Watch: Chicago's Music Box Theatre Featured in Cinema Video Series

"We have the ability to give the experience of 35mm, 70mm, 16mm... We care about it." Theater association Cinema United has revealed the first of their 2025 videos in their Behind the Screens series, taking a quick look at some iconic movie theaters around the US. This video was launched at the CinemaCon expo for movie theaters in Las Vegas this week. "This series shines a long overdue light on people who embody what is really special about theatrical exhibition," states Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United. "[The series] puts a human face on why going to the theatre is an incredible experience. Their passion and commitment to movie fans shines through in every video. It is no wonder that people from across the [film] industry have reacted so positively to their stories." The first of their new videos highlights the landmark Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. A world famous cinema, the Music Box has been showing movies for the last three decades - though it was originally built in 1929. Eventually restored as a two-screen cinema in Lakeview, Chicago. You'll hear more from general manager Ryan Oestreich in the video below - enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Argentinian Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Survival Series 'The Eternaut' Full Trailer

"It's not about surviving. It's about taking our home back." Netflix debuted an intense full-length official trailer for the sci-fi thriller series The Eternaut, arriving to watch at the end of April in one month (here's the teaser). Based on the acclaimed Argentinian sci-fi graphic novel of the same name - The Eternaut, or El Eternauta, is set in Buenos Aires. The story follows Juan Salvo along with a group of survivors as they battle an alien threat that is under the direction of an invisible force after a horrific fatal snowfall claims the lives of millions of people. This snow kills anyone it touches, but they don't know why or what is causing it. This band of humans tries to figure out what's going on before they're all gone. Starring Ricardo Darín, Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Ariel Staltari, Marcelo Subiotto, Claudio Martínez Bel, Orianna Cárdenas, & Mora Fisz. It doesn't look like it's about climate change causing this or even just a rogue snowstorm, it's really about aliens?! Some bug creatures and a snowy apocalypse - check it out. // Continue Reading ›

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Families Reconnect in Emotional West Texas Film 'The Big Bend' Trailer

"A simmering family drama that crackles in the Texas heat." An official trailer is available for an indie film titled The Big Bend, set in West Texas following two families reconnecting. This film actually premiered back in 2021 at the Hawaii Film Festival, and played at a few other festivals in 2022, but is only now getting a proper release nearly 4 years later. From writer & director Brett Wagner. The Big Bend follows the Prices and the Talbotts, two families that meet in the remote Texas desert, as they test the boundaries of marriage, friendship, and parenthood, doing their best to survive, while exploring one of the wildest places in the US. Starring Jason Butler Harner, Virginia Kull, Erica Ash, David Sullivan, Nick Masciangelo, plus Gavin Mathews & Grae Carter Mathews / Delilah Wagner & Zoe Wagner as the four kids. There's some really nice shots in this trailer, there's a vision behind it – looks as good as any worthwhile indie film. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for Crazy Midwest Indie Horror 'Dead Mail' Set in the 80s

"Tell me what delights you..." Shudder has revealed their official trailer for the wacky, grainy indie horror film titled Dead Mail, created by Midwest filmmakers Joe DeBoer & Kyle McConaghy. This first premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival a year ago (here's the festival teaser), and it also played at TIFF, FrightFest, Screamfest, Grimmfest, Night Visions, and the Splat!FilmFest last year. After a great fest run, it's ready for streaming on Shudder later in April. An ominous, bloody help note finds its way to the desk of a seasoned dead letter investigator at a 1980’s midwestern post office. As he begins to piece together the letter’s origins, it leads him down a violent, unforeseen path to a kidnapped keyboard engineer and his eccentric business associate. The film features Sterling Macer, Jr., John Fleck, Susan Priver, Micki Jackson, Tomas Boykin, and Nick Heyman. Reviews from fests have been quite positive: "a gripping script and a fictional story that feels ripped from a viral Netflix doc [make] Dead Mail definitely worth hunting down." Worth a look based on this kind of effusive praise and also because it looks as totally crazy as a Park Chan-wook film. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Insomniac Animated Short 'Snooze Quest' About Mental Health

"I can't sleep! What do I do?" Take a voyage into the strange, chaotic, clever mind of an insomniac named PJ. This animated short titled Snooze Quest is presented in the "Adult Swim Smalls" collection of short films. (They're helping fund & produce any kind of wacky, weird, crazy short creations - watch more here.) Snooze Quest is a 9-minute short film created by the LA-based animation filmmaker Victoria Vincent aka "vewn" online, who's already known for making many other animated shorts. With additional animation by Lewis Tarver, featuring glitch FX by Trevor Mac. This is the only intro you need before clicking play: PJ goes on a sleepless quest to stop a sniper attack. The film is a wild dive into a peculiar plot involving a mysterious sniper and a girl who just can't get any sleep. But it's also about mental health and how hard it is to keep your mind healthy in this overloaded, digital-noise-filled world we're in. Enjoy your time with PJ & friends. // Continue Reading ›

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New Civil War Thriller 'All the Lost Ones' Trailer with Jasmine Mathews

"We have a chance... if we can get out." Epic Pictures has unveiled an official US trailer for an indie thriller from Canada called All the Lost Ones, made by filmmaker Mackenzie Donaldson. This premiered at a few film festivals up in Canada last year, and it will be out to watch on VOD in the US later in April - if anyone is curious to watch. "The fight for tomorrow begins..." A future civil war (in dystopian America 🇺🇸) is sparked by government-imposed measures due to climate change. Nia, her sister Penny, and her boyfriend Ethan are hiding out when a militia leader and his followers arrive on their doorstep. A group hiding out in a remote cabin is hunted by a rebel militia, forced into a brutal fight for survival. Starring Jasmine Mathews as Nia, Vinessa Antoine as Penny, with Devon Sawa, Steven Ogg, Douglas Smith, Sheila McCarthy, Lochlyn Munro, and Anthony Grant. This ain't Alex Garland's Civil War, but it does look like it has just as much brutal violence and shootouts anyway. For better or worse... Not sure this is good enough to watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Charming Cast Featurette for 'The Wedding Banquet' Group Comedy

"It starts with love, it gets into trouble because of love, and ends for love." Bleecker Street has debuted a charming featurette for the ensemble comedy The Wedding Banquet, a brand new modern day remake of the 1993 Ang Lee movie of the same name. Arriving in theaters this April! Go watch it! This time the story features four people living together in one house: two gay men and two lesbian women in relationships. Korean Min makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for costly IVF treatments for her. But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min's skeptical grandmother flies in right from Korea unannounced, insisting on an all-out wedding extravaganza. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Bobo Le, Joan Chen, and Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung, this fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, rom-com teems with humor & heart in a poignant reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept & forgive. This premiered at the 2025 Sundance Festival in January earlier this year. In my glowing review I wrote that "I laughed, I cried, I smile, I cheered, I wiped away tears." I will supporting this one all the way through its debut in April. It's the best. // Continue Reading ›

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One Final Trailer for Very Unique 'Seneca' Film Starring John Malkovich

"I did it for Rome." Freestyle Digital Media has debuted their official trailer for the film Seneca, made by director Robert Schwentke who worked in Hollywood for years (he last made Snake Eyes before this). The full title is actually Seneca - On the Creation of Earthquakes - this first premiered at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival a few years ago and opened in Germany that year. But most critics hated it and reviews have been harsh. It's about the relationship between Seneca and Nero, the infamous Emperor he mentored since childhood and who accused him of plotting his assassination. The plot revolves around Nero telling him to kill himself and Seneca's response to this directive. "Schwentke has made a pyrotechnic display of a film that is almost peerless in its use of over-the-top punchlines, splatter-sarcasm, love of verbal precocity. Stunning & incredibly topical, Seneca asks: is the educated elite a victim of tyranny or an opportunistic collaborator? The time is indeed ripe for political allegories." John Malkovich stars as the intellectual Italian stoic philosopher in Ancient Rome, with a cast including Tom Xander, Geraldine Chaplin, Louis Hofmann, and Lilith Stangenberg. Most people won't be into this film, but I saw it and appreciated how it's an angry outburst against the greed & nonsense within Ancient Rome (acting as a metaphor for everything now, too). // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Henry Fonda for President' Doc on America's Past

"I'm more of a radical, and a rebel, most of the time politically." The Film Desk has revealed the trailer for an essay documentary called Henry Fonda for President, from an Austrian filmmaker named Alexander Horwath. This premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival last year and opens in the US at the Anthology FIlm Archives starting in April if anyone is interested in watching. Horwath is a film scholar, historian, and curator from Austria directing his first film. Henry Fonda for President is a 3-hour-long unconventional doc about the famous actor Henry Fonda (1905-1982). Fonda's life, roles, and last 1981 interview voice narrate a journey across America's history from 1651 to the 1980s presidency era (a great deal of time to cover), personifying the nation's complexities through a road trip from Fonda, NY right to the Pacific. They add: "Equally adept at cultural criticism, historical accounting, and political analysis, Henry Fonda for President also incorporates elements of found-footage filmmaking and landscape cinema, as it combines a wide array of revelatory archival material (including film & TV clips, Fonda's final 1981 interview, news reports, and more) with Horwath's own footage of sites throughout the US." Not sure this will be that engaging to watch unless you're very seriously into American history and politics. But have a look at some doc footage anyway. // Continue Reading ›

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Offbeat Japanese Film 'Desert of Namibia' Trailer Starring Yumi Kawai

"Am I pretty?" Kani Releasing has debuted an official US trailer for a Japanese indie film titled Desert of Namibia, the second feature made by young Japanese filmmaker Yoko Yamanaka. This first premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar section, and it will be playing in US art house theaters starting this May – one year later. The film stars Yumi Kawai as 21-year-old Satsuki – she swaps boyfriends frequently, unconcerned with career or societal norms. Her unpredictable behavior leads to a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder, as she navigates a rigid, patriarchal society. Described in one review as: "Elusive, Desert of Namibia is an ultra-melancholic slapstick comedy, a slow-burn vaudeville, a fantasy film without monsters or ghosts–or else entirely populated by monsters and ghosts, but with a seemingly everyday quality..." And it also "masterfully conveys the chaos and disarray of a young woman at odds with the world as much as with herself." In addition to Kawai, the film stars Keisuke Horibe, Daichi Kaneko, Kanichiro, Yuzumi Shintani, Makiko Watanabe, and Erika Karata. This is definitely worth a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Trailer for Infamous Western 'Rust' - The Film Where the DP Was Killed

"Some things in this life you can't get back..." Falling Forward Films & Ascending Media Group revealed the first trailer for the western action thriller Rust, directed by Joel Souza. Unfortunately this is the film where the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed while on set from a prop gun loaded with a live round. After the incident, they decided to come together and finish filming anyway, and now it's ready to be released. In Rust, a boy left to fend for himself and his younger brother following their parents' deaths in 1880s Kansas, ends up on the run with his long-estranged grandfather after he is sentenced to hang for the accidental killing of a local rancher. Featuring Alec Baldwin, Frances Fisher, Josh Hopkins, Travis Fimmel, Patrick Scott McDermott, Devon Werkheiser, Rhys Coiro, Xander Berkeley, and Jake Busey. During filming in 2021, Baldwin's gun discharged and struck Hutchins and Souza, killing Hutchins. A few years later filming resumed and the finished film premiered at the Camerimage Film Festival last year (the fest focuses on cinematography so it was a premiere in honor of Hutchins). This whole tragic incident still bothers & saddens me so I must say I have no interest in ever watching this. It should've been canned. // Continue Reading ›

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Aaron Blaise's Homemade Animated Short 'Snow Bear' Official Trailer

"You don't have to be alone." There's a trailer available for a lovely new animated short film called Snow Bear, made by animation veteran Aaron Blaise as his own personal project. The short recently premiered at a film festival in The Netherlands and will eventually be released online this year - hopefully not too long of a wait. Blaise worked as an animation supervisor for Disney for decades, including on films like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, and many others. He also directed the animated feature film Brother Bear in 2006 but then moved on from Disney movies and Hollywood work. This 2D hand-drawn film was painstakingly created entirely by Blaise over 3 years – it's made entirely by him in his own spare time. With his lifelong dedication to studying, drawing & animating animals, this adventure is infused with humor, relatability, and emotional depth in the tradition of classic animated films. It's a charming story of a bear who makes a new friend. Yep this looks adorable and I can't wait to see the entire short sometime soon. // Continue Reading ›

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Shia LaBeouf & Toby Kebbell in Boxing Drama 'Salvable' Official Trailer

"It was finished 10 years ago, Welly... I'm tired of being a punch bag." Lionsgate has revealed the first official trailer for Salvable, a boxing drama marking the feature directorial debut of filmmakers Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta (also known as the music video directors Franklin & Marchetta). Arriving to watch in early May if anyone is interested in seeing these two pack some punches. An ageing boxer struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling to rekindle a fractured relationship with his teenage daughter. When a battered boxer past his prime finds his dreams and his relationships on the ropes, he falls back in with a dangerous crowd and has to take the biggest swing of his life to reclaim his hope and his family. This sounds like the exact same plot as literally every other boxing movie? Starring Toby Kebbel, Shia LaBeouf, James Cosmo as Welly, Micheal Socha, Elaine Cassidy, Kila Lord Cassidy, plus Aiysha Hart. Unless you're really into boxing stories, it doesn't seem like there's anything new to see here. // Continue Reading ›

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Official US Trailer for 'Ghost Trail' Investigative Mystery Thriller Film

"I wish we'd met in another life." Music Box Films has revealed an official trailer for Ghost Trail, a French thriller also known as Les Fantômes. This first premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year in the Critics' Week sidebar section. It's ready to debut in art house theaters in the US starting in May during the summer season. The film stars Adam Bessa as a Syrian man in France who pursues the man who tortured him at Sednaya Prison in Syria during the war. Hamid joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime leaders on the run. His mission takes him to deeper than ever into the shadowy realm of spies in pursuit of his former torturer for a fateful confrontation. An investigate thriller along with a story about retribution. Bessa stars with Tawfeek Barhom, Julia Franz Richter, and Hala Rajab. Sensitively reckoning with very recent history, director Jonathan Millet delivers a tense espionage thriller that explores the opaque relationship between justice & vengeance. An unsettling, fascinating film to get caught up in following Hamid's journey. // Continue Reading ›

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Teaser Trailer for Exorcism Horror Film 'The Ritual' Starring Al Pacino

"The Devil will do whatever it takes to foil our plans. We must be resolute... and hold back the darkness." The shocking true story of the most infamous exorcism in American history. 😱 XYZ Films has revealed the first teaser trailer for The Ritual, a brand new possession horror thriller releasing in theaters nationwide starting in June. Not to be confused with the creepy forest horror movie also titled The Ritual that Netflix released in 2017. Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform an extremely risky, dangerous exorcism. Sanctioned by the Church. Condemned by Satan. The Ritual tells the true story of the possession of Emma Schmidt, one of the most documented exorcism in American history. Theophilus Riesinger, a mysterious Capuchin friar, whose last experience with exorcism made him a controversial figure, is assigned to carry out the task. This stars Al Pacino as Father Riesinger, Dan Stevens (!!) as Father Steiger, with Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen as Emma, and Patricia Heaton. Al Pacino looks wild in this with that gnarly beard. But will this be any good? // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Rock Band Doc 'Pavements' from Alex Ross Perry

"We were big on MTV!" Utopia has revealed an official trailer for the film Pavements, the latest creation from NYC indie filmmaker Alex Ross Perry. This is sort of a documentary, or not, more of a mockumentary, but it's also kind of real, and kind of a fictional film. Does this band actually exist? Is this doc about their return or about them not being a real band? Who knows? Pavements is a doc film about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with images of the band & a musical mise-en-scene composed of songs from their discography. It's a prismatic, narrative, scripted, musical, metatextual hybrid. Showing the band preparing for their sold-out 2022 reunion tour while tracking the preparations for a musical based on their songs, a museum about their history, and a big-budget Hollywood biopic. Anchored by Pavement's slacker-sage-sphinx, Stephen Malkmus, the film features actors Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Tim Heidecker, Kathryn Gallagher, Michael Esper, Nat Wolff, and Zoe Lister-Jones, with editing by nonfiction innovator Robert Greene (Procession). I first saw this film in Venice last year and pretty much hated it - a very unfunny waste of time. But others may find more to enjoy watching this band mess around. // Continue Reading ›

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Unsettling Trailer for 'Spy High' Doc Series About Student Surveillance

"This is inside people's homes - stay the hell out!" Privacy is always important! Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a docu series titled Spy High, available for streaming in April in a few weeks. It recently premiered at SXSW 2025 where it won an Audience Award in the TV Premieres section. This unsettling doc examines the latest era of surveillance and monitoring tech implementation at schools around the nation. A teen's life is upended when his school accuses him of dealing drugs using a photo from his bedroom taken by the computer they gave him. His family's lawsuit reveals a shocking scandal that sparks FBI involvement and raises alarming questions about student privacy. Spy High is a 4-part series that explores the story of 15-year-old Blake Robbins, who filed a lawsuit claiming that his prestigious public school was spying on him. Beneath this juicy suburban scandal lie more troubling revelations, with implications in a larger war over digital privacy being waged in schools today. Scary stuff! This is pretty creepy! I honestly can't believe they're getting away with this - entirely wrong and unnecessary and straight up criminal to spy on any kids. // Continue Reading ›

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Benjamin Voisin is First Famous French Chef in 'Carême' Series Trailer

"Chef. Spy. Lover. Legend. Here is your first taste of Carême." Apple TV has revealed an official trailer for a new streaming series titled Carême, about a famous chef in France named Antonin Carême (aka Antoine Carême). Based on the book "Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef" by multi-award-winning historian & actor Ian Kelly, Carême is co-created by Kelly and Davide Serino. The series was shot on location in and around Paris. Born into the tumult of the French Revolution, Antoine Carême would rise from poverty to become one of history's most acclaimed chefs, crossing paths with such figures as Napoleon, Tsar Alexander, and the Rothschilds. Carême can choose revenge, or he can have it all — women, wealth, fame — but at what cost...? Starring Benjamin Voisin as Antonin Carême, along with Jérémie Renier, Lyna Khoudri, Alice Da Luz, Eric Geynes, and more. This looks much better than other French series made for Apple TV+, very sultry & seductive, too. Might be worth a watch. Bon appétit. // Continue Reading ›

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Lesbian Pop Musical Satire 'Queens of Drama' Wild & Sparkly Trailer

"This is my heart, it's yours... forever." Altered Innocence has unveiled the US trailer for a wild & sparkly French pop musical film titled Queens of Drama, marking the feature debut of filmmaker Alexis Langlois, known for his splashy music videos. This initiailly premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year in the Critics' Week (Semaine de la Critique) sidebar section. Pop diva Mimi Madamour's career peaks in 2005 before spiraling downwards due to her tumultuous love affair with punk icon Billie Kohler, their passionate and rage-fueled relationship playing out on stage for half a century. Featuring an iconic cast, including Asia Argento and Alma Jodorowsky, and containing hit songs like "Don't Touch" by Yelle and "Fisted to the Heart", this film vividly dissects the turbulence of toxic relationships—whether between fans and their idols or within passionate queer love affairs. Starring Louiza Aura as Mimi Madamour, Gio Ventura, Bilal Hassani (France's Eurovision Song Contest singer in 2019), Alma Jodorowsky, Nana Benamer, Asia Argento, Thomas Poitevin, Dustin Muchuvitz, and Raya Martigny. With music by Rebeka Warrior, Yelle, Mona Soyoc, Pierre Desprats. This looks like a music video turned into a 114 minute movie! Have fun. // Continue Reading ›

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Polish Post-Apocalyptic Robo Sci-Fi 'The Last Spark of Hope' Trailer

"I am waiting for contact..." Mongrel Media & Saban Films have unveiled the official trailer for The Last Spark of Hope, a Polish post-apocalyptic survival thriller marking the feature debut of filmmaker Piotr Biedron. The film played at the 2023 Octopus & Gdynia Polish Film Festivals, and Trieste Science+Fiction Festival in Italy, and is just now getting a VOD release in the US this spring. A woman named Eva (aka Ewa In Polish), who may be the last human on Earth, struggles to survive with only her robot companion in a lonely, post-apocalyptic reality. As she battles the harsh realities of her existence, the stakes intensify when her once-trusted robot turns against her. She doesn't have the password to enter and is trapped. Starring Magdalena Wieczorek and Jacek Beler. The robot in this looks like a funny character - reminds me of Johnny 5 from Short Circuit. Even though I think they're going for a Polish version of that Tom Hanks sci-fi movie Finch. Not sure if this will be any good, but it's worth a look at least – should be entertaining enough. // Continue Reading ›

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Netflix Doc Series 'The Diamond Heist' Trailer Presented by Guy Ritchie

"I thought it was publicity stunt by some film company, maybe Guy Ritchie or somebody." Netflix unveiled an official trailer for a doc series called The Diamond Heist, another true crime series this time about a massive diamond heist in London in the year 2000. From filmmaker Jesse Vile, the 3-part doc series will be streaming on Netflix in April. A stranger-than-fiction crime caper follows the attempted robbery of a famous diamond, told by the gangsters who did it and the police on their tail. Executive produced by Guy Ritchie, and created by the award-winning team behind Man on Wire. In 2000, a group of London criminals plan an audacious heist: ram-raid the Millennium Dome, steal diamond and escape by boat, but the police are surveilling them - the Flying Squad are watching. Their plan: use a bulldozer to break into the Millennium Dome in broad daylight, steal the world's second biggest flawless diamond, worth £200 million, and escape by speedboat on the Thames. I always enjoy a good crime story told by the actual criminals so we can really know what was going on & not any inaccurate speculation. What a crazy heist! Looks like it's worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Horror B-Movie Fairy Tale 'The Death of Snow White' Official Trailer

"Now take her heart from her chest and then..." "I shall have it all." Entertainment Squad & The Horror Collective have unveiled an official trailer for a B-movie horror remix of the iconic Snow White story called The Death of Snow White. Yet another of these public domain horror mashups, taking iconic characters and making them dark & evil. Pursued by her stepmother for eternal beauty, Snow White flees into a scary forest and aligns with seven bloodthirsty dwarves - cold-blooded assassins with a knack for brutal killings. Her spirit is tested in this grim fairy tale. As secrets unravel and betrayal surfaces, they realize the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic kingdom. With twists and turns at every corner, they must navigate through danger to seek justice and avenge their friend's tragic end. Starring Sanae Loutsis, with Chelsea Edmundson, Tristan Nokes, Meredith Binder, Colin Miller, Dillon Moore, Jeremy Hallam, Michael DeSanto II, Risa Mei, and Eric Pope. "Fairy tales have always had a dark side, and The Death of Snow White embraces that in a bold, terrifying way." Sure, okay. But why does it look so bad? // Continue Reading ›

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Carell & Fey & Forte & Domingo in 'The Four Seasons' Comedy Teaser

Three couples. Four vacations. A lot to unpack. Netflix has revealed a teaser trailer for a new comedy series title The Four Seasons, featuring an incredible ensemble cast of all your favorites in one show. Based on the 1981 feature film of the same name (which starred Alan Alda & Carol Burnett & Len Cariou & Sandy Dennis & Rita Moreno & Jack Weston) - a fresh new take on this vacation mix-up. Premiering in May in just a few months - the full trailer will debut closer to the release. Three suburban couples vacation together each season, but tensions arise when one couple splits up and the husband brings a much younger woman on subsequent trips. A cozy new comedy series from co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. This new The Four Seasons series stars Tina Fey, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, Erika Henningsen, with Colman Domingo, and Steve Carell. Netflix's The Four Seasons is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter to long marriages and old friendships. Looks like kooky fun! And with THIS cast, anything is possible – it's quite a dynamic line-up of people that will make us all laugh and laugh and laugh. // Continue Reading ›

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First Teaser for Body Horror 'Together' with Alison Brie & Dave Franco

"I love you." "I love you, too." Neon has revealed a freaky fun teaser trailer for Together, the brilliant new body horror comedy from Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks. This initially premiered to exceptionally good reviews at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in January - I loved it (my review) and listed it as one of my favorite films of the fest. This is Shanks first feature film, but he is well known for his shorts already and will go on to have an amazing career after making this. In this horror, a couple's move to the countryside triggers a supernatural incident that drastically alters their relationship, existence, and physical form. Join them. Alison Brie and Dave Franco, a real life couple, also star as a couple in this bonkers new horror movie. Plus Damon Herriman, Sunny S. Walia, Jack Kenny, and Mia Morrissey. I'm so glad they're not giving away what happens to these two as they start to come together even more – that is part of what makes this such an incredible horror to watch. Arriving in theaters this summer, so add it to your watchlist. // Continue Reading ›

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Wonderful Full Trailer for Pixar's Sci-Fi 'Elio' - In Theaters This June

"I've never had a friend before..." "Me neither!" Pixar has unveiled their full official trailer for the "cosmic misadventure" sci-fi movie Elio, finally arriving in theaters worldwide this June. We posted the first teaser back in 2023, and it was supposed to hit theaters in March 2024, now ready for release a whole year later. A space fanatic with an active imagination & huge alien obsession, Elio's all in for an epic undertaking when he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far & wide. When Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth's leader, he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow also discover who and where he is truly meant to be. It's now being co-directed by three filmmakers: Madeline Sharafian (Burrow), Domee Shi (Turning Red), Adrian Molina (Coco). With voices of Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga, Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa, and Shirley Henderson as OOOOO. It looks like they updated it in the delay by developing this friendship story more, with Glordon being his new cosmic pal. I've got a feeling this will be fantastic! Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Spike Jonze's 'Someday' Apple AirPods Ad with Pedro Pascal

"All around the world... you're perfect!" 🕺 Another new Spike Jonze film to dance along with! Apple has unveiled their exciting 5-minute music video / promo spot for their AirPods 4 (the 4th generation AirPods featuring Active Noise Cancellation - they're actually damn good). Yes it's just a big commercial, but it's also so much fun to watch, and it's always exciting whenever a brand new Spike Jonze creation drops (this one with Dick Van Dyke is wonderful). Someday is a AirPods commercial starring Pedro Pascal, who walks out onto a freezing cold, icicle-covered street. As soon as he pops shiny white AirPods into his ears, everything turns bright and colorful, and the street is suddenly full of flowers everywhere. 💐 He goes off dancing down the street, interacting with everyone, because the world's better with AirPods in. And that's about it! Maybe one day soon we'll see another new Spike Jonze movie? Because we really, really need one... He's still got it. // Continue Reading ›

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Felissa Rose in Hilariously Bad 'Big Freaking Rat' Horror Movie Trailer

"That's no freakin' racoon!" "It ain't a bear!" Lionsgate has debuted the final official trailer for a cult fave horror comedy B-movie called Big Freaking Rat, which is indeed a creature feature flick about this giant frickin' rat. This was actually made & first premiered back 2020, way before Hollywood went on to make Cocaine Bear, it's just only getting a real release now. Ranger Brody believes looking after his teenage niece and nephew will be the biggest challenge of the summer until his brand-new campground is turned into a den of terror by a massive mutant rat. Years of dumping toxic waste into the land have created a monstrous rodent with a taste for blood, and now it’s up to a reluctant band of warriors to exterminate the beast. Oh s&*t! What will they do?! Horror veteran Felissa Rose stars with Scott C. Roe, Caleb Thomas, Nino Aldi, Caroline Abbott, Rachel Sterling, and Julie Anne Prescott. This look so bad, but also so good. // Continue Reading ›

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Charming NYC RomCom 'Things Like This' Trailer with Max Talisman

"You can't go through life & love expecting the worst to happen, because you might be scared when the best love finds you." MPX Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for an indie romantic comedy film titled Things Like This, marking the feature directorial debut of the actor Max Talisman. This charming queer romcom film is ready for release in theaters starting in May in just a few months. When two people sharing the same name find themselves falling in love, it seems as if destiny has woven their lives together amidst the restless heartbeat of New York City. Under the city's shimmering lights and endless skyline, everything feels perfectly aligned. But in a place where dreams and realities blur, is fate ever as predictable as it seems? Starring Max Talisman as Zack, and Joey Pollari also as Zack – the two new lovers, along with Charlie Tahan as his best friend, Margaret Berkowitz, Jackie Cruz, Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Danny Chavarriaga, Bridget Regan, Nicholas Hamilton, and Cara Buono. Not the first gay romcom (highly recommend watching Love, Simon and Bros) but this looks super sweet and uplifting as well - check it out. // Continue Reading ›

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Eerie Full Trailer for 'Revelations' Korean Religious Horror Thriller Film

"What awakened his monster?" Now this looks extra unsettling and very good. Netflix has debuted the main official trailer a new Korean religious horror thriller titled Revelations, the latest Netflix feature film from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho. It's ready to stream on Netflix worldwide at the end of this week - if you're intrigued already, add it to your watchlist. Yeon Sang-ho's Revelations follows a pastor who believes punishing the culprit behind a missing-person case is his divine mission, and a detective haunted by visions of her dead sister, each pursuing their own truths. Starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Shin Hyeon-bin, and Shin Min-jae as an ex-convict who visited the church and is considered the culprit by the Pastor. Like many Korean thrillers, this looks like they start accusing each other and everything gets violent and everyone goes crazy. But what awakened his monster?! This trailer really ramps up the intensity & violence in the second half. I've seen enough! It looks like a must see original new horror creation to get into on Netflix this month. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for Must Watch Ensemble Comedy 'The Wedding Banquet'

"This is absurd! All so you can get a green card." Bleecker Street has revealed the full official trailer for the ensemble comedy The Wedding Banquet, a brand new modern day remake of the 1993 Ang Lee movie of the same anme. This time the story features four people living together in one house: two gay men and two lesbian women in relationships. Korean Min makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for costly IVF treatments for her. But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min's skeptical grandmother flies in right from Korea unannounced, insisting on an all-out wedding extravaganza. With a pitch-perfect cast of talent that includes Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Bobo Le, Joan Chen, and Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung, this fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, rom-com teems with humor & heart in a poignant reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept & forgive. This premiered at the 2025 Sundance Festival in January earlier this year. I watched it there and instantly fell in love with it - this deserves to be a massive hit when it lands in theaters. In my glowing review that "I laughed, I cried, I smile, I cheered, I wiped away tears." A must see. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: Examine the Original Necronomicon Book Prop in 'Evil Dead II'

"We really didn't pay attention to the MPAA rating at all." The latest geek out on Adam Savage's Tested channel is this examination of a classic horror movie proper - the iconic Necronomicon book from Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise. During another visit to Prop Store, Savage takes a closer look at a few actual screen used props created for Raimi's Evil Dead II (1987). The video features prop designer & SFX veteran Tom Sullivan, who created special effects, creature make up, stop-motion animation, & props for the film. He shows him one of the original shooting scripts, a dagger prop, and the "Book of the Dead" Necronomicon featuring his own original drawings on many pages. "Adam meets the special effects artist and propmaker who actually designed and made the Book of the Dead for the original film and its sequel!" We also recently posted the video of Adam geeking out over the Mondoshawan costume suit for The Fifth Element. He's such a huge movie geek and I love his enthusiasm for all of these tiny details in classic genre movies. View below. // Continue Reading ›

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Shudder Horror Thriller '825 Forest Road' Trailer Starring Joe Falcone

"It's like an infection... she stays with you once she's in." "Who are you talking about?" Shudder debuted an official trailer for an indie horror film titled 825 Forest Road, made by filmmaker Stephen Cognetti. This is set for streaming in April on Shudder if anyone wants to discover the truth about 825 Forest Road. After a family tragedy, Chuck Wilson hopes to start a new life in Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and little sister Isabelle, but he quickly discovers that the town has a dark secret. The ghost of a woman has been terrorizing the town for decades, but he needs to find her to put an end to this creepy curse. From the creator of the Hell House LLC films, this is his first film outside the found footage franchise. This horror stars Elizabeth Vermilyea, Joe Falcone, Kathryn Miller, Lorenzo Beronilla, Darin F. Earl II, and Leyah Rose. "825 Forest Road is a twist on a haunted house tale that will stay with you long after the credits roll." Scary? // Continue Reading ›

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Two Greedy Brothers Go Home in 'The Birds Who Fear Death' Trailer

"Those boys, they're good boys. They're looking for Mother Earth..." "They don't know it." Mongrel Media has unveiled an official trailer for the Canadian indie film titled The Birds Who Fear Death, made by indie Indo-Canadian filmmaker Sanjay Patel. This originally premiered at the 2024 Calgary & Whistler Film Festivals in Canada last year, but never showed up down in the US. Two greedy brothers, disinherited and strapped for cash, venture into the Canadian wilderness in search of themselves, their heritage, and a long-lost fortune. They discover that their father has left his estate to the Indigenous people of a remote hamlet in Northern Alberta. Determined to claim their fortune, the brothers return to the community, only to find it devastated by a cancer crisis tied to industrial development––a venture their father had once championed as Chief. Starring Adam Beach & Simon Baker as the brothers Adam & Ryan, with Graham Greene, Caren Moore, and Tanaya Beatty. Reviews state that the film "is a heartfelt and thought-provoking film about two brothers' emotional journey, exploring identity and cultural clashes." This looks really powerful. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for 'Desire: The Carl Craig Story' Techno DJ Doc Film

"Needs to be heard big and loud." Sovereign Film in the UK has unveiled the trailer for a documentary film titled Desire: The Carl Craig Story, a biopic doc profiling the legendary techno producer, DJ and record label creator Carl Craig. This first premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year but it still doesn't have a US release set yet - only the UK. An intimate portrait of techno mastermind & DJ Carl Craig and an ode to his beloved city, Detroit. Raised in a middle class African American family, Carl's parents fostered his artistic pursuits, even if that meant breaking with their traditions. With Detroit's decline & recovery as a backdrop, the film follows the career of a musical pioneer whose genre-defying music has been performed around the world. 35 years into his music career, Carl Craig, a leading figure of the second generation of the Detroit techno artists, has now been embraced by the visual arts world, with recent exhibitions at MOCA in Los Angeles and Dia Beacon in New York. But at the pinnacle of his creative and deejaying success, the musician faces challenges that could force him to stay away from the dance floor. Yep - this looks very good. // Continue Reading ›

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Wild Promo Trailer for 'Reflection in a Dead Diamond' French Fantasy

💎 Cineart has revealed the first trailer for a crazy trippy, avant garde film from France titled Reflection in a Dead Diamond, the latest from filmmaking duo Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani. This recently premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival in the Main Competition. It's the latest from the filmmakers who also made The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears and Let the Corpses Tan, for anyone into wacky, abstract cinema. Filmed on the Côte d’Azur in France, a retired spy suspects his former adversaries have resurfaced when his intriguing neighbor vanishes. It's a peculiar, twisted, heady film featuring all kinds of things going on - mysterious women clad in all black leather, diamond thieves, lots of beautiful shots of the Mediterranean, a woman brandishing a very nice sword, and much more. Starring Fabio Testi, Yannick Renier, Koen De Bouw, Maria de Medeiros, and Thi Mai. There's no dialogue in this trailer so no worries, it's all about the visuals anyway. Is this a classic case of art house style over substance or is there something more here? Reviews explain it's not about the story, it's "an homage to and a deconstruction of genre, layering its self-reflexive and meta-textual dimensions to examine the fluidity of identity, memory, and sanity." Hmm okay. // Continue Reading ›

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Trailer for Haunted Aura Indie Horror Film 'The Killgrin' from Canada

"I think that pain is a powerful thing." Dark Sky Films has revealed the official trailer for an indie horror film titled The Killgrin, by Greek-Canadian indie filmmaker Joanna Tsanis making her feature directorial debut. This first premiered at FilmQuest last year and will be out to watch at the end of April including on VOD at home. After a personal tragedy, Miranda explores self-help methods, she learns from a healer that her aura is infected by something called a "killgrin", which thrives off her misery. As people close to her suddenly suffer gruesome fates, Miranda unravels a scary truth. The cast includes Konstantina Mantelos as Miranda, with Cristo Fernández, Adam Tsekhman, Ramona Milano, Peter MacNeill, Gillian Fortin, Matt Murray, and Lynne Griffin. Another derivative horror movie where grief is turned into a supernatural force, as if there aren't already 100s of other stories like this. Nothing to see here, move along. // Continue Reading ›

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Paul Walter Hauser Wins Big in 'The Luckiest Man In America' Trailer

"We have a problem... Somebody didn't vet this guy." IFC FIlms has unveiled an official trailer for an indie thriller based on a true story from the 1980s called The Luckiest Man In America, the second feature directed by filmmaker Samir Oliveros. This premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival last year and will debut in US theaters this April. Go behind the scenes of the most infamous episode in game show history, as an ice cream truck driver harboring a powerful secret charms his way onto the game show Press Your Luck on CBS. The Luckiest Man In America is set in May of 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key to endless money. But his winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives uncover his real motivations. Starring Paul Walter Hauser as Michael Larson, with Walton Goggins, Shamier Anderson, David Strathairn, Maisie Williams, Patti Harrison, Brian Geraghty, Haley Bennett, and Johnny Knoxville. Reminds me of last year's game show thriller Woman of the Hour, but there's something else going on in here... There's a whole long Wikipedia about how he pulled off his tricks if you're curious. Or just wait to see this in theaters next month. // Continue Reading ›

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Must Watch Full Trailer for Kosinski's Riveting 'F1' Movie with Brad Pitt

"If the last thing I do is drive that car, I will take that life, man. A thousand times." Get ready to hold your breath for 2-1/2 minutes! Warner Bros has debuted the spectacular full official trailer for the F1 movie - the Formula One racing movie starring Brad Pitt as a famous driver. It's the best trailer yet! F1 is the exciting movie from Joe Kosinski (of Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, Top Gun: Maverick) arriving in theaters everywhere this June. The first teaser trailer debuted last summer and we posted a racing featurette last month, this finally has tons more fresh footage to enjoy. F1 is about a legendary Formula One driver who, after a horrific crash years ago, comes out of retirement to mentor and team with a younger driver on the rise - played by Damson Idris. (That just sounds like Top Gun: Maverick again but with race cars.) F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, with Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem, Sarah Niles, plus Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and lots of F1 drivers and team members as themselves. This is going to be one of the best movies of the year, no doubt about it. A proper mind-blowing, edge-of-your-seat, jaw-drop MOVIE movie that you will want to go watch again & again. So buckle up! Rev those engines! Let's go race. // Continue Reading ›

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Lovely New Trailer for 'Pride & Prejudice' 20th Anniversary Re-Release

"You have bewitched me, body and soul." Focus Features has revealed a new official trailer to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the beloved Jane Austen classic Pride & Prejudice, adapted in 2005 by director Joe Wright and screenwriter Deborah Moggach for the big screen. This film was a huge hit back in 2005, and is still loved by many as one of the defining romantic films of the 2000s. Jane Austen! Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice? The greatest love story ever told. (Or is it...?) Starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, and Dame Judi Dench. Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice is coming back to US theaters nationwide beginning on April 20th. The film initially premiered at TIFF 2005 and opened in the fall that year - earning four Oscar nominations. Bring someone new to experience this timeless classic on the big screen! It's rated PG! Get your tickets now. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Netflix's 'Go!' South African Series About a Runner

"The only thing that matters is winning." 🇿🇦 Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a sports series titled Go!, set in Johannesburg, South Africa. A young runner is given a second chance at life when he is offered a track scholarship, but can he chase his dreams without tripping on his lies? Not to be confused with the 90s techno classic film Go directed by Doug Liman. A young sprinter, Siya, is given a life-changing scholarship to a prestigious school in Johannesburg. While racing toward his dreams of athletic success, he must also outrun the trauma and painful memories that haunt him, learning that the real race is not only on the track but also within himself. Starring Thandolwethu Zondi as Siya. While navigating unexpected, challenging waters, Bolt also deals with the pressures of his new teammates, Sizwe (Ntobeko Sishi), RJ (Daanyaal Ally) and Ade, (Aidia De Meyer). He must also thoughtfully navigate his close relationships with his sick mother (Dawn Thandeka King) and his up-to-no-good brother, Shuffle (Wiseman Mncube). Will Bolt crumble under the weight of his new reality, or will he rise above, confronting the demons of his past along the way? Find out when the sereis is streaming later this month. This looks very stylish & intense to watch. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for 'Devil May Cry' Animated Series from the Video Game

"I know better than to trust a demon." The Gates of Hell open April 3rd! Strap in! Netflix has unveiled the first full trailer for an animated series called Devil May Cry, an action-packed anime based on the popular video game series of the same name (which is now up to Devil May Cry on PS5). The new series is showrun by animation mastermind Adi Shankar. He states: "I'm honored that Netflix and Capcom have entrusted me to shepherd the Devil May Cry franchise. Alex Larsen and I love these characters, we are part of the fandom, and vow to surpass the exceptionally high bar we set for ourselves." In this animated adaptation of the popular Capcom game, sinister forces are at play to open the portal between the human and demon realms. When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world's best hope for salvation. Dante is unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck. Animated by Studio Mir in Korea. The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Kevin Conroy asVP Baines, and Chris Coppola as Enzo. This looks hyper-violent and explosive and vibrant! As it should – might end up being damn good. // Continue Reading ›

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Serial Killer Horror Thriller 'Ed Kemper' Trailer Starring Lew Temple

"All I want... is for you to be proud of me." Dread has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror thriller film titled Ed Kemper, a story about the serial killer named Ed Kemper, Jr. This is set for release in April in a few theaters and on VOD if anyone is interested. The only thing that sells now is true crime and murder mysteries! This is the chilling true story of Ed Kemper, a manipulative serial killer whose charm hid a dark obsession with murder, revenge, and his tormented past. Based on actual events surrounding the American serial killer Edmund Kemper, who murdered his grandparents at age 15 and, after being paroled for that crime, then killed eight women in 1972 and 1973 including his own mother. Scary. Also known as the "Co-ed killer", don't confuse Kemper with Ed Gein (who inspired Hitchcock's Psycho) this is a different guy. Writer Stephen Johnston explains: "I originally envisioned Ed Kemper as having a sort of punk rock horror energy, and seeing that realized by Chad Ferrin’s sure-handed direction, deft performances from the cast, and the hard work of a great crew... has truly been magical. Sure, it's a disturbing sort of magical, but that’s the best kind." Ed Kemper features Lew Temple, Cassandra Gava, Robert Miano, Brinke Stevens, Susan Priver, and Brandon Kirk. This looks like a really bad student film - don't waste any of your time on this. // Continue Reading ›

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'Stan Lee: The Final Chapter' Doc Trailer About How He Was Exploited

"This isn't speculation, it's all on camera... Undeniable. Irrefutable. No ambiguity." Well, this is extremely sad... I hope this film makes a difference. An official trailer has debuted for a documentary film titled Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, directed by Jon Bolerjack. The film shows how Lee was used to generate revenue at convention appearances, as autographed memorabilia and photo ops brought in large sums of money — most of which was "never to be seen by Lee or his family." Bolerjack ended up working as one of Stan Lee's assistants during his final years before he passed away in 2018 at the age of 95. It's a classic case of elder abuse and manipulation and rotten exploitation all for other's wealth. "As one of Lee's assistants, Bolerjack accompanied Lee & Lee's entourage to numerous events & shot several hundred hours of video... [filming] his closest confidants, including several who exploited Lee's declining health and age." This is the complete opposite of Disney's doc titled literally just Stan Lee from 2023. This tells the shocking truth about how he was unethically taken advantage of as the Marvel comics legend, and how greed really is one of the greatest evils. Comic book fans must see this – and Bolerjack is also asking for Kickstarter funding during this year. // Continue Reading ›

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Funky First Trailer for 'Junk World' Stop-Motion Film by Takahide Hori

The return of Junk Head! Get a look at this peculiar new creation from Japan. An official trailer has debuted for an indie stop-motion animation movie called Junk World, the second in a new trilogy set around the Junk Head universe. Junk World is the second film from filmmaker Takahide Hori, following his first feature Junk Head in 2017, about a world where weird cloned humanoid-esque creations live underground. Four years have passed since Junk Head sent the world into a frenzy. Junk World, which depicts the world 1042 years before, invites you once again into an unknown adventure. This film will hit Japanese theaters in June, though we have no idea when it'll show up elsewhere around the world. The film features stop-motion animated puppets and creatures galore, various weird designs and strange characters aplenty. It reminds me of the beautiful insanity that is Phil Tippett's Mad God (2021), also a unique stop-motion creation. There's some incredible flashes of footage in the second half of the trailer. I have no clue what is going on and where the story will go in this film, but it deserves our attention anyway! Check out the footage from Japan below. // Continue Reading ›

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Kinky Low Budget Indie Horror Film 'Cannibal Mukbang' Official Trailer

"How many people have you done this to?" Jackrabbit Media has debuted the trailer for indie horror film Cannibal Mukbang, marking the feature debut of filmmaker Aimee Kuge. This first premiered in 2023 at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and it also played at Screamfest. An introverted nerd finds himself dangerously deep inside the crazy world of mukbanging after he falls head over heels for a strange woman. An exploration of one's relationships with food, sexuality, and revenge. It asks, "How far would you go in the name of love?" Or - how much food would you eat? Ha ha. "Delving into a fascinating subculture while never losing focus on her characters, first-timer Aimee Kuge delivers a raucous and bold horror-comedy seeped in romance and gore." Starring Nate Wise, April Consalo, Clay Von Carlowitz, with Madeleine Ours, Diana Cooper, Katheryn Whistler, Myles Linzey, and Bradford Thomas. Cannibal Mukbang is a female-driven story directed, written, produced, edited by women; with some footage shot on 8mm. Dive in. // Continue Reading ›

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Official Trailer for Bryce Dallas Howard's 'Pets' Doc Coming to Disney+

"I really do feel like we need each other." Disney has unveiled the official trailer for a new documentary film titled simply Pets, the latest doc creation from filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard following up her Dads doc in 2019. Ready for streaming this spring in April on Disney+. Humorous and heartfelt, this doc feature profiles a diverse cast of characters from every-day pet guardians & lovers, to dedicated animal rescuers, and beyond, highlighting the uniquely vital connections they share with all their dogs, cats, pigs, goats and even birds of prey. Featuring a mix of inspirational stories, archival footage, viral videos, as well as engaging interviews, Pets takes us on a hilarious and poignant journey that celebrates love, loss, and licks along the way. All of the people in this are inspiring! I want to meet them all! I am always so deeply moved and proud of the rescuers everywhere, who take in animals no matter what because they all deserve a home and love and care. This guy with the birds also looks cool, too! I want to meet all of his birds. Enjoy the trailer below. // Continue Reading ›

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Watch: 'Noggin' - Clever Stop-Motion Animated Short Film About MS

"You see, you've got a problem with the electricity in your noggin. I know it's confusing, but try not to flip out or anything." This creative short film created by Case Jernigan is a very personal journey through his own experiences with multiple sclerosis (aka MS). Noggin is a 6-minute short doc featuring stop-motion animation, papercraft, and his own personal footage. After premiering at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival earlier this year, it's now available to watch online. A man builds a memory palace out of paper and glass to fight brain damage from multiple sclerosis. Jernigan's intro: "No sugarcoatin' it, you've got brain damage from multiple sclerosis. Your memories are fading so gather everything left in that noggin, like paper and ink and photos and love of course. Start with the foundation and don't give up. Soon you'll have a palace." It's a very touching film about how hard it is to live with this disease, and he does his best to offer advice to others struggling as well. Very vulnerable & honest filmmaking here - absolutely worth your time. Jernigan also reminds us to give to the MS Society to fund research for a cure and programs for patients. View below. // Continue Reading ›

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Rural Ireland Film 'That They May Face the Rising Sun' Official Trailer

"There will come a time when these days will be looked back on as happiness." Juno Films debuted their official trailer for an indie Irish drama film titled That They May Face the Rising Sun, made by veteran Irish filmmaker Pat Collins. Based on acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland. This originally premiered a few years ago at the 2023 London Film Festival and already opened in the UK last year - now it's set for a spring US release this April to enjoy. Joe & Kate Ruttledge have returned home from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play, and with the passing seasons. This lovely little film stars Anna Bederke, Barry Ward, Lalor Roddy, Ruth McCabe, and Sean McGinley. This looks gorgeous and calm and peaceful - we need more wholesome films like this. // Continue Reading ›

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First Trailer for 'Spacewoman' Doc on NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins

"As astronauts, we live on the edge of danger." Screen Daily has debuted a trailer for the documentary film titled Spacewoman, profiling the life & career of NASA astronaut / Space Shuttle pilot Eileen Collins. This is another double doc - another film just premiered at Sundance recently called Sally, about the NASA astronaut Sally Ride who was the first American woman in space. Spacewoman explores the achievements of Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot & command a spacecraft (in 1995 on the STS-63 mission), paving the way for the next generation of female space explorers. A cosmic portrait of the first female astronaut to pilot a space shuttle mission. Eileen Collins broke the glass ceiling all the way into space, and is a riveting storyteller of her own incredible story in this fascinating doc. She narrates her story offering unique insight into the overlooked psychological dimension of astronaut life and the unimaginable pressures that come with it – and the need to keep a cool head even in the most incredible situations. "A small step for a woman, a giant leap for womankind." This film is playing at the CPH:DOX Film Festival next, but has no release date confirmed yet. Looks inspiring & empowering! Space geeks definitely need to keep this film on their radar. // Continue Reading ›

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Texas Crime Thriller 'The 8th Day' Official Trailer Feat. Phoebe Tonkin

"If I can't get it open, you could just go ahead and kill me?" "Deal." Vertical has unveiled an official trailer for indie film The 8th Day – a crime thriller set in West Texas. Formerly known as And on the Eighth Day, this is releasing in limited theaters and VOD this month for anyone to watch. Two small-time thugs, an old woman living with a dark secret, a young woman desperate to get out, and a check-cashing store full of money will all intersect in a small Texas town – in eight days. Marking the feature directorial debut of actress Alexandra Chando. She explains that this little film flips "the heist genre on its head and tell a story through the female gaze. The idea that greed can sometimes play a significant part in driving our decisions, takes each strong minded character on a journey to an unexpected finish line." The indie film stars Darren Mann, Phoebe Tonkin, Mustafa Speaks, Valerie Mahaffey, Lindsey Morgan, and Tanner Beard. Not exactly the most unique setup in this, but still looks like it might be engaging enough to watch anyway. // Continue Reading ›

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