I have been a fan of Phillip Noyce since the 1989 release of Dead Calm. That feature put him on the map stateside, and over the years he has directed his share of blockbusters (Patriot Games, The Bone Collector, The Saint) and critically beloved features (The Quiet American, The Bone Collector). Noyce continues to challenge himself as a filmmaker, and Fast Charlie is a completely different movie from his previous efforts. Noyce talked to Deepest Dream about how Fast Charlie is more of a “romance” and a “character study” than a straight up action film.
Directed by Rick Korn, A Father’s Promise is a documentary about musician/activist Mark Barden’s determination to make an impact in gun violence in America. Barden’s son Daniel was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, and the documentary follows his journey from towards activism. One integral element in his mission is rooted in music. Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Karen Fairchild, and Daryl DMC McDaniels are among the interviewees and performers in A Father’s Promise. Korn talked to Deepest Dream about his documentary.
The first two episodes of Archie, a four part series about the life of Cary Grant, is now available on BritBox. Jason Isaacs delivers a pinpoint and inspired performance as the Hollywood icon, with Laura Aikman equally up to the task as Grant’s ex-wife Dyan Cannon. Written by Jeff Pope, Archie is partly based on Cannon’s book Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant. Two episodes in, I am absolutely hooked on Archie and am glad I had serveral minutes to interview Isaacs and Cannon!
Lord of Misrule, directed by Orphan: First Kill filmmaker William Brent Bell, is a horror feature that both CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes and I recommend. Rebecca Holland (Tuppence Middleton) is a the new priest of a small town. When her daughter Grace (EvieTempleton) goes missing during the harvest festival, Rebecca is determined to find her daughter. Holmes interviewed William Brent Bell, and the filmmaker talked about the interesting mythology behind Lord of Misrule!
Director Emerald Fennell’s (Promising Young Woman) new feature Saltburn, which has received tons of critical praise, is headed to Prime Video on December 22. The ensemble includes Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, and Rosamund Pike. Make sure to add this feature on your Prime Video watchlist!
Director/writer Javier Reyna’s (Regionrat) new movie Due Justice is now out in theaters and available on Digital and On Demand. Reyna’s path to filmmaking was borne out of determination and perseverance. He talked about his early days as he chased his directing dreams. One of the steps along the way included working on the Barbra Streisand movie The Mirror Has Two Faces. Reyna talked to CinemAddicts host Eric Holmes about Due Justice, an action thriller starring Kellan Lutz and Jeff Fahey, and how sneaking into the Sony Studios lot actually put him in good stead!
Filmmaker Andrew Jenks and producer Dan Goodman have teamed up to deliver the engaging and insightful documentary Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, the feature is now playing in theaters. The documentary, which is recommended by the CinemAddicts crew, marks the 40th year anniversary of the Cabbage Patch Kid debut! Full interview with Jenks and Goodman are in the post!
For Journey To Bethlehem, filmmaker Adam Anders co-wrote the screenplay and worked on the music (with wife Nikki Anders and Peer Astrom). Anders admitted he may not wear all those hats for his next directing project, but to get the story right, he had to be the person behind the camera. Journey to Bethlehem, which has received a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score, is now playing in theaters. Anders talked to Deepest Dream about his “journey” in making this first rate feature.
Oscar nominated filmmaker Steven Ascher (Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern) directed Looking Forward, a short essay film which explores how “our feelings about the future affect how our lives unfold.” Ascher elaborates on that theme on a personal level in the following interview. With the use of black and white stills and implementation of AI, Looking Forward explores one’s interweaving relationship with time and space. Ascher talked to CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes about “looking foward” with his storytelling.
