DVD Review: ‘Riffraff’ Is A Film Noir Gem From Warner Archive
Forget the lack of A-list stars or filmmakers above the title, as Riffraff is a film noir jewel that’s worth a look. Director Ted Tatzlaff, best known for The Window and his cinematography work on Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious, is in full element with this Panama set story about a white suit wearing private dick named Dan Hammer (Some Like It Hot’s Pat O’Brien).
Sophia Bush Talks Police Life & ‘Chicago P.D’
Sophia Bush plays a detective on Chicago P.D., and during her run on the successful NBC show she has met her share of police officers. During last season’s finale, Erin Lindsay (Bush) was not in a very good place, as she handed over her badge to Voight (Jason Beghe) after harboring guilt over a recent tragedy (this is a spoiler free post!).
Sword Art Online: Lost Song Sets Sail for PlayStation 4 & PS Vita
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. will release Sword Art Online: Lost Song in North and Latin America on November 17 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Fans who pre-purchase the game on the PS4 via the PlayStation Network will also receive a free digital copy of Sword Art Online: Re: Hollow Fragment for the PS4.
Daisy Betts Talks Acting Journey With ‘Childhood’s End’
Premiering December 14 on SyFy, Childhood’s End centers on a supposedly peaceful invasion of Earth by the Overlords, an alien race led by a mysterious ambassador named Karellen (Charles Dance). The six-hour miniseries, based on Arthur C. Clarke’s novel, also stars Mike Vogel and Daisy Betts.
Paige Spara Recounts Memorable ‘Kevin From Work’ Audition
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It’s been a big year for actress Paige Spara, as the actress has landed her biggest role to date in the new workplace comedy Kevin From Work. The story centers on Kevin (Noah Reid), an average dude who’s had a three year crush on his office mate Audrey (Spara) Kevin absolutely places Audrey on a pedestal, and even though she has a boyfriend, Audrey is still the apple of Kevin’s eye.
Lola Kirke Talks Tom Cruise & Ellen Burstyn Moment
Mistress America, another inspired collaboration between director Noah Baumbach and actress Greta Gerwig, centers on a college freshman (Lola Kirke) who bonds with her soon to be stepsister (Gerwig) in New York City.
‘Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me’ Hits DVD & VOD In September
Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, directed by James Keach (director of the underrated romantic comedy Waiting for Forever), hits VOD and DVD September 1st via Virgil Films.
‘The Last Witch Hunter’ Live Forever Trailer Debuts
We already knew that Vin Diesel was “fast and furious,” but can he stand his ground amidst a coven of witches? In The Last Witch Hunter, Vin Diesel is Kaulder, a warrior who seeks revenge against the Queen Witch, an evil force who has returned to wreak havoc on Earth. Co-starring Elijah Wood, Michael Caine and Rose Leslie, the film’s latest trailer, titled “Live Forever,” was recently released.
Behind The Lens #31 – Two Step, The Look Like People, & Carol Nguyen
On this week’s Behind The Lens, debbie lynn elias and I interviewed Two Step director Alex R. Johnson as he talked about how shooting in Texas reinvigorated him as a filmmaker (the movie, a tense thriller that Jim Thompson fans would appreciate, is terrific). MacLeod Andrews and Evan Dumouchel, stars and producers of They Look Like People (it’s another solid thriller – but this one tackles the intricate bond of friendship), also spent time on BTL to talk about their film.