The Surrender. Credit: Cailin Yatsko. A Shudder Release.
Julia Max directed, wrote, and produced the new feature “The Surrender.” Starring Colby Minifie (“The Boys”) and Kate Burton (“Grey’s Anatomy”), the supernatural horror streams on Shudder starting May 23rd. CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey chimes in on whether or not “The Surrender” is worth your time!
Having been a fan of several Angel Studios movies (“Cabrini,” “Sound of Freedom”), I was looking forward to seeing “The Last Rodeo.” The great news is I wasn’t disappointed, and it’s great to see a family drama hit theaters this weekend. Starring Neal McDonough (who also serves as a co-writer and producer) and directed by Jon Avnet (“Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Red Corner”), “The Last Rodeo” is worth a watch on several fronts.
Written and directed by Warwick Thornton (“Sweet Country”), “The New Boy” features Cate Blanchett as Sister Eileen, a nun in 1940s Australia who believes an Aboriginal child (Aswan Reid) has special powers. Unfortunately, the boy’s spiritual beliefs does not fit with the mission’s Christianity. CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey reviewed “The New Boy” on this week’s episode.
Keri Pickett and Dawn Mikkelson previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed documentary “Finding Her Beat,” and now they are back together for “Uncle Roy.” The project has already surpassed its $40,000 goal on Kickstarter, but there are stretch goals to be had before the campaign ends Sunday, May 25th. CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes is a huge fan of “Finding Her Beat” and Mikkelson’s documentary “Minnnesota Mean,” so he jumped at the chance to interview these filmmakers once again. Check out details on “Uncle Roy” and how you can help this intriguing indie project below!
Eric Aronson has carved out a successful 25-year career in screenwriting. His directing debut “Any Day Now” is a lifelong dream fulfilled. “I worked on a lot of movies and none of it ever felt the final product never really felt like what my voice sounded like to me,” said Aronson, whose previous screenplay credits include ‘Mortdecai’ and ‘On The Line.’ So I saved up for many years and waited a long time to make this movie.” Check out our interview with Aronson as he talks about his creative journey behind “Any Day Now,” a movie that is “based on a true-ish art heist of Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes highly recommends the indie drama “Bound.” Directed by Isaac Hirotsu Woofter, “Bound”centers on a young artist (Alexandra Faye Sadeghian) who leaves for New York with her pet flying squirrel to escape from her drug-dealing stepdad. Check out Eric’s review below!
Grace Caroline Currey stars in “A Breed Apart,” as Violet, a social media influencer who travels to an island to meet other influencers. She and her brother Collins (Zak Steiner) enter a competition to capture the island’s man-eating dogs. Unfortunately the tables are turned, and the humans may actually be what’s for dinner! Currey talked to Deepest Dream about why, though she had a fun time, “A Breed Apart” was a “trauma bonding” experience!
Rose Reid co-writes and stars in “The Lightning Code,” a family feature that also features her brother (Andrew Reid) in the lead role and her father (Julian Reid) as an executive producer. This indie driven project, shot in Tennessee, is now playing in theaters and Reid talks about “The Lightning Code’s” filmmaking journey.
Riele Downs stars in “A Breed Apart” as Killer Queen, a social media influencer who takes part in a dog wrangling competition on a remote island. The problem is that these canines love to maul human beings! A deft mix of over the top comedy and action, “A Breed Apart” is our top pick this week on CinemAddicts. Co-host Eric Holmes talked to Riele Downs about her experience on “A Breed Apart.”
