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Review: ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot’ Is Meditative Pulp For The Soul

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 5, 2019

TheManWho7 — Sam Elliott as Calvin Barrinthe action-thriller“THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT,” an RLJE Filmsrelease.Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot is a moniker for the ages, and if one jumps to conclusions this tale, headlined by Sam Elliott, would be a pulp infused guilty pleasure. But looks can be deceiving, and writer/director Robert D. Krzykowski takes a huge gamble with his narrative and, from where I sit, absolutely succeeds.

“Nude Area” DVD Giveaway Courtesy of Film Movement

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 3, 2019

For this week’s CinemAddicts giveaway, I’ll be continuing our partnership with Film Movement as their DVD Nude Area comes out February 12. The disc is not my copy and sealed! Details on the film are below!

Flick City: Jessica Rothe Finds Comfort In ‘The Princess Bride’ And ‘The Sound Of Music’

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 3, 2019

Film Title: Happy Death Day 2U — "Babyface" and Tree (Jessica Rothe) in "Happy Death Day 2U," written and directed by Christopher Landon. Photo Credit: Michele K. Short/Universal Pictures

Jessica Rothe returns to Happy Death Day 2U as Tree Gelbman, the young woman who has a literally repetitive relationship with the Grim Reaper. Horror films aside, Rothe briefly talked about movies she loves (The Princess Bride, The Sound of Music), as well as her binge watching tendencies with Friends, in our latest installment of Flick City!!

Joan Jett Has A ‘Bad Reputation’ But Still Rocks In Spirited Documentary

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 2, 2019

badreputation3 — Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna in BAD REPUTATION, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

Pauline Kael’s first book was I Lost It At The Movies, and though I relate to that sentiment I also have learned a tone in the process. Case in point is Bad Reputation, an illuminating look at the life of Joan Jett that’s now out on DVD.

Jamie Chung Puts Best Foot Forward With 42 Gold Collaboration

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 2, 2019

JamieChung1 — Jamie Chung - 42Gold (Chinese Laundry).

Jamie Chung is the face of Chinese Laundry’s 42Gold, a new line of “fashion forward” footwear that debuted on Friday. Chung, whose credits include the criminally underrated flick Sucker Punch and The Hangover Part II, is a cast member on Fox’s The Gifted.

Dread Central Presents Undergoes Dread Rebrand With A ‘Lucky’ Endeavor

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 2, 2019

Natasha Kermani_Brea Grant — Director Natasha Kermani and Writer Brea Grant from "Dread."

Dread Central Presents, the makers of the excellent Gothic thriller The Lodgers, is keeping things simple and changing its name to Dread. The Golem, the company’s first in-house production, comes out February 5, and pre-production will soon begin on the Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) directed horror feature Lucky.

Mads Mikkelsen Recounts Beautiful And Emotional ‘Arctic’ Journey

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Greg Srisavasdi

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February 1, 2019

Arctic1 — Mads Mikkelsen stars as Overgårdin ARCTIC, a Bleecker Street release.Credit: Helen Sloan SMPSP / Bleecker Street

Shot in Iceland over 19 days, Arctic is a film that’s definitely worth catching if you dig survivalist dramas. In this post .I included audio of Mads Mikkelsen’s reflection on shooting the end scene (which is a total knockout) and why he immediately said “yes” to the project.

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.

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