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‘Peel’ Review: Emile Hirsch Swims In The Deep End With Confident Coming Of Age Tale

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Emile Hirsch in "Peel." (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
Peel is a coming of age drama about an adult (Emile Hirsch) with arrested development. Such a plot could make for an innocuous and forgettable feature, but director Rafael Monserrate aims for a much deeper experience and absolutely delivers on that subtle promise.

Henry Lau Was Attracted To The “Powerful Themes” Behind ‘A Dog’s Journey’

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CJ (Kathryn Prescott), Bailey as Yorkshire terrier Max (back to camera, voiced by Josh Gad) and Trent (Henry Lau) in "A Dog’s Journey," directed by Gail Mancuso. Photo credit: Joe Lederer/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Henry Lau’s music career includes being a member of the K-Pop group Super Junior-M as well as carving out a successful solo career. A Dog’s Journey marks Lau’s Hollywood debut, and it was his acting that landed him the role of Trent.

‘Tell It To The Bees’ Q&A: Director Annabel Jankel Talks Cinema And Chemistry

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Holliday Grainger and Anna Paquin in "Tell It To The Bees" (Good Deed Entertainment)
Director Annabel Jankel’s diverse career includes forays into feature films (D.O.A., Super Mario Bros.) and music videos. During our phone conversation Jankel discussed her latest feature Tell It To The Bees and elaborated on several of her favorite films. Jankel’s love for cinema is evident by the rich visual tones and lived in performances from Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger in Tell It To The Bees. Our chat is below!

 

KJ Apa Aims For “Classic Kind” Of Rock ‘n’ Roll With New Band ‘Legend’

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Maia Mitchell and K.J. Apa in "The Last Summer" (Netflix)
KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell co-star as teens on the verge of romance in Netflix’s The Last Summer. Along with his work in movies and television (Riverdale), Apa is also carving out a music path with his new band Legend. Audio from Apa about the band is below!

Blu-Ray Pick: ‘Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki’ Takes Unflinching Look At Iconic Filmmaker

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Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki is a refreshingly candid look at the acclaimed filmmaker’s process and life. Though relatively short, this documentary succeeds as an immersive and impactful look at Miyakazki’s determination to keep moving forward.

Nick Jonas Connects To The “Poignant” Message Behind ‘UglyDolls’

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Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Emma Roberts, Pitbull, Janelle Monáe, and Kelly Clarkson attend the World Premiere of UGLYDOLLS at Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, April 27, 2019 Photo: Eric Charbonneau
Nick Jonas stars in UglyDolls as the voice of Lou, a seemingly “perfect” guy who serves as the seeming antagonist to the UglyDolls. Along with loving the songs spotlighted in this animated feature, he also connected to the film in a personal fashion.

‘Apocalypse Now Final Cut’ Hits 4K Ultra HD In August With New Material

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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Apocalypse Now underwent a 4K Restoration and it’s headed for theaters August 15. On August 27, Lionsgate will releases the newly restored Apocalypse Now Final Cut on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K disc, three Blu-ray discs, and Digital copy) and Digital 4K Ultra HD.

Roxanne Benjamin Talks “Lassie” Dynamic Behind Mountain Thriller ‘Body At Brighton Rock’

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Karina Fontes in BODY AT BRIGHTON ROCK, a Magnet release. Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing.
Body At Brighton Rock, shot in California’s San Jacinto Mountains over 9 days, is a low budget thriller that was a\ blast to watch. Wendy (Karina Fontes) is a state park employee who must survive the night in the wilderness after discovering a corpse. Below is some quotes/audio from my interview with the film’s writer/director/producer Roxanne Benjamin.

Film Noir ‘The Big Clock’ Lands May Blu-Ray Release Via Arrow Academy

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As a film noir enthusiast, I’m definitely looking forward to Arrow Academy’s May 14th Blu-ray release of The Big Clock. Headliners Ray Milland (The Lost Weekend) and Charles Laughton (director of The Night of the Hunter) are just two reasons to keep an eye out for this flick.

Merchant Ivory Production ‘The Bostonians’ Hits Blu-Ray and DVD In May

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The Bostonians a Merchant Ivory production starring Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, and Linda Hunt, hits Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms May 21 via Cohen Film Collection. Special features and plot details on the film, which underwent a 4K Restoration, are below!