One movie we disagreed on this week, in varying degrees, is the new romantic drama “Wish You Were Here.” CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes and I recommend the feature, which marks the feature directing debut of actress Julia Stiles. Bruce Purkey gave an unfavorable review, and all of our “Wish You Were Here” takes are features on the latest CinemAddicts episode. Check out our coverage below!
This week on CinemAddicts, our unanimous movie pick of the week is “Night Call,” a Belgian action thriller that doesn’t pull its punches. CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey’s video review of the feature is below, and you can hear all of our “Night Call” takes on the audio podcast as well!
Odessa Young (“Mothering Sunday”) is not the only shining star in the memorable horror feature “The Damned.” Visually, the film is an immersive cinematic experience. If you are looking for a compelling psychological tale, you have also come to the right place. A chamber drama that features eye-catching compositions is few and far between, making “The Damned” a welcome experience.
Based on the Pulitizer Prize winning novel “The Nickel Boys,” “Nickel Boys” centers on the friendship of Elwood (Ethan Herisse) and Turner (Brandon Wilson). The teens are part of Nickel Academy, a racist, nightmarish reformatory in the South. Daveed Diggs, who plays the adult Elwood, talked to Deepest Dream about what makes “Nickel Boys” a unique cinematic experience.
Now playing in theaters, “The Man in the White Van” centers on Annie (Madison Wolfe), a spirited girl who is being stalked by a threatening individual. The movie, rated PG-13 and running 105 minutes, is based on a true story. Director Warren Skeels talked about the “guiding light” behind his feature which he co-wrote with Sharon Y. Cobb.
“Autumn and the Black Jaguar,” directed by Gilles de Maistre (“Mia and the White Lion”), centers on Hope (Lumi Pollack), a jaguar she befriended years ago in the Amazon rainforest. When she learns the jaguar’s life is in danger, she returns home to save her friend.
“Jaws” vet Richard Dreyfuss is back decades later in another shark movie with “Into the Deep.” I have enjoyed director Christian Sesma’s last two movie (“Lights Out,” “72 Hours”), so I am ready to see “Into The Deep.” Check out the trailer and share your thoughts in the comments!
Just finished watching the trailer to “Night Call,” and this French film has a ton of potential. The tense and action packed thriller is worth a watch, and if you are not interested by the end of the video, I’ll be surprised!
The Wayans Bros. - Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment
The hit 1990s series “The Wayans Bros.” is getting the physical media treatment with the February 4, 2025 DVD release “The Wayans Bros.: The Complete Series.” The set from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment includes 101 episodes from the five seasons.
