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Steve Carell Is “Still Standing” In ‘Space Force’ Trailer

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SPACE FORCE (L TO R) JOHN MALKOVICH as DR. ADRIAN MALLORY, STEVE CARELL as GENERAL MARK R. NAIRD, and BEN SCHWARTZ as F. TONY SCARAPIDUCCI in episode 105 of SPACE FORCE Cr. AARON EPSTEIN/NETFLIX © 2020
A creative reunion between Greg Daniels (The Office) and Steve Carell should have been in the offing (sorry for the horrible pun) years ago, but that dream sees the light of day when Space Force hits Netflix on May 29. Like The Office, it is a “workplace comedy” but this time out Space Force will literally reach new heights.

#50 I’ve Got a Movie to Make: Ben Rewrites (Week 50 of 116)

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I’ve spent some time with Ben since I spoke to you last and I’ve come to the realization that it’s the one to run with. Anyone know Jonathan Banks?

Week 50: Duration 0:12:25

Spike Lee Explores Vietnam In Riveting ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Trailer

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DA 5 BLOODS (L to R) JONATHAN MAJORS as DAVID , ISIAH WHITLOCK JR. as MELVIN , NORM LEWIS as EDDIE , CLARKE PETERS as OTIS , DELROY LINDO as PAUL of DA 5 BLOODS . Cr. DAVID LEE /NETFLIX © 2020
Spike Lee”s latest feature Da 5 Bloods takes him to Vietnam, and the trailer was just released today. The Chambers Brothers’ classic rock/psychedelic tune “Time Has Come Today” is featured throughout the clip, and that’s one big reason to check out the clip!

Narrative Card Game ‘Signs of the Sojourner’ Hits Steam

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With movies taking up much of my time, gaming and everything has taken a back seat to my love for cinema. Signs of the Sojourner could change all that, as the “introspective narrative” from Echodog Games is being touted as a game that spotlights the “art of human connection.” Color me sold!!!

‘The Death of Dick Long’ Shines With Impeccable Dark Humor And Storytelling

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Virginia Newcomb in "The Death of Dick Long" (A24)
The Death of Dick Long is the sophomore feature by director Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man). This films opens as three buddies, Dick (Daniel Scheinert), Zeke (Michael Abbott Jr.), and Earl (Andre Hyland), spend a weeknight partying a bit too hard. Before long, Zeke and Earl are rushing to dump Dick at the ER entrance. As the title suggests, Dick doesn’t make it.

Flick City Episode 13: Driveways, Interviews With Directors Josh Trank And Joey Klein

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Latest Flick City episode features my review of the Andrew Ahn directed Driveways (starring Hong Chau and Brian Dennehy). Feature is one of my favorites of 2020. Also included are my interviews with Castle in the Ground director/writer Joey Klein and Capole filmmaker Josh Trank (he delivers interesting insight on why he loves Barton Fink).

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Bruce Purkey Reviews Biosphere 2 Documentary ‘Spaceship Earth’

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Spaceship Earth  (2020 – Dir. Matt Wolf), tells the story of the massive ecological experiment, Biosphere 2. In 1991, eight “biospherians” locked themselves in a domed, self-contained environment in an attempt to determine whether a self-sustaining system could be created. The concept of Biosphere 2 was to develop a way for humans to survive long-term space travel or even colonize other planets.

Josh Trank Loves “Every Frame” Of Fever Dream Driven ‘Capone’

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Written and directed by Josh Trank, Capone centers on the final year of Chicago gangster Alfonse Capone’s (Tom Hardy) life. Suffering from neurosyphillis, Capone’s grasp on reality and illusion is slipping through his fingertips. During the interview, Trank talked about collaborating with an equally passionate collaborator in Tom Hardy, his logical (and insightful) approach to writing, and why, to this day, Barton Fink holds a special place in his heart.

Episode 117: Capone//Castle in the Ground//The Green Knight

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Things are still in absolute disarray, but Greg and Anderson sort things out and let you know what’s up, where it’ll be up and if it’s worth getting up for. Greg has interviewed Brian Cox about Castle in the Ground and Succession as well as Josh Trank, director of Chronicle and Capone for our Patreon Members. Greg has screened a ton of movies that are on the horizon as well.
  
 
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Brian Cox Discusses Jean Arthur Films ‘The More The Merrier’ And ‘Easy Living’

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Brian Cox made the rounds yesterday to promote his upcoming mystery/thriller Last Moment of Clarity, and during our interview he expressed his appreciation for Jean Arthur, an actress whose work has recently been spotlighted on The Criterion Channel.