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Is Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ A “Toothless” Movie?

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Kirsten Dunst in "Civil War." Photo Courtesy of A24.

As of this posting, Civil War has an 80% (critics) and 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. CinemAddicts hosts Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes were both dissatisfied with the feature, giving the movie 2.5/5 stars. Director/writer Alex Garland did not give a clear picture on the political leanings of either side of the Civil War, and this decision was, according to Purkey, “toothless.” They review the film as well as discuss spoilers below!

Éric Bruneau Is “Proud” Of “Character Driven” Crime Thriller ‘Dusk For A Hitman’

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A crime thriller that should be on your radar this weekend is Dusk For A Hitman. The feature, now out On Demand and Digital, is inspired by the true story of hitman Donald Lavoie (Éric Bruneau). Directed by Raymond St-Jean, the narrative admittedly brings a ton of fictional events to the proceedings, but that does not deter from the realistic and gritty feel to Dusk For A Hitman. Bruneau talked about why he is “proud” of the movie and what made this a unique project.

Sophie Nélisse Talks ‘Irena’s Vow’ And Why She’s Not A Method Actor

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Sophie Nélisse stars in Irena’s Vow, the true story of a young woman who attempts to save the lives of Jewish workers. Upon hearing the Jewish ghetto will be liquidated, Irena Gut (Nélisse) hides the workers in the basement of the German commandant’s (Dougray Scott) home. Nélisse talked about the feature which hits theaters Nationwide on April 15 and April 16.

Marc Levin Talks Origin Of ‘An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th’

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The new HBO documentary An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th explores the possible anti-government viewpoints and political violence that may have led to the Oklahoma City bombing. Those ideals continue today, and An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th will hopefully give viewers a wider look at this tragic event. Director Marc Levin talked about his new documentary which is produced by Daphne Pinkerson.

CinemAddicts Movie Pick: ‘The First Omen’ (Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy)

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The First Omen has a 69% (audience) and 80% (critics) Rotten Tomatoes score. Even with the solid reviews, the feature has made just $19.9 at the box office (worldwide estimates) into its second weekend. Maybe good word of mouth will help draw more viewers, and CinemAddicts co-host Bruce Purkey had nothing but praise for The First Omen.

‘Arcadian’ Review (Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell) – CinemAddicts

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CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes and I are Nicolas Cage fans, and this week we had the chance to check out Arcadian. Directed by Benjamin Brewer, the film centers on Paul (Cage) and his two sons Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins) and Joseph (Jaeden Martell). The tight knit family is attempting to survive on an Earth that has been overrun by ravenous creatures!

Luis Javier Henaine Talks Immersive “Sensory Experience” of ‘Disappear Completely’

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Filmmaker Luis Javier Henaine has crafted a first rate and downright chilling thriller with Disappear Completely. Henaine talked to Deepest Dream about the acclaimed feature which hits Netflix April 12.

Alexis Gambis Talks “Science New Wave,” Labocine And Connection To Cinema

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Scientific storyteling does not have to be relegated to books and documents. Cinema’s possibilities continue to grow, and the “Science New Wave” attempts to expand that world through its unique point of view. The website Labocine serves as the portal for the “Science New Wave,” and biologist turned filmmaker Alexis Gambis talked about the site and this new cinematic movement.

‘Model House’ Director Derek Pike Doles Out Interesting Screenwriting And Filmmaking Advice

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The twisty thriller Model House centers on five swimsuit models whose stay at a secluded house turns nightmarish after a home invasion. Director/writer Derek Pike talked to Deepest Dream about his new movie which hits theaters, Digital, and On-Demand April 5.

Arkasha Stevenson And Tim Smith Talk Ratings Fight For ‘The First Omen’

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The First Omen is a prequel to the iconic horror film The Omen With the collaboration of co-writer Tim Smith, director Arkasha Stevenson spent over two years crafting this feature from script to screen. Like The Omen, this film boasts a great ensemble (Nell Tiger Free, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy). Stevenson and Smith covered a bunch of topics during the talk, including their fight to get the movie to an R-rating.