The new BritBox series Archie takes an in-depth look at the life of Cary Grant (Jason Isaacs). Grant’s ex-wife Dyan Cannon and daughter Jennifer Grant executive produced the project, and the level of authenticity is evident in the seriees. Screenwriter and executive producer Jeff Pope and Jennifer Grant talk to Deepest Dream about Archie and finding the “emotional truth” behind the Hollywood icon.
Waldencenters on Walden Dean (Emile Hirsch), a stenographer who takes justice in his own hands in order to make a difference. Tania Raymonde is Detective Sally Hunt, one of the officers who believes Walden is a prime suspect in a series of murders within their small town. Raymonde talked to Deepest Dream about her latest film and she also reflects on her time working with Billy Bob Thornton in Goliath.
Director Denny Tedesco received acclaim for The Wrecking Crew, a documentary about a group of talented studio musicians in the 1960. With Immediate Family, Tedesco charts the rise of session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Waddy Watchel. The foursome, along with Steve Postell are now part of the band The Immediate Family. Tedesco talked to Deepest Dream about Immediate Family, a documentary that is available everywhere on December 15 via Magnolia Pictures.
The Childe, starring Kim Seon-ho and Kim Kang-woo, hits digital and Blu-ray January 16 via Well Go USA Entertainment. The picture is directed by Park Hoon-jung, the first rate filmmaker behind The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion and The Witch Part 2: The Other One.
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!
