Filmmaker Anthony Mandler(Monster) delivers a first rate Western with Surrounded. The story centers on Moses “Mo” Washington (Letitia Wright), a former Buffalo Soldier who is headed West to lay claim on a gold mine. Washington, a Black woman living in post-Civil War America, has her share of danger along the trip thanks to a battle of wills with an outlaw (Jamie Bell). Check out our Mandler interview below!
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire, narrated by David Oyelowo (Selma) and directed by Trip Jennings, is a critically acclaimed documentary which enables viewers to gain a deeper understanding of wiildfire. CinemAddictsco-host Eric Holmes gave the documentary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, and I will definitely be seeing this documentary this weekend. The project is currently out on TVOD/Digital and TVD’s in North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Check out the Trip Jennings interview in our post!
Midday Black Midnight Blueis a highly unique viewing experience. Directed by Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott, the feature centers on Ian (Chris Stack), a person who continues to struggle with memories of his former companion Liv (Soule). Soule and Stack elaborated on why this narrative is not your run of the mill drama. The non-linear structure and insightful storytelling resonated for me, and I hope more cinephiles give Midday Black Midnight Blue a shot.
Many thanks to Searchlight Pictures for sending us three Digital Codes of Chevalier. The critically acclaimed feature hits digital retailers on June 16. Very easy to enter this giveaway. Read my post for details.
Mending the Line, directed by Joshua Caldwell and penned by Stephen Camelio, is a first rate drama that took me by surprise. I asked co-star Wes Studi about his reaction to the movie, and he was “impressed” by the narrative. The ensemble includes Brian Cox (Succession) , Sinqua Walls (White Men Can’t Jump), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), and Irene Bedard (How to Blow Up A Pipeline). Studi talked about Mending The Line, the beauty of Montana and Santa Fe, and reflects on a couple of his underrated movies (Mystery Men, The Only Good Indian).
Director Sean Claffey’s documentary Americonnedcenters on income inequality in the U.S. and its direct effect on Americans. With A.I. and automation a reality, an estimated 47% of American jobs are at high risk of being lost by the mid-2030s. The documentary is produced by Shine the Light Films, which is “committed to producing quality documentaries that shine a light on injustices around the globe.” Full interview with Claffey is in our post
The Oscar nominated HBO Documentary short How Do You Measure A Year? debuts Wednesday, June 14 (9 pm et/pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on MAX. The trailer hit me in the feels, so watch it and get hooked it as well!
Netflix announced that the The Witcher: Season 3 launches this Summer. Volume 1, which consists of the first five episodes, comes out globally June 29. Volume 2, featuring episodes 6-8, releases July 27.
The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster, hitting theaters June 9, is a first rate horror/thriller that marks Bomani J. Story’s feature film debut. He also penned the tale which centers on a teenager (Laya DeLeon Hayes) who resurrects her dead brother with her scientific know-how. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the film is highly recommended from the entire CinemAddicts crew. Check out our review and latest podcast!
