A Daring Heist in the UK Gov's Parliament in 'The Whip' Movie Trailer

"It's gonna take more than two women to walk in off the street and rob the House of Parliament!" Will it? Workbus Films in the UK has revealed an official trailer for an indie heist thriller called The Whip, arriving in UK cinemas this September. For anyone unaware of how the UK government works, the title The Whip is a reference to the "Chief Whip" - the leader of the governing party in the House of Commons, with great power over the cabinet, being seen to speak at all times on behalf of the Prime Minister. Well timed with this trailer dropping around the same time as the big UK vote. With the looming threat of devastating welfare reforms, a full-time carer plots a daring heist from the Houses of Parliament in a bid to thwart the scheme, and bring the government crashing down with it. Their goal: to steal the Chief Whip's little black book, filled with salacious dirt on those in power, and unleash a wave of scandal big enough to topple the scheme. The heist movie stars Shian Denovan, Gala Wesson, Tom Knight, Daniel Davids, with Ray Bullock Jr. Definitely has an indie low budget feel, but it also seems like they might just pull it off. Check it out below. // Continue Reading ›

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KVIFF 2024: Lilja Ingolfsdottir's 'Loveable' is a Fresh Look at Love

There are an endless number of movies about relationships, marriage, divorce, intimacy, sex, attraction, and compatibility. It is therefore a considerable challenge to create a brand new film that is unique in the way it examines modern relationships and the people involved in them. Loveable (originally Elskling) is one such unique film from Norway written and directed by filmmaker Lilja Ingolfsdottir. It premiered at the 2024 Karloff Vary Film Festival in their main Crystal Globe Competition section, and I am glad I took the time to watch it at the festival. Loveable is the story of a couple named Maria and Sigmund, who are now feeling overwhelmed by a life with four kids in total and work and everything stressful that comes with parenthood. While the intro describes it as a divorce film, it's not really a divorce film (in the way that Marriage Story is). Loveable is an engaging film that follows Maria as she re-examines her life and her relationship when confronted with the frightening threat of divorce. It's a chance for her to discover who she really is and what she must contend with to step forward happily into the future without falling face-first into full-on misery. // Continue Reading ›

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Enjoy an 80s Throwback Trailer for Netflix's 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'

"I've been hearing Axel Foley stories since the Academy." Netflix has debuted an amusing 80s throwback trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the long-awaited new sequel in the Beverly Hills Cop series. The movie is now playing on Netflix and can be enjoyed worldwide. This smashing new follow-up (BHC4!) picks up right where things left off with Axel Foley as he returns to his old stomping grounds in SoCal for more mayhem. When his daughter is threatened, he is drawn back to the many opulent environs of Beverly Hills to investigate the untimely demise of a long-time confidant. She & Foley team up with a new partner to turn up the heat & uncover a conspiracy. Eddie Murphy is back as Foley for the fourth time, after first taking on the role in the 1984 comedy classic. The new cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt as his new partner, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Bronson Pinchot, Paul Reiser, and Kevin Bacon. This is probably the best trailer of all of them released for this movie, though I'm missing more 80s graphics and VHS quality to make it entirely authentic. Happy to report the movie is good fun! Better than expected. // Continue Reading ›

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Scary First Trailer for High Tech AIA Horror 'Afraid' Starring John Cho

"What did you do?!" "I did what's best for my family." Blumhouse has revealed the first official trailer for a high tech horror movie called Afraid, formerly known as They Listen. It's set to open in theaters in late August at the end of this summer. In Afraid, the Curtis' family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she will also make sure that nothing – and no one – gets in her family's way. This sounds a lot like Blumhouse's M3gan but instead of a doll, a digital assistance device in the shape of an oval. In addition to John Cho, the cast includes Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, with David Dastmalchian and Keith Carradine. This looks like it has all the expected cheesy A.I.-horror tropes worked into it, with advanced tech turning evil and messing with this family any way it can think of. A.I. is bad! Just shut it off. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for Abel Gance's 'Napoléon' Full 7-Hour-Long Restoration

Pathe in France has unveiled a brand new official trailer for the epic 7 hour complete restoration of cinema classic Napoléon, better known as Abel Gance's Napoléon. Everyone who studies cinema knows about this film - it's widely considered one of the greatest historical epics in all of cinema history. This most recent restoration brings together the "Grande Version" - the Napoleonic epic of Abel Gance in its new & definitive version. Here's the full intro: "After 16 years of an unprecedented collective adventure in the history of La Cinémathèque Française, the public is finally invited to come and judge a film that no one has ever seen since 1927. An exemplary reconstruction led by Georges Mourier, and featuring a new score due to the talent of Simon Cloquet-Lafollye, recorded by musicians from the Radio France orchestras." Starring Albert Dieudonné as the French icon Napoléon Bonaparte, this latest version was screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and it will play in French cinemas this month. No US release is set as far as we know yet. The $3 million restoration took more than a decade to finish. Described as "a mixture of detective work, digital wizardry, and extraordinary dedication," the new restoration utilizes Gance’s production notes & recovered footage, creating a new HD "print that promises to maintain the 'soul & feel' of the celluloid original." Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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Mormon WWII Historical Drama Movie 'Escape from Germany' Trailer

"Tell our missionaries to get out!" Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed the official trailer for a new WWII historical drama titled Escape from Germany, made by a Mormon filmmaker named T.C. Christensen. It's set for a VOD release in August – though it doesn't seem worth the rental price. Escape from Germany is the story of the LDS West German Mission evacuation of 1939 which occurred only days before the Nazi invasion of Poland. Hitler's army was closing borders, and 85 (although the trailer says it's 79?) American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern church history. The last one got out and into Denmark on August 31. The next day Germany invaded Poland and the war began. Starring Paul Wuthrich, David Shawn McConnell, Landon Henneman, Sebastian Barr, Henning Fischer, Kevin Kirshemann, Whitney Palmer, and Brad Witbeck. Despite being a WWII movie with Nazis in it, this is only rated PG. Have a look but I must point out that this is religious propaganda made by Mormons to support the church. // Continue Reading ›

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Full Trailer for Gonzo Home Invasion Thriller Comedy 'Crumb Catcher'

"I want you to take a journey... a journey into the future." Music Box Films has revealed one more official trailer for a peculiar indie dark comedy called Crumb Catcher, opening in art house theaters later in July. This premiered at the Fantastic Fest 2023 last year, with stops at the Woodstock and Brooklyn Horror Film Fests as well. A newlywed couple is held captive in a remote lake house by a maniacally optimistic inventor and his sour wife who are desperate to finance his dream project with a half-baked blackmail plot. Starring Rigo Garay, Ella Rae Peck, Lorraine Farris, and John Speredakos. "A gonzo home invasion thriller from Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix that pummels the American Dream into just desserts, Crumb Catcher is a striking directorial debut from Chris Skotchdopole." Armed with his proprietary & precious design and with his surly wife Rose by his side, John insists that the couple hear his pitch. And he won't take "no" for an answer. Ha! This sounds and looks kooky and weird and definitely very freaky. Reviews from fests say this is "funny, bizarre, uncomfortable, and an absolute cringe-fest for all the best reasons." Okay sure I'm curious... // Continue Reading ›

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