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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!

Dustin Dale Gaspard Talks ‘The Voice’ Four Chair Turn And Why The Cajun Culture Is His “Lifeblood”

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The Battles Premiere” Episode 2807 -- Pictured: Dustin Dale Gaspard -- (Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC)

 

Dustin Dale Gaspard received a four chair turn on The Voice before chossing Niall Horan as his coach. His stirring rendition of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home To Me” was a standout during the Blinds, and his passion for the Cajun culture was also spotlighted. Gaspard talked to Deepest Dream about his journey on The Voice and the sacrifices he has made to be a singular artist.

‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ Documentary Review: A “Timely” Yet “Dour” Look At An Orwellian Existence

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Orwell 2+2=5: Courtesy of Neon.

Now playing in select theaters, Orwell: 2+2=5 is filmmaker Raoul Peck’s (I Am Not Your Negro) look at iconic author George Orwell. In collaboration with the Orwell Estate, Peck employ historical clips, Orwell’s diary, cinematic sequences and modern day footage to craft a portrait of the revered scribe who coined the terms “Big Brother” and “Newspeak.” Damian Lewis serves as Orwell’s voice in the documentary. Check out CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey’s review below!

Yemi Oyediran Spotlights Iconic Cincinnati Sound With ‘King Of Them All: The Story of King Records’

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King of them All: The Story of King Records - Afrochine

Did you know that the first rock ‘n roll song may have originated from King Records, a legendary but underrated music label in Cincinnati? For instance, are you familiar with the music of Little Willie John or Hank Ballard? And how much are your familiar with James Brown’s early work? Director Yemi Oyediran’s immersive and value added documentary King of Them All: The Story of King Records answers all those questions with insight and panache. Debuting tonight on local PBS stations nationwide (including PBS.org and the PBS app), this documentary showcases a diverse array of music and delivers a healthy share of memorable stories. Oyediran talked to Deepest Dream about his years in the making passion project!

Shyam P. Madiraju Talks “Cathartic Journey” Behind Mumbai Set Tale ’55’

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55 - Quiver Distribution

Shyam P. Madiraju directed the excellent feature 55, a modern-day adaptation of Oliver Twist set in Mumbai. With that interesting premise, the feature should not have taken years to release. But that has been 55’s fate, and Madiraju talked to Deepest Dream about the long road in getting the film towards release. The movie, which stars Emraan Hashmi and Rizwan Shaikh is now out on VOD and comes highly recommended from this reviewer. Along with delivering an insightful look into 55, Madiraju also dives into his passion for fellow filmmakers Ingmar Bergman and Robert Bresson. Check out our full interview below!

Tony Danza And Adam Saunders Talk Empathy Behind New Movie ‘Re-Election’

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Re-Election - Picturehouse

Directed and written by Adam Saunders, Re-Election centers on Jimmy Bauer (Saunders), a fortysomething layabout who is stuck in the past. Tony Danza co-stars as Jimmy’s father, the owner of a floundering memorabilia store. This arrested development tale, which is surprisingly resonant, hits theaters today. Saunders and Danza talked to Deepest Dream about their collaboration and what makes Re-Election a unique story.

Kiah Roache-Turner Talks ‘Beast of War’ And Importance of Mark Coles Smith Casting

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BEAST OF WAR - Kiah Roache-Turner behind the scenes still testing mobile shark fins in the 2nd Unit Pool at Hemmant Studios, Brisbane . Photo courtesy of Tom Byrnes

Kiah Roache-Turner (Sting, Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead) wrote, directed and co-edited his latest feature Beast of War. Set during World War II, the feature centers on a several Australian soldiers who are stuck on a raft and are targeted by a hungry shark. Beast of War is more than just a guilty pleasure creature feature since Roache-Turner had a talented ensemble and layered screenplay at his disposal. Check out our interview for more insight into this first rate, hybrid genre adventure!

Trailer: Jennifer Lawrence And Robert Pattinson Torment Each Other In ‘Die My Love’

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Die My Love (Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson) - Kimberley French, MUBI

Filmmaker Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin, You Were Never Really Here) is back with Die My Love, and the trailer has just debuted. Could this movie be remembered come awards time? This looks like a tour de force performance from Lawrence.

‘Are We Good?’ Movie Review: Marc Maron’s Grief Over Lynn Shelton’s Passing Prominent In Unflinching Documentary

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Are We Good? - Credit: Steven Feinartz, Utopia

 

Directed by Steven Feinartz, Are We Good? is an insightful look at podcaster/comedian Marc Maron’s career and life. A healthy portion of the documentary details Maron’s grief over girlfriend Lynn Shelton’s death. Are We Good? gives viewers an uncompromising look at Maron as he understandably struggles with how to incorporate Shelton into his stand-up act. The film was roundly recommended by all of us on the latest CinemAddicts – check out Bruce Purkey’s video review below!

Aiden Ross Reflects On ‘The Voice’ Audition: “Greatest Decision Of My Entire Life”

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The Voice Photo - Griffin Nagel / NBC

It’s season 28 of The Voice, and Aiden Ross kicked it off on episode one with a memorable rendition of Adele’s “Love in the Dark.” Ross made it through the Blinds with a four-chair turn and he chose Niall Horan as his coach. Currently studying engineering at Texas A&M, Ross talked to Deepest Dream about his journey on The Voice.

‘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.