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‘Girls Of The Sun’ With Golshifteh Farahani Hits Blu-Ray And DVD In August

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Golshifteh Farahani in "Girls of the Sun." (Cohen Film Collection)
Having been a fan of Eva Husson’s 2015 feature Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story), I’ll be looking forward to catching Palme d’Or nominee Girls of the Sun when it hits Blu-ray, DVD, and digital platforms on August 6 via Cohen Media Group.

Donald Glover Had A “Once In A Lifetime” Experience With ‘The Lion King’ Production

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Donald Glover attends the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" at the Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
Seen earlier opposite Rihanna in Guava Island, Donald Glover will next be “seen” as the voice of Simba in the live action version of Disney’s The Lion King. Glover attended Tuesday night’s Hollywood premiere at the Dolby Theatre, and he was effusive over the project.

Flick City: Tzi Ma And Director Jesse V. Johnson Discuss ‘Seven Samurai’

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"Seven Samurai" photo provided by The Criterion Collection
If you type the words “Flick City” on my website, you’ll find various actors and filmmakers discussing films they love. Seven Samurai is a film that’s considered one of cinema’s finest works, and actor Tzi Ma (The Farewell) and director Jesse V. Johnson (Avengement) discuss why that film is also on the top of their list. Audio and transcripts are below:

‘Midsommar’ Celebration Continues With ‘Bear In A Cage’ Collectible From A24!!

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Currently Midsommar is my favorite film of 2019, so I absolutely love A24’s decision to release their limited edition Bear in a Cage collectible on Wednesday. If you haven’t seen the film, a bear plays an integral element in director Ari Aster’s masterpiece!

Anne Hathaway And Rebel Wilson Comedy ‘The Hustle’ Hits Blu-ray In August

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Anne Hathaway stars as Josephine Chesterfield and Rebel Wilson as Penny Rust in THE HUSTLE, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film.Credit: Christian Black / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures© 2018 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Hustle starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson hits Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand come August 20 via Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The feature also hits Digital on August 6.

Renée Zellweger Is “The Talk of the Town” In Buzzworthy ‘Judy’ Trailer

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Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland in the upcoming film JUDY. Photo Credit: David Hindley. Courtesy of LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions
Oscar winner Renée Zellweger may have another nomination headed her way with Judy, look at Judy Garland’s five week run at The Talk of the Town cabaret in London. The official trailer was released this morning, and the film may feature one of Zellweger’s most acclaimed performances.

Nick Broomfield Discusses Everlasting Bond Behind ‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’

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A photo of Marianne Ihlen from the film MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE Photo Credit: Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

 

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love is one of my favorite films of 2019, and it was a pleasure to interview filmmaker Nick Broomfield (Whitney: Can I Be Me, Kurt & Courtney). A look into the romance and lifelong bond between Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, the documentary opens in theaters today. Check out the interview below, and my full audio interview with Broomfield is available for CinemAddicts patreon backers.

‘Midsommar’ Review: Ari Aster’s Dark Horror Stylings Is Stalking On Sunshine

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Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor in "Midsommar" (A24).
In Blue Velvet, Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper) said “I’ll send you a love letter! Straight from my heart, f***er! You know what a love letter is? It’s a bullet from a f***ing gun, f***er! You receive a love letter from me, you’re f***ed forever!” Midsommar is Ari Aster’s cinematic Dear John letter and it’s no less dangerous.

Horror Comedy ‘Blood Paradise’ Lands Blu-Ray And DVD Release On July 16

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Andréa Winter in "Blood Paradise." (Artsploitation Films)
Horror comedy is a hybrid genre that isn’t as prevalent these days, but add Blood Paradise into that delicious cinematic stew. The feature hits Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD  July 16 via Artsploitation Films. Details are below!

Cheech Marin Reflects On Chaplinesque Approach To ‘Born in East LA’

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One of the wonderful aspects of co-hosting Matt and Greg Used To Interview Movie Stars is getting movie recommendations from actors and filmmakers. During The Lion King press junket, Cheech Marin talked about Born in East L.A., and if you want to hear some archived Marin audio, take a listen below!