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‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Blu-ray Giveaway!
I’m very excited to announce that I have Five (5) Blu-rays of Sonic The Hedgehog up for grabs. The discs, all of which are sealed, also come with the Digital Code and the DVD! Entry details are below!
David Mackenzie On Putting His “Heart And Soul” Into Filmmaking – ‘Fuze’ Interview
David Mackenzie directs the action thriller Fuze, a London set action thriller about a World War II bomb that has been discovered at a construction site. Military veteran Will (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) is the head of a focused crew tasked with the bomb defusal mission. With the city evacuated for safety, a criminal outfit (which includes Sam Worthington and Theo James) embark on an ambitious bank heist. Mackenzie, who talks about taking risks within the Fuze narrative (it’s writtey by Ben Hopkins), explains why he brings a healthy share of creative ambition to his work.
Read more: David Mackenzie On Putting His “Heart And Soul” Into Filmmaking – ‘Fuze’ Interview
Throughout his career, David Mackenzie has hopped from genre to genre and he brings a singular trademark to his work. Don’t expect a cut and dry approach to his narrative, and Fuze snugly fits into that aesthetic. “It is a cliche, but, I’ve done 12 films and they never get any easier,” said Mackenzie, whose films include Relay and Hell or High Water. “I put my heart and soul into these things every time I do them. And I really like to work with the actors. I’m not a remote director. I’m right in there and amongst it and I’m trying to kind of create a world which is authentic and alive as possible.”
Both Eric Holmes and I love Fuze. Check out our CinemAddicts review on the latest episode:
Even with all his success, Mackenzie simply won’t rest on his laurels. “I get anxious when I haven’t done (a movie) for a while,” said Mackenzie, who also received acclaim for the prison drama Starred Up and the epic Outlaw King (which also features Aaron-Taylor Johnson). “I’m at that stage now – it’s been a while since I’ve finished Fuze. So I gotta get my next job!”
Fuze, written by Inside screenwriter Ben Hopkins and co-starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw , is now playing in theaters. Share your thoughts on the movie in the comments!
Full interview:
‘Landman’ Season 2 Digital Codes Giveaway Courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment
Landman Season 2 is now available on Digital, and Deepest Dream has four Digital Codes available thanks to Paramount Home Entertainment. Two brand-new featurettes (Going Deeper: Inside Landman Season 2, Finding Character in Clothing) are also featured in Landman Season 2.
Read more: ‘Landman’ Season 2 Digital Codes Giveaway Courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment
Created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Lioness) and Christian Wallace, Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, and Sam Elliott. Going Deeper: Inside Landman Season 2 is a behind-the-scenes look at the series that clocks in at 28:15. Finding Character in Clothing (8:25) features an interview with costume designer Janie Bryant as she talks about the look of the series.
Official Season Two Plotline: “As oil rises from the earth, so do secrets – and Tommy Norris’s (Thornton) breaking point may be closer than he realizes. Facing mounting pressure from M-Tex Oil, Cami Miller (Moore), and the shadow of his kin, survival in West Texas isn’t noble – it’s brutal. And sooner or later something’s got to break.”
Landman Season 2 is now available on Digital from Paramount Home Entertainment.
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- Giveaway ends Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5 pm pt. I will email the Four Digital Codes winners.
Is Landman one of your favorite Billy Bob Thornton projects? Share your thoughts on Landman in the comments!
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‘Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola 4K Collector’s Edition’ Lands Lionsgate Limited Release May 19
The work of critically acclaimed filmmaker Eleanor Coppola gets a huge spotlight on physical media next month courtesy of Lionsgate. Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola 4K Collector’s Edition will be released May 19 exclusively at Lionsgate Limited. A ton of special features are featured in the collection. Read our post for details!
Read more: ‘Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola 4K Collector’s Edition’ Lands Lionsgate Limited Release May 19
The collection includes the Lionsgate Limited extra Eleanor Coppola: Art Is All Around Us as well as previously released features The Making of Hearts of Darkness and audio commentary from Eleanor and Francis Coppola. Hearts of Darkness, which details the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, was co-direced by Coppola, Fax Bahr, and George Hickenlooper.
Disc three of the collection features an array of Lionsgate Limited extras featuring Eleanor Coppola’s work. Projects featured include four 1976 shorts (Peeling a Potato Is A Work of Art, Victorian House, Joyce Goldstein, Refrigerator) and several documentaries (which include A Visit to China’s Miao Country, Circle of Memory, Coda: Thirty Years Later). Also included are on set visits to the movies The Virgin Suicides, The Rainmaker, Marie Antoinette, and CQ. Coppola’s last feature was the 2020 release Love Is Love Is Love which starred Rosanna Arquette, Chris Messina and Kathy Baker. Coppola, whose other directing credits include the 2016 film Paris Can Wait, passed away in 2024.
Coming out May 19 via Lionsgate Limited, Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola has an MSRP of $79.00. The release comees with the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and a Digital copy.
Are you a fan of Hearts of Darkness and Eleanor Coppola’s overall work? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Stephen Graham And Andrea Riseborough Thriller ‘Heel’ Hits Blu-ray And DVD May 26
Heel, a first rate thriller starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough, arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand May 26. Directed by Anniversary filmmaker Jan Komasa, the feature stars Anson Boon as Tommy, a 19-year-old hooligan whose debauched evening leads to a fateful encounter.
Read more: Stephen Graham And Andrea Riseborough Thriller ‘Heel’ Hits Blu-ray And DVD May 26
Chris (Stephen Graham) is the family man who kidnaps Tommy and initially chains him to his basement in an attempt to reform his behavior. As the narrative progresses, Tommy ingratiates himself and may actually become an extended member of the family. Andrea Riseborough co-stars as Tommy’s introverted wife and Kit Rakusen co-stars as their 10-year-old son Jonathan. Rounding out the ensemble are Savannah Steyn and Monika Frajczyk.
“(Tommy) is imprisoned on a leash, on a chain like a dog,” said Komasa, whose previous credits include The Hater and Corpus Christi. “His strategy is just to cooperate with them. Internally, he wants to just find a way to escape when he gains their trust. So he has to lie to them.”
Check out my full interview with Jan Komasa for more Heel insights:
Although Graham and Riseborough are Heel’s top stars, Anson Boon steals the show as the troubled and erratic Tommy. With his work on MobLand and Heel, Boon is an actor on the rise. The film’s third act was, at least for me, was a total surprise regarding Tommy’s ultimate decision.
Running at 110 minutes, the R-rated Heel hits Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand May 26 via Magnolia Home Entertainment. The standard retail price of the Blu-ray is $29.98 and it’s $26.98 for the DVD.
Share your thoughts on Heel in the comments!
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Review: Netflix’s ‘Untold: The Shooting At Hawthorne Hill’ Explores Shocking Olympian Equestrian Case
U.S. Olympian Michael Barisone and his former trainee Lauren Kanarek had their lives intersect in tragic fashion, as Barisone shot Kanarek at his New Jersey horse farm in 2019. He and Kanarek were interviewed extensively in the new Netflix documentary Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill. Exploring their distinct personalities makes this Untold installment, directed by Grace McNally, an intriguing enough watch.
Read more: Review: Netflix’s ‘Untold: The Shooting At Hawthorne Hill’ Explores Shocking Olympian Equestrian Case
Celebrated for his expertise in dressage, Michael Barisone seemed to have been the perfect trainer for Lauren Kanarek. Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill shows Kanarek’s all encompassing passion for horses, but that was not enough for her to build a bond with Barisone. A dispute over one of Barisone’s prized horses led to a fallout that snowballed into straight disdain for one another.
Filmmaker Grace McNally does a solid job of presenting both sides of the story before the shooting, as we see what probably led Barisone to that fateful shooting. Kanarek’s social media war of words with Barisone, according to him, led to an unhealthy mental state (a condition he used in his criminal case). Banarek’s focused and perfectionist behavior, especially when it comes to horses, is displayed in the documentary. That said, Kanarek understandably wanted justice after her near death. For spoiler reasons I won’t post the trial’s outcome.
More coverage of Banarek and Barisone’s life after the shooting would have been welcome since the documentary’s third action feels a bit too short for its own good.
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill is still compelling enough as viewers may have differing opinions on Banarek and Barisone after watching the documentary. The trial portion, where we see Barisone in a somewhat confused mental state, makes one wonder if it was true or just an act. A more exhaustive look at their lives post trial would have been welcome, as the documentary just skims the surface on how they have moved on since that traumatic event. Again, I’m not giving out any spoilers but I am still a bit shocked how things played out and would have loved some unfiltered reactions from both parties.
Even with these several critiques, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill has enough in the tank for a memorable ride. Share your thoughts on the documentary in the comments!
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill is now streaming on Netflix. Share your thoughts on the documentary in the comments!
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Screenwriting Tips From Mārama Director Taratoa Stappard: Apply, Apply, Apply!
Mārama was the first feature length script that director Taratoa Stappard ever wrote, and he talked to Deepest Dream about finishing his screenplay. The movie hits theaters on April 17, and Stappard ultimately pitched his movie as a Gothic horror film that is akin to “Get Out meets Lady MacBeth.” Check out our full interview in the post as he talks about Mārama, his personal connection to the Maori culture, and how he was able to finish his screenplay.
Read more: Screenwriting Tips From Mārama Director Taratoa Stappard: Apply, Apply, Apply!
Taratoa Stappard spent nine months in 2020 as part of the imagineNative Indigenous Screenwriting Intensive in Toronto. “They literally paid us a little stipend,” said Stappard. “And I was also receiving feedback from my fellow writers and from top standard script consultants. That might not be a very useful answer because not everyone can get in on the indigenous screenwriting intensive, obviously. But it’s what allowed me to finish the first draft of my first ever feature screenplay. It was the first screenplay I’ve ever written.”
Set in 1859 Victorian England, Mārama centers on Mary (Ariana Osborne), a Maori woman who traveled from New Zealand on a 73-day trek to gain information on her parents. Toby Stephens is Nathaniel Cole, a rich former whaler who lords over the people around him. An exploration of cultural “theft” and the many faces of horror, Mārama boasts a layered performance from Osborne and an immersive storyline. It’s a standout gothic horror that is worth a trip to your local cinema.
“Ariana is the film . . .she smashed it out of the park,” said Stappard, who admittedly got emotional at times watching Osborne at work. “Come and see this film, just to see a star in the making in my obviously biased but humble opinion.”
The oft-used phrase “write your own story” certainly applies to Stappard, and his resilient efforts in developing and finishing his screenplay also led to a writers program at the Toronto International Film Festival and a program called the ZFF Academy at the Zurich International Film Festival.
“I would recommend to anyone who is writing like I was for the first time,” said Stappard. “Just apply for every single possible program you can with your treatment, your first draft – whatever it is they need. And I would suggest maybe avoid those ones that charge you $50 or $100 to apply because that’s bulls**t (and) a Ponzi scheme. Apply to the ones that are free for application. Yes, there will be a lot of other people applying for it (but) it changed everything for me because it alllowed me to receive useful (and) actionable feedback.”
Full interview with Taratoa Stappard:
Catch Mārama in theaters April 17 and share your thoughts on the movie in the comments!
The Monkees ‘Good Times! (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)’ 2CD Set Lands May 29
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Monkees, Rhino will release Good Times! (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) on May 29. The 2CD version of the acclaimed 2016 release includes unreleased versions of every album track and four rare session outtakes. If that release doesn’t suit fans of the band, there is another option available.
Read more: The Monkees ‘Good Times! (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)’ 2CD Set Lands May 29
Also releasing May 29 is an audiophile vinyl edition of the original album that is part of the Rhino Reserve series. The 180-gram pressing, cut from the original analog masterts and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, will be released through indie retailers and Rhino.com.
Just made available today on digital today is “A Better World,” a track previously featured on the physical EP release of Good Times! Plus!.
Although I have not listened to the entire Good Times! album, I am all too familiar with the wistful “Me & Magdalena.” My wonderful niece, whenever we spend time at the family home, frequently says “Alexa, play Me & Magdalena.” Even after over 100 listens, that song never gets old:
Micky Dolenz has also kicked off his 27-date “60 Years of The Monkees” tour, and he performs today and tomorrow at The Barns in Vienna, VA. Here’s a full list of his touring schedule:
Saturday, April 18 Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY
Sunday, April 19 Paramount, Huntington, NY
Thursday, May 7 Tulsa Theatre, Tulsa, OK
Saturday, May 9 Majestic Theatre Dallas, Dallas, TX
Monday, May 11 Paramount Theatre-Austin, Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 13 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio, TX
Sunday, May 24 Abbey Road on the River, Jeffersonville, IN
Friday, June 26 Hard Rock Live Orlando, Orlando, FL
Sunday, June 28 Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL
Tuesday, June 30 City Winery Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Thursday, July 2 City Winery Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Thursday, July 9 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, OH
Saturday, July 11 Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside, OH
Sunday, July 19 Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa, CA
Saturday, September 12 The United Theater on Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, September 29 Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, Myrtle Beach, SC
Thursday, October 1 The Historic Beacon Theatre, Hopewell, VA
Saturday, October 3 Borgata Music Box, Atlantic City, NJ
Thursday, October 15 The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA
Saturday, October 17 Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center, North Tonawanda, NY
Sunday, November 1 Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
Friday, November 6 MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage, Northfield, OH
Sunday, November 8 Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA
Friday, November 13 Family Arena, St. Charles, MO
For tickets go to Mickey Dolenz’s site.
Will you be shelling out the bucks for Good Times! (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)? Share your thoughts on the album in the comments!
‘The Travel Companion’ Review: Deadpan Comedy On Filmmaking And Friendship Resonates
Having narcissistic friends, lovers, and/or family members makes for a complicated relationship. Mix that frustration with the battles of indie filmmaking and one gets the refreshingly layered yet subtle The Travel Companion. Directed by Travis Woods and Alex Mallis, the feature centers on Simon (Tristan Turner), a documentarian who is stuck in a creative rut. His sole joy is taking advantage of the free flights courtesy of his best friend (and airline employee) Bruce (Anthony Oberbeck). When fellow filmmaker Beatrice becomes a possible girlfriend for Bruce, the “travel companion” status of Simon is in jeopardy! Check out my full review below!
Read more: ‘The Travel Companion’ Review: Deadpan Comedy On Filmmaking And Friendship Resonates
The biggest challenge of The Travel Companion is having patience with Simon, as his “me first” behavior is alienating. A bit of patience is needed if uncomfortable humor is not your thing.
Running a brisk 91 minutes, this New York dramedy conveys the self-centered actions filmmakers might have in mounting their respective projects. Simon has been working on his documentary (which deals with physical and self-imposed borders) for several years and he is simply at wit’s end. When he sees Beatrice having success in her career and best friend/roommate Bruce enjoying his life, Simon might feel the world is passing him by.
Amidst all his struggles, Simon continues to make mistakes, and his lack of accountability might lead him down an even more miserable path. Can he finish his dream movie and still keep his friends? Plus, what happens if his travel companion status is handed over to Beatrice?
The Travel Companion, along with being an engaging narrative, is also a value added look at the costs of narcissim. Although filmmakers Travis Wood and Alex Mallis don’t hit us over the head with this message, the final moments were surprisingly resonant.
To find out if and when The Travel Companion plays in your respective city, visit its official site.
Full review is up on CinemAddicts and YouTube:
‘Serpent’s Path’ Review And Ending Explained: A Haunting Kiyoshi Kurosawa Thriller
A 4K Restoration of Serpent’s Path and the 45-minute short Chime is now playing in Los Angeles, and CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey reviewed the 1998 movie on the latest episode. Most of the review is spoiler free, but if you have already seen the film there is a quick spoilers section at the end of the talk. Details on Serpent’s Path is featured in our post!
Read more: ‘Serpent’s Path’ Review And Ending Explained: A Haunting Kiyoshi Kurosawa Thriller
Serpent’s Path centers on a low level yakuza member named Miyashita (Teruyuki Kagawa) who seeks revenge for his young daughter’s killing. He recruits math teacher Nijima (Sho Aikawa) to capture the alleged murderer (Yurei Yanagi), and they team up to torture that man in a hidden warehouse. The vengeance plot gets even more complicated when more suspects come into view.
Running at 85 minutes, Serpent’s Path was Kurosawa’s follow-up to his 1997 international hit Cure. In 2024, Kurosawa released a remake of Serpent’s Path, but this version was set in France.
Check out Bruce Purkey’s full review of Serpent’s Path below in audio and video form (Spoilers start at 10:07) :
Serpent’s Path and Chime are now playing in Los Angeles at the Alamo Drafthouse DTLA, Laemmle Monica and Laemmle Glendale. Additional dates will follow throughout this month.
Share your thoughts on Serpent’s Path and Chime in the comments!
Liv Ciara Talks ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’ And The Beauty Of Taking Risks
Liv Ciara did not receive a chair turn on season 28 of The Voice, but that did not stop her. She tried out again for The Voice: Battle of Champions and now she is in the Top 9 performing on tonight’s episode. Ciara talked to Deepest Dream about the hard working and emotional journey on finally making the show and why she loves taking risks.
Read more: Liv Ciara Talks ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’ And The Beauty Of Taking Risks
On season 28’s blind audition, Liv Ciara chose Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” Though the track showcased her vocal dynamics, it did not yield a chair turn. For The Voice: Battle of Champions she went for the more emotional Ariana Grande track “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” and she received a chair turn from Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.
“I opened my eyes and saw them there,” said Ciara who picked Clarkson as her coach. “I remember I immediately glued my eyes shut again. If I look at these people that turned for me, I might collapse. I kept my eyes off of them and to the audience for the rest of performance. And then at the end of it, I kind of just let myself have a moment.”
Just 16, Ciara has a knack for emotionally connecting to the music. Case in point is the track “Behind The Door,” a song that is inspired by her journey on The Voice.
“‘Behind The Door’ is definitely one of my favorites because it really captures the feeling of ‘Okay I’m here now,'” said Ciara about the song which is featured on her EP Out Loud. “There’s been doors that have been closed but there’s this door that could potentially open for me – what’s behind it? Is this something worth fighting for? And I kind of wrote the song actually after not getting a chair turn.”
One of the Ciara’s main goals in The Voice: Battle of Champions was to keep on taking risks, an approach exemplified by covering the Kelly Clarkson hit “Breakaway” during Knockouts.
“If I’m gonna be here, I’m gonna give it a 100%,” said Ciara. “I want to prove that even though I’m young and there was so many other young contestants on the show, and I wanted to prove that there are young people that can sing and that have all these talents. But it is so important for them to take a risk and truly believe in themselves.”
Full interview with Liv Ciara: