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Director Nicolas Pesce Talks Split Screen, Visually Immersive World Of ‘Piercing’

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 31, 2019

piercing13 — Mia Wasikowska as Jackie in Universal Pictures Content Group’s horror film “PIERCING”. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures Content Group.

Director Nicolas Pesce’s (The Eyes of My Mother) mines the immersive worlds of Brian De Palma and Alfred Hitchcock (throw in a dash of giallo cinema as well) with Piercing. The narrative, based on a Ryû Murakami novel centers on a guy (Christopher Abbott) who decides to commit the perfect murder.Mia Wasikowska is the escort who may become his intended victim, but fate has a funny way of turning the tables. During our chat Pesce talked about the joys of creating a visually seductive world within an indie budget.

Acclaimed Anime Flick ‘A Silent Voice’ Hits Blu-Ray In April

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 30, 2019

A Silent Voice, an anime feature directed by Naoko Yamada (Liz and the Blue Bird, Tamako Love Story), hits Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download April 2 from Eleven Arts Anime Studio and Shout! Factory. The project is based on Yoshitoki Oima’s critically acclaimed manga.

John Rhys-Davies Confronts The Undead In ‘Soldier of War’ Trailer

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 29, 2019

SOW1 — John Rhys-Davis in "Soldier of War." (Uncork'd Entertainment)

John Rhys-Davis, a revered character actor best known for his work in The Lord of the Rings films and two Indiana Jones flicks, is part of another fantastical plot (of an undead origin) with Soldier of War. Trailer is below!

Piper Hays Would “Love To Change The World” With New Video And ‘Vagablonde’

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 28, 2019

PiperHays2 — Piper Hays. Photo CR: Maddy Tucker

Taking on Ten Years After’s seminal, guitar driven hit “I’d Love To Change The World” takes stones, especially if you’re a novice singer/songwriter. Piper Hays, who releases her debut album Vagablonde on March 8, did just that in her new music video.

David Coverdale Is “Personally Thrilled” With ‘Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition’

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 25, 2019

Whitesnake’s 1984 album Slide It In was the band’s first platinum-selling album, and to date it’s sold over six million copies worldwide. In celebration of its 35th anniversary Rhino and Parlophone are coming out with the seven-dsic boxed set Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition on March 8.

Sam Elliott Faces Mortality In ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot’ Trailer

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 24, 2019

TheManWho1 — Sam Elliott as Calvin Barrinthe action-thriller“THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT,” an RLJE Filmsrelease.Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

Sam Elliott is getting a ton of coverage thanks to his Oscar nominated performance in A Star Is Born. That’s perfect timing for the February release of his next film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot. Check out the trailer below, and though I’ll be posting a full review later, I’ll give a couple of thoughts on the feature as well!!

Gin Blossoms “GoPro” It With Rousing ‘Mega Pawn King’ Video

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 23, 2019

GinBlossoms1 — "Mega Pawn King" Video, Robin Wilson. (Screenshot)

The music video of “Mega Pawn King,” a track from the Gin Blossoms’ critically acclaimed album Mixed Reality has been released. If you’ve ever wondered if a one guy, his guitar, and a GoPro could make for a solid vid, take a look!

Blu-ray Review: Immersive Storytelling From Rungano Nyoni Propels ‘I Am Not A Witch’

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 22, 2019

Out on DVD and digital today via Film Movement, the Zambia set I Am Not A Witch marks the directorial debut of Rungano Nyoni, a filmmaker who should be an intriguing voice in cinema for years to come. An uncompromising mixture of satire and drama, I Am Not A Witch is a film that’s definitely worth checking out.

New Zealand Thriller ‘The Changeover’ Weaves Its Cinematic Spell In February

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Greg Srisavasdi

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January 21, 2019

TheChangeover3 — Erana James and Benji Purchase in "The Changeover" (Vertical Entertainment)

Here’s the interesting thing about The Changeover, a New Zealand set thriller which, at the time of posting, has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The lead actress, Erana James, is an up and comer whose career should gain more momentum with its February 22nd release in theaters and On Demand. It was released back in New Zealand 2017, and it also co-stars Thomasin McKenzie (from last year’s critically acclaimed Leave No Trace).

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