The oft-used phrase “write your story” applies to the immersive, first rate horror/thriller Slapface. Writer-director Jeremiah Kipp pulled elements from his grandfather’s life to give his narrative an authentic feel. With locked in collaboration from producer/actor Mike Manning, cinematographer Dominick Sivilli, and lead actor August Maturo, Kipp has cooked up a delicious cinematic meal. The interview was just as appetizing, as references to director Samuel Fuller,Huckleberry Finn, and Mary Shelley were sprinkled throughout our talk. Check out our Find Your Film interview with Kipp below!
Martial Arts thriller Preman: Silent Fury hits digital, Blu-ray and DVD on September 27 via Well Go USA Entertainment. The feature, which is writer/director Randolph Zaini’s first feature film, will also be available on the martial arts streaming service Hi-YAH! on August 5.
A Love Song, a Southwest Colorado set tale about a widow (Dale Dickey) who is waiting for a childhood friend (Wes Studi) at a campsite, marks Max Walker-Silverman’s feature film debut. It’s a quiet film with a surprising level of emotional power, and I hope both Dickey and Studi receive awards consideration this season. My video interview with Dickey and Studi is below.
Now playing in select theaters, The Killer centers on a retired hitman named Ui Gang (The Swordsman’s Jang Hyuk) whose girlfriend is vacationing with her friend at Jeju Island. He agrees to take her of Yoon-ji (, the 17-year-old daughter of his girlfriend’s traveling companion. During the next three weeks, Ui Gang ends up protecting the teenager from a multitude of shady characters. Jang Hyuk talked to Deepest Dream about his new film and cited why The Godfather and Rocky are among his favorite films.
Now available On Digital and On Demand, Neon Lights centers on Clay Amani (Dana Abraham), an introverted tech figure who attempts to reunite his estranged family. Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy, Bad Blood) is Denver Kane, a mysterious figure who has a crippling hold on Clay’s psyche. Coates talked to Deepest Dream about his motivations behind acting and producing this indie project.
If you’re in need of a feel good movie that also possesses first rate storytelling and engaging performances, Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris should do the trick. Co-star Alba Baptista talked to Deepest Dream about the feature, which she describes as “breathtaking.”
For the latest installment of Flick City, I interview Neon Lights writer/actor Dana Abraham and co-star Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy). I also had a quick talk with Alba Baptista who stars opposite Lesley Manville in Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. Both movies I enjoyed for different reasons. Audio interviews are in the post.
Bridge and Tunnel creator Edward Burns has crafted an engaging dramedy about a group youths living out their dreams in 1980s Long Island. Season two debuts tonight, and Caitlin Stasey and Sam Vartholomeos talked to Deepest Dream about their show.
For episode 123 of Find Your Film, we have three featured reviews (Both Sides of the Blade, The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, Girl in the Picture). Bruce Purkey’s “What’s in the Box” pick is Promising Young Woman, and he joins Eric Holmes for reviews of The Black Phone and Gold Told Me To. Find a movie to love by listening below!!
Blue Underground is giving director Larry Cohen’s cult classic God Told Me To a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release. Fans of the picture can pick it up starting July 19. The picture features Tony Lo Bianco as a Catholic NYPD detective who is tracking a series of killings by people who claimed that God told them to commit murder.
