Kieran Culkin Drawn To “Brilliant Writing” of Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘A Real Pain’
Gino Vannelli Will “Keep On Walking” With New Studio Album
Singer/songwriter Gino Vannelli will release “The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved),” his 22nd album, on February 7, 2025 via BFD/The Orchard. The album’s first single is a rearranged version of “Keep On Walking,” a track featured on his third album “Storm at Sunup.”
Judy Greer Talks ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ And “Making People Laugh”
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” based on Barbara Robinson’s popular 1972 novel, centers on six children who aim to ruin the town’s annual celebration. This is the 75th anniversary of the Christmas Pageant, and Grace (Judy Greer) is in charge of the event. Greer talks about what she hopes people take away from this holiday film.
‘Presence’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh Gets Scary With Lucy Liu Headlined Ghost Story
Hitting theaters January, “Presence” is a haunted house story that, from the looks of the trailer, takes the POV of the ghost. The simple plotline centers on a family that moves into a suburban house, only to realize they are not alone. Check out the trailer for this Steven Soderbergh directed spooker!!
‘Disclaimer’ Apple TV+ Series Review (Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline) – Another Alfonso Cuarón Masterpiece?
Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón’s “Disclaimer” is a seven part series toplined by Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Based on Renée Knight’s bestselling novel, the tale centers on Catherine Ravenscoft (Blanchett), a journalist whose life takes a turn for the worse due to possible karmic retribution. Check out CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey’s review of the series (he gives his thoughts on episodes 1-5).
‘Young Werther’ Trailer: Douglas Booth And Alison Pill Star In Goethe Inspired Romcom
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther” is described as a tragic romance, so it will be interesting to see how “Young Werther” puts a romcom spin on things.
Criterion Channel Kicks Off Noirvember With “Columbia Noir”
Noirvember is upon us, and The Criterion Channel is celebrating this month with a spotlight on the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures. Filmmakers Samuel Fuller (“The Crimson Kimono”), Charles Vidor (“Gilda”), and Fritz Lang (“The Big Heat”) were among the luminaries who worked on the lot to craft modestly budgeted and classic film noirs. Check out the Columbia noirs availabe to stream on The Criterion Channel!
‘Absolution’ Review – Liam Neeson Is A Gangster Trying To Make Amends
On the latest episode of CinemAddicts, I reviewed Liam Neeson’s new feature “Absolution.” Since a healthy share of Neeson’s resume can be deemed as action thrillers, that label might be perfectly suited for this film. If you are looking for a shoot ’em up revenge thriller, you have come to the wrong place. “Absolution” focuses on an entirely different element of storytelling, so you might be disappointed if you are expecting another “Taken.”
‘Skeleton Crew’ Trailer: ‘Star Wars’ Kids Adventure Hits Disney+ December 3
Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is a live-action, kids centric adventure that launches December 3 on Disney+. Check out the trailer and share your thoughts!
‘Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat’ Documentary Review – Jazz Infused Congo Tale Is Top Tier Viewing
