On the latest episode of CinemAddicts, Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes sing the praises of Ray Romano’s feature directing debut Somewhere In Queens. This Italian-American dramedy, co-starring Laurie Metcalf and Tony Lo Bianco, hits theaters April 19. Check out our latest podcast and/or review video to hear their postive take on the film!
Shailene Woodley stars in To Catch A Killer, a movie that some may feel echoes Silence of the Lambs. The feature, however, delivers on its premise and is powered by first rate performances from Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn. All three of us gave it a glowing review on CinemAddicts, and it’s worth catching at your local theater.
Nicky Whelanwas swimming away from a dangerous shark in Maneater the last time we chatted, andThe Best Man also features her playing a character in grave danger. The action thriller, directed by Bloodworth fillmmaker Shane Dax Taylor, co-stars Dolph Lundgren, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brendan Fehr, and Luke Wilson. Details on the feature and a Q&A of the Whelan interview is featured in this post!
The Boogeyman trailer and and poster has been released. Part of Stephen King’s anthology collection Night Shift, The Boogeyman hits theaters June 2nd. Check out the trailer, select film images and let us know your thoughts!
Catherine Hardwicke has carved out a memorable body of work as a director. Twilight, Thirteen, Miss Bala, and Miss You Already are examples of the filmmaker’s diverse movie work. I asked Hardwicke how she chooses her films in the following interview. Transcription and the Hardwicke video interview is featured in the post.
Now available on Video On Demand, Chantilly Bridge is a sequel to the acclaimed 1993 feature Chantilly Lace. Filmmaker Linda Yellen returns 25 years later to continue the journey of lifelong friends (Talia Shire, Jill Eikenberry, Helen Slater, Lindsay Crouse, JoBeth Williams). Adding to the ensemble are Patricia Richardson and Naaji Sky Adzimah. Both newbies to the Chantilly world have a sizable role. This film comes highly recommended, and for more insight check out my interview with Yellen, Eikenberry and Richardson.
Writer-director Saim Sadiq’s Pakistani feature Joyland has received worldwide acclaim, and starting Friday it starts its North American run at New York’s Film Forum. This is one of my favorite features of the year, and it was a pleasure to interview Sadiq and actors Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, and Alina Khan.
I have enjoyed my share of Andy Fickman features (You Again,The Game Plan, She’s The Man), and that comedic energy and entertaining spirit is found in the new romantic dramady One True Loves. Philipa Soo is the woman who is torn between two lovers (Simu Liu, Luke Bracey), one of who was missing and presumed dead for years. Fickman talked to Deepest Dream about One True Loves and its subtly intricate approach to romance.
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb hits DVD on April 11 via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The entire CinemAddicts crew (Bruce Purkey, Eric Holmes, and I) recommend this engaing and informative documentary. The film is now out on Digital, but in my opinion this is worth adding to your physical media collection.
Ridley Scott’s latest epic Napoleon hits theaters worldwide on November 22 before it streams globally on Apple TV+. This release is a partnership between Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Joaquin Phoenix, who previously worked with Scott in Gladiator, plays the titular role.
