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Director Bora Kim Takes Flight With Immersive Coming-of-Age Tale ‘House of Hummingbird’

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Now playing in virtual theaters via Kino Marquee, House of Hummingbird has received a ton of critical acclaim (as well as awards) thanks to its realistic and compelling portrayal of a 14-year-old girl’s (Ji-hu Park) life in Korea. During our conversation, director/writer Bora Kim talked about the long road to getting the film made, the emotionally overwhelming reaction she has received from the movie, and why it was important to make a realistic movie about a middle school student.

‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Blu-ray Giveaway!

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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!

‘The Lost Bus’ Movie Review: Matthew McConaughey Stars In Thrilling, Action Packed “Dad Movie”

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America Ferrara and Matthew McConaughey in "The Los Bus" - Apple TV+

The Lost Bus, the latest movie from filmmaker Paul Greengrass (United 93, Jason Bourne), is the true story of bus driver Kevin McKay’s (Matthew McConaughey) attempts to drive 22 children and school teacher (America Ferrera) to safety during an inferno. The movie, penned by Greengrass and Brad Ingelsby, is based on Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire. Check out Purkey’s review on our latest post.

PBS Documentary ‘Hard Hat Riot’ Spotlights Political Turmoil In 1970 New York

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Image courtesty of PBS/American Experience/Blowback Productions

Marc Levin (director/producer/writer) and David Paul Kuhn (author/co-producer) collaborated on the new documentary Hard Hat Riot. Premiering tonight on American Experience, the PBS documentary spotlights how student protestors clashed with construction workers over the Vietnam War in 1970 New York. Check out our interview with Levin and Kuhn on the latest CinemAddicts podcast.

Jeremy Ray Taylor Reflects On ‘London Calling’ And ‘Half Torqued’ Experience

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Jeremy Ray Taylor - London Calling - Quiver Distribution

Jeremy Ray Taylor co-stars with Josh Duhamel in London Calling, an action comedy that hits theaters September 19. Taylor also balances his acting career with Half Torqued. During the interview, he talked about merging his passion for cars with the marketing of London Calling. Check out the full interview below!

‘Rabbit Trap’ Movie Review: Dev Patel And Rosy McEwen Explore A “Magic” And “Mysterious” World

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Dev Patel in "Rabbit Trap" - Magnet Releasing

Directed and written by Bryn Chainey, Rabbit Trap centers on Darcy (Dev Patel) a sound engineer who, along with his musician wife Daphne (Rosy McEwen), capture a sound that may not be meant for human ears. A strange child (Jade Croot) enters their life in the Welsh countryside. This new relationship, coupled with their audio discovery, leads to a dramatic shift in their lives. Check out CinemAddicts host Bruce Purkey’s review!

Sean Ellis Talks “Dark And Twisted” Journey Of Orlando Bloom Headlined ‘The Cut’

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Sean Ellis - BTS - "The Cut" - Republic Pictures (A Paramount Pictures Label)

Filmmaker Sean Ellis (Metro Manila, Anthropoid, The Cursed) brings a unique vision to whichever genre he tackles. With The Cut, he follows the journey of a former boxer (Orlando Bloom) who will return to the ring only if he makes the weight. If the pugilist doesn’t make “the cut” (Bloom’s character needs to lose 30 pounds in six days), then the match won’t take place. It’s a nice twist to a boxing movie, and Ellis talked to Deepest Dream about his latest project and also reflects on his directing journey.

James Dommek Jr. and Kahlil Hudson Talk ‘Blood & Myth’ And Teddy Kyle Smith Meeting

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Blood & Myth - (Disney)

Emmy Award winning filmmaker Kahlil Hudson (Navajo Police: Class 57, Independent Lens ep. ‘Wildland’) collaborated with storyteller James Dommek Jr. for the documentary Blood & Myth. Based on Dommek Jr.’s bestselling Audible original Midnight Son, the documentary premieres September 4 on Hulu.

Rebekah Kennedy Talks “Crazy Ride” of ‘Traumatika’ And Horror Films Appreciation

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Rebekah Kennedy - Traumatika - CR: Saban Films

Rebekah Kennedy reunites with Two Witches director Pierre Tsigaridis for Traumatika. Their latest collaboration hits theaters September 12, and Kennedy discussed her appreciation of the horror genre. She also reflected on one of the most important pieces of acting advice she received (while working on Criminal Minds) and why she loves working with Tsigaridis.

 

‘Eddington’ Movie Review: Ari Aster Delivers “Subversive” Satire With Joaquin Phoenix

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Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in "Eddington" - Richard Foreman, A24.

Eddington, directed and written by Ari Aster, currently rests at 65% (audience) and 69% (critics) on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, the feature is now available for rent/purchase on Digital and hits Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray on October 21. Since CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey is a huge Aster fan, he was already in the bag for an Eddington positive review. Check out his take on the film as he discusses why this “subversive” film absolutely works!

‘Bring Her Back’ Movie Review: A Harsh, Harrowing Sally Hawkins Horror

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Jonathan Wren Phillips and Sally Hawkins in "Bring Her Back." Ingvar Kenne / A24

Talk To Me filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou continued their momentum this year with the acclaimed horror thriller Bring Her Back. Though Amy Madigan has received  awards heat for her showy turn in Weapons, Sally Hawkins is just as memorable, proving there is more than one horror queen in 2025! CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey delivers his Bring Her Back movie review below!

Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin Talk ‘Splitsville’ And “North Star” Influence of Buster Keaton

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Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson in "Splitsville" - CR: NEON

Watching Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin’s latest feature Splitsville reminded me of Buster Keaton’s classic feature The General. Crafting memorable physical comedy and visually arresting cinematic compositions are qualities they share with the silent film star icon, so I started our interview with a Keaton question . . .