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DreamWorks 10-Movie Collection Giveaway From Deepest Dream

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Thanks again to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for helping me coordinate this latest giveaway, and if you are an animation fan this one is a must. This week I am giving away one copy of the DreamWorks 10-Movie Collection on Blu-ray (comes with digital code). Details below!

 

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‘Harry Chapin: When In Doubt Do Something’ Spotlights Artist’s Focus On Ending World Hunger

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Harry Chapin is a singer/songwriter who is best known for his iconic tune “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Though the late artist has sold over 16 million albums, music was not his only passion. The new documentary Harry Chapin: When In Doubt Do Something chronicles his music career and his focus on trying to end world hunger. 
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Excels With Inspired Ensemble And Excellence Of Aaron Sorkin

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THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 (C): EDDIE REDMAYNE as TOM HAYDEN. NICO TAVERNISE/NETFLIX © 2020. 
With the overwhelming praise heaped on Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, it’s a no brainer that come October 16 this should be placed on your must watch list. The Aaron Sorkin directed feature is our main spotlight on the latest episode of Find Your Film, and check out the video to hear our discussion!
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Director Steve Byrne Says ‘The Opening Act’ Is The “Best F**king Film About Stand-Up Comedy”

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Stand-up comedian Steve Byrne’s diverse career includes creating and starring in Sullivan & Son and directing the 2018 documentary Always Amazing. His latest feature The Opening Act, which he directed and penned, is an engaging and insightful tale headlined by Jimmy O. Yang and a slew of revered comics. Check out the interview and see why he set out to make “the best f**king film about stand-up comedy.”
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Review: Fully Realized ‘Shithouse’ Is Supreme Storytelling From Writer/Director Cooper Raiff

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Cooper Raiff as ‘Alex’ and Dylan Gelula as ‘Maggie’ in Cooper Raiff’s S#!%HOUSE. Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films Release.
Dishing out swear words is not my forte, but thankfully Shithouse is, for lack of a better word, the f**king s**t. It’s an eye-opening and audacious debut from writer/director Cooper Raiff that is filled with realized performances. Whether or not you love the moniker, peel an extra layer and you are in for one of a kind storytelling.
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‘Focus Features: 10-Movie Spotlight Collection’ Giveaway On Deepest Dream!

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Thanks to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I am giving away one copy of ‘Focus Features: 10-Movie Spotlight Collection’ on Blu-ray. The set also comes with a digital code. Entry details featured in our post!

 

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Review: “Brutal Purity of Vision” Dominates ‘Possessor Uncut’

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Bruce Purkey
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Possessor Uncut - Andrea Riseborough. (NEON)
Possessor Uncut, directed by Brandon Cronenberg, is a film that will assuredly frustrate some and repel others. But, for those who cut their film teeth on David Cronenberg’s early works, such as Scanners, Rabid, and Videodrome, Possessor Uncut might be exactly what they are looking for. Before continuing, it must be noted that Brandon Cronenberg isn’t just copying his father’s style, Brandon has his own unique approach, an approach that contains a sort of visceral strangeness.
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Jahi Di’Allo Winston Breaks Down Walls With Inspired ‘Charm City Kings’ Performance

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Teyonah Parris (Teri), Jahi Di'Allo Winston (Mouse) Photograph by HBO Max / William Gray

 

Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Charm City Kings centers on Mouse (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), a 14-year-old in west Baltimore who attempts to join the Midnight Clique, a group of dirt bike riders who ultimately leave a deep impact on his life. Winston talked to Deepest Dream and elaborated on his sterling work on the film which co-stars Meek Mill (as his mentor Blax) and Teyonah Parris (as his hard working mother).
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Director Angel Manuel Soto Focuses On ‘Heart of the Story’ Behind ‘Charm City Kings’

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Charm City Kings absolutely impressed me with its naturalistic and cinematic approach to storytelling, Director Angel Manuel Soto talked to Deepest Dream about balancing both forms to craft a first rate narrative. The feature, headlined by Jahi Di’Allo Winston, hits HBO Max on October 8.
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Eleanor Wilson And Alex H. Fischer Talk ‘Save Yourselves!’ Collaboration And Albert Brooks Appreciation

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Writer-Directors Alex H. Fischer (left) and Eleanor Wilson (right) on the set of Save Yourselves!, a Bleecker Street release Credit: Pedro Vivas Hernandez / Bleecker Street

 

Save Yourselves! centers on Su (Sunita Mani) and Jack (John Reynolds), a Brooklyn couple who travel to an upstate cabin looking for some time off. Shutting off their phones for a week, they are unaware an alien attack is ravaging Earth! Directors (and real life couple) Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson talked to Deepest Dream about the challenges of collaboration (this is their first film together) and why Sunita and John were perfect in their respective roles.

 

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