‘Survive’ Director Mark Pellington Talks Cinema And Perception of “Success”
Filmmaker Mark Pellington has helmed several movies (Arlington Road, The Mothman Prophecies, Going All The Way) which have made an impact on my moviegoing life. Pellington’s latest feature is Survive, an adventure drama headlined by Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins. It’s another impressive effort from the director, who spent close to 40 minutes talking about Survive and his filmmaking career.
Anthony Mandler Talks ‘Surrounded’ And Passion For Westerns
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!
Billy Hanson Talks Multi-Layered Approach Behind ‘Bone Cold’
Now out on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD, Bone Cold is a multi-layered action-thriller that both CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes and I love.
Trip Jennings Talks Climate Change, Documentary Truth and ‘Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire’
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. CinemAddicts co-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!
Samantha Soule And Chris Stack Talk “Experiential” Nature Of ‘Midday Black Midnight Blue’
Midday Black Midnight Blue is 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.
‘Chevalier’ Digital Codes From Searchlight Pictures
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.
Wes Studi “Impressed” With Storytelling Behind ‘Mending The Line’
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).
Sean Claffey Talks ‘Americonned’ Journey And Income Inequality
Director Sean Claffey’s documentary Americonned centers 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
Oscar Nominated Short ‘How Do You Measure A Year’ Hits HBO June 14
