horror as he is pulled into the unspeakable world of an ominous caller who claims to be a real vampire. Four unique filmmakers knit their harrowing narratives together to create a film of life, death, and resurrections. This series has more retro vibes similar to The Twilight Zone or Tales From Darkside. The cast includes Doug Henderson and Selina Flanscha. The vampire theme of this podcast story is the most interesting, but there's some glimpses of other freaky tales to enjoy inside. // Continue Reading ›

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Official US Trailer for 'Eat the Night' Crime Thriller + MMORPG Story

"Why are you doing that? Inevitably, it will backfire. Altered Innocence has revealed an official trailer for Eat the Night, a French crime thriller from the filmmaking duo Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel. This one first premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year in the Directors' Fortnight section, and it played at the London Film Fest. The newest vision from Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel (known for Jessica Forever) is a bittersweet apocalyptic love story with a modern MMORPG twist. Young drug dealer Pablo and his sister Appoline bond over an online role playing game called Darknoon (which looks quite similar to World of Warcraft but isn't the same). Suddenly Pablo falls for the mysterious Night, neglecting his sister and the game. While Appoline finishes the game, Pablo and Night become embroiled in a dangerous gang conflict, upending their reality. Starring Théo Cholbi & Lila Gueneau as Pablo & Apolline, with Erwan Kepoa Falé as Night, Mathieu Perotto, Eddy Suiveng, and Kevin Bago. An interesting intertwining of the video game and the real world, but is the point that gaming is never really as bad as actual drug dealing? // Continue Reading ›

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Indie Horror Film 'When It Rains in L.A.' Trailer Starring Monroe Cline

"There is saying: 'when it rains in LA, disaster follows...'" Gravitas Ventures has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror film titled When It Rains in L.A., from filmmaker David M. Parks. Not to be confused with any other film that is about the rare time when it rains in Los Angeles. The horror film follows the story of an Eastern European girl who escapes the horror of losing her sugar daddy boyfriend in her own country. She travels to Los Angeles for a vacation with friends, where she faces the reckoning of the trauma she left behind... and the rain she unearthed coming there. This sounds like a drama about trauma but it's actually a slasher horror film about a masked murderer coming after her. Huh? Why? Is he seeking vengeance because she escaped from this sugar daddy? This is all so weird. When It Rains in LA stars Monroe Cline, Leslie Stratton, Mike Ferguson, Eric Roberts, Felix Merback, Natasha Stricklin, and LeeAnne Bauer. The funniest part about this is how fake the rain looks and yet it's needed for so many scenes in the film. Ha. // Continue Reading ›

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Art Residency Comedy 'Not an Artist' Trailer with Haley Joel Osment

"Some paintings aren't curious enough for me to go 'what's that?' This doesn't have that quality..." Ha ha! Utopia has revealed an official trailer for an indie comedy called Not an Artist, the second feature from filmmakers Alexi Pappas & Jeremy Teicher. This first premiered at the 2023 Austin Film Festival and will be on VOD in early 2025 to enjoy. A comedy making fun of artist residency programs! Zing! Pappas (A young woman) is accepted into a residency program created by the wealthy enigmatic benefactor known as "The Abbott" (RZA) for high-potential artists suffering from creative constipation. She's working on her art until her father unexpectedly shows up and disrupts the entire retreat. The indie comedy stars Matt Walsh (who co-wrote the script) with Ciara Bravo, Haley Joel Osment, "RZA", Cleopatra Coleman, Rosalind Chao, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Bakkedahl. This reminds me of the quirky indies they used to make like Running with Scissors and Art School Confidential, and Matt Walsh looks like the funniest part about it. 🎨 // Continue Reading ›

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Intense Trailer for 'Warfare' Movie from Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza

"Coming to you, or you coming to us?" A24 has unveiled the official trailer for a war movie called simply Warfare, the latest project (co-)directed by Alex Garland following his big action movie Civil War earlier this year. Warfare is actually co-directed by Alex Garland and the real life Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, telling his own stories (from memory) of what it was like to be there. A member of SEAL Team 5, Mendoza came to partner with Garland on Warfare after serving as his military supervisor on Civil War. The huge ensemble cast features: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Adain Bradley, Noah Centineo, Evan Holtzman, Henrique Zaga, Michael Gandolfini, with Joesph Quinn and Charles Melton. This looks like Black Hawk Down and Come and See – a brutally honest depiction of how war is hell and how terrible it is. Just pure war movie intensity from start to finish. I'm a big fan of Will Poulter and I'm glad to see him in this - will be watching. // Continue Reading ›

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Promo Featurette on Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' & New Era of Terror

"This film is my tribute to the 80s movies I loved growing up." Universal has unveiled a 2-minute making of featurette for Leigh Whannell's new Wolf Man movie, landing in theaters in January 2025. Just around the corner! Produced by Blumhouse, this a fresh update on the classic furry Universal Monster originally invented in the 1941 film The Wolf Man. "What if someone you loved became something else?" What would you do? A man must save himself and his family when they are stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night – but something else is going on with him, too. Christopher Abbott co-stars with Julia Garner, plus Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Ben Prendergast, and Benedict Hardie. This promo video features Leigh and his cinematographer Stefan Duscio discussing making the movie, including his biggest horror inspirations for it – The Fly and The Thing. They also hype up the slick cinematography and intense sound design: "I just wanted it to be an aural assault." Yep this is looking so damn good. Can't wait to watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Stylish Action Crime Thriller 'The Devil & the Daylong Brothers' Trailer

"He stole what's mine... I'm stealing it back." Quiver Distribution has unveiled an official trailer for an indie Southern Gothic epic musical movie called The Devil and the Daylong Brothers, made by filmmaker Brandon McCormick as his first real feature. Set in the kudzu-choked backwaters of the American South, it follows three brothers on a blood-soaked, musical quest for revenge against their own father, who sold their souls to the Devil before they were born. The Daylong Brothers are on a quest to reclaim their souls, sold to the Devil by their dad. When the Devil's broker offers them a deal in exchange for their father's whereabouts they hunt the wicked across the South. Starring Brendan Bradley, Nican Robinson, Jordon Bolden, Rainey Qualley, and Keith Carradine. With original music & songs from producer / composer Nicholas Kirk of Whitestone Pictures, and songs mixed by Michael Brauer. A Southern Gothic gritty crime musical?! Crazy cool concept. And the cinematography in it looks good - knocks it up a few notches. Get a look below. // Continue Reading ›

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Another Action-Packed 'Captain America: Brave New World' Promo

"What if it's a trap?" Indeed what if it is? Marvel has revealed another new 60-second promo trailer for the MCU sequel Captain America: Brave New World - hitting theaters February 14th, 2025 in exactly two months. Almost time! From director Julius Onah comes the next Captain America evolution – Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, who has taken over as the new Cap from Steve Rogers after he retired at the end of the Avengers movies. Brave New World picks up with Harrison Ford as the US president, with the power dynamics in the world changing (a meta reference for sure). After an attack, Cap is asked to join the military - but he ends up in the middle of another international incident. The conspiracy noir side of this is the best part – but they're downplaying it now. The impressive cast includes Giancarlo Esposito, Danny Ramirez as a young Falcon, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson as The Leader, Shira Haas, Liv Tyler, Xosha Roquemore; plus an appearance by a Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford. This looks like it might be entertaining, but it also seems like yet another generic Marvel movie and that's not so exciting anymore. // Continue Reading ›

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Gothic Horror Film 'The Monster Beneath Us' Trailer with Becca Hirani

"There is no one in the basement!" Or is there? An official trailer has debuted for an indie horror film from the UK called The Monster Beneath Us, the latest from filmmaker Sophie Osbourne. This first premiered at FrightFest in the UK a few months ago, and will be out on VOD in the US to watch in January 2025. This gothic horror is set in Yorkshire, 1898. A grieving woman and her son move back to the unoccupied house of her ex husband, recently found dead, but they discover that they are not alone inside the house. Her young son mentions he has a new friend who lives in the basement of their sprawling country estate. However, as the boy spends more time in the dark, cold space under the house, her concern begins to turn in to fear... Starring Becca Hirani, Marshall Hawkes, and Nicola Wright. Ohh yeah there's definitely something spooky hanging out in that basement. Maybe it's the ex husband? Or someone he tortured? What can it be... // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for 'Into the Deep' Shark Movie Featuring Richard Dreyfuss

"The ocean is a dangerous wonder. That kingdom is your kingdom, too." Signature Ent has revealed an official trailer for Into the Deep, yet another new shark movie to dive in with. This one is from filmmaker Christian Sesma, best known for a lot of junk B-movie action thrillers. Richard Dreyfuss returns to face off against the ocean's most deadly predator in this jaws-some underwater thriller. A group of divers searching for sunken treasure witness the murder of drug dealers by modern-day pirates, but a killer great white is determined not to let any of them escape its waters. A daughter must confront her greatest fear to survive and make it home alive. The movie stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Jon Seda, Stuart Townsend, and AnnaMaria Demara, along with Dreyfuss. This is an interesting concept mixing a pirate thriller with a shark horror. Still looks very cheap and cheesy, but hey, most shark movies are like this nowadays. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Noah Wyle is Back as a Doctor in 'The Pitt' Hospital Series Full Trailer

"Other hospitals are managing this crisis, you either step up or step aside." Ready to save some lives? Max has revealed the main official trailer for a new hospital drama series called The Pitt, set at a major hospital in Pittsburgh. The 15-episode Max drama series The Pitt, made by John Wells Productions & Warner Bros TV, created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle, debuts in January 2025 for streaming on Max. The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a big and very busy hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The massive cast features Noah Wyle (Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch), Tracey Ifeachor (Dr. Collins), Patrick Marron Ball (Dr. Langdon), Supriya Ganesh (Dr. Mohan), Fiona Dourif (Dr. McKay), Taylor Dearden (Dr King), Isa Briones (Dr Santos), Gerran Howell (Whitaker), Shabana Azeez (Javadi), and Katherine LaNasa (Dana Evans). This is an obvious "ER" update (which apparently they are being sued over anyway) featuring Wyle and a bunch of young docs dealing with the intensity of a modern hospital. Looks quite good. // Continue Reading ›

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Jack Quaid Can't Feel Pain in Action Comedy 'Novocaine' Official Trailer

"You gotta be careful dude. You can still die. You're not Wolverine!" Paramount has unveiled the official trailer for an action comedy called Novocaine, landing in theaters in March 2025 early next year. From the filmmaking duo Dan Berk & Robert Olsen comes this crazy new action flick. Which reminds me of the two super crazy Crank and Crank: High Voltage movies. Meet Nathan Caine. He feels no pain. When the girl of his dreams (played by Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back. Jack Quaid stars as Nate Caine (that name is a bit too similar to "novocaine" but that's obviously on purpose) along with Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, Lou Beatty Jr., Van Hengst, Conrad Kemp, Jacob Batalon. This looks like a totally ridiculous concept that should make for a totally entertaining movie. Hopefully. Who's down? // Continue Reading ›

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Sundance 2025: Official Selection of All 87 Feature Films Announced

Time for a peek at how the next year in cinema is shaping up. 👀 Every new year brings another Sundance Film Festival and with less than two months until Sundance 2025 kicks off on January 23rd, it's time to find out what is premiering at this prestigious fest in Utah. Sundance has revealed their 2025 selection of official feature films debuting in January, featuring 87 films playing across 11 main categories (including their usual four Competition categories), including fun documentaries, clever comedies, thought-provoking dramas, and more. The 2025 festival is taking place both as an in-person festival returning to snowy Park City, UT (before they move elsewhere), as well as a virtual festival with online premieres only available for the second half. Sundance is still one of the greatest indie fests in the world, and this will be our 19th year in a row returning to cover it & discover films. "Our curation speaks to the breadth and depth of filmmaking today, and the work of the artists selected showcases the potential for storytelling to drive change." Let's go. // Continue Reading ›

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Scott Eastwood & Willa Fitzgerald in 'Alarum' Spy Action Thriller Trailer

"How do you know she's not playing you?" Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller called Alarum, made by director Michael Polish. It's being dumped in January on VOD and in theaters - which means this is one to avoid. After the CIA discovers the whereabouts of two rogue spies, who have not only gone off-grid but have become husband and wife, all hell is unleashed on their winter honeymoon cabin resort in the woods by a consortium of international spy organizations who are after a "flight pill", aka a hard drive, and all of whom suspect the two may have joined a network of rogue spies known as the Alarum. The action thriller features Scott Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, Willa Fitzgerald, Mike Colter, Isis Valverde, & Joel Cohen. What even is this? So many of these dime-a-dozen junk action films nowadays, I still wonder who even watches them. Nothing about this looks interesting or unique at all. Next film, please. // Continue Reading ›

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Wedding Comedy 'You're Cordially Invited' Trailer with Will & Reese

"We're gonna go chaos-monkey on his ass!" Well that seems scary. Prime Video has unveiled the full official trailer for a movie titled You're Cordially Invited, a raucous new wedding comedy created & directed by filmmaker Nick Stoller (of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, The Five-Year Engagement, Neighbors 1 & 2, Bros). You're Cordially Invited follows a woman who is planning her sister's wedding and the father of another bride-to-be. They discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding, so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await. "Save the date." This is still opening streaming on Prime Video at the en d January 2025 which is honestly not exactly a good sign. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star as the double-booked hosts, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Wesley Mann, Jimmy Tatro, Celia Weston, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, and Keyla Monterroso Mejia. The first teaser was much better, this trailer rehashes that joke with the alligator and some other more unfunny moments. Not sure this film will be worth the wait after all. But you never know... // Continue Reading ›

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Final Trailer for Korean Freedom Fighters Film 'Harbin' Opening Soon

"I must kill that old wolf." Well Go USA has revealed an official US trailer for a Korean historical thriller called Harbin, the latest from director Woo Min-ho. This premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival a few months ago, giving it a chance to shine at a film festival before its debut in theaters in the US & also in Korea this winter. In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan’s prime minister during their quest for independence. The film tells the true story of the 1909 assassination of Itō Hirobumi - who was the Prime Minister of Japan and former Resident General of Korea. It's the story of a group of passionate Korean freedom fighters who organized and planned the assassination in opposition to the Japanese rule of Korea. The film stars Hyun Bin, Park Jeong-min, Jo Woo-jin, Jeon Yeo-been, Park Hoon, Yoo Jae-myung, and Lee Dong-wook. This looks gripping & empowering, with good reviews from TIFF to back it up. Keep an eye out for it. // Continue Reading ›

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Adorable Trailer for 'Every Little Thing' - Hummingbird Rescue Doc

"A shimmering film about love and resilience." Yes! Kino Lorber has finally unveiled an official trailer for a wonderful little film called Every Little Thing, which first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. I watched this at the world premiere and have never forgotten it - always on my mind. Now it's ready to open a year later after its debut! It's the story of a humble woman who takes care of and nurses hummingbirds back to health and re-releases them. Author and wildlife rehabber Terry Masear has an ambitious goal: to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. But the path to survival is fraught with danger. This heart-expanding Sundance doc hit introduces audiences to Terry's diminutive patients through breathtaking slow-motion photography and emotional storytelling. I love this film! If you live anywhere where hummingbirds fly, you've probably heard or seen one fly into a window or glass door. What do you do next? She teaches us how to save them. It's such a wholesome, uplifting little film... I wrote in my glowing review: "Take a moment to appreciate & heal with this lovely doc film whenever you have a chance." Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Our 10 Favorite Movie Posters from 2024 - Universal Brutalist Sunset

With the year winding down, it's time to look back and highlight some favorites from the world of movies. The past few years I've been putting together these collections of my favorite poster designs, highlighting the work (from real humans not AI!) that I think deserves extra attention because it is bold & eye-catching. Below is my personal selection of 10 Favorite Movie Posters from 2024. These aren't necessarily the "best" rather they're my own favorites that stuck with me. The only qualification is that they must be official posters released by the distributor, not fan art or other posters created unofficially. This year I was drawn to really light, colorful, vivid designs that also follow the golden rules of graphic design. I like colors! Always gets me. Turn up that saturation, make it brighter. I'm a sucker for strong visuals always enjoy watching for new poster drops all year, hoping for some real winners. These 10 posters stuck with me as compelling, eye-catching, creative designs that really make me want to watch every one of the films. Check them out below. // Continue Reading ›

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Chilling First Trailer for Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Zombie Sequel

"In 28 Days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved." 🧟 Sony Pictures has debuted the first official trailer for the 28 Years Later horror sequel - arriving in theaters in June 2025 next summer. It's once again being directed by Danny Boyle, who directed the original 28 Days Later (from 2002), a horror classic featuring fast zombies that still remains a favorite amongst zombie fans. Its sequel 28 Weeks Later (from 2007) was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and was only exec produced by Boyle at the time. This next one also features Alex Garland returning to co-write the screenplay with Boyle. It was shot back-to-back with its sequel 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, which doesn't have a release date yet. 28 Years Later stars Jodie Comer, ​Aaron Taylor-Johnson, ​Jack O'Connell, ​Alfie Williams, ​and Ralph Fiennes. And also Cillian Murphy from the original who you might spot in this trailer. Hell yes!! What a remarkable first look - THIS is a proper trailer. The radio program playing in the background with all the silent shots of zombies is crazy scary! It's looking like this will be so worth the wait. // Continue Reading ›

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Adam Woodward & Marton Csokas in 'Man with No Past' Action Trailer

"With what do you bribe a man who already has everything?" Paramount Movies has revealed an official trailer for Man with No Past, yet another new action thriller from stuntmant filmmaker James Bamford. He's churning these out by the dozen - this year alone he also has the films Hard Home, Jade, and Utopia. And this one coming next. Man with No Past is exactly as the title describes - an amnesiac man awakens in unknown city, seeking truth about past and who he is. Aided by many mysterious allies, he then infiltrates a powerful gang, engaging in a time-transcending battle while fate looms... This epic showdown will seal his fate and reveal his identity. Starring Adam Woodward as Ryder, Marton Csokas, Charlotte Weston, Philip Winchester, Jeff Alexander, and Jon Voight. Wait – in this footage, it seems this guy is some kind of time-hopping assassin who's been around hundreds of years fighting at different times? Huh, okay. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' Anime

"Immortality is what you dream of..." Crunchyroll has revealed a second teaser trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, the first in a trilogy of anime spin-off films continuing the Demon Slayer stories. This first one is already set for a theatrical release in the US starting in 2025 - no final date has been announced. This latest teaser trailer (the second one so far) comes from the CCXP event in Brazil. The Demon Slayer Corps plunge into Infinity Castle to defeat Muzan. However, the remaining Hashiras and the Demon Slayers who survived Tanjiro's Final Selection are pitted against the remaining members of the Twelve Kizuki first. A sequel film set after the events of the first season, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, was released in October 2020, while films, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training, were respectively released in February 2023 & February 2024. It was such a success they'll continue with a theatrical release of this next one. Featuring the voices of Natsuki Hanae, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono, and Akari Kitô. It'll be released in 2025 both with English dub & subtitles. Check out the latest footage below. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Los Frikis' Film - Coming-of-Age Set in 1990s Cuba

"You can't expect to hold onto anything, Gustavo." The official trailer is available for a new film titled Los Frikis, a coming-of-age film from 1990s Cuba based on a true story. This indie drama is the latest creation from the two filmmakers behind the indie hit The Peanut Butter Falcon from a few years ago. And it's also produced by Academy Award winning producers Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. Inspired by a real story, Los Frikis is a coming-of-age story set in early 90s Cuba where a group of punk rockers in search of freedom deliberately inject HIV in order to live at a government-run treatment home so they can create their own utopia - since they can't otherwise. There, in a world meant for isolation, they carve out their own anarchic utopia—an oasis of rock 'n' roll 🤘, joy, and independence. Wow what a crazy story! Starring Adrià Arjona from Hit Man, Héctor Medina, Jorge Perugorría, Luis Alberto García, and introducing Eros de la Puente as Gustavo. Damn this looks really good! A very potent story about the dangers of chasing freedom. // Continue Reading ›

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'Star Trek: Section 31' Trailer #2 with Michelle Yeoh & Omari Hardwick

"You have no idea what you started!" Paramount+ has revealed the full trailer for Star Trek: Section 31, a brand new Star Trek movie made for streaming set to debut in January. Looking much better now! It's not new a series, it's a one-time movie "event" - connected to the recent "Star Trek: Discovery" series. Intended to be the first real TV movie in the ST franchise and part of producer Alex Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. Section 31 (first teaser here) stars Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, who becomes an agent for a secret black ops division of Starfleet called Section 31. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past. It also stars Omari Hardwick as Alok, Kacey Rohl from Starfleet, Sam Richardson, Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez, and James Hiroyuki Liao. Not your usual Star Trek storyline, refreshing to see them shaking things up. Actually digging all of this footage! Some cool fights and a darker vibe this time around. Georgiou looks like a clever anti-hero having mega fun in deep space. Yeah I'm down to watch this – get a look below. // Continue Reading ›

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Badass Preview for 'Ballerina' Action Spin-Off Starring Ana de Armas

"You have no idea what you just walked into..." Lionsgate has launched a new promo trailer for the action spin-off titled Ballerina, the next John Wick movie that's not actually a John Wick movie. This new promo comes direct from CCXP in São Paulo - featuring behind-the-scenes footage in addition to some awesome movie footage. Ana de Armas stars as Eve, an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma getting revenge hunting the murderers of her family. The same character was previously portrayed by Unity Phelan in 2019's John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and this takes place before Chapter 4. The superb supporting cast includes Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, Keanu Reeves, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus. With an appearance by Lance Reddick shot before he passed away. This is much better than the first trailer a few months ago, presenting a better look at what hopefully going to be a properly a kick ass action movie. The flamethrower bit actually looks badass, most of the fights seem legit. // Continue Reading ›

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Second Trailer for 'Culpa Tuya' - Spanish Romantic Thriller 'Your Fault'

"You don't trust me, and I don't trust you!" Prime Video has debuted the second official trailer for the next romantic thriller from Spain called Your Fault, a sequel to My Fault from 2023. Ready to debut steaming streaming later this month - available on Prime Video worldwide. Culpa Tuya (the Spanish title) is a follow-up to My Fault featuring the same cast and same filmmaker, continuing with more romantic turbulence as they try to keep their love strong. The first film is also known by the term Culpables. Despite their parents' efforts to separate them, Noah & Nick's love seems unbreakable. However, work & college open their lives to new relationships. "When so many people are out to destroy a love story, can it really end well?" Only in the movies is their a good answer - though not always. Culpa Tuya brings back Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara as Noah & Nick, with Marta Hazas, Iván Sánchez, Victor Varona, and Eva Ruiz. Along with Goya Toledo, Gabriela Andrada, Álex Béjar, Javier Morgade, and Felipe Londoño. This looks like Spain's 50 Shades of Grey mixed with Fast & Furious this time - adding in some car racing because why not. // Continue Reading ›

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Must See Trailer for Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Gorge' from Scott Derrickson

"Contact with the other side is strictly forbidden." Apple + Skydance have revealed the official trailer for an intriguing new sci-fi action thriller called The Gorge, a new film directed by Scott Derrickson (of Sinister, Doctor Strange, The Black Phone 1 + 2). This is ready to drop on Apple TV+ beginning in February, just in time for Valentine's Day, early next year - unfortunately it's only getting a streaming debut and no theatrical release (as far as we know). Two highly-trained sniper operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts within guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. Despite the corrupt and lethal world they operate in – they still find a soulmate in each other. Ah so that's why it's a Valentine's Day release. It co-stars Anya Taylor-Joy & Miles Teller, as well as William Houston, Samantha Coughlan, Alessandro Garcia, Greta Hansen, and featuring Sigourney Weaver. This looks like a George Miller movie - much bigger in scope & scale than expected, a love story intertwined with a story about defending us from the gates to Hell. Wow. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailers for 'Extremely Unique Dynamic' Triple-Meta Comedy

"You're a bad friend!" "You don't talk to me!" Will they figure it out and make a movie? Heroic Impact has unveiled a second official trailer for an indie comedy gem called Extremely Unique Dynamic, made by a trio of California filmmakers. This premiered earlier in 2024 and has played at a few festivals including Vancouver, Catalina, Sonoma, and the San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival this year. During their final weekend together, two best friends test the limits of their friendship while making a triple-meta film. What does it mean? What is a triple meta film? You gotta watch to find out! In this (likely) first-ever and (maybe) award-winning Meta-Asian-Stoner-Coming-Of-Age-Bromantic Dramedy, bottled-up secrets emerge as best friends decide to make a movie... about two guys making a movie... about two guys making a movie. Starring Harrison Xu, Hudson Yang, Ivan Leung, Nathan Doan, and Valerie Yu. This looks smart and funny and clever, a nice new twist on the usual meta "movie-within-a-movie" concept. Yep I'm down to watch this. // Continue Reading ›

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SOS Message Teaser for Prepares US For '28 Years Later' Zombie Sequel

SOS! Zombies are back! The Rage virus has return! Alert, alert. Sony Pictures has revealed a surprised secret teaser for the upcoming 28 Years Later horror sequel - arriving in theaters June 2025 next summer. It's once again being directed by Danny Boyle, who directed the original 28 Days Later (from 2002), a horror classic featuring fast zombies that still remains a favorite amongst zombie fans. Its sequel 28 Weeks Later (from 2007) was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and was only exec produced by Boyle at the time. This next one also features Alex Garland returning to co-write the screenplay with Boyle. And I'm guessing it's going to be an angry sequel because the tagline is "time didn't heal anything." Oh damn. It was shot back-to-back with its sequel 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, which doesn't have a release date yet. This teaser is actually just setting up the first trailer - which will land on Tuesday coming up. The Morse code beeping in this teaser video below simply states "Tuesday" over & over. There's only one glimpse of an island in the teaser - is that where this one will be taking place? Bring on the hungry zombies. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Dick Van Dyke in Spike Jonze's New 'All My Love' Music Video

"I'm one of those lucky people who got to do for a living what I would've done anyway!" This is wonderful! Coldplay has released a brand new music video for the single "All My Love" off their brand new album called "Moon Music". But it's nothing like any usual music video. Coldplay's Chris Martin hangs out with the legendary Dick Van Dyke, who is turning 99 years old (!!) and plays on his piano while Dick dances around his home. All of it is filmed & edited into a lovely tribute to the iconic performer / comedian / actor Dick Van Dyke, cut with footage & photographs from his illustrious career in show business. It's co-directed by the filmmakers Spike Jonze & Mary Wigmore, which actually makes it the first real Spike Jonze-directed project we've seen in a while. And it's just so delightful. Shot in location at his home in Malibu, it's a lovely, heartfelt look at his life as he reflects on his age. "I'm acutely aware that I could go any day now... but I don't know why it doesn't concern me. I'm not afraid of it. I have the feeling that I'm gonna be alright." Dance on. // Continue Reading ›

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John Waters Reveals His Top 10 Films of 2024 - Guadagnino & Glass

"It's the ones you love the most who always disappoint you in the end." (A quote from Love Lies Bleeding.) It's always so much fun to find out what John Waters' favorite films are every year! (And then argue about them!) One of the most exciting "best of the year" lists that kicks off this time of the year is from filmmaker John Waters - his Top 10 favorite films in a list that is unlike any other. For 2024, Waters has chosen a less quirky, more sexy selection of mostly LGBTQ films as his best of the year. His previous Top 10 list from 2023 included Beau is Afraid and Master Gardener and Fallen Leaves. One of his most controversial picks for 2024 - he loved Joker 2 (aka Joker: Folie à Deux) and is big on defending it. 🤦‍♂️ "Stupid critics. Gaga so good." His numero uno opened much earlier in 2024 - the dark & wild Love Lies Bleeding starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian, released by A24. After years of publishing this list with the magazine ArtForum, Waters has switched it up and sent it to Vulture instead. Peruse all of his Top 10 favorites from 2024 below. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'On Call' Series - About Long Beach Police Officers

"Every move we make is under the microscope. We are kicking the hornet's nest." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a new cop series titled On Call, set for a streaming debut in January 2025. Somehow, someone thought we needed more shows about cops? The series follows a pair of police officers on patrol as they respond to a new radio call, arriving on the scene to resolve incidents. The series is set in the sunny surf town of Long Beach, California. Starring Troian Bellisario as a veteran officer, Brandon Larracuente as an ambitious rookie officer, Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting, with Eriq La Salle (who also directed four of the episodes as well). "Shot with a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community." Yeah this is obviously some copaganda. Unlike the Netflix series Public Disorder that takes a critical look at police problems, this seems to be all about making them look like heroes working in these tough situations. // Continue Reading ›

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'Live On Air' Featurette for 1972 Munich Olympics 'September 5' Film

"That's a TV! Are they seeing what we're seeing?" Paramount has revealed a new making of featurette video for the film September 5, one of the major Oscar contenders in play this awards season. The official trailer dropped a few months ago, and the film premiered at both the 2024 Venice & Telluride Film Fests earlier in the fall. During the 1972 Munich Olympics (on September 5th, 1972), an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. The film focuses on the crew of the ABC Sports TV station that was located right inside the Olympic village, covering all the sports events live for the first time ever in TV history. The superb ensemble cast in the film includes Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch, Zinedine Soualem, Marcus Rutherford, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Daniel Adeosun, Benjamin Walker, Ferdinand Dörfler. This featurette is more of a more detailed intro to the film and the story it's telling, setting it up better than the trailer did. It's a fascinating story of this TV crew at this moment having to decide then & there how to proceed. Great film. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for Australian Horror Film 'Birdeater' - Opening in January

"This is not at all how I wanted everything to go..." Uh oh. Dark Sky Films has released a full trailer for the Australian indie psychological horror film called Birdeater, which played at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year. We posted a teaser back then just before its US debut - now set to hit theaters in January after a festival run this year. Birdeater is an unsettling thriller that "represents a visually striking and daring debut from this Australian duo." A bride-to-be joins her fiance's bachelor party up in the remote Australian Outback. As the festivities spiral into beer-soaked chaos, uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, turning the celebration into a feral nightmare. Starring Shabana Azeez, Mackenzie Fearnley, Ben Hunter, Jack Bannister, Clementine Anderson, Alfie Gledhill, Harley Wilson, and Caroline McQuade. This looks super messed up and strange and extremely crazy. It's definitely not for everyone. // Continue Reading ›

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First Look at 'Public Disorder' Series About a Riot Police Team in Rome

"This is Rome. And Rome doesn't retreat." Netflix has launched a first look teaser for an upcoming Italian series called Public Disorder, which is set to debut streaming in January 2025. Not too long of a wait for this one. Sadly they tamed down the title - the official Italian name is A.C.A.B. La serie, or simply just the ACAB series. Public Disorder is an upcoming Netflix streaming series about a riot police team in Rome, whose personal and professional lives slowly fall apart because of the hatred burning inside each of them. Among rising tensions, the team members are called to take sides & forced to question the deeper meaning of their work and their own membership of the Department. Definitely sounds like a proper ACAB series that will make cops look in the mirror and understand their own anger and hate. Starring Julia Messina, Francesco Buttironi, Aiman Machhour, Marco Giallini, Valentina Bellè, Pierluigi Gigante, and Adriano Giannini. There's barely 30 seconds of footage in here but so far it's looking pretty damn good. It reminds me of France's Athena at first glance. But hopefully this is more about how rotten so many cops are. // Continue Reading ›

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'Julia's Stepping Stones' Doc Teaser About the Filmmaker Julia Reichert

"We believed that the only way to achieve equality was to actually live it." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for a biopic documentary film called Julia's Stepping Stones, which will out to watch in December streaming on Netflix worldwide. This is a very special doc tribute to the late filmmaker Julia Reichert, an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker who passed away. The 32-min short doc first premiered at the 2024 Full Frame Film Festival earlier this year and could end up with an Oscar nomination next year for Best Short Doc. It's credited as directed by both Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, who last made the outstanding doc American Factory together. Julia Reichert, who passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2022, recounts the path that she took to becoming an acclaimed filmmaker: her upbringing & education, and her interest in working people and the women's movement. She dreamt of a larger life for herself to her discovery of documentary filmmaking and her own voice along the way. A short first teaser - more to follow. // Continue Reading ›

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