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‘Villains’ Review: Maika Monroe And Bill SkarsgÃ¥rd Propel Stylized Thriller

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Maika Monroe, Bill Skarsgård, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeffrey Donovan in "Villains" (Alter)
Combining outlandish comedy humor and thriller elements can often make for an uneven blend, but “Villains” succeeds thanks to winning performances and inspired direction from Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. It all starts off with a dream of Florida . . .

‘Charm City Devils’ Spotlight Baltimore With November Release ‘1904’

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Charm City Devils - Jim Wrigley Photography
Representing your hometown can put a personal spin on one’s work, and Charm City Devils are celebrating Baltimore with their fourth studio release 1904. The EP debuts November 22 via Broken World Records.

Fritz Lang’s Indian Epic Hits Film Forum With Brand New 4K Restoration

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Fritz Lang is best known for his classic German films Metropolis and M. The Tiger of Eschnapur and The Indian Tomb, both made after his exile from Hollywood, will be playing at New York’s Film Forum on September 27!

Camryn Manheim Attracted To “Beautiful Writing” Behind ‘Stumptown’

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STUMPTOWN - STUMPTOWN'S Michael Ealy, Camryn Manheim, Tantoo Cardinal, Adrian Martinez and Cole Sibus, joined by executive producers Jason Richman and Matt Olmstead enjoy Feast Portland, the largest food and drink festival in the Northwest. The cast and EPs, joined by executive producer and author of the "Stumptown" graphic novels, Greg Rucka, participate on a panel moderated by KATU's Wesleigh Ogle at Rose City Comic-Con in Portland, Oregon in anticipation of the series premiere on Wednesday, September 25. (ABC/Allyson Riggs) MICHAEL EALY, CAMRYN MANHEIM
There’s a couple of reasons why I’m pretty excited to check out Stumptown. For one, it’s based on a Greg Rucka graphic novel, and Rucka is one of the most acclaimed writers in the comic book industry. Secondly, the cast has its share of talented actors, and Emmy winning actress Camryn Manheim (The Practice, Ghost Whisperer) discusses why she’s excited about being a part of Stumptown.

‘Can You Keep A Secret’ Review: Big Apple Story Buoyed By Engaging Leads

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Alexandra Daddario in "Can You Keep A Secret?" (Vertical Entertainment)
Based on a Sophie Kinsella novel, Can You Keep A Secret? is a romantic comedy that should appeal to enthusiasts of the genre. There’s more layers behind that romcom sheen, and if you dig a bit of improvisation in your cinematic cocktail, Can You Keep A Secret? may also be up your alley.

Flick City: Julianne Nicholson On The “Joy” Of Watching ‘Tootsie’

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The Colombia set thriller/epic Monos is my favorite film of this year, and during my interview with Julianne Nicholson she briefly discussed her #1 movie (Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie, which stars Dustin Hoffman). Take a listen below!

‘Freaks’ Filmmakers Zach Lipovsky And Adam Stein Discuss Storytelling Journey

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"Freaks" directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein.
Freaks is a sci-fi thriller that doesn’t depend on a $100 million budget to deliver the goods. Directed and penned by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the indie managed to attract an A-list cast, and the pair talked about the key to unlocking that important element in the video below!

‘Monos’ Review: Colombia Set Epic Is Nail-Biting Cinema At Its Finest

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Julianne Nicholson and ensemble in "Monos." (CR: NEON).
Set in the mountains and rivers of Colombia, Monos captures the eye with its visual scope but also grabs us with its surprising sense of claustrophobia. A story that lives and breathes pure cinema, Monos is simply hard to put into words.

David Lee Roth Heads To Sin City For House of Blues Residency

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Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is heading to Las Vegas for a rocking residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas. Roth’s residency starts January 8, 10 and 11 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Bill Wyman Documentary ‘The Quiet One’ Hits DVD In October

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Bill Wyman - master photograph with The Rolling Stones (CR: Bob Bonis)

The Quiet One, a documentary that spotlights the life of The Rolling Stones founding member and bassist Bill Wyman, hits DVD October 1. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ lives have been well documented, and The Quiet One hopes to bring a bit more noise to Wyman’s own prodigious career.